Listening Conversational Cloze Tests and Oral Communication Ability

抄録

The cloze procedure is known to be one of integrative testing devices for ESL/EFL proficiency. Which types of the cloze tests, then are effective for evaluating the oral communication ability of EFL learners? In the present study the listening conversational cloze procedure was investigated and the results compared with those of the previous research on the written form of the conversational cloze tests. In the present experiment six materials for the listening conversational cloze test (Listening CC Test, henceforth) were constructed through a computer-assisted procedure. The results showed significant correlations between the Listening CC Test and the speaking test (r=.61) and also between the Listening CC Test and the listening test (r=.43). The results suggest that the Listening CC Test can be a reliable test for evaluating the oral communication ability of EFL learners.