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Written and Oral Marking Grids
Written and Oral Marking Grids
Written and Oral Marking Grids
Accuracy (-1 point per mistake) The composition contains: more than 250 words (Score according to criteria) less than 250 words (Total score= 0)
1. Uses everyday vocabulary generally appropriately, while occasionally overusing certain lexis. 1
0. Uses a very basic vocabulary. 0
3. Morphosyntaxis (0-3) Comments and examples
3. Uses a range of simple and complex grammatical forms with control and flexibility. S/he can correct
slips and errors. 3
2. Uses a range of simple and some complex grammatical forms with a good degree of control. 2
ORAL TEST
3. The flow and rhythm of speech is correct. The candidate can express him or herself confidently, clearly
and politely in a formal or informal register, appropriate to the situation and person concerned. 3
2. The rhythm of speech is not so smooth (several unusual lapses occur between words and sentences).
On the whole, the candidate can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular 2
interaction quite possible.
1. Voice modulation is erratic. The rhythm of speech is frequently broken due to the many corrections and
breaks. The candidate uses the conventions of the communicative task in generally appropriate ways to 1 In
communicate straightforward ideas. While errors are noticeable, meaning can still be determined.
0. Mistakes are so numerous that the flow of speech is completely broken. Speech shows no definite
format and errors are so abundant that meaning can hardly be determined. 0
6. Contents (0-5) Comments and examples
5. The candidate speaks about the proposed topic. 3
5
4. The candidate speaks about the proposed topic with minor inaccuracies. 24
3. The candidate speaks about the proposed topic with some inaccuracies. 3 I
2. The candidate speaks about the proposed topic with some severe inaccuracies. 2
1. The candidate does not speak about the proposed topic, although s/he includes some related points. 1
0. The candidate does not speak about the proposed topic at all. 0
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