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Abstract
This study presents the development of a comprehensive English listening proficiency test designed for EFL learners aged 18-25 at intermediate proficiency level (CEFR B1), integrating communicative language teaching principles with standardized assessment requirements. The 30-minute summative achievement test comprises three sections employing diverse question formats—gap-filling for dialogue comprehension, multiple-choice questions for multi-speaker conversations, and short-answer questions for monologue interpretation—to evaluate direct meaning comprehension, inferential skills, and communicative competence in authentic contexts. The test design balances validity, reliability, and practicality through standardized administration procedures, objective scoring rubrics, and item analysis validation methods, while addressing the challenge of reconciling communicative authenticity with measurable learning outcomes for learners preparing for academic or vocational pursuits in English-speaking environments.
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