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    • High level response


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    • Section 1: Presentation and follow-up discussion

      Presentation, interaction/responsiveness: 

      In line with the mark scheme for communication in the Presentation and follow-up discussion: Presentation, interaction/responsiveness (AO4:S1 and S2), Level 5:

      • Communicates detailed information with clearly stated ideas and opinions.

      This is the case in both the presentation and the follow-up discussion, e.g.: diese Statistik fand ich ganz überraschend, weil ich nicht erwartet hatte, dass der Gender-Pay-Gap weiterhin so groß ist.

      • Consistently justifies, develops and explains ideas and opinions.

      The candidate consistently supplements factual and background information with well developed ideas and opinions, e.g.: Ich glaube, dass Kindererziehung negativ beeinflusst von traditionellen Geschlechterrollen war, weil Frauen immer mehr für Kindererziehung verantwortlich waren und deshalb hatten Kinder nicht ihren Vater mit ihnen.

      • Fully engages in the conversation. The candidate has good interaction with the examiner and responds fully and confidently to all question types.

      This is a genuine spontaneous conversation, which moves along naturally, e.g.:

      - Ok. Haben Geschlechterstereotype auch auf die Männer negative Auswirkungen oder nur auf die Frauen?

      - Ich denke, dass es immer negative Einflüsse in beiden Geschlechter gibt, zum Beispiel, obwohl ich gesagt habe, dass Frauen emotionaler als Männer sind, ich glaube, dass Männer nicht emotional sein können.

      - Oder dürfen.

      - Ja, dürfen.

      Mark awarded = 10 out of 10 

      Language range

      In line with the mark scheme for Language in the Presentation and follow-up discussion (AO4:S3), Level 5:

      • Uses a wide range of linking and cohesive devices to connect a series of well-developed points.

      The candidate uses a range of subordinate clauses (using words like ob, während, dass, weil and obwohl to start them). The candidate links main clauses well (using words like deshalb, aber, außerdem and trotzdem), and makes her language and statements flow well (using devices like eher, nach wie vor, zum Beispiel, heutzutage).

      • Uses a wide range of vocabulary appropriate to the tasks. Often uses less common vocabulary.

      The range of vocabulary used by this candidate both in the Presentation and the following discussion is impressive and shows her to be comfortable with and confident in the use of the language. The candidate is also able to manipulate language well, for example, when the teacher/examiner asks if, ‘Geschlechterstereotype auch auf die Männer negative Auswirkungen haben’, the candidate offers the alternative of ‘negative Einflüsse’ instead of repeating Auswirkungen which was in the question.

      • Can vary formulation to avoid repetition.

      With the exception of her overuse of ‘ich glaube, dass’, there is very good variation of her formulation with a range of subordinate clauses, main clauses, noun phrases and impressive use of a range of adjectives.

      Mark awarded = 10 out of 10

      Language accuracy

      In line with the mark scheme for Language accuracy in the Presentation and follow-up discussion (AO4:S4), Level 5:

      • Consistently accurate use of simple grammar.

      The candidate is consistently accurate in her use of simple grammar.

      • Shows a good degree of control of some complex grammar.

      While there are some errors in the discussion, the candidate also uses more complex areas of grammar fairly impressively. So, overall, she should be placed at the lower end of Level 5.       

      Mark awarded = 9 out of 10


      Total mark awarded for Presentation and follow-up discussion = 29 out of 30

    • Section 2: Conversation task card (Card 6)

      Task completion and communication

      In line with the mark scheme for Task completion and communication in the Conversation task card (AO4:S1 and S2), Level 5.

      All four tasks are completed fully and confidently by the candidate. Arguments are successfully developed and the candidate fully engages in the conversation. (e.g.: Schnellimbisse können zu verschiedene Gesundheitsproblemen führen, und für mich ist Gesundheit sehr wichtig, und deshalb bin ich aufmerksam auf was ich esse.
      Ich glaube, ein Vorteil wäre, dass Fastfood begrenzte Möglichkeiten für Vegetarier und Veganer Leute gibt, deshalb, wenn man alleine kocht, kann man verschiedene Typen von Essen kochen für Ihre Bedürfnisse      .)

      There are a few more errors with accuracy in this part of the test. This is noted in the marks for Language accuracy.

      Mark awarded = 10 out of 10 

      Language range

      In line with the mark scheme for Language range in the Conversation task card (AO4:S3), Level 5:

      The language range the candidate uses in this task is impressive. The candidate uses a wide range of linking and cohesive devices and vocabulary, so Level 5 is awarded, although responses are not as expansive as in the presentation and follow-up discussion. The candidate uses fewer variations of sentence structures in this part of the test. The candidate’s vocabulary is impressive and appropriate to the tasks, but not as wide ranging as in the Presentation.

      Mark awarded = 9 out of 10

      Language accuracy

      In line with the mark scheme for Language accuracy in the Conversation task card (AO4:S4), Level 4:

      The level of accuracy is still very good and, does not impede successful communication. The candidate uses some complex grammar successfully, e.g.: Ich meine, dass alle Lebensmittel kombinieren sollten werden, although not always completely accurate. Level 4 descriptors fit better for this part of the candidate’s performance:

      Mark awarded = 8 out of 10 

      Total mark awarded for Conversation task card = 27 out of 30

       

      Pronunciation and intonation for the whole speaking test

      In line with the mark scheme for Pronunciation and intonation (AO4:S5): Level 3

      Both conversations follow a spontaneous pattern with very good and natural intonation. There are no major mispronunciations of words, and the pronunciation is intelligible throughout. Individual sounds are articulated clearly, however, the candidate does have a reasonably strong accent, probably carried over from her mother tongue.

      Mark awarded = 4 out of 5

        

      Total mark awarded for Speaking test = 60 out of 65 

    • Moderator comments (Whole test)

      Conduct of the test

      The teacher/examiner created a calm and encouraging atmosphere in her introduction. The teacher/examiner gives the candidate the information about the test. The five-minute preparation time was adhered to appropriately. The presentation topic, Geschlechterrollen, and the theme of Conversation task card 6, Gesunde Ernährung, do not overlap so this is an appropriate combination of topics.

      The candidate gives a well prepared and thought through presentation with complex language and arguments, followed by a discussion that flowed spontaneously and naturally.

      How the teacher/examiner performance could improve:

      The teacher/examiner was impressive throughout the test and gave the candidate every opportunity to perform well. The timings for managing the test were good, and all the instructions laid out in the Instructions for Teachers booklet were followed correctly.

      How the candidate performance could improve:

      The candidate had learnt language patterns which she could apply to different situations and with a wide range of different vocabulary. The candidate applied what she had learnt extremely well, but might have sounded even more impressive, if she had had a wider range of phrases to express her ideas and opinions, rather than over-relying on ‘ich glaube, dass…’.

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