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