B2019 C2 KeysLRWS
B2019 C2 KeysLRWS
B2019 C2 KeysLRWS
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NOCN ESOL International Reading
Level C2 Proficient LIVE Winter 2019
Examination Mark Scheme
A learner should be awarded one mark for every accurate response. Grammar and
pronunciation are not assessed at this stage. One or two errors are permitted which could
be self-corrected or do not impede comprehension.
1. 1
2. 3
3. 1
4. 3
5. 1
Total Marks /9
Part 2 - Responding to the situation / general use of English in formal and informal
environments
Part 3 - Discussion
Use of vocabulary Uses complex Some use of Minimal use of Very limited use of
sentences, idiomatic complex complex sentences. complex sentences.
expressions and sentences, Occasional errors in Repetitive and
colloquialisms idiomatic the use of limited vocabulary.
naturally. Able to expressions and vocabulary.
provide sophisticated colloquialisms. Occasionally has to
explanations, Able to qualify search to find the
narratives, ideas and opinions and right word.
opinions and come to statements but
a conclusion. not always
without
hesitation.
Accuracy and A high degree of Occasional errors Lack of accuracy A significant number
grammar accuracy in the use of are made but occasionally impedes of errors which are
complex grammatical most are self- the meaning. Most not corrected.
structures is corrected. errors are self-
maintained Meaning is not corrected but not all.
throughout. One or impeded.
two errors are made
which are self-
corrected or do not
impede
comprehension.
Pronunciation Stress, pronunciation Some evidence of Largely connected Learner’s speech is
and intonation are the use of stress, speech where stress, monotonous and
used naturally in pronunciation pronunciation and some errors in
connected speech to and intonation is intonation is used pronunciation.
convey finer shades demonstrated but does not convey
of meaning, with occasional shades of meaning.
highlighting, lapses to convey
emphasising and finer points of
modifying meaning. meaning.
Listening and Engages in discussion Clear interaction Some evidence of Very limited
responding to express and elicit with occasional detailed and clear interaction to show
opinion, defend and errors in responses to others. any evidence of
justify arguments understanding or Limited evidence of being able to give
when challenged. giving responses. detailed arguments and defend
Able to persuade Arguments and and opinions. arguments and
someone to a point opinions not opinions.
of view. always clearly
made or justified.