Conversation task card (Card 3)
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 4:
- Completes
most tasks fully.
The candidate completes all the tasks the
examiner invites her to explore.
- Communicates
relevant information. Develops an argument that is mostly clear and supported
by their points of view
The candidate’s opinions are uncomplicated
and are backed up by simple statements.
- Engages in the conversation. Candidate has good
interaction with the examiner and responds to most questions/prompts.
The
candidate fits the profile and generally interacts well with the examiner
Mark awarded = 8 out of 10
Language range
In
line with the mark scheme for Language range in the Conversation task card
(AO4:S3), Level 4:
- Uses
a range of linking and cohesive devices to connect a series of mostly
well-developed points.
The candidate uses a range of linking and
cohesive devices: surtout, ce qui est, parce que, selon moi, comme, par
exemple, aussi, car, souvent which link a series of fairly well-developed
points.
- Uses
a range of vocabulary appropriate to the tasks. Occasionally uses less common
vocabulary.
Vocabulary
is appropriate, but mainly conservative: l’énergie solaire; les produits
de saison, le recyclage. Covoiturage and écoresponsable are
the only two slightly less common words.
- Attempts
to vary formulation but some repetition is present.
As in the Presentation, the candidate’s
responses are simple statements, and she is not encouraged to develop/deepen
her thoughts. Repetition is therefore minimal.
On balance, fits the lower band of Level 4.
Mark awarded = 7 out of 10
Language accuracy
In
line with the mark scheme for Language accuracy in the Conversation task card
(AO4:S4), Level 3:
- Accurate
use of simple grammar.
There are several instances of pouvoir
without a following infinitive: je pourrai [ ] attention; je pourrai [
] de douches courtes.
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Uses
some complex grammar, with occasional slips.
Apart from ce qui, en respectant and qui,
there is nothing complex. Although most
future tenses are accurately formulated, je préparai is given in error
for je préparerai; je le faire for je le ferai. Elsewhere:
qui économise le for et qui l’économise.
Mark awarded = 7 out of 10
Total mark awarded for the Conversation task card = 22 out of 30
Pronunciation and intonation
for the whole speaking test
In line with the mark scheme
for Pronunciation and intonation (AO4:S5): Level 2:
- Pronunciation is
intelligible and intonation is mostly appropriate.
The profile fits
exactly.
- Individual sounds are
mostly articulated clearly, though with some slips.
Although it is sometimes hard
to be sure, the candidate seems to mispronounce les as le and des
as de. There are quite a few slips: environnementale, le gouvernement,
surtout, cependant, ou, une, frais [payés],
découvrir, empreinte.
On balance it fits best in Level
2.
Mark awarded = 3 out of 5
Total mark awarded for Speaking test = 47 out of 65
