PRELIMINARY FOR SCHOOLS - CofP 2021

What is the timing of B1 Preliminary (two candidates)?

• 8-10 minutes

• 10-12 minutes

• 12-14 minutes

• 11-13 minutes

How many parts are there in B1 Preliminary?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 5

Which of the following is NOT assessed in Pronunciation in B1 Preliminary?

• Intonation

• Stress

• Fluency

• Individual sounds

What is the timing for B1 Preliminary

Part 4 (two candidates)?

• 2 minutes

• 3 minutes

• 4 minutes

In B1 PRELIMINARY, Grammar and Vocabulary refers to:

• the candidate’s ability to use language to achieve meaningful communication

• the intelligibility of the candidate’s speech.

• the extent, relevance, coherence and cohesion of the candidate’s individual contributions.

• the accuracy, range and appropriacy of language

Speaking Examiners should put themselves in the position of the non EFL/ESOL specialist and assess the overall impact of the pronunciation and how easy it is to understand the candidate.

- Different varieties of English, e.g. British, North American, Australian, etc., are acceptable.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The Global Achievement Scale refers to the candidate’s overall effectiveness in dealing with the tasks in the four separate parts of the B1 Preliminary Speaking test. At this level...

• it is not expected that some inaccuracies and inappropriate usage occur.

• it is expected that some inaccuracies and inappropriate usage occur.

The interlocutor is required to give one global

mark for each candidate, reflecting performance

across all parts of the test. It is an independent impression mark which reflects the assessment of the

B1 Preliminary candidate’s performance from the assessor’s perspective.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Despite hesitation, Nasser produces responses that are extended beyond short phrases. (Extend) E.g. In Part 1 when asked about his work/studies, ‘…I both, study now English …after that I will complete my studies…’

Despite some repetition, contributions are mostly relevant. (Relevance)

He uses a range of basic cohesive devices but not always appropriately (Cohesion) E.g. After that (used a lot), yes sure, because, this, and, maybe, also, if - some pronouns are used incorrectly.

The commentaries above refer to:

• GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY

• PRONUNCIATION

• DISCOURSE MANAGEMENT

• INTERACTIVE COMMUNICATION

Consider B1 Interactive Communication/ Prompting and support and mark the correct alternative:

• Candidates who ask the interlocutor for clarification should be

  penalised. And if the interaction breaks down and the interlocutor has to prompt and support the candidate, this should also be regarded as weak interactive ability on the part of the candidate and marked accordingly.

• Candidates who ask the interlocutor for clarification should not be penalised. However, if the interaction breaks down and the interlocutor has to prompt and support the candidate, this should be regarded as weak interactive ability on the part of the

  candidate and marked accordingly.