Q8. Which materials are used for a group of three? How are they different?
7 & 8 They have a third topic in part 1. 1 extra visual material for candidates to talk about in part 2 phase 1 and extra questions in part 2 phase 2.
Q12. If the candidate answers some of the interlocutors questions inappropriately, this is reflected in the interactive communication mark.
True: See section 3.6 of the I.S.E. and the A2 Key descriptors (maintaining simple exchanges).
Q10. Why is it important for the interlocutor to listen carefully to the candidates' discussion?
Because the interlocutor needs to know which visual prompts have been discussed in order to decide which questions to ask.
Q1 How long should Part 1 of the test take (paired)
3-4 minutes
Q11. Which assessment scales does the assessor use and which the interlocutor?
Analytical and Global Scales.
Q9. In Part 2 how long should the candidates talk together about the pictures before the interlocutor joins in?
The interlocutor should allow aminimum of 1 minute and a maximum of 2 before moving on to the questions.
Q7. May candidates choose to do the test in a group of three?
No.
Wrong number!!!
Only 5 points for you.
Q3. How should the seating be arranged
As described in the I.S.E. Section 2.1.
Q2. how should examiners introduce themselves at the beginning of the test?
According to the interlocutor frame in Part 1 of the materials. The "norm" is to give both first name and surname.
Q13. If a candidate's utterances are restricted to 1 or 2 words throughout, they can't score more than a 3 for Pronunciation because no judgements can be made about phonological features such as sentence stress or intonation can be made.
False: At A2 Key level. candidates are not expected to produce a large enough sample of language for pronunciation to be analysed in depth or detail.
Q1b. How long should Part 2 of the test take (paired)
5-6 minutes
Q1d. How long should Part 2 of the test take (group format)
8-9 minutes
Q6. In Part 2 what materials does the interlocutor give to the candidates?
The visual prompt sheet for part 2 phase 1.
Q1c. How long should Part 1 of the test take (group format)
5-6 minutes
Wrong number!!
Only 5 points for you.
Q4 To what extent should examiners follow the frames? When should the interlocutor use back up questions?
100% NO UNSCRIPTED COMMENTS. Back up questions used only after candidate fails to respond and the interlocutor has repeated the question more slowly.
Q5. How long should the response be to the Extended Response question in Part 1?
Three utterances,with a minimum of two. If a candidate fails to respond or gives a minimal response they should be prompted with a back up question.
Simply state the I.S.E. is your guiding light and 25 points will be awarded to you..
The I.S.E. is my guiding light towards 25 points