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What is the main focus of "Discourse Management" in the B2 speaking test?
The range of vocabulary used
How well ideas are connected and organized
How accurately words are pronounced
The ability to keep a conversation going
At which band does a speaker "handle communication with very little hesitation and produce extended discourse that is generally coherent"?
3.0
2.5
5.0
1.0
What is a key feature of a Band 3.0 speaker in Pronunciation?
Uses pronunciation inconsistently with frequent breakdowns
Generally intelligible with some word stress and articulation issues
Has almost native pronunciation with no noticeable issues
Often unintelligible with unclear pronunciation
Which category assesses how well a speaker keeps a conversation going?
Interactive Communication
Discourse Management
Grammar and Vocabulary
Pronunciation
A speaker who "produces extended discourse but occasionally lacks coherence and makes some inappropriate errors" belongs to which band?
2.5
5.0
3.0
1.0
Which feature is NOT included in the assessment criteria for B2 Speaking?
Discourse Management
Grammar and Vocabulary
Pronunciation
Reading comprehension
What is expected from a Band 5.0 speaker in Grammar and Vocabulary?
Avoids complex structures entirely
Uses a good range of vocabulary and structures accurately with very few errors
Uses only simple sentences with hesitation
Uses limited vocabulary with many errors
What is a key pronunciation feature of a Band 1.0 speaker?
Often unintelligible with unclear pronunciation
Rarely makes pronunciation mistakes
Clearly articulated speech with only minor stress issues
Mostly clear with occasional mispronunciations
How does a Band 3.0 speaker handle Interactive Communication?
Speaks fluently without hesitation
Can only handle very simple exchanges
Initiates and responds appropriately but needs some support
Struggles to maintain interaction and needs constant support
What is the main issue for a Band 1.0 speaker in Interactive Communication?
Negotiates meaning effectively
Uses clear discourse markers to structure conversation
Can maintain interaction smoothly
Struggles to initiate and needs a lot of support
How does a Band 5.0 speaker use Pronunciation?
Often difficult to understand due to weak pronunciation
Misplaces word stress frequently
Has many pronunciation breakdowns
Produces clear speech with correct word stress and articulation
What is a Band 2.5 speaker likely to struggle with?
Excellent accuracy and complex vocabulary
Fully fluent conversation
No pronunciation issues
More errors and hesitation than a Band 3.0 speaker
How does a Band 4.0 speaker compare to Band 3.0 in Discourse Management?
Has more fluency and organization but still some minor issues
Struggles with fluency and coherence
Relies mostly on rehearsed phrases
Uses very simple sentence structures
How does a Band 1.0 speaker use Grammar and Vocabulary?
Produces accurate and complex responses
Uses a wide variety of structures correctly
Uses only basic language with hesitation
Speaks fluently with no grammatical errors
How does a Band 3.0 speaker manage hesitation?
Occasionally hesitates but can still communicate
Frequently hesitates and struggles to continue
Speaks smoothly with no hesitation
Rarely hesitates and speaks fluently
