The Cambridge English Scale Comm open Cambie Candee Condes Cbd Combidge Cambrian Cambie Combe Cambria Ei Co SC " " “grimmory —omoet “Wah C2 mw 5 200 q Baw = leis AZ ow toa i = i = AL wa ai = Common European Cambridge Cambridge Tramewortot nist ralrece (CER) Seen Q 8 8 Proficient wser Hi ea A candidate scoring 200 to 210 will receive a grade A ‘and a Cambridge English: Advanced certificate stating that they demonstrated abilty at Level C2. The 5 Bz - a ‘maximum achievable score for Cambridge English: j - ‘Advanced is 210 i #81 we Candidates with scores from 193 to 199 will receive a a grade B. Those scoring between80 and 192 will wo receive a grade C. These candidates will receive a a2 - Cambridge English: Advanced certficate at Level C1. } - Candidates who score between 160 and 179 wil i receive a Cambridge English certificate stating they al v0 demonstrated ability a Level B2 a Candidates scoring between 142 and 159 will not Si - receive a certificate, but will be given a Cambridge English Scale score which will be shown on the Statement of Results.‘Writing and Speaking components task wah suticent enya communicate \Writing and Speaking components ‘are marked by trained, standardised c2 come et nn ec yer examiners according to a set of analytic scales, covering a range of assessment criteria, First Advanced Example assessment criteria taskeffectvely oho the target readers ca _tertion and commusicatestaghtorsar ‘The assessment criteria are linked to the CEFR and form an fice overlapping ‘ladder’ ‘communicative B2 dersatlon The criteria for each level are the same ‘across al our exams. For example, the ofthe Citrarequedtomee CER tn 82 gy Uptcoi cmicte sre iene or bh Cob Eelsh Scene acer Fist and Cambridge English: Advanced. The Cambridge English Scale and IELTS The diagram below shows how IELTS band scores map to the Cambridge English Scale. cqmmtoee yin cphie ie Spi ceutie ce Satter cote me oS oF SS St SS eS 8 ebaee aes g ae AZ om = ts 4. 2 a 6 5Cambridge English © Cambridge English First First for Schools Reading, ‘The Reading section consist of Pars, 5, 6 and 7 of the Reading and Use of English paper. Covrect answersin Parts land 7 are worth ‘mark each Correct answers in Parts Sand 6 ae worth 2matks leach, There are 42 possible marks inthe Reading section Use of English ‘The Use of English section consists of Parts 2 3 and 4 of the Reading and Use of English paper. Comect answers in Parts 2 and 3 are worth Imark each. In Part 4, answers which are partly correct ‘receive | mark and answers which are completely correct receive 2 ‘marks. There are 28 possible marksin the Use of English section Writing Candidates’ answers inthe Writing paper are marked by trained examiners who ae certificated to markt the level Answers are ‘marked using assessment scales which ae linked tothe Common European Framework of Reference. 0-5 macks ae given for each of the following criteria: Content; Communicative Achievernent; (Organisation; and Language. Whole marks only are awarded, there arena hallmarks given. Maks for each othe critra are combined to give 20 posible marks foreach question. There are 40 possible rmatks forthe whole pape. Listening Correct ansies inthe Listening paper are worth 1 mack each, There ae 30 possible marks inthe Listening paper Speaking Candidates take the testi pairs, but are assessed on thelr individual performance by trained examiners certificated to examine atthe level. Candidate speaking performances are assessed using sales which ae linked tothe Common European Framework of Reference The assessor glues 0-5 marks for each a the follwing criteria: Grammar and Vocabulary, Discourse Management; Pronunciation; and interactive Communication. Marks foreach ofthese criteria {are doubled. The ineracuta gives a mark of 0-5 for Global ‘Achievernent. Tis markis then multiplied by four Examiners may ‘award hall marks. Marks foal crteria are then combined, meaning there ae 60 marks avalabi inthe Speaking tet, errs arenes Perera ren) E 37 180, Levi Ch 28 160, Level B2 16 120, Level Bt 10 ma = Practice test score | Cambridge English | CEFR Level 2, Level CI 8 ‘Level 2 1 Level Bt 7 : CEFR Level 34) 180) Level C1 2 160, Level 2 16 140, Level Bt 10 m2 : 2 Level Ch 18 Level 82 2 140, Level BI 8 mm z Practice test score | Cambridge English | CEFR Level Ee 54 180) Level C1 36 169, Level 2 2 140) Level Bt 14 m2 :ff CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH en [O anguage Assessment 15BGB9615003 Patt ofthe University of Cambridge rate Geta oa Conespondence Certificate in Advanced English Statement of Results Candidate name ‘Session November (CAE1) An Example 2015 Place of entry Cambridge esut ‘Overal Score CEFR Level Cambridge Enslsh—Cerieated CefRtewt “Seale. Results| Reading, Use of English Weng Listening Speaking cz i“ a vo owe B2 = ‘The Cerficate in Acvanced Engh (CAE) fan examination argetad a Level Ct nthe Counc of Europe's Con European Fremewark ot etree, Candidates achieving Grade A (between 200 and 210 on the ‘Gemtsidye Crolah Sal) rceie the Ceriicale in Advanced Cogan ‘Sang that nay have demonstrated ably at Level C2. Candide aciaving Grace B of Grado C(Betwoon 180 and 169 on tho (Craig Engish Scale) recoie the Cente n Advanced Enpish attevel er CConddets whose perornance is below Level, ut fas win evel 2 (bteen 160 and 79 on the Cambridge Engh Sale) recove © Cambridge Engh ceria slang tal hey Nove lemonciatea abity at Level 82 camoridge Englah examination ebute canbe qucy and eecurly ‘vif nie at www. cambageengish orpveifers ‘THIS IS NOT A CERTIFICATE ‘omaton ponerse foatsor's uch cones Results ‘Score Pace at Grade A 200-210 Pass at Grade 193-199 Pass at Grade C 180-192 Level B2 160-178, Candas taking he Certiate in Avance Engish song baneoun 122 ae 159 on the Cama Engish Seale nat receive ares, CEFR level o certs Cambridge Engion Scale sores blow 142 are et repate for the Cartcate in Advanced Engich other 2X-te candle was abant rom pat ofthe exemeston 2-tho candidate was absent om alps fhe xaminton Pending 2 oe cannot be aod poser, bt wl low a ue cour Within: he candidate shoul cont the cane or ormaon Exompt- tne candidate was not requled ost this part of he ‘xaminationGeneral description Forwar The papercorsirs seven prt For at 10 3th tet canta tents whaccomoanyig ramen and ocsbulry take, art # consists cf separate ites with a grammar and voesbulary focus For Pars 5 to7.the test contains orange of Tana Thur 5 rina NO.OF PARTS 7 NO.OF QUESTIONS 52 TaASKTVPES, Mutiplechoke dove open los, worsormation, ey word spre ext multe ratehing 2200-2500 Pars 13 = eachcarect wer receives ra Par 4 = ach cmc, answer receives vote 2 marks. For Farts 5-6 each corect answer recives2 marks for Pa 7 each vec raver estes tak General description PAPERFORWAT The Sprain et contain four INTERACTION “we canddses and wo ermine PATTERN ne xamirer areas oth interlocutor nd aeseseor and ‘rages theinterction ether by asking avestion or provdingcues forthe candidotes The oer acts, assessor ard doesnt en inthe TASTES ‘Shor exchanges with the Intelector 3 minut na ual "ong a eoabvaive ask Insel rato canes (Candates ave assessed on thelr performance thoughout. General description PAPER FORMAT The p2ber contains wo pas Timing Tov 20 mites NO.OF PARTS 2 NO. OF QUESTIONS Candidates ae equvedt complete ‘wo tasks «compulsory enetn Par) Snd.oneftom acoice thee en Pan TASK TES From the oloning a atc an coral 30053 alter 2 ep, Exch ase gen purpose and target ease ANSWERFORMAT The queston seins bolt The boolet wth ied pages Exch question on thie paper esis eualmars General description FORMAT “The pape contains few parts. Each pat eonlains a recoded tet or texts ‘and corresponding comprehension tasks Each partis heard twice Timing pproxirately 40 minutes NO. OF PARTS 4 NO.OF QUESTIONS 30 ‘TASK TYPES ‘Mutt choice, sentence ‘completion, ubgle matching. TEXT TYPES: “Monologues: answerphone messages, radio documentaries and features, ews, puble announcements, sores ‘and anecdotes tals Irterctng speakers conversations intaniows, dscussons radio ays ANSWERFORMAT Candidates are advise to wrt thet arses inthe spaces provided on the question paper whie listening There willbe 5 minutes at the end of the testo copy the arses onto 3 separate answer sheet. Candidates inciate thei answers by shading the corectlcenges or writing the required word or words in capital letersn bocen the anewer snes, RECORDING The insruetions foreach ask are INFORMATION —_glenlnthe question pape, and ‘de ales heard onthe reeoréne. These instructions incl the announcement of pauses of specified lengths during which candidates can fanliarisethamsslies with he task ‘and, or some tars, predict some ofthe things the are ity to hea ‘variety of voles, sys delivery ‘and accent lle hese inench Listening paper to reflec the various ‘ontents pesented inthe recordin, ‘2 appropriate tothe interationl ‘content ofthe etter, ach correct answer teceves | markExamples of Can Do statements at Level B2 Tiel Reading and Wit Ustering and Seating abies ‘OverllCiNsantet freer Wlormaton AN aakonatardar ened ()Nruiercteswhlesoneoness ability ing orwrtealeterincudrgnon- —Cltespupacamesaiena Stands reget, ‘aly wideronge fon. Socal CiNrexdthemedalrniomatn —_Claklordaratin and Tourist ciclyanduith po urdestving futher nomatin anise CaNenpstcpnons and gereacrs, oundestandthe arse (i ieepupaconesaion ona {aly wideragect oni. vers Cambridge English Work CANuniestandthegeealmesnrgot —CANask’fcalifomstin zo SE renvoutneltesandundestandmost anuedestand he answe: 50 208+ ofthc exes oanpinion and as 205-208 ON witeasipe rtf atacual —eesargentsio atid 30 200-204 ratueandbegntoenlule aise ete ert. 1s rie Sudy —CONrubesrplerotethataeol CAN answer redicablecr 70 185-160 rercbeuseforessyereison fac quests ce eves purposes png te rostimoott CAN check esters 0 169-175 ns soundest . ae 55 12268 CAN presentment. ug alinted = a tengect expression (cab, eseaia scl). 45 ws3 40 12-46 A thorough test of all areas of language ability ‘There are four papers: Reading and Use of English, Writing, Listening. ‘and Speaking, The Reading and Use of English paper carries 40% of the marks, while Writing, Listening and Speaking each carry 20% (of the marks, Detailed information on each test and sample papers follow later in this handbook but the overall facus of each tests as follows: Reading and Use of English: 1hour 15 minutes Canddates need be abl to udestnd tes rem publications suchas icon and norco jours nespaperand regu ‘Writing: hour 20 minutes. Cardaeshavetoshow that they cn pode two diferent ies of ting _acompusry takin Part and ene froma chico hee nPart2 Listening: 40 minutes (approximately) ‘Canis ead ow ryan undead emearing oaage of plan rater indudinglectues ado brontcass speeches andi ‘Speaking: 4 minutes. Candidates tat th Speaking est with aothes candidate rina grup ote andre tested onthe abit take partinfeent types ofnteraction- wth the exarine ith the other adil ary themselvesAssessment scales Throughout the test candidates are assessed on thet own individual performance and notin elation to each othe. They are awarded marks by two exariness the assessor and the interlocutor, The assessor awards marks by applying performance descriptor rom the analytical assesement scales for the following critecia + Grammar and Vocabulary + Discourse Management + Pronunciation + Interactive Communication ‘The interlocutor awards a mark for global achievernent using the slobal achievement scale. @ Gla coven Toss core gla Woe eosin asamp eps eer asa rshv ec duce real oe. + ‘kas ks ofa dS 2 Hanesonmuetr rfp dete sme staton Opricsoentddtene bailouts at areca ndsmenscreeauineprse ioc a eo ist tat 1 Wonksconmutr ery er ptt Cones ng terest ee copelngne et o Poorer bw 2 Granmarand Vcabuly Discourse Managerent Pronunciation TIrteactve Communication '5 | Showsagood deres ofconirol | Pocicesertendedstretches | Innate Initiates nd responds ‘farargeotsimpleand some | of language withveryitle Intonation is apron, approprately, inking omplexgrammatcaterns. | hesitation Sertenceand werdrersis | fortibulonstothse of Uses srangect appropriate | Contrbutons are elevatand | scuately laced other speakers vecabular/tegivestdeachange | there sa cer organisation of aavigusl sounds areariiates | Martin nd develops the Views on awderangeoffamior | ideas. 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