Family and Friends Starter Testing and Evaluation Book is an essential resource for teachers using the Oxford University Press (OUP) curriculum to assess young learners' progress in English. While the physical book contains the test sheets, the audio tracks are critical for the listening components of the unit tests. cdn.prod.website-files.com Official Resources To access official audio and materials, you can visit the Oxford University Press (OUP) Student Site
Two-page assessments administered after every three units (at the end of Units 3, 6, and 9) to review phonics, grammar, and vocabulary.
| Problem | Solution | | :--- | :--- | | | Purchase an external USB CD/DVD drive ($15-20 on Amazon). Or, rip the CD to MP3 using a friend’s computer. | | The CD is for a different edition (British vs. American). | The British version uses "mum" and "lorry"; the American uses "mom" and "truck." You must match the edition. Check the book cover. | | The audio speed is too fast for my child. | Use VLC Media Player. Play the track, go to Playback > Speed and slow it to 0.8x. Do not do this in a formal exam; only during practice. | | I lost the CD two years ago. | There is no official free download. You must repurchase the Teacher’s Pack or the Testing Book + CD combo from a bookstore. |
Recognizing specific vocabulary words or sounds from a spoken text.
The tests are designed not just to find errors but to guide future progress. Mistakes are framed as a natural part of the learning journey.
Short assessments administered after every unit to check immediate retention of new vocabulary and grammar.
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