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1 Speaking C2 Answer Mark Sample

This document provides a sample marking scheme for a Level C2 proficient speaking exam. It outlines the assessment criteria for three parts of the exam. Part 1 involves answering personal questions and is worth 9 marks. Part 2 assesses use of formal and informal register, accuracy, pronunciation, and effective communication, for a total of 12 marks. Part 3 examines discussion skills, use of vocabulary, accuracy, pronunciation, and listening/responding, for another 12 marks. Examiners use the criteria to evaluate examinee performance and assign scores in each category and section of the speaking test.

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1 Speaking C2 Answer Mark Sample

This document provides a sample marking scheme for a Level C2 proficient speaking exam. It outlines the assessment criteria for three parts of the exam. Part 1 involves answering personal questions and is worth 9 marks. Part 2 assesses use of formal and informal register, accuracy, pronunciation, and effective communication, for a total of 12 marks. Part 3 examines discussion skills, use of vocabulary, accuracy, pronunciation, and listening/responding, for another 12 marks. Examiners use the criteria to evaluate examinee performance and assign scores in each category and section of the speaking test.

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NOCN ESOL International

Level C2 Proficient Paper AA


Sample Speaking Mark Scheme

Learner Name _______________________________________________________________

Learner Registration Number ______________ Examination Date ______________

Centre Name ___________________________Centre Number ________________________

Interlocutor Name ______________________ Interlocutor Signature __________________

Part 1 - Personal information

A learner should be awarded one mark for every accurate response. Grammar and
pronunciation is not assessed in this activity. One or two errors are permitted which could
be self-corrected or do not impede comprehension.

Total marks for Part 1 is 9.

Question Number Learner response Learner


of Score
marks
1. Can you tell me why 1 e.g. I began learning English because…
you are learning
English?
2. Tell me what would 3 e.g. My superpower would be… If I had a
be your superpower superpower I would like to be able to… first I
would /wouldn’t… I think I …
and three things you
would do if you had
it.
3. If you could live 1 e.g. I would like to live … because…
anywhere, explain
where you would
live and why?
4. What job would you 1 e.g. I would like to be a… because
like to do in the
future?
5. Three things people 3 e.g. in my opinion people can… it is a good idea
can do to stay to… I also think…
healthy

Total Marks /9

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Sample Speaking Mark Scheme

Part 2 - Responding to the situation / general use of English in formal and informal
environments.

The purpose is to differentiate between formal/informal register, to assess accuracy and


grammar appropriate for Level C2 and assess learner’s pronunciation.

Skills 3 marks 2 marks 1 mark 0 marks Score

Register Clear distinction Distinction Distinction Learner does not


between formal between formal between formal/ maintain a clear
and informal and informal informal situation distinction
situation is made situations is is not fully made between formal
throughout. mainly throughout. and informal
Learner shows maintained Some degree of throughout. Lacks
confidence throughout. confidence confidence.
throughout. Mainly confident. shown.
Accuracy A high degree of Occasional errors Lack of accuracy A significant
accuracy in the are made but occasionally number of errors
use of complex most are self- impedes the which are not
grammatical corrected. meaning. Most corrected.
structures is Meaning is not errors are self-
maintained impeded. corrected but not
throughout. One all.
or two errors are
made which are
self-corrected or
do not impede
comprehension.
Pronunciation Stress, Some evidence of Largely Learner’s speech
pronunciation and the use of stress, connected speech is monotonous,
intonation are pronunciation and where stress, and some errors
used naturally in intonation is pronunciation and in pronunciation.
connected speech demonstrated intonation is used
to convey finer with occasional but does not
shades of lapses to convey convey shades of
meaning, finer points of meaning.
highlighting, meaning.
emphasising and
modifying
meaning.

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Level C2 Proficient Paper AA
Sample Speaking Mark Scheme

Effective Clarity of Mainly controlled Limited evidence Minimal discourse


communication interaction with use of discourse of discourse organisation and
natural use of organisation, organisation and appropriate turn
discourse connectors and use of connectors taking
organisation, cohesive devices and cohesive management.
connectors and with occasional devices. Limited
cohesive devices. errors. Able to evidence of using
. Confident in backtrack when appropriate turn
management of encountering taking
turn taking. difficulty. conventions.
Total Marks /12

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Sample Speaking Mark Scheme

Part 3 - Discussion

The purpose of Part 3 is to demonstrate comprehension and fluency of speaking with an


application of accurate grammar and pronunciation.

Skill 3 marks 2 marks 1 mark 0 mark Score

Use of Uses complex Some use of Minimal use of Very limited use
vocabulary sentences, complex complex of complex
idiomatic sentences, sentences. sentences.
expressions and idiomatic Occasional errors Repetitive and
colloquialisms expressions and in the use of limited
naturally. Able to colloquialisms. vocabulary. vocabulary.
provide Able to qualify Occasionally has
sophisticated opinions and to search to find
explanations, statements, but the right word.
narratives, ideas not always
and opinions and without
come to a hesitation.
conclusion.
Accuracy and A high degree of Occasional errors Lack of accuracy A significant
grammar accuracy in the are made but occasionally number of errors
use of complex most are self- impedes the which are not
grammatical corrected. meaning. Most corrected.
structures is Meaning is not errors are self-
maintained impeded. corrected but not
throughout. One all.
or two errors are
made which are
self-corrected or
do not impede
comprehension.
Pronunciation Stress, Some evidence of Largely connected Learner’s speech
pronunciation and the use of stress, speech where is monotonous
intonation are pronunciation and stress, and some errors
used naturally in intonation is pronunciation and in pronunciation.
connected speech demonstrated intonation is used
to convey finer with occasional but does not
shades of lapses to convey convey shades of
meaning, finer points of meaning.
highlighting, meaning.
emphasising and
modifying
meaning.
Listening and Engages in Clear interaction Some evidence of Very limited
responding discussion to with occasional detailed and clear interaction to
express and elicit errors in responses to show any

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Sample Speaking Mark Scheme

opinion, defend understanding or others. Limited evidence of being


and justify giving responses. evidence of able to give and
arguments when Arguments and detailed defend arguments
challenged. Able opinions not arguments and and opinions.
to persuade always clearly opinions.
someone to a made or justified.
point of view.
Total marks /12

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Percentage mark
Grade

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