AEF3e Level 5 CEFR Mapping Document

1A Self-portrait
have: auxiliary or main verb? • personality • using a dictionary
Level: C1
COMPONENT DESCRIPTOR PAGE ACTIVITY / EXERCISE
Overall listening Can understand enough to follow extended speech 6 1 Listening b, c, d
comprehension on abstract and complex topics beyond his / her own
field, though he / she may need to confirm occasional
details, especially if the accent is unfamiliar.
Listening as a Can follow most lectures, discussions, and debates 6 1 Listening b
member of a withrelative ease.
live audience
Overall reading Can understand in detail lengthy, complex texts, 8-9 6 Reading c, e
comprehension whetheror not they relate to his / her own area of
specialty, provided he / she can re-read difficult
Overall spoken sections.
Can express him / herself fluently and spontaneously, 6 1 Listening a, e
interaction almost effortlessly. Has a good command of a broad 7 2 Speaking a
lexical repertoire allowing gaps to be readily overcome 8 6 Reading a
with circumlocutions. There is little obvious searching
for expressions or avoidance strategies; only a
conceptually difficult subject can hinder a natural,
smooth flow of language.
Conversation Can use language flexibly and effectively for social 6 1 Listening e
purposes, including emotional, allusive, and joking usage.
Informal Can easily follow and contribute to complex 6 1 Listening a
discussion (with interactions between third parties in group 7 2 Speaking b, d
friends) discussion even on abstract, complex unfamiliar
Identifying cues topics.
Is skilled at using contextual, grammatical, and lexical 8-9 6 Reading c
& inferring cues to infer attitude, mood, and intentions and
(spoken & anticipate what will come next.
written)
Taking the floor Can select a suitable phrase from a readily available 7 2 Speaking b
(turn-taking) range of discourse functions to preface his / her
remarks appropriately in order to get the floor, or
togain time and keep the floor while thinking.
Cooperating Can relate own contribution skillfully to those of 6 1 Listening e
other speakers. 7 2 Speaking b
Vocabulary range Has a good command of a broad lexical repertoire 8 4 Vocabulary a, b
allowing gaps to be readily overcome with
circumlocutions; little obvious searching for
expressions or avoidance strategies. Good command
of idiomatic expressions and colloquialisms.
Grammatical Consistently maintains a high degree of 7 3 Grammar a, b
accuracy grammatical accuracy; errors are rare and difficult
Phonological to
Canspot.
vary intonation and place sentence stress 7 2 Speaking c, d
control correctly in order to express finer shades of meaning. 8 5 Pronunciation a, b, c
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Sociolinguistic Can use language flexibly and effectively for social 6 1 Listening e
appropriatenes purposes, including emotional, allusive, and joking usage. 7 2 Speaking a
sPropositional Can qualify opinions and statements precisely 7 2 Speaking d
precision in relation to degrees of, for example, certainty 8 6 Reading e
/uncertainty, belief / doubt, likelihood, etc.
Spoken fluency Can express him / herself fluently and spontaneously, 6 1 Listening a, e
almost effortlessly. Only a conceptually difficult subject 7 2 Speaking a, b
can hinder a natural, smooth flow of language.
1B Nice work!
discourse markers (1): linkers • work • the rhythm of spoken English
Level: C1
Understanding Can easily follow complex interactions between 12-13 3 Speaking & Listening d, e
interaction third parties in group discussion and debate, even
between on abstract, complex unfamiliar topics.
native speakers
Overall reading Can understand in detail lengthy, complex texts, 10-11 1 Reading & Speaking c
comprehension whether or not they relate to his / her own area 12-13 3 Speaking & Listening c
of specialty, provided he / she can re-read
difficult sections.
Reading for Can understand in detail a wide range of lengthy, 10-11 1 Reading & Speaking d
information & complex texts likely to be encountered in social,
argument professional, or academic life, identifying finer points
of detail including attitudes and implied as well as
stated opinions.
Overall spoken Can express him / herself fluently and spontaneously, 10-11 1 Reading & Speaking a, b, g
interaction almost effortlessly. Has a good command of a broad 12-13 3 Speaking & Listening b, c
lexical repertoire allowing gaps to be readily overcome
Overall written Can express him / herself with clarity and precision, 11 6 Writing
interaction relating to the addressee flexibly and effectively.
Identifying cues Is skilled at using contextual, grammatical, and lexical 10-11 1 Reading & Speaking e, f
& inferring cues to infer attitude, mood, and intentions and 12-13 3 Speaking & Listening f, g
(Spoken & anticipate what will come next.
written)
General Can select an appropriate formulation from a broad 12-13 3 Speaking & Listening b
linguistic range range of language to express him / herself clearly,
without having to restrict what he / she wants to
say.
Vocabulary range Has a good command of a broad lexical repertoire 11 2 Vocabulary a, b, c
expressions or avoidance strategies. Good
command of idiomatic expressions and
colloquialisms.
to spot.
Phonological Can vary intonation and place sentence stress 13 5 Pronunciation a, b, c
control correctly in order to express finer shades of
meaning.
Orthographic Layout, paragraphing, and punctuation are 13 6 Writing
control consistent and helpful.
Spelling is accurate, apart from occasional slips of the
pen.
Thematic Can give elaborate descriptions and narratives, 12-13 3 Speaking & Listening b, g, h
development integrating sub-themes, developing particular
points, and rounding off with an appropriate
conclusion.
Propositional Can qualify opinions and statements precisely 10-11 1 Reading & Speaking g
precision in relation to degrees of, for example, certainty
Spoken fluency Can express him / herself fluently and spontaneously, 10-11 1 Reading & Speaking g
almost effortlessly. Only a conceptually difficult 12-13 3 Speaking & Listening g
subject can hinder a natural, smooth flow of
language.
1 Colloquial English1 Colloquial English
Level: C1
Overall listening Can understand enough to follow extended speech 14 1 The Interview Part 1 b, c
comprehension on abstract and complex topics beyond his / her own 14 1 The Interview Part 2 a, b
field, though he / she may need to confirm occasional 14 1 The Interview Part 3 a, b
Can recognize a wide range of idiomatic expressions
and colloquialisms, appreciating register shifts.
Understanding Can easily follow complex interactions between 15 3 On the Street a, b
native speakers
Watching TV & Can follow movies employing a considerable degree 14 1 The Interview Part 1 b, c
movies ofslang and idiomatic usage. 14 1 The Interview Part 2 a, b
14 1 The Interview Part 3 a, b
Overall reading Can understand in detail lengthy, complex texts, 14 1 The Interview Part 1 a
comprehension whether or not they relate to his / her own area
difficult sections.
Understanding Can understand in detail speech on abstract and 14 1 The Interview Part 1 b, c
a native complex topics of a specialist nature beyond his / 14 1 The Interview Part 2 a, b
speaker her own field, though he / she may need to 14 1 The Interview Part 3 a, b
interlocutor confirm occasional details, especially if the accent
is unfamiliar.
Informal Can easily follow and contribute to complex 15 4 Speaking

discussion (with interactions between third parties in group
topics.
General Can select an appropriate formulation from a broad 15 2 Looking at Language a, b
say.
Vocabulary range Has a good command of a broad lexical repertoire 15 2 Looking at Language a, b
allowing gaps to be readily overcome with 15 3 On the street c
colloquialisms.
Spoken fluency Can express him / herself fluently and spontaneously, 15 4 Speaking
almost effortlessly. Only a conceptually difficult
language.
2A Changing Language2A Changing language
pronouns • learning languages • sound-spelling relationships; understanding accents
Level: C1
Overall listening Can understand enough to follow extended speech 19 7 Listening b, c, e, f
Overall reading Can understand in detail lengthy, complex texts, 16-17 2 Reading & Speaking b, c
difficult sections.
Reading for Can understand in detail a wide range of lengthy, 16-17 2 Reading & Speaking c
stated opinions.
Overall spoken Can express him / herself fluently and spontaneously, 16-17 2 Reading & Speaking a, d
interaction almost effortlessly. Has a good command of a broad 19 7 Listening a, d, g
Identifying cues Is skilled at using contextual, grammatical, and lexical 16-17 2 Reading & Speaking c
written)
Cooperating Can relate own contribution skillfully to those of 16-17 2 Reading & Speaking d
other speakers.
Monitoring & Can backtrack when he / she encounters a 19 7 Listening a, d, g
repair difficultyand reformulate what he / she wants to
say without fully interrupting the flow of speech.
Vocabulary range Has a good command of a broad lexical repertoire 16 5 Vocabulary a, b
colloquialisms.
Grammatical Consistently maintains a high degree of 17 4 Grammar a, b, c
to spot.
Vocabulary Occasional minor slips, but no significant vocabulary 18 5 Vocabulary b
control errors.
control correctly in order to express finer shades of 19 6 Pronunciation a, b
meaning.
Orthographic Layout, paragraphing, and punctuation are 16 1 Spelling a, b
pen.
Sociolinguistic Can use language flexibly and effectively for social 19 7 Listening g
appropriateness purposes, including emotional, allusive, and joking
usage.
Propositional Can qualify opinions and statements precisely 19 7 Listening d
Spoken fluency Can express him / herself fluently and spontaneously, 16-17 2 Reading & Speaking d
almost effortlessly. Only a conceptually difficult 17 7 Listening d, g
language.
2B Do you remember…?2BDo youremember…?
the past: habitual events and specific incidents • word building: abstract nouns • word stress with suffixes
Level: C1
Overall listening Can understand enough to follow extended speech 23 5 Listening a, d, e
Understanding Can easily follow complex interactions between 23 5 Listening a
native speakers
Listening to Can understand a wide range of recorded and 23 5 Listening d, e
radio audio & broadcast audio material, including some non-standard
recordings usage, and identify finer points of detail including
implicit attitudesand relationships between speakers.
Overall reading Can understand in detail lengthy, complex texts, 20-21 1 Reading b, c
difficult sections.
Reading for Can understand in detail a wide range of lengthy, 20-21 1 Reading b, c
stated opinions.
Overall spoken Can express him / herself fluently and spontaneously, 20-21 1 Reading a
interaction almost effortlessly. Has a good command of a broad 23 5 Listening b, c
Conversation Can use language flexibly and effectively for social 20-21 1 Reading a
purposes, including emotional, allusive, and joking
usage.
Informal Can easily follow and contribute to complex 23 5 Listening c
topics.
Overall spoken Can give clear, detailed descriptions and 23 6 Speaking b
production presentations on complex subjects, integrating sub
themes, developing particular points, and rounding
off with an appropriate conclusion.
Sustained Can give clear, detailed descriptions of complex 20-21 1 Reading e
monologue: subjects. 21 3 Speaking & Writing b, c
describing Can give elaborate descriptions and narratives, 23 6 Speaking b
experience integrating sub themes, developing particular
conclusion.
Overall written Can write clear, well-structured texts of complex 21 3 Speaking & Writing d
production subjects, underlining the relevant salient issues,
expanding and supporting points of view at some
length with subsidiary points, reasons, and
relevant examples, and rounding off with an
appropriate conclusion.
Identifying cues Is skilled at using contextual, grammatical, and lexical 20-21 1 Reading d
written)
Cooperating Can relate own contribution skillfully to those of 23 6 Speaking b
other speakers.
Monitoring & Can backtrack when he / she encounters a 21 5 Listening b, c
repair difficultyand reformulate what he / she wants to 23 6 Speaking b
General Can select an appropriate formulation from a broad 21 5 Listening b, c
linguistic range range of language to express him / herself clearly, 23 6 Speaking b
say.
Vocabulary range Has a good command of a broad lexical repertoire 22 4 Vocabulary & Pronunciation a, d, f
colloquialisms.
accuracy grammatical accuracy; errors are rare and difficult 21 3 Speaking & Writing b
to spot.
Vocabulary Occasional minor slips, but no significant vocabulary 23 6 Speaking b
control errors.
Phonological Can vary intonation and place sentence stress 22 4 Vocabulary & Pronunciation c
meaning.
Orthographic Layout, paragraphing, and punctuation are 23 3 Speaking & Writing d
pen.
Sociolinguistic Can use language flexibly and effectively for social 23 6 Speaking b
usage.
Thematic Can give elaborate descriptions and narratives, 23 6 Speaking b
development integrating sub themes, developing particular
Coherence conclusion.
Can produce clear, smoothly flowing, well-structured 21 3 Speaking & Writing c
speech, showing controlled use of organizational
patterns, connectors, and cohesive devices.
Spoken fluency Can express him / herself fluently and spontaneously, 21 3 Speaking & Writing c
almost effortlessly. Only a conceptually difficult 23 5 Listening b, c
subject can hinder a natural, smooth flow of 23 6 Speaking b
language.
1&2 Review and Check
Level: C1
Watching TV & Can follow movies employing a considerable degree 25 Can you understand this movie?
movies ofslang and idiomatic usage.
Overall reading Can understand in detail lengthy, complex texts, 25 Can you understand this text? a
difficult sections.
Reading for Can understand in detail a wide range of lengthy, 25 Can you understand this text? b
stated opinions.
Identifying cues Is skilled at using contextual, grammatical, and lexical 25 Can you understand this text? c
written)
Vocabulary range Has a good command of a broad lexical repertoire 24 Vocabulary a, b, c
colloquialisms.
Grammatical Consistently maintains a high degree of 24 Grammar a, b
to spot.
Sociolinguistic Can follow movies employing a considerable degree 24 Can you understand this movie?
appropriatenes ofslang and idiomatic usage.
s
3A Don’t get mad, get even3
get • phrases with get • words and phrases of French origin
Level: C1
Overall listening Can understand enough to follow extended speech 28 5 Speaking & Listening e, f
Overall reading Can understand in detail lengthy, complex texts, 26 1 Reading & Speaking b
comprehension whether or not they relate to his / her own area 28 5 Speaking & Listening c
difficult sections.
Overall spoken Can express him / herself fluently and spontaneously, 26 1 Reading & Speaking a, c
interaction almost effortlessly. Has a good command of a broad 28 5 Speaking & Listening a, b
Conversation Can use language flexibly and effectively for social 28 5 Speaking & Listening a
usage.
Informal Can easily follow and contribute to complex 28 1 Reading & Speaking a, c
Interviewing topics.
Can participate fully in an interview, as either 27 6 Grammar c
& being interviewer or interviewee, expanding and developing
interviewed the point being discussed fluently without any
support, and handling interjections well.
Identifying cues Is skilled at using contextual, grammatical, and lexical 26 1 Reading & Speaking c
& inferring cues to infer attitude, mood, and intentions and 28 5 Speaking & Listening h
written)
General Can select an appropriate formulation from a broad 26 1 Reading & Speaking c
say.
Vocabulary range Has a good command of a broad lexical repertoire 25 2 Pronunciation b
allowing gaps to be readily overcome with 27 3 Vocabulary a, b
circumlocutions; little obvious searching for 28 5 Speaking & Listening h
colloquialisms.
to spot.
Vocabulary Occasional minor slips, but no significant vocabulary 29 6 Grammar c
control errors.
Phonological Can vary intonation and place sentence stress 27 2 Pronunciation a, c
meaning.
Sociolinguistic Can use language flexibly and effectively for social 28 5 Speaking & Listening a
usage.
Coherence Can produce clear, smoothly flowing, well-structured 26 1 Reading & Speaking c
Propositional Can qualify opinions and statements precisely 26 1 Reading & Speaking a, c
Spoken fluency Can express him / herself fluently and spontaneously, 26 1 Reading & Speaking a, c
almost effortlessly. Only a conceptually difficult 28 5 Speaking & Listening a, b
language.
3B History in the making
discourse markers (2): adverbs and adverbial expressions • conflict and warfare • stress in word families
Level: C1
Overall listening Can understand enough to follow extended speech 32-33 5 Listening a, b, c
Listening to Can understand a wide range of recorded and 32-33 5 Listening a, b, c
radio audio & broadcast audio material, including some non-
recordings standard usage, and identify finer points of detail
including implicit attitudes and relationships
between speakers.
Overall reading Can understand in detail lengthy, complex texts, 30 1 Reading & Vocabulary b
difficult sections.
Reading for Can understand in detail a wide range of lengthy, 30 1 Reading & Vocabulary c
stated opinions.
Overall spoken Can express him / herself fluently and spontaneously, 30 1 Reading & Vocabulary a
interaction almost effortlessly. Has a good command of a broad 30 4 Speaking b, c
Conversation Can use language flexibly and effectively for social 30 1 Reading & Vocabulary a
usage.
Informal Can easily follow and contribute to complex 30 4 Speaking b, c
discussion (with interactions between third parties in group 32-33 5 Listening e
topics.
Sustained Can give clear, detailed descriptions of complex 31 3 Speaking & Writing b
monologue: subjects.
describing Can give elaborate descriptions and narratives,
conclusion.
Overall written Can write clear, well-structured texts of complex 31 3 Speaking & Writing c
Creative writing Can write clear, detailed, well-structured and 31 3 Speaking & Writing c
developed descriptions and imaginative texts in
anassured, personal, natural style appropriate to
the reader in mind.
Identifying cues Is skilled at using contextual, grammatical, and lexical 30 1 Reading & Vocabulary d, e
written)
General Can select an appropriate formulation from a broad 31 3 Speaking & Writing b
linguistic range range of language to express him / herself clearly, 33 6 Grammar c
say.
Vocabulary range Has a good command of a broad lexical repertoire 32-33 5 Listening d
colloquialisms.
to spot.
Vocabulary Occasional minor slips, but no significant vocabulary 31 3 Speaking & Writing b
control errors.
meaning.
Orthographic Layout, paragraphing, and punctuation are 31 3 Speaking & Writing c
pen.
Sociolinguistic Can use language flexibly and effectively for social 30 1 Reading & Vocabulary a
usage.
Thematic Can give elaborate descriptions and narratives, 31 3 Speaking & Writing b
conclusion.
Coherence Can produce clear, smoothly flowing, well-structured 30 1 Reading & Vocabulary a
speech, showing controlled use of organizational 31 3 Speaking & Writing b
Spoken fluency Can express him / herself fluently and spontaneously, 30 1 Reading & Vocabulary a
almost effortlessly. Only a conceptually difficult 31 3 Speaking & Writing b
subject can hinder a natural, smooth flow of 30 4 Speaking b, c
language.
2&3 Colloquial English
Level: C1
field, though he / she may need to confirm occasional 34-5 1 The Interview Part 3 a, b
Understanding Can easily follow complex interactions between 35 3 On the street a, b
native speakers
34-35 1 The Interview Part 3 a, b
difficult sections.
speaker her own field, though he / she may need to 34-35 1 The Interview Part 3 a, b
is unfamiliar.
topics.
General Can select an appropriate formulation from a broad 35 2 Looking at Language
say.
Vocabulary range Has a good command of a broad lexical repertoire 35 2 Looking at Language
colloquialisms.
language.
4A Sounds interesting
Speculation and deduction • sounds and the human voice • consonant clusters
Level: C1
Overall listening Can understand enough to follow extended speech 38 6 Listening c
Overall listening Can follow extended speech even when it is not 37 4 Listening & Speaking a, b
comprehension clearlystructured and when relationships are only
implied and not signaled explicitly.
Understanding Can easily follow complex interactions between 39 6 Listening e, f
native speakers
Overall reading Can understand in detail lengthy, complex texts, 36 3 Reading b
comprehension whether or not they relate to his / her own area 38 6 Listening b
of specialty, provided he / she can re-read 39 7 Speaking a
difficult sections.
Reading for Can understand in detail a wide range of lengthy, 36 3 Reading c
stated opinions.
Overall spoken Can express him / herself fluently and spontaneously, 36 1 Vocabulary & Writing a
interaction almost effortlessly. Has a good command of a broad 36 3 Reading a
lexical repertoire allowing gaps to be readily overcome 37 4 Listening & Speaking c
with circumlocutions. There is little obvious searching 36 5 Grammar a, d
for expressions or avoidance strategies; only a 38 6 Listening g
conceptually difficult subject can hinder a natural, 39 7 Speaking a, c
Conversation Can use language flexibly and effectively for social 38 6 Listening a
usage.
Informal Can easily follow and contribute to complex 37 4 Listening & Speaking c
Sustained topics.
Can give clear, detailed descriptions of complex 36 3 Reading e
describing
experience
Creative writing Can write clear, detailed, well-structured and 36 1 Vocabulary & Writing c
the reader in mind.
Identifying cues Is skilled at using contextual, grammatical, and lexical 36 3 Reading d
written)
Taking the floor Can select a suitable phrase from a readily available 37 7 Speaking c
(turn-taking) range of discourse functions to preface his remarks
appropriately in order to get the floor, or to gain
timeand keep the floor while thinking.
Cooperating Can relate own contribution skillfully to those of 36 3 Reading a
other speakers.
Note-taking Can take detailed notes during a lecture on topics in 36 6 Listening c, d
(lectures, his / her field of interest, recording the information
seminars, etc) so accurately and so close to the original that the
notes could also be useful to other people.
General Can select an appropriate formulation from a broad 37 7 Speaking b, c
say.
Vocabulary range Has a good command of a broad lexical repertoire 36 1 Vocabulary & Writing b
colloquialisms.
Grammatical Consistently maintains a high degree of 36 5 Grammar c, d
to spot.
Vocabulary Occasional minor slips, but no significant vocabulary 37 7 Speaking c
control errors.
control correctly in order to express finer shades of 37 7 Speaking b
meaning.
Orthographic Layout, paragraphing, and punctuation are 36 1 Vocabulary & Writing c
pen.
Coherence Can produce clear, smoothly flowing, well-structured 37 7 Speaking c
Propositional Can qualify opinions and statements precisely 36 5 Grammar a, d
Spoken fluency Can express him / herself fluently and spontaneously, 37 7 Speaking c
language.
4BFrom cover to cover?
adding emphasis(1): inversion • describing books and movies • sound and spelling /ɔ/
Level: C1
Overall listening Can understand enough to follow extended speech 43 7 Listening b
Listening to Can understand a wide range of recorded and 43 7 Listening b, c
between speakers.
Overall reading Can understand in detail lengthy, complex texts, 40 1 Reading & Speaking b, c
comprehension whether or not they relate to his / her own area 42-43 6 Reading b, c, d
difficult sections.
Reading for Can understand in detail a wide range of lengthy, 40 1 Reading & Speaking c
information & complex texts likely to be encountered in social, 42-43 6 Reading c, d, e
stated opinions.
Overall spoken Can express him / herself fluently and spontaneously, 40 1 Reading & Speaking a, d
lexical repertoire allowing gaps to be readily overcome 43 7 Listening d
Informal Can easily follow and contribute to complex 41 6 Reading h

topics.
Overall spoken Can give clear, detailed descriptions and 39 3 Speaking
Overall written Can write clear, well-structured texts of complex 41 5 Writing
Reports & essays Can expand and support points of view at some 41 5 Writing
relevant examples.
Identifying cues Is skilled at using contextual, grammatical, and lexical 42-43 6 Reading f, g
written)
Monitoring & Can backtrack when he / she encounters a 39 3 Speaking
General Can select an appropriate formulation from a broad 41 2 Vocabulary & Pronunciation c
say.
Vocabulary range Has a good command of a broad lexical repertoire 41 2 Vocabulary & Pronunciation a
allowing gaps to be readily overcome with 42-43 6 Reading f, g
colloquialisms.
Grammatical Consistently maintains a high degree of 41 4 Grammar a, b, c, d
to spot.
Vocabulary Occasional minor slips, but no significant vocabulary 41 2 Vocabulary & Pronunciation c
control errors.
Phonological Can vary intonation and place sentence stress 41 2 Vocabulary & Pronunciation d, e
meaning.
Coherence Can produce clear, smoothly flowing, well-structured 40 1 Reading & Speaking a, d
speech, showing controlled use of organizational 39 3 Speaking
Propositional Can qualify opinions and statements precisely 42-43 6 Reading h
Spoken fluency Can express him / herself fluently and spontaneously, 40 1 Reading & Speaking a, d
almost effortlessly. Only a conceptually difficult 39 3 Speaking
language.
Level: C1
difficult sections.
stated opinions.
written)
Vocabulary range Has a good command of a broad lexical repertoire 44, 45 Vocabulary a, b, c, d
colloquialisms.
Grammatical Consistently maintains a high degree of 44 Grammar a, b, c
to spot.
s
5A One thing at a time
distancing • expressions with time • linking in short phrases
Level: C1
Overall listening Can understand enough to follow extended speech 47 3 Listening a, b, c
comprehension on abstract and complex topics beyond his / her own 48 6 Speaking & Listening c, d
Understanding Can easily follow complex interactions between 48 6 Speaking & Listening c, d
native speakers
Overall reading Can understand in detail lengthy,complextexts, 46 2 Reading a, b
comprehension whether or not they relate to his / her own area of
sections.
Reading for Can understand in detail a wide range of lengthy, 46 2 Reading b
stated opinions.
Overall spoken Can express him / herself fluently and spontaneously, 46 1 Speaking a
interaction almost effortlessly. Has a good command of a broad 47 3 Listening d
lexical repertoire allowing gaps to be readily overcome 49 9 Speaking
Informal Can easily follow and contribute to complex 46 1 Speaking c
discussion (with interactions between third parties in group 46 2 Reading d
friends) discussion even on abstract, complex unfamiliar 48 6 Speaking & Listening a, b
topics.
Creative writing Can write clear, detailed, well-structured and 47 5 Writing
the reader in mind.
Cooperating Can relate own contribution skillfully to those of 45 1 Speaking c
other speakers.
Monitoring & Can backtrack when he / she encounters a 49 9 Speaking
Vocabulary range Has a good command of a broad lexical repertoire 46 2 Reading c
allowing gaps to be readily overcome with 48 7 Vocabulary a, b, c
colloquialisms.
accuracy grammatical accuracy; errors are rare and difficult 47 5 Writing
to spot.
Vocabulary Occasional minor slips, but no significant vocabulary 46 2 Reading c
control errors. 48 7 Vocabulary d
meaning.
pen.
Sociolinguistic Can use language flexibly and effectively for social 46 2 Reading d
usage.
Coherence Can produce clear, smoothly flowing, well-structured 46 1 Speaking a
speech, showing controlled use of organizational 49 9 Speaking
Propositional Can qualify opinions and statements precisely 46 1 Speaking c
precision in relation to degrees of, for example, certainty 46 2 Reading d
Spoken fluency Can express him / herself fluently and spontaneously, 46 1 Speaking a, c
almost effortlessly. Only a conceptually difficult 46 2 Reading d
subject can hinder a natural, smooth flow of 48 6 Speaking & Listening a, b, e
language. 49 9 Speaking
5B A material world
unreal uses of past tenses • money • US and UK accents
Level: C1
Overall listening Can recognize a wide range of idiomatic expressions 52 5 Listening b
comprehension and colloquialisms, appreciating register shifts.
Listening as a Can follow most lectures, discussions, and 52–53 5 Listening b, c
member of a debates with relative ease.
live audience
Overall reading Can understand in detail lengthy, complex texts, 50 1 Reading & Speaking b, d
comprehension whether or not they relate to his / her own area 52 5 Listening a
difficult sections.
Reading for Can understand in detail a wide range of lengthy, 51 1 Reading & Speaking e
stated opinions.
Overall spoken Can express him / herself fluently and spontaneously, 50 1 Reading & Speaking c
interaction almost effortlessly. Has a good command of a broad 53 6 Pronunciation e
Informal Can easily follow and contribute to complex 51 1 Reading & Speaking f
discussion (with interactions between third parties in group 53 5 Listening d
friends) discussion even on abstract, complex unfamiliar 53 6 Pronunciation e
topics.
Interviewing Can participate fully in an interview, as either 51 1 Reading & Speaking f
Sustained Can give clear, detailed descriptions of complex 52 4 Vocabulary d
describing
experience
Identifying cues Is skilled at using contextual, grammatical, and lexical 51 1 Reading & Speaking e, f
written)
Monitoring & Can backtrack when he / she encounters a 52 4 Vocabulary d
Note-taking Can take detailed notes during a lecture on topics in 53 5 Listening c
General Can select an appropriate formulation from a broad 52 4 Vocabulary d
say.
Vocabulary range Has a good command of a broad lexical repertoire 52 4 Vocabulary a, b, c

colloquialisms.
to spot.
Vocabulary Occasional minor slips, but no significant vocabulary 52 4 Vocabulary d
control errors.
Phonological Can vary intonation and place sentence stress 53 6 Pronunciation a, b, c, d
meaning.
Sociolinguistic Can use language flexibly and effectively for social 52 4 Vocabulary d
usage.
Propositional Can qualify opinions and statements precisely 51 1 Reading & Speaking f
precision in relation to degrees of, for example, certainty 53 5 Listening d
Spoken fluency Can express him / herself fluently and spontaneously, 51 1 Reading & Speaking f
almost effortlessly. Only a conceptually difficult 52 4 Vocabulary d
subject can hinder a natural, smooth flow of 53 5 Listening d
language.
Level: C1
field, though he / she may need to confirm occasional 54–55 1 The Interview Part 3 a, b
native speakers
54–55 1 The Interview Part 3 a, b
comprehension whetheror not they relate to his / her own area of
sections.
speaker her own field, though he / she may need to 54–55 1 The Interview Part 3 a, b
is unfamiliar.
topics.
say.
colloquialisms.
language.
6AChange your life!
verb + object + infinitive or gerund • compound adjectives • main and secondary stress
Level: C1
Overall listening Can understand enough to follow extended speech 58 4 Listening b, c
Listening as a Can follow most lectures, discussions and 58 4 Listening b, c
member of a debateswith relative ease.
live audience
Overall reading Can understand in detail lengthy, complex texts, 56 1 Reading & Speaking b
difficult sections.
Reading for Can understand in detail a wide range of lengthy, 56 1 Reading & Speaking b, c
stated opinions.
Overall spoken Can express him / herself fluently and spontaneously, 56 1 Reading & Speaking c, e
interaction almost effortlessly. Has a good command of a broad 57 2 Writing b
lexical repertoire allowing gaps to be readily overcome 57 3 Grammar c
with circumlocutions. There is little obvious searching 59 6 Vocabulary & Pronunciation e
Overall spoken Can give clear, detailed descriptions and 59 5 Speaking a, b

Sustained Can give elaborate descriptions and narratives, 59 5 Speaking b
monologue: integrating sub themes, developing particular
describing points, and rounding off with an appropriate
experience conclusion.
Addressing Can give a clear, well-structured presentation of a 59 5 Speaking b
audiences complex subject, expanding and supporting points
of view at some length with subsidiary points,
reasons, and relevant examples.
Can handle interjections well, responding
spontaneously and almost effortlessly.
Overall written Can write clear, well-structured texts of complex 57 2 Writing c

Reports & essays Can write clear, well-structured expositions of 57 2 Writing c
complex subjects, underlining the relevant
salientissues.
Identifying cues Is skilled at using contextual, grammatical, and lexical 56 1 Reading & Speaking b, d
written)
General Can select an appropriate formulation from a broad 57 3 Grammar c
say.
Vocabulary range Has a good command of a broad lexical repertoire 59 6 Vocabulary & Pronunciation a, b, d
colloquialisms.
to spot.
Vocabulary Occasional minor slips, but no significant vocabulary 59 6 Vocabulary & Pronunciation b, e
control errors.
Phonological Can vary intonation and place sentence stress 59 6 Vocabulary & Pronunciation c
meaning.
Coherence Can produce clear, smoothly flowing, well-structured 57 3 Grammar c
Propositional Can qualify opinions and statements precisely 56 1 Reading & Speaking c, e
Spoken fluency Can express him / herself fluently and spontaneously, 56 1 Reading & Speaking c, e
almost effortlessly. Only a conceptually difficult 57 2 Writing b
subject can hinder a natural, smooth flow of 57 3 Grammar c
language. 59 6 Vocabulary & Pronunciation e
6B Can’t give it up
conditional sentences • phones and technology; adjectives + prepositions • /ae/ and /^/
Level: C1
Overall listening Can understand enough to follow extended speech on 63 6 Listening e
comprehension abstract and complex topics beyond his / her own field,
though he / she may need to confirm occasional
Listening as a Can follow most lectures, discussions, and debates 63 6 Listening e
member of a with relative ease.
live audience
Overall reading Can understand in detail lengthy, complex texts, 60 3 Reading b
difficult sections.
stated opinions.
Overall spoken Can express him / herself fluently and spontaneously, 61 3 Reading & Speaking e
interaction almost effortlessly. Has a good command of a broad 62 5 Vocabulary d
lexical repertoire allowing gaps to be readily overcome 63 6 Listening f
Conversation Can use language flexibly and effectively for social 60 1 Vocabulary a
usage.
Informal Can easily follow and contribute to complex 662 6 Listening a
discussion (with interactions between third parties in group discussion
friends) even on abstract, complex unfamiliar topics.
Sustained Can give clear, detailed descriptions of complex 63 7 Speaking c
describing
experience
length with subsidiary points, reasons, and relevant
examples, and rounding off with an appropriate
conclusion.
Reports & essays Can expand and support points of view at some length 63 8 Writing
with subsidiary points, reasons, and relevant
examples.
Identifying cues Is skilled at using contextual, grammatical, and lexical 61 3 Reading & Speaking c, d
written)
Cooperating Can relate own contribution skillfully to those of 63 7 Speaking c
other speakers.
Vocabulary range Has a good command of a broad lexical repertoire 60 1 Vocabulary b
circumlocutions; little obvious searching for 63 6 Listening b, c
expressions or avoidance strategies. Good command 63 7 Speaking a, b
of idiomatic expressions and colloquialisms.
Grammatical Consistently maintains a high degree of grammatical 61 4 Grammar a, b, c, d
accuracy accuracy; errors are rare and difficult to spot.
Vocabulary Occasional minor slips, but no significant vocabulary 63 5 Vocabulary c, d
control errors.
Orthographic meaning.
Layout, paragraphing, and punctuation are 63 8 Writing
Sociolinguistic Can use language flexibly and effectively for social 61 1 Vocabulary a
usage.
Thematic Can give elaborate descriptions and narratives, 63 7 Speaking c
Coherence conclusion.
Can produce clear, smoothly flowing, well-structured 63 7 Speaking c
Propositional Can qualify opinions and statements precisely 62 5 Vocabulary d
Spoken Can express him / herself fluently and spontaneously, 60 1 Vocabulary a
fluency almost effortlessly. Only a conceptually difficult 62 5 Vocabulary d
subject can hinder a natural, smooth flow of 62 6 Listening a
language. 63 7 Speaking c
Level: C1
difficult sections.
stated opinions.
written)
Vocabulary range Has a good command of a broad lexical repertoire 64 Vocabulary a, b
colloquialisms.
to spot.
s
7A Quite interesting
permission, obligation, and necessity • word formation: prefixes • intonation and linking in exclamations
Level: C1
Overall listening Can understand enough to follow extended speech 66 1 Listening & Speaking d, e
Listening as a Can follow most lectures, discussions, and 66 1 Listening & Speaking d, e
live audience
Overall reading Can understand in detail lengthy, complex texts, 67 3 Vocabulary a
comprehension whether or not they relate to his / her own area 68 4 Reading b, c
difficult sections.
Reading for Can understand in detail a wide range of lengthy, 68 4 Reading c
stated opinions.
Overall spoken Can express him / herself fluently and spontaneously, 66 1 Listening & Speaking a, b, c
interaction almost effortlessly. Has a good command of a broad 69 4 Reading e
Informal smooth flow
Can easily of language.
follow and contribute to complex 66 1 Listening & Speaking f
topics.
Formal Can argue a formal position convincingly, responding 69 6 Speaking a, b

discussion to questions and comments and answering complex
(meeting) lines of counter argument fluently, spontaneously,
andappropriately.
Reports & essays Can write clear, well-structured expositions of 69 7 Writing
salientissues.
written)
Note-taking Can take detailed notes during a lecture on topics in 66 1 Listening & Speaking e
Vocabulary range Has a good command of a broad lexical repertoire 67 3 Vocabulary b, c
colloquialisms.
to spot.
Vocabulary Occasional minor slips, but no significant vocabulary 67 3 Vocabulary d

control errors.
Phonological Can vary intonation and place sentence stress 67 2 Pronunciation a, b, c, d
meaning.

pen.
Sociolinguistic Can use language flexibly and effectively for social 67 2 Pronunciation d
usage.
Coherence Can produce clear, smoothly flowing, well-structured 66 1 Listening & Speaking a
speech, showing controlled use of organizational 69 6 Speaking b
Propositional Can qualify opinions and statements precisely 66 1 Listening & Speaking b, c
precision in relation to degrees of, for example, certainty 69 4 Reading e
/uncertainty, belief / doubt, likelihood, etc. 69 6 Speaking a, b
Spoken fluency Can express him / herself fluently and spontaneously, 66 1 Listening & Speaking a, f
almost effortlessly. Only a conceptually difficult 69 4 Reading e
subject can hinder a natural, smooth flow of 6 Speaking a, b
language.
7B A beautiful idea
verbs of the senses • art; color idioms • -ure
Level: C1
Overall listening Can understand enough to follow extended speech 70 1 Listening & Speaking b, c, d, e
comprehension on abstract and complex topics beyond his / her own 73 5 Reading & Listening e
Listening as a Can follow most lectures, discussions, and 70 1 Listening & Speaking d, e
live audience
Overall reading Can understand in detail lengthy, complex texts, 72 5 Reading & Listening b, c
difficult sections.
Overall spoken Can express him / herself fluently and spontaneously, 70 1 Listening & Speaking a
interaction almost effortlessly. Has a good command of a broad 71 4 Vocabulary & Speaking b
lexical repertoire allowing gaps to be readily overcome 73 6 Speaking a
Informal Can easily follow and contribute to complex 72 5 Reading & listening a
discussion (with interactions between third parties in group 73 6 Speaking b
topics.
Interviewing Can participate fully in an interview, as either 71 2 Grammar d
Identifying cues Is skilled at using contextual, grammatical, and lexical 73 5 Reading & Listening e, f
written)
Cooperating Can relate own contribution skillfully to those of 70 1 Listening & Speaking a
other speakers. 73 6 Speaking a
Note-taking Can take detailed notes during a lecture on topics in 70 1 Listening & Speaking b
seminars, so accurately and so close to the original that the
etc.) notes could also be useful to other people.
General Can select an appropriate formulation from a broad 73 7 Vocabulary b
say.
Vocabulary range Has a good command of a broad lexical repertoire 71 4 Vocabulary & Speaking a
colloquialisms.
Grammatical Consistently maintains a high degree of 71 2 Grammar a, b, c, d
accuracy grammatical accuracy; errors are rare and difficult 73 7 Vocabulary b
to spot.
Vocabulary Occasional minor slips, but no significant vocabulary 71 4 Vocabulary & Speaking b
control errors.
Phonological Can vary intonation and place sentence stress 71 3 Pronunciation a, b, d
control correctly in order to express finer shades of 71 4 Vocabulary & Speaking a
meaning.
Sociolinguistic Can use language flexibly and effectively for social 71 4 Vocabulary & Speaking b
usage.
conclusion.
Coherence Can produce clear, smoothly flowing, well-structured 73 6 Speaking b
Propositional Can qualify opinions and statements precisely 70 1 Listening & Speaking a
precision in relation to degrees of, for example, certainty 72 5 Reading & Listening a
Spoken fluency Can express him / herself fluently and spontaneously, 70 1 Listening & Speaking a, f
almost effortlessly. Only a conceptually difficult 71 4 Vocabulary & Speaking a
subject can hinder a natural, smooth flow of 72, 73 5 Reading & Listening a, g
language. 73 6 Speaking a, b
Level: C1
field, though he / she may need to confirm occasional 75 1 The Interview Part 3 a, b
native speakers
75 1 The Interview Part 3 a, b
difficult sections.
speaker her own field, though he / she may need to 75 1 The Interview Part 3 a, b
is unfamiliar.
topics.
say.
colloquialisms.
language.
8A Doctor’s orders
gerunds and infinitives • health and medicine; similes • /ə/
Level: C1
Overall listening Can understand enough to follow extended speech 77 3 Listening & Speaking b, c
comprehension on abstract and complex topics beyond his / her own 79 5 Listening & Speaking b, c
Listening to Can understand a wide range of recorded and 79 5 Listening & Speaking b, c
radio audio & broadcast audio material, including some non-standard
recordings usage, and identify finer points of detail including
implicit attitudesand relationships between speakers.
Overall reading Can understand in detail lengthy,complextexts, 76 2 Reading c
comprehension whether or not they relate to his / her own area of
sections.
Overall spoken Can express him / herself fluently and spontaneously, 76 1 Vocabulary & Speaking
interaction almost effortlessly. Has a good command of a broad 78 4 Grammar e
lexical repertoire allowing gaps to be readily overcome 78–79 5 Listening & Speaking a, e
Informal Can easily follow and contribute to complex 76 2 Reading e

discussion (with interactions between third parties in group 79 5 Listening & Speaking e
topics.
Sustained Can give clear, detailed descriptions of complex 77 3 Listening & Speaking d
describing
experience
written)
Note-taking Can take detailed notes during a lecture on topics in 79 5 Listening & Speaking c
General Can select an appropriate formulation from a broad 77 3 Listening & Speaking d
say.
Vocabulary range Has a good command of a broad lexical repertoire 76 2 Reading a
allowing gaps to be readily overcome with 77 3 Listening & Speaking a
circumlocutions; little obvious searching for 79 6 Vocabulary a, b
colloquialisms.
Grammatical Consistently maintains a high degree of 78 4 Grammar a, b, c, d, e
Vocabulary to spot.
Occasional minor slips, but no significant vocabulary 79 7 Pronunciation b
control errors.
Phonological Can vary intonation and place sentence stress 76 2 Reading b
control correctly in order to express finer shades of 79 7 Pronunciation a, b
meaning.
Sociolinguistic Can recognize a wide range of idiomatic expressions 79 6 Vocabulary a, b
appropriateness and colloquialisms, appreciating register shifts; may, 79 7 Pronunciation b
however, need to confirm occasional details, especially
if the accent is unfamiliar.
Propositional Can qualify opinions and statements precisely 76 1 Vocabulary & Speaking
precision in relation to degrees of, for example, certainty 79 5 Listening & Speaking e
Spoken fluency Can express him / herself fluently and spontaneously, 76 1 Vocabulary & Speaking
almost effortlessly. Only a conceptually difficult 77 3 Listening & Speaking d
subject can hinder a natural, smooth flow of 78, 79 5 Listening & Speaking a, e
language.
8B Traveler or tourist?
expressing future plans and arrangements • travel and tourism • homophones
Level: C1
Overall listening Can understand enough to follow extended speech 82 5 Listening a, b
Overall reading Can understand in detail lengthy, complex texts, 80 1 Vocabulary & Speaking b
comprehension whether or not they relate to his / her own area 80 2 Reading b, c
difficult sections.
Reading for Can understand in detail a wide range of lengthy, 80–81 2 Reading c
stated opinions.
Overall spoken Can express him / herself fluently and spontaneously, 80 1 Vocabulary & Speaking a
Conversation Can use language flexibly and effectively for social 82 4 Grammar c
usage.
Informal Can easily follow and contribute to complex 81 2 Reading e
topics.
Sustained Can give clear, detailed descriptions of complex 83 6 Speaking a, b
conclusion.
Reports & essays Can write clear, well-structured expositions of 81 3 Writing
salientissues.

& inferring cues to infer attitude, mood, and intentions and 82 5 Listening c
written)
Taking the floor Can select a suitable phrase from a readily available 83 6 Speaking b
Monitoring & Can backtrack when he / she encounters a 83 6 Speaking b
General Can select an appropriate formulation from a broad 83 6 Speaking b
say.
Vocabulary range Has a good command of a broad lexical repertoire 80 1 Vocabulary & Speaking a, c
colloquialisms.
to spot.
Vocabulary Occasional minor slips, but no significant vocabulary 83 6 Speaking b
control errors.
Phonological Can vary intonation and place sentence stress 83 7 Pronunciation a, b
meaning.
conclusion.
Coherence Can produce clear, smoothly flowing, well-structured 83 6 Speaking b
Spoken fluency Can express him / herself fluently and spontaneously, 80 1 Vocabulary & Speaking a, b
almost effortlessly. Only a conceptually difficult 83 6 Speaking b
language.
Level: C1
difficult sections.
stated opinions.
written)
Vocabulary range Has a good command of a broad lexical repertoire 84–85 Vocabulary a, b, c, d
colloquialisms.
to spot.
s
9AAnimal planet
ellipsis • animal matters • auxiliary verbs and to
Level: C1
Overall listening Can understand enough to follow extended speech 88 5 Listening c, d, e, f
Can follow extended speech even when it is not
clearlystructured and when relationships are only
Listening as a Can follow most lectures, discussions, and 88 5 Listening c, d, e, f
live audience
Overall reading Can understand in detail lengthy, complex texts, 86 1 Reading c, d
difficult sections.
Reading for Can understand in detail a wide range of lengthy, 86 1 Reading d
stated opinions.
Overall spoken Can express him / herself fluently and spontaneously, 86, 87 1 Reading a, f
interaction almost effortlessly. Has a good command of a broad
Informal Can easily follow and contribute to complex 88 5 Listening a, g
topics.
Formal discussion Can argue a formal position convincingly, responding 89 6 Speaking b, c, d
(meetings) to questions and comments and answering complex
lines of counter argument fluently, spontaneously
and appropriately.
Overall spoken Can give clear, detailed descriptions and 89 6 Speaking c
Sustained Can give clear, detailed descriptions of complex 87 2 Vocabulary & Speaking c
describing
experience
Addressing Can give a clear, well-structured presentation of a 89 6 Speaking c
Identifying cues Is skilled at using contextual, grammatical, and lexical 86, 87 1 Reading d, e
written)
Taking the floor Can select a suitable phrase from a readily available 89 6 Speaking c
Cooperating Can relate own contribution skillfully to those of 87 2 Vocabulary & Speaking c
other speakers.
Monitoring & Can backtrack when he / she encounters a 89 6 Speaking c
Note-taking Can take detailed notes during a lecture on topics in 88 5 Listening d, f
Vocabulary range Has a good command of a broad lexical repertoire 87 2 Vocabulary & Speaking a, b, d
colloquialisms.
to spot.
Vocabulary Occasional minor slips, but no significant vocabulary 87 2 Vocabulary & Speaking a, d
control errors. 89 6 Speaking c
meaning.
Sociolinguistic Can recognize a wide range of idiomatic expressions 87 2 Vocabulary & Speaking d, e
appropriateness and colloquialisms, appreciating register shifts; may,
Coherence Can produce clear, smoothly flowing, well-structured 87 2 Vocabulary & Speaking c
speech, showing controlled use of organizational 89 6 Speaking c
Propositional Can qualify opinions and statements precisely 87 1 Reading f
Spoken fluency Can express him / herself fluently and spontaneously, 86 1 Reading a
almost effortlessly. Only a conceptually difficult 87 2 Vocabulary & Speaking c
subject can hinder a natural, smooth flow of 88 5 Listening a
language. 89 6 Speaking c
9B How to eat out…and in
nouns: compound and possessive forms • preparing food; food adjectives with -y • words with silent syllables
Level: C1
COMPONENT COMPONENT PAGE ACTIVITY / EXERCISE
Overall listening Can understand enough to follow extended speech 91 3 Listening & Speaking b, c
Overall reading Can understand in detail lengthy, complex texts, 93 6 Reading d
difficult sections.
Overall spoken Can express him / herself fluently and spontaneously, 90 1 Vocabulary a
interaction almost effortlessly. Has a good command of a broad
Conversation Can use language flexibly and effectively for social 93 6 Reading e
usage.
Informal Can easily follow and contribute to complex 91 3 Listening & Speaking e
topics.
Overall written Can express him / herself with clarity and precision, 91 4 Writing
interaction relating to the addressee flexibly and effectively.
Correspondence Can express him / herself with clarity and precision in 91 4 Writing
personal correspondence, using language flexibly and
effectively, including emotional, allusive, and joking
usage.
Identifying cues Is skilled at using contextual, grammatical, and lexical 91 3 Listening & Speaking d
written)
Cooperating Can relate own contribution skillfully to those of 91 3 Listening & Speaking e
other speakers.
Vocabulary range Has a good command of a broad lexical repertoire 90 1 Vocabulary b, c, d
allowing gaps to be readily overcome with 92–93 6 Reading b, c
circumlocutions; little obvious searching for 93 7 Vocabulary a, b
colloquialisms.
to spot.
Vocabulary Occasional minor slips, but no significant vocabulary 90 1 Vocabulary c
control errors. 93 6 Reading e
93 7 Vocabulary b
Sociolinguistic meaning.
Can use language flexibly and effectively for social 91 3 Listening & Speaking e
appropriateness purposes, including emotional, allusive, and joking 93 6 Reading e
usage.
Propositional Can qualify opinions and statements precisely 91 3 Listening & Speaking e
Spoken fluency Can express him / herself fluently and spontaneously, 91 3 Listening & Speaking e
almost effortlessly. Only a conceptually difficult 93 6 Reading e
language.
Level: C1
field, though he / she may need to confirm occasional 94–95 1 The Interview Part 3 a, b
native speakers
94–95 1 The Interview Part 3 a, b
difficult sections.
speaker her own field, though he / she may need to 94–95 1 The Interview Part 3 a, b
is unfamiliar.
topics.
say.
colloquialisms.
language.
10A Where do I belong?
adding emphasis (2): cleft sentences • words that are often confused • intonation in cleft sentences
Level: C1
Overall listening Can understand enough to follow extended speech 96 1 Listening & Speaking b, c, d
Can follow extended speech even when it is not
clearlystructured and when relationships are only
Listening to Can understand a wide range of recorded and 96 1 Listening & Speaking b, c, d
between speakers.
Overall reading Can understand in detail lengthy, complex texts, 98, 99 5 Reading & Speaking b, c
difficult sections.
stated opinions.
Conversation Can use language flexibly and effectively for social 97 4 Speaking
usage.
Informal Can easily follow and contribute to complex 96 1 Listening & Speaking a
discussion (with interactions between third parties in group 99 6 Vocabulary c
topics.
Sustained Can give clear, detailed descriptions of complex 97 1 Listening & Speaking f
conclusion.
Identifying cues Is skilled at using contextual, grammatical, and lexical 97 1 Listening & Speaking e
& inferring cues to infer attitude, mood, and intentions and 99 5 Reading & Speaking d
written)
Note-taking Can take detailed notes during a lecture on topics in 96 1 Listening & Speaking d
Vocabulary range Has a good command of a broad lexical repertoire 97 1 Listening & Speaking e
colloquialisms.

to spot.
control errors.
meaning.
Sociolinguistic Can recognize a wide range of idiomatic expressions 97 1 Listening & Speaking e
appropriateness and colloquialisms, appreciating register shifts; may,
Coherence Can produce clear, smoothly flowing, well-structured 97 1 Listening & Speaking f
Propositional Can qualify opinions and statements precisely 99 6 Vocabulary c
Spoken fluency Can express him / herself fluently and spontaneously, 96–97 1 Listening & Speaking a, f
almost effortlessly. Only a conceptually difficult 97 4 Speaking
subject can hinder a natural, smooth flow of 99 6 Vocabulary c
language.
10B A good sport
relative clauses • word building: adjectives, nouns, and verbs • homographs
Level: C1
Overall listening Can understand enough to follow extended speech 103 5 Speaking & Listening c, d
Overall reading Can understand in detail lengthy, complex texts, 101 1 Reading & Speaking b, c
difficult sections.
Informal Can easily follow and contribute to complex 102 5 Speaking & Listening b
topics.
Sustained Can give clear, detailed descriptions of complex 101 1 Reading & Speaking a
describing
experience
Identifying cues Is skilled at using contextual, grammatical, and lexical 101 1 Reading & Speaking d
written)
Taking the floor Can select a suitable phrase from a readily available 102 5 Speaking & Listening b
(turn-taking) range of discourse functions to preface his / her
remarks appropriately in order to get the floor, or
togain time and keep the floor while thinking.
Cooperating Can relate own contribution skillfully to those of 102 5 Speaking & Listening b
other speakers.
Monitoring & Can backtrack when he / she encounters a 102 5 Speaking & Listening b
Processing text Can summarize long, demanding texts. 103 5 Speaking & Listening d
Vocabulary range Has a good command of a broad lexical repertoire 101 1 Reading & Speaking d
colloquialisms.
to spot.
control errors.
meaning.
Propositional Can qualify opinions and statements precisely 102 5 Speaking & Listening b
Spoken fluency Can express him / herself fluently and spontaneously, 101 1 Reading & Speaking a
almost effortlessly. Only a conceptually difficult 102–103 5 Speaking & Listening b, c
language.
Level: C1
difficult sections.
stated opinions.
written)
Vocabulary range Has a good command of a broad lexical repertoire 104–105 Vocabulary a, b, c
colloquialisms.
Grammatical Consistently maintains a high degree of 104 Grammar a, b, c
to spot.
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have: auxiliary or main verb? • personality • using a dictionary

Informal Can easily follow and contribute to complex 15 4 Speaking

Informal Can easily follow and contribute to complex 41 6 Reading h

Vocabulary range Has a good command of a broad lexical repertoire 52 4 Vocabulary a, b, c

Overall spoken Can give clear, detailed descriptions and 59 5 Speaking a, b

Overall written Can write clear, well-structured texts of complex 57 2 Writing c

Formal Can argue a formal position convincingly, responding 69 6 Speaking a, b

Vocabulary Occasional minor slips, but no significant vocabulary 67 3 Vocabulary d

Orthographic Layout, paragraphing, and punctuation are 69 7 Writing

Informal Can easily follow and contribute to complex 76 2 Reading e

Identifying cues Is skilled at using contextual, grammatical, and lexical 81 2 Reading d

Grammatical Consistently maintains a high degree of 97 2 Grammar a, b, c

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