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    • High-middle level response

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    • Section 1: Presentation and follow-up discussion

      Presentation, interaction/responsiveness

      The presentation was thoroughly prepared and the candidate’s interest in the chosen topic comes through very clearly. The candidate makes several references to the social and political context, setting the background for his presentation on Spanish film whilst communicating detailed information and referring to various filmmakers. The candidate is able to justify, develop and explain his answers during the follow-up discussion showing a strong knowledge of his topic of choice. The candidate makes an anecdotal error mentioning Carlos Buñuel when he meant Luis Buñuel. The candidate’s interaction was very strong, and he was fully engaged in the conversation throughout. He responded fully and confidently to all question types.

      Mark awarded = 10 out of 10


      Language range

      The language range was very strong in the presentation section including complex language patterns. However, this standard was not sustained in the follow-up section. Overall, the candidate used a range of vocabulary appropriate to the task including a range of linking devices like para mí or the more common porque. Some of the structures used had first language influence like son de pobre calidad. The top of the Level 4 descriptor was the best match for this performance.  

      Mark awarded = 8 out of 10


      Language accuracy

      Similarly to the language range, the language accuracy was very strong in the presentation section of this test including some successful uses of subordinate clauses with the subjunctive mood. However, the accuracy in the follow-up discussion contained inconsistencies with gender agreement and incorrect verbal conjugations. Overall, the use of simple grammar was accurate, and some complex grammar was present with occasional slips which makes the lower end of Level 4 the best fit for this performance.

      Mark awarded = 7 out of 10


      Total mark awarded for Presentation and follow-up discussion = 25 out of 30

    • Section 2: Conversation task card

      Task completion and communication

      The candidate answered all questions fully and confidently, adding options and justifying his answers convincingly. The interaction with the teacher/examiner is consistently very good. Throughout this section of the test, the candidate developed a justified argument which at times he linked to the world of film or to his personal experiences in the past and present.  

      Mark awarded = 10 out of 10 


      Language range

      The candidate uses a range of language appropriate to the task and he attempts to vary formulation with some success. At times, he uses some vocabulary and expressions like nefariosa and no es una cosa que queremos volver a that are influenced by English. The lower end of the Level 4 box is the best fit for this performance.  

      Mark awarded = 7 out of 10

        

      Language accuracy

      As in the presentation and follow-up discussion, the candidate’s performance shows the ability to use simple grammar accurately despite some occasional slips when attempting to use more complex or idiomatic language. Grammatical gender agreements are, at times, inconsistent, but errors never impede successful communication. Therefore, the lower end of the Level 4 box is the best fit for this performance.

      Mark awarded = 7 out of 10


      Total mark awarded for Conversation task card = 24 out of 30


      Pronunciation and intonation for the whole speaking test

      The pronunciation is intelligible despite some words like dictadura being mispronounced. These are exceptions in an otherwise good performance. Individual sounds are always pronounced correctly. The intonation is appropriate throughout the test and therefore it matches the requirements for Level 3.

      Mark awarded = 4 out of 5

       

      Total mark awarded for Speaking test = 53 out of 65

    • Moderator comments (Whole test)

      Conduct of the test:
      The teacher/examiner introduces the different sections of the test clearly and checks that the candidate has understood the format. The teacher/examiner asks the candidate to state the topic of the presentation. The timings are kept perfectly well in both sections. The Teacher/Examiner asks pertinent questions which enable the candidate to provide opinions in relation to the topic of the presentation. All questions are clearly worded and as succinct as they can be. In the Conversation Task Card section, the teacher/examiner used the suggested questions available in the Instructions for Teachers/Examiners booklet and added other relevant questions that were appropriate in the context of the topic.

      How the teacher/examiner performance could improve:

      The teacher/examiner’s performance was excellent throughout the test. She pitched the standard of questions at the right level, enabling the candidate to provide opinions and thereby facilitating a fluid discussion.

      How the candidate performance could improve:
      This candidate had clearly prepared thoroughly for the test as evidenced by the delivery of a strong presentation. The overall performance would have improved had he used a wider range of vocabulary and grammatical structures in an accurate fashion.

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