To get a high score in the exam it is important to:
Talk as much as you can
Talk about the things which you know about
Give the examiner what they want
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2. Which of the following are the sections of the Official Marking Criteria?
Vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar
Fluency and coherence, vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation
Fluency, coherence, vocabulary and grammar
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Fluency and Coherence looks at the candidate’s ability to:
Organise and structure answers appropriately
Answer the question without unnatural pausing or hesitating
Develop their answers sufficiently
All
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Good candidates:
Speak really slowly and clearly
Speak really fast
Speak at a natural pace
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To score well in fluency and coherence candidates should NOT:
Continually repeat answers or ideas, Thinks too much about the answer,Corrects all their mistakes, Pauses or hesitates to think about grammar and words
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Fluency and cohesion is increased when:
Candidates speak at a natural speed, hesitating or pausing only occasionally to think about the topic
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Fluency and cohesion is increased when:
Speaks without effort as in a conversation with friend or colleague
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Fluency and cohesion is increased when:
Uses a good structure and signposts so the listener doesn’t have to think
