Cambridge B2 Firstoral
Activity: Long turn
Theme: Family celebrations
Family celebrations
Total 4 minPreparation 1 minExpression 1 min
Instructions
In this part of the exam I am going to give you two photographs. I would like you to talk about your photographs on your own for about a minute, and also to answer a question or two which I will ask you. Here are your photographs. They show people celebrating special occasions in different ways.
Assignment
I'd like you to compare the photographs, and say what you think the people are enjoying\nabout these special occasions.
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. |