Cambridge B2 Firstoral
Activity: Interview
Theme:
Environment and nature / Games and hobbies / Learning languages
Total 2 minExpression 2 min
Instructions
The examiner asks you personal questions. Answer naturally and give extended responses.
Assignment
Discuss personal topics related to Environment and nature.
Grading criteria weights
| Band 1 | Band 3 | Band 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
Grade | 1 | 3 | 5 |
Grammar and Vocabulary | Shows a good degree of control of simple grammatical forms. Uses a range of appropriate vocabulary when talking about everyday situations. | Shows a good degree of control of simple grammatical forms, and attempts some complex grammatical forms. Uses a range of appropriate vocabulary to give and exchange views on familiar topics. | Shows a good degree of control of a range of simple and some complex grammatical forms. Uses a range of appropriate vocabulary to give and exchange views on a wide range of familiar topics. |
Discourse Management | Produces responses which are extended beyond short phrases, despite hesitation. Contributions are mostly relevant, despite some repetition. Uses basic cohesive devices. | Produces extended stretches of language despite some hesitation. Contributions are relevant and there is very little repetition. Uses a range of cohesive devices. | Produces extended stretches of language with very little hesitation. Contributions are relevant and there is a clear organisation of ideas. Uses a range of cohesive devices and discourse markers. |
Pronunciation | Is mostly intelligible, and has some control of phonological features at both utterance and word levels. | Is intelligible. Intonation is generally appropriate. Sentence and word stress is generally accurately placed. Individual sounds are generally articulated clearly. | Is intelligible. Intonation is appropriate. Sentence and word stress is accurately placed. Individual sounds are articulated clearly. |
Interactive Communication | Initiates and responds appropriately. Keeps the interaction going with very little prompting and support. | Initiates and responds appropriately. Maintains and develops the interaction and negotiates towards an outcome with very little support. | Initiates and responds appropriately, linking contributions to those of other speakers. Maintains and develops the interaction and negotiates towards an outcome. |
Global Achievement | Handles communication in everyday situations, despite hesitation. Constructs longer utterances but is not able to use complex language except in well-rehearsed utterances. | Handles communication on familiar topics, despite some hesitation. Organises extended discourse but occasionally produces utterances that lack coherence, and some inaccuracies and inappropriate usage occur. | Handles communication on a range of familiar topics, with very little hesitation. Uses accurate and appropriate linguistic resources to express ideas and produce extended discourse that is generally coherent. |