9

Exceptional Understanding

Has fully operational command of   the language: appropriate, accurate and fluent with complete understanding.

8

Very Good Understanding

Has fully operational command of   the language with only occasional unsystematic inaccuracies and   inappropriacies. Misunderstandings may occur in unfamiliar situations.   Handles complex, detailed argumentation well.

7

Good Understanding

Has operational command of the   language, although with occasional inaccuracies, inappropriacies and   misunderstandings in some situations. Generally handles complex language well   and understands detailed reasoning.

6

Sufficient

Understanding

Has generally effective command   of the language despite some inaccuracies, inappropriacies and   misunderstandings. Can use and understand fairly complex language,   particularly in familiar situations.

5

Partial Understanding

Has partial command of the   language, coping with overall meaning in most situations, though is likely to   make many mistakes. Should be able to handle basic communication in own   field.

4

Limited Understanding

Basic competence is limited to   familiar situations. Has frequent problems in understanding and expression.   Is not able to use complex language.

3

Extremely Limited Understanding

Conveys and understands only   general meaning in very familiar situations. Frequent breakdowns in   communication occur.

2

Extremely Insufficient Understanding

No real communication is   possible except for the most basic information using isolated words or short   formulae in familiar situations and to meet immediate needs. Has great   difficulty understanding spoken and written English.

1

Incomprehensible

Understanding

Essentially has no ability to   use the language beyond possibly a few isolated words.

0

Failed to attempt the test

No assessable information   provided.

Out of the 40 listening questions that will be asked, you   will attain 1 mark for each correct answer and scored accordingly. à

Score   out of 40

Band   Score

35

8

30

7

23

6

16

5

Out of the 40 comprehension questions that will be asked,   you will attain 1 mark for each correct answer and scored accordingly. à

Score   out of 40

Band   Score

35

8

30

7

23

6

16

5

In an overall perspective, your writing is weighted equally   according to the following categories.

Criteria

Weight   Distribution

Task 1 Completion

Task 2 Response

25%

Coherent writing

25%

Vocabulary and Complexity

25%

Grammatical range & accuracy

25%

In an overall perspective, your writing is weighted equally   according to the following categories.

Criteria

Weight   Distribution

Fluency & Coherence

25%

Vocabulary and Complexity

25%

Pronunciation

25%

Grammatical range & accuracy

25%

Answer

11-12

13-15

16-17

18-22

23-25

26-29

30-31

32-34

35-36

37-38

39-40