8/10/2019 Euro Exam Angol - Practice Test B2 - Set1 http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/euro-exam-angol-practice-test-b2-set1 1/89 Euro Examinations Practice Test Level B2 Set OneCopyright 2007 Euro Examination Centre. All rights reserved. No parts of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, displayed, published or broadcast without the prior written permission of the Euro Examination Ltd. The Euroexam is a registered trademark of Euro Examination Ltd. Jelen kiadvány teljes egészében szerzői mű, az Euro Nyelvvizsga Kft. szellemi tulajdona. Bárminemű sokszorosítás vagy további felhasználás kizárólag az Euro Nyelvvizsga Kft. kifejezett írásos hozzájárulásával engedélyezett! Az euroexam az Euro Nyelvvizsga Kft. Magyarországon és más országokban bejegyzett védjegye. Exam Guide Page 2 Test 1 Reading • Question Paper Page 5 • Answer Sheet Page 15 Test 2 Listening • Question Paper Page 17 • Answer Sheet Page 21 Test 3Writing • Question Paper Page 23 • Answer Sheet Page 26 Test 4 Grammar and Vocabulary • Question Paper Page 27 • Answer Sheet Page 33 Test 5 Mediation Part A •Question and Answer Sheet Page 37 Mediation Part B • Question Paper Page 39 • Answer Sheet Page 43 Test 6 Speaking Page 45 Answer Keys Page 57 Test 1: Reading • The Answer Key Page 58 Test 2: Listening • The Answer Key Page 60 • The Tapescript Page 62 Test 3: Writing • Marking schemes Page 66 • Sample answer Page 68 Test 4: Grammar and Vocabulary • The Answer Key Page 70 Test 5: Mediation •Answer Key for Part A Page 73 • The Tapescript Page 74 •Answer Key for Part B Page 75 • Sample answer Page 76 Test 6: Speaking • Marking schemes Page 78 CONTENTS This publication has been printed on recycled paper.
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8/10/2019 Euro Exam Angol - Practice Test B2 - Set1
All rights reserved. No parts of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, displayed, published or broadcast without theprior written permission of the Euro Examination Ltd. The Euroexam is a registered trademark of Euro Examination Ltd.
Jelen kiadvány teljes egészében szerzői mű, az Euro Nyelvvizsga Kft. szellemi tulajdona. Bárminemű sokszorosítás vagy további felhasználás kizárólag az Euro Nyelvvizsga Kft. kifejezett írásos hozzájárulásával engedélyezett! Az euroexam az Euro Nyelvvizsga Kft.Magyarországon és más országokban bejegyzett védjegye.
Exam Guide Page 2
Test 1Reading
• Question Paper Page 5
• Answer Sheet Page 15
Test 2Listening
• Question Paper Page 17
• Answer Sheet Page 21
Test 3 Writing
• Question Paper Page 23
• Answer Sheet Page 26
Test 4Grammar and Vocabulary
• Question Paper Page 27
• Answer Sheet Page 33
Test 5Mediation Part A
• Question and Answer Sheet Page 37Mediation Part B
• Question Paper Page 39
• Answer Sheet Page 43
Test 6Speaking Page 45
Answer Keys Page 57
Test 1: Reading
• The Answer Key Page 58
Test 2: Listening
• The Answer Key Page 60
• The Tapescript Page 62
Test 3: Writing
• Marking schemes Page 66
• Sample answer Page 68
Test 4: Grammar and Vocabulary
• The Answer Key Page 70
Test 5: Mediation
• Answer Key for Part A Page 73
• The Tapescript Page 74
• Answer Key for Part B Page 75
• Sample answer Page 76
Test 6: Speaking
• Marking schemes Page 78
CONTENTS
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The Euro and EuroPro exams test communicative competence by testing success in realcommunication. Exam tasks are directly based on the Common European Framework of the Councilof Europe. Passing the Euro or the EuroPro Exam indicates that the candidate can undertake avariety of real-life tasks in English.
Below is a table showing for each test: its name, the number of tasks, the time allowed and thenumber of available marks. Each of the tests is then described on the following pages.
In order to pass candidates are expected to achieve 65% of the total marks available, as well asgetting 40% or more in each test. These thresholds will vary slightly from examination toexamination depending of the difficulty of the tasks.
Test number Test Number of tasks Time Marks
Test 1 Reading 4 40’ 25
Test 2 Listening 3 40’ 25Test 3 Writing 2 60’ 25
Test 4 Grammar & Vocabulary 3 40’ 25
Test 5 Mediation (Optional) 3 20’+30’ 25
Test 6 Speaking 4 10+20’ 25
Total time / Marks available Approx. 4 hrs 20’
+ breaks150
Test 1- Reading(Time: 40 minutes)
Task 1 – Short texts 5 points
You match five short texts (hand-writtennotes, short advertisements, notices,instructions, directions, or excerpts from aleaflet), with one of seven possible responses(pictures, titles, notes, definitions, etc.). Anexample is provided.
Task 2 – Paragraph Headings 6 points
There are six paragraphs for which you must
find the most appropriate heading from achoice of eight paragraph headings. Twoheadings are not needed. An example isprovided.
Task 3 – Scan Reading 7 points
You read four texts on a single topic and ninestatements containing information from one ofthe texts. Your task is to decide which sectioneach statement comes from. An example isprovided.
Task 4 – Multiple choice 7 points
You answer seven multiple choice
text of 350-450 words, normally an article,letter or narrative.
Test 2 - Listening(Time: 40 minutes)
Task 1 – Short pieces 6 points
You listen twice to six short recordings madein the same location, and match them witheight pictures or eight short pieces of text,(e.g. a list, email extracts, advertisements)
Task 2 – Notes 9 points
You listen twice to an extended monologue.There are notes based on the text whichcontains nine gaps. Each gap requires a pieceof information which you must write in nomore than three words, whilst listening.
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You listen twice to an excerpt from a radio orTV programme. You answer ten multiplechoice questions while listening. Theprogramme may be news, documentary orformal discussion.
Test 3 - Writing (Time: 60 minutes)
Task 1 – Transactional Task 12,5 points
You read several pieces of written ordiagrammatic text (leaflets, notes, letters,
maps, timetables) providing a context andinformation for the task. You are asked towrite a c.a. 200 word transactional letter,email or message using the informationprovided.
Task 2 – Extended Writing 12,5 points
There are three tasks from which you chooseone. You must write a c.a. 200 word textwithin the genre specified. The type of textcould be an article, a report, a descriptive or
narrative composition, or a discursive essay.
Test 4 - Grammar andVocabulary(Time: 40 minutes)
Task 1 – Dictation 12,5 points
You listen to a recorded extended monologueof 85-120 words. You have to write the textdown word for word. The text is heard threetimes, once all the way through with no break.The text is then heard again broken down intosmall units with each unit repeated once.There breaks between units to allow time forwriting.
Task 2 – Multiple Choice Gap fill 6,25 points
You receive a written text of 150-200 wordswith ten gaps where a single content word hasbeen removed. For each gap, the task is tochoose the correct word from four options.
Task 3 – Modified Cloze 6,25 points
You receive a written text of 150-200 wordswith ten gaps where a single grammar wordhas been removed. For each gap, the task isto write in a correct word.
Test 5 - Mediation Part A(Time: 20 minutes)
Task 1 – Dialogue 8 points
You hear a dialogue of six turns between twoparticipants, a Hungarian (speaking inHungarian) and an English speaker (speakingin English). One of the speakers may be anofficial working in the public sphere. You writedown the main points of the conversation inthe opposite language to the one you hear.
Two examples are given.
Test 5 - Mediation Part B(Time: 30 minutes)
Task 1 – Summary 5 points
You receive text in English of 200-225 words,written in five paragraphs. For each paragraphyou are given three summaries written inHungarian. You must choose the most
appropriate summary.
Task 2 – Hungarian to English 7+5 points
You receive a personal or semi-formal letter ofabout 80 words written in Hungarian. Youhave to translate the letter into English.
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You are examined in pairs. There are twoexaminers: one an interlocutor, the other anassessor. You have ten minutes before the
test for preparing Task 2. You may use printed(i.e. non-electronic) dictionaries.
Task 1 – Warm-up
The interlocutor will ask you one introductoryquestion, and then two questions on anothertopic. Topics include travel, work, family,sport, cinema, hobbies, education,relationships, housing, news and currentaffairs and the environment.
Task 2 – The Picture StoryYou receive a picture story with an openingline; the task is to tell the story. Beforemeeting the examiner, you have ten minutesto prepare a story. You may make notes in thepreparation stage but should not read aloudfrom a prepared script.
Task 3 – Situations
You receive a cue card. The card describes asituation, your role and gives you aninstruction. You speak, the interlocutor gives ascripted reply and then you respond to the
reply. You will have three cue cards. You andyour partner will alternate in doing this task.
Task 4 – Communication Task
You receive a topic card which contains adebatable point or question. (e.g. what aresome of the problems of living in a foreigncountry?) First you and your partner think ofissues which answer the question or contributeto the debate. Then you discuss, expand on
and prioritise these issues. Task 4 is the onlytask in the speaking test where you talk toyour partner.
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Task One: Short texts (10 m inu te s) – Que stions 1-5
The following short texts are from a problem page.
• Match the letters with one of the Problems.
• The first one has been done for you.
Example
Hello,Well, this is a tricky one. I
hope your husband’s loyal to you because it’s him you’ll have to talk to and decide what to do – it’s
about his mother. She has no
Problems
A My mother-in-law suddenly wants to play grandma
B My aunt thinks I’ll jump whenever she whistles
C I’m being forced into marriage by my father
D My husband and I are not really talking and it’s a
serious problem now
E I think I’m too young for a kid – but I’ve got one
F My sister-in-law can’t cope with her new life as a
mother
G Pride runs in the family – how do I talk to my Dad?H Financial worries are causing troubles in my marriage
The e xa m p le let ter m a tc he s Pro b lem “A”. The a nsw er ”A” ha s b ee n w rit ten
1
Hi, These difficulties are hard on relationships and depending
on what kind of problems you have, it can make one partner feel very bitter about the other. Talk to each other and try to be constructive:If you are in debt, don’t
’
2
Hi,You are in an extremely
difficult position and it
seems that you can't avoid some kind of trauma. If you go along with your parents’ wishes you could end up being a miserable wife for the rest of your life, if you go a ain t them ou mi ht be
3
Hi,Everyone tells parents how
wonderful it is to have
babies but no-one prepares them for the shock of having a new life in their world.Your brother and his wife
will need to sort out the question of who’s doing what themselves the onl
4
Hi,Be proud of being a father.
You have brought another human being into the world who is going to look to you for love, support and guidance and they don’t care you are only eighteen.
Baby years are usually the
5
Hi, This is a difficult situation.Of course you want things
to be OK, but it is reasonable to want some time to yourself, too. Why don’t you write her a letter?She needs to understand that
you have your own life and’
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Situated midway between England and Ireland, the Isle of Man is a sleepy
haven of peace and tranquillity. The island also has something for lovers ofthe fast-paced too, hosting the world famous Tourist Trophy motorcycle races
and other motor sport events for which the island is internationally renowned.
6. 600 miles of uncluttered roads criss-cross breathtaking scenery as do many
well-maintained footpaths. As well as enjoying a wide range of country
pursuits or sea sports, visitors can go back to another era by experiencing
one of the Isle of Man’s vintage transport systems - steam railway, electric
tram or horse tram.
7. The island’s history dates back more than 10,000 years. In 1997 a new £6
million heritage centre, the House of Manannan, opened in Peel, on the
Island’s west coast. It provides information about a variety of historical
sights ranging from Celtic monuments to the best preserved medieval
fortress in Britain - Castle Rushen. All these sights are accessible to tourists.
8. The Isle of Man was also the birthplace of the Royal National Lifeboat
Institution. Sir William Hillary, the founder, got his idea for the service after
moving to the Island in 1808. From his Fort Anne mansion overlooking
Douglas Bay, he was aware of the treacherous nature of the Irish Sea with
many boats being wrecked around the Island’s coast. He drew up plans fora lifeboat service run by trained crews.
9. Initially he received little response from the Admiralty but on appealing to
the more philanthropic members of London society, the plans were
enthusiastically adopted and the Royal National Lifeboat Institution for the
Preservation of Life from Shipwreck (which later became the RNLI) was
founded in 1824.
10. At the age of 60, Sir William took part in the rescue of the Royal Mail Steam
Packet St. George, which foundered on Conister Rock at the entrance to
Douglas harbour. He commanded the lifeboat and everyone aboard the St
George was rescued with no loss of life. The experience prompted him to
build the Tower of Refuge on Conister Rock. Completed in 1832, the tower
provided shelter for shipwrecked mariners until the lifeboat could reach
them. Until recently, the tower was constantly kept supplied with fresh bread
and water.
11. The Isle of Man is ideally placed for yachtsmen to visit en route from
Scotland or Ireland, and take shelter in one of the Isle of Man’s pretty
harbours. However, there is easy access by air or sea. Major carriers are:
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company which operates passenger and
ferries between the ports of Douglas and Heysham/Liverpool and Manx Airlines, which operates regular flights from many UK airports including
Heathrow, Luton, Liverpool, as well as Dublin.
Example: Paragraph “D” is the best heading
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Task Three: Scanning for Information (10 m inu te s) – Questio ns 12-18
• Read the following biographies of famous celebrities and decide if theinformation is in text A, B, C or D.
Example: They were an untidy couple. The correct answer is: A
Information to find:
12. They lived together for a decade before getting married.
13. They owned a huge piece of land.
14. It is said they can understand each other without words.
15. They spend their wealth on humanitarian causes.
16. They had a fabulous ceremony when they got married.
17. These people were literary soul mates.
18. One member of this couple was named after some clothes.
Text A:
Iris Murdoch & John Bayley
A libertine spirit with a brilliant mind, Iris Murdoch was a woman ahead of her time: philosopher, author of 26novels, and winner of the prestigious literary BookerPrize. She also had a sensual, spellbinding presence thatcast a powerful spell on everybody who met her,including her husband, Oxford professor and writer JohnBayley. They were together for 43 years.
They lived in Oxford in a famously chaotic household.He did the cooking, she did the shopping, and in additionto their literary and academic pursuits, they wereenthusiastic travelers, dance partners, poker players—and, above all, swimmers. They never had anychildren, and while she had affairs that Bayley tolerated, it was by all accounts, a supremely happy union oftwo scholars.
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In Hollywood, a town where marriages fade faster than a bad movie, actors Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward are as famous for their marital success as for their Oscars. How have they managed to stay
together for 44 years?
It probably helps that they live in Connecticut, not in fantasyland. They also share a profession, threegrown children and an interest in philanthropy. Even the stars favor this glamorous couple. “Youstimulate each other’s intellect,” says a Web astrologer, looking over the couple’s 2002 horoscopes. “Youchallenge each other’s world view. At times you may read each other’s minds and finish each other’ssentences. You can be a mentally and technically creative team.”
Newman and Woodward also sponsor the Save the Children foster parent campaign and a camp for children with life-threatening illnesses. In 1982 Newman set up a multimillion-dollar corporation that marketseverything from popcorn to spaghetti sauce. All profits go to charity.
Text C:
Sting & Trudie Styler
In an extravagant, fairy-tale wedding attended by lots of celebrity friends, Sting, the world-renownedsinger and songwriter, married his long-time love, Trudie Styler, an actress and film producer. This 1992ceremony not only celebrated the couple’s ten years together, but also their three children (they’ve sincehad a fourth) and their collaborative work for environmental causes.
Born Gordon Sumner in 1951 into a working class family in Newcastle, England, Sting got his name fromfellow musicians—a tribute to the striped “bee-like” shirts he wore. Teacher by day, punk rocker by night,he made it big in 1979 when his band, The Police, produced the hit single Roxanne.
In the early 80s, shortly before The Police was formed and his first marriage broke up, Sting met the vivacious blond Styler. Born in England in 1955, Trudie had run away from home at age 17 with dreamsof becoming an actress. She went on to attend the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and has acted in andproduced a number of movies, including Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels.
Text D:
George & Olivia Harrison
Olivia Harrison was by her husband’s side when the legendary “quiet” Beatle died of cancer last year atage 58. So was their son, Dhani, 24.
Always a sweetly serene couple in public, the Harrisons weren’t a favourite of the sensational newspapersthat hunt famous rock guitarists. Perhaps it was because they met after the Beatles, arguably the best popgroup of all time, had disbanded. They met after the scandal of George’s first marriage, which ended whenhis wife, model Patti Boyd, took off with his best friend, superstar guitarist Eric Clapton. The friendshipsurvived the betrayal, thanks to George’s forgiving nature.
George met Olivia Arias, an assistant in the merchandising department at A&M records, in the late 70s.She was smart, pretty and centered. In 1978, they got married and had Dhani, their only child. In England,
they lived in a handsome mansion in Henley-on-Thames, not far from London. It had high walls andextensive grounds, where George grew all kinds of plants. The couple loved to travel to India together, tostudy yoga and meditation.
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You received this letter and information from a friend. You have made notesnext to the information leaflet.
Your Task: Write a formal letter to the tourist information office in the town ofyour choice requesting further information about conditions, prices and any
Hi,
Great news! You’ll never believe it butI’ve won a competition. I’m going toSpain for a two week holiday from 10th –
24th September.
Even better, it’s a holiday for two and Iwant you to come with me! What do youthink? We haven’t been on holidaytogether for ages and we always had somuch fun. The flight and theaccommodation are all paid for including
breakfast and dinner.
Also, there is a choice between two hotelsin different towns and I can’t decide. I
know you’ve been before so which place doou think is better. I’ve enclosed the
Hotel Nueva – Alicante
- 300 rooms (all en-suite)
- 10 minutes walk from beach
- 15 minutes from town centre
Hotel Grande – Torrenueva
- 80 room (all en suite)
- 20 minutes from beach
- 5 minutes walk from old town
historic old town– castle etc
beach – rocky, quiet
good restaurants, no
nightclubs
lots of tourists – English –
German
big beach – v nice but crowded
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For questions 11-20, complete the following note by writing the missing
words on the separate answer sheet.
Use only one word for each space.
You must think of the word - there are no multiple choices
Example: The correct word is ‘the’.
Diwali, the festival of lights, is perhaps the most
important festival in India and is celebrated on the
darkest night of _Example_ year. Diwali has
always been a festival with _11_ social than
religious connotations. The celebrations include
activities such _12_ the lighting of lamps and
candles or the bursting of crackers. Friends and
neighbours exchange special sweets.
People sometimes buy new clothes, but in certain communities _13_ is absolutely
essential to wear new clothes on this day.
Diwali in India is equivalent to Christmas in the West. Therefore it is also the time
_14_ people get the festival bonus added to _15_ salaries. It marks the beginning
of the New Year for a large majority of Hindus. Preparations for the festival beginmany days prior _16_ Diwali. It is time for a thorough cleaning of the house _17_
it is believed that Lakshmi will only enter clean and nicely decorated houses.
_18_ times Diwali celebrations get ugly, especially in the metropolitan cities. In
New Delhi people start bursting crackers in the evening and this continues till
_19_ early hours of the morning. _20_ a result the city is full of toxic fumes and
smoke for almost 10 hours.
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In this part of the test you must say something that is
appropriate to say in a situation. Read each card and follow the
instructions.
>>> The I nt er l ocut or gi ves a card t o Candi date A, who readsi t and st ar t s a conver sat i on wi t h t he I nt er l ocut or . Thi s i sr epeat ed wi t h Candi dat e B, and t hen t he whol e sequence t wo
more t i mes, wi t h di f f erent cards. <<<
< Candidate A > Read this card. When you
are ready please start a conversation with
me. I am your friend.>>> # Car d 1. <<<I f necessary >>>
Please start now.>>> Candi dat e <<<
Well, actually, I saw it last week. Would you
like to meet for a drink instead?>>> Candi dat e <<<
Thank you.
< Candidate B > Read this card. When you
are ready please start a conversation with
me. I am your colleague.
>>> # Car d 2. <<<I f necessary >>>
Please start now.>>> Candi dat e <<<
I've got a terrible headache! I don't know
what to do.>>> Candi dat e <<<
Thank You.
You are at home
feeling bored. Ring
your friend. Greet
him / her and
suggest going to the
cinema to see the
You are at work. Your
colleague is sitting
with his / her eyes
closed. Find out whatthe matter is.
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I am writing to ask you for some information about Alicante.
First of all I would like some general information about the city and the area aroundit; for example some information about local travel and the cost. Are there othertowns nearby which are worth visiting?
I would also like to know if there are any special events or festivals happeningduring the time I am in Alicante. Could you please give me details of the venues, the prices and when they take place.
I am coming to Alicante with a friend and we both enjoy sports activities such as
windsurfing, climbing and walking. I would be grateful if you could send meinformation about the opportunities for taking part in these activities. Are therelocal beaches which do not have many tourists? If so please send me details. Weboth also like live music so a guide to local clubs and discos would be appreciated.
Thank you for your help.
Yours sincerely,
168 words
Approaching the European Union? – Life in Central & Eastern Europe Today
Walking in the centre of Budapest, capital city of Hungary, one of the new membersof the EU you can see the colourful mixture of poverty and richness, heavy burdensand mixed blessings of a partly Asian, partly European, partly Stalinist tradition.
Hungary – similarly to many others in the area - today is a changing country.After forty years of a Soviet type economic structure followed by the radicalchanges towards a modern economy, they all have to go through difficult phases.
But the most difficult change seems to be the way of thinking. Generations had beenbrought up without the real experience of democracy, the possibility of thinkingspeaking or acting freely, without the slightest possibility of changing their own lives
or fulfilling their dreams. Even travelling to Western countries was very limited.
On the other hand the rich European cultural tradition of these countries is also a
An Article (190 words)
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I am writing on behalf of the local residents’ committee to express some of ourviews regarding the proposed new shopping centre in our area. I have listed the
advantages and disadvantages we feel are important.
As for the positive side of the project the development will bring new jobs into thearea and this will be a good thing for local people. The shopping centre will also provide a good service for the local community. Another advantage is that therewill be opportunities for some small local businesses to rent space in the newcentre.
On the other hand there will be a lot of disruption during building including a lotof heavy construction traffic on the local roads. We wish to know if new roads willbe built as part of the project. Another issue we have is the effect on the local
environment. We live in a quiet part of the countryside and we are concernedthat the new development will spoil the beautiful countryside around us.
I hope we will have the opportunity to meet to discuss these issues in the near future.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely,Chairperson Local Residents’ Committee
A report (202 words)
The place I would most like to visit is The USA. There are several reasons for thisbut the most important for me is music. I love all kinds of music and The USA haseverything.
I would not spend time looking at famous buildings, but I would do a musical tourof Louisiana in the Deep South., because I am fascinated by the different cultural
influences that American music incorporates.
First of all I’d go to New Orleans, because this amazing city has traditional jazzand blues influenced by African Americans. After that I’d visit other parts ofLouisiana, where there is Cajun, Creole and Zydeco music influenced by the Frenchsettlers and as well as many other styles.
I would visit as many places as possible, and make a photographic record of all themusicians I had seen and publish it on the web for people to see. Most live music isat night and during the day I would find out as much as I could about the localmusic scene and where the music originally came from.
I think many people would find my photos and notes interesting so I wish I couldrealize that plan.
A composition (200 words)
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Speaking Mark Scheme – Interlocutor’s copy Level B2
Overall impression
5
Good ability to maintain accurate, fluent and natural conversation.Suitable range of grammar, lexis and cohesive devices to complete tasks.Some ability with complex language.Pronunciation is natural with appropriate intonation, though occasionallyproblematic.
4
3
Smooth use of language. Occasional small difficulties or gaps that do notseverely impede understanding.
A number of errors , including slips in simple sentences.Pronunciation may place some small strain on the listener.Conversation is maintained in a generally natural and appropriate manner.
2
1
Noticeable hesitation. Jumpiness. Insufficient grammar, lexis and cohesivedevices to do the tasks.Frequent errors in simple sentences.
Avoidance of complex structures or lexis.Significant pronunciation difficulties.
0 Very hard to understand. Clearly significantly below level criteria
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Range and Accuracy Fluency and Coherence Pronunciation Communication Strategies
5
Wide range of grammar, lexisand cohesive devices used tocomplete the tasks,circumlocution only occasionallynecessary.Comfortable with more complexstructures and lexis although
errors still occur.
Maintains a smooth flow oflanguage with hesitation mainlyto formulate ideas, notlanguage.Links ideas into clear coherentdiscourse with little or no
jumpiness even in extended
contributions.
Although there may still be anevident foreign accent,pronunciation is natural andplaces little strain on thelistener.The candidate often utilisesfeatures of connected
speech and Englishintonation patterns.
Initiates maintains and endsturns.Uses repair strategies(clarification, circumlocution)where necessary.Uses appropriate register and
intonation.
4
3
Sufficient range of grammar,lexis and cohesive devices toadequately complete the tasksalthough circumlocution may benecessary.Few errors in simple sentences.Errors when attempting morecomplex structures and lexis donot generally hindercommunication.
Some hesitation whileformulating language, but caneffectively maintain flow ofspeech.Can link ideas into clear,coherent discourse althoughwith noticeable jumpinessespecially in extendedcontributions.
Pronunciation is clearlyintelligible in spite of evidentforeign accent andoccasional mispronunciationsputting some strain on thelistener.
Initiates maintains and endsturns satisfactorily although notalways smoothly.Evidence of ability to use repairstrategies (clarification,circumlocution) although notalways applied.Uses appropriate register.
2
1Range of grammar, lexis andcohesive devices insufficient toadequately complete the tasks.Repeated errors even in simplesentences.
Frequent hesitation andinability to link ideas coherentlycauses great strain on thelistener.
Mispronunciations andinability to produce certainsounds frequently impedescommunication of themessage.
Generally, fails to initiatemaintain and end turnssatisfactorily.Does not use repair strategies(clarification, circumlocution).Uses inappropriate register.
0 Insufficient language for assessment
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I am writing to ask you for some information about Alicante.
First of all I would like some general information about the city and the area around it;for example some information about local travel and the cost. Are there other towns
nearby which are worth visiting?
I would also like to know if there are any special events or festivals happening during the
time I am in Alicante. Could you please give me details of the venues, the prices and
when they take place.
I am coming to Alicante with a friend and we both enjoy sports activities such as
windsurfing, climbing and walking. I would be grateful if you could send meinformation about the opportunities for taking part in these activities. Are there local beaches which do not have many tourists? If so please send me details. We both also
like live music so a guide to local clubs and discos would be appreciated.
Thank you for your help.
Yours sincerely,
168 words
Task Two
1. An Article
Approaching the European Union? – Life in Central & Eastern Europe Today
Walking in the centre of Budapest, capital city of Hungary, one of the new members of
the EU you can see the colourful mixture of poverty and richness, heavy burdens andmixed blessings of a partly Asian, partly European, partly Stalinist tradition.
Hungary – similarly to many others in the area - today is a changing country. After fortyyears of a Soviet type economic structure followed by the radical changes towards a
modern economy, they all have to go through difficult phases.
But the most difficult change seems to be the way of thinking. Generations had been
brought up without the real experience of democracy, the possibility of thinking
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speaking or acting freely, without the slightest possibility of changing their own lives or
fulfilling their dreams. Even travelling to Western countries was very limited.
On the other hand the rich European cultural tradition of these countries is also a strong
component that helps them to catch up with the luckier parts of the continent.
Is there a hope for today’s generation to enjoy the blessings of a Common Europe?
Hopefully yes. But no doubt there is a long road ahead.
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2. A report
Dear Councilor,
I am writing on behalf of the local residents’ committee to express some of our views
regarding the proposed new shopping centre in our area. I have listed the advantages anddisadvantages we feel are important.
As for the positive side of the project the development will bring new jobs into the area
and this will be a good thing for local people. The shopping centre will also provide a
good service for the local community. Another advantage is that there will beopportunities for some small local businesses to rent space in the new centre.
On the other hand there will be a lot of disruption during building including a lot ofheavy construction traffic on the local roads. We wish to know if new roads will be built
as part of the project. Another issue we have is the effect on the local environment. Welive in a quiet part of the countryside and we are concerned that the new development
will spoil the beautiful countryside around us.
I hope we will have the opportunity to meet to discuss these issues in the near future.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely,
Chairperson Local Residents’ Committee
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3. A composition
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The place I would most like to visit is The USA. There are several reasons for this but
the most important for me is music. I love all kinds of music and The USA haseverything.
I would not spend time looking at famous buildings, but I would do a musical tour of
Louisiana in the Deep South., because I am fascinated by the different cultural influencesthat American music incorporates.
First of all I’d go to New Orleans, because this amazing city has traditional jazz and bluesinfluenced by African Americans. After that I’d visit other parts of Louisiana, where
there is Cajun, Creole and Zydeco music influenced by the French settlers and as well as
many other styles.
I would visit as many places as possible, and make a photographic record of all the
musicians I had seen and publish it on the web for people to see. Most live music is at
night and during the day I would find out as much as I could about the local music scene
and where the music originally came from.
I think many people would find my photos and notes interesting so I wish I could realizethat plan.