Task Achievement
- Fully satisfies all the requirements of the task
- Clearly presents a fully developed response
Coherence and Cohesion
- Uses cohesion in such a way that it attracts no attention
- Skillfully manages paragraphing
Lexical resource
Uses a wide range of vocabulary with very natural and sophisticated control of lexical features; rare minor errors occur only as 'slips'
Grammatical range and accuracy
Uses a wide range of structures with full flexibility and accuracy; rare minor errors occur only as 'slips'
BAND 8
Task Achievement
- Covers all requirements of the task sufficiently
- Presents, highlights and illustrates key features/bullet points clearly and appropriately
Coherence and Cohesion
- Sequences information and ideas logically
- Manages all aspects of cohesion well
- Uses paragraphing sufficiently and appropriately
Lexical resource
- Uses a wide range of vocabulary fluently and flexibly to convey precise meanings
- Skillfully uses uncommon lexical items but there may be occasional inaccuracies in word choice and collocation
- Produces rare errors in spelling and/or word formation
Grammatical range and accuracy
- Uses a wide range of structures
- The majority of sentences are error-free
- Makes only very occasional errors or inappropriateness
BAND 7
Task Achievement
- Covers the requirements of the task
- (Academic) presents a clear overview of main trends, differences or stages
- (General training) presents a clear purpose, with the tone consistent and appropriate
- Clearly presents and highlights key features/bullet points but could be more fully extended
Coherence and cohesion
- Logically organizes information and ideas; there is clear progression throughout
- Uses a range of cohesive devices appropriately although there may be some under/over-use
Lexical resources
- Uses a sufficient range of vocabulary to allow some flexibility and precision
- Uses less common lexical items with some awareness of style and collocation
- May produce occasional errors in word choice, spelling and/or word formation
Grammatical range and accuracy
- Uses a variety of complex structures
- Produces frequent error-free sentences
- Has good control of grammar and punctuation but may make a few errors
BAND 6
Task Achievement
- Addresses the requirements of the task
- (Academic) presents an overview with information appropriately selected
- (General training) presents a purpose that is generally clear; there may be inconsistencies in tone
- Presents and adequately highlights key features/bullet points but details may be irrelevant, inappropriate or inaccurate
Coherence and cohesion
- Arranges information and ideas coherently and there is a clear overall progression
- Uses cohesive devices effectively, but cohesion within and/or between sentences may be faulty or mechanical
- May not always use referencing clearly or appropriately
Lexical resources
- Uses an adequate range of vocabulary for the task
- Attempts to use less common vocabulary but with some inaccuracy
- Makes some errors in spelling and/or word formation, but they do not impede communication
Grammatical range and accuracy
- Uses a mix of simple and complex sentence forms
- Makes some errors in grammar and punctuation but they rarely reduce communication
BAND 5
Task achievement
- Generally addresses the task; the format may be inappropriate in places
- (Academic) recounts details mechanically with no clear overview; there may be no data to support the description
- (General training) may present a purpose for the letter that is unclear at times; the tone may be variable and sometimes inappropriate
- Presents, but inadequately covers, key features/bullet points; there may be a tendency to focus on detail
Coherence and cohesion
- Presents information with some organisation but there may be a lack of overall progression
- Makes inadequate, inaccurate or over-use of cohesive devices
- May be repetitive because of lack of referencing and substitution
Lexical resources
- Uses a limited range of vocabulary, but this is minimally adequate for the task
- May make noticeable errors in spelling and/or word formation that may cause some difficulty for the reader
Grammatical range and accuracy
- Uses only a limited range of structures
- Attempts complex sentences but there tend to be less accurate than simple sentences
- May make frequent grammatical errors and punctuation may be faulty; errors can cause some difficulty for the reader
BAND 4
Task Achievement
- Attempts to address the task but does not cover all key features/bullet points; the format may be inappropriate
- (General training) fails to clearly explain the purpose of the letter; the tone may be inappropriate
- May confuse key features/bullet points with detail; parts may be unclear, irrelevant repetitive or inaccurate
Coherence and cohesion
- Presents information and ideas but these are not arranged coherently and there is no clear progression in the response
- Uses some basic cohesive devices but these may be inaccurate or repetitive
Lexical resources
- Uses only basic vocabulary which may be used repetitively or which may be inappropriate for the task
- Has limited control of word formation and/or spelling; errors may cause strain for the reader
Grammatical range and accuracy
- Uses only a very limited range of structures with only rare use of subordinate clauses
- Some structures are accurate but errors predominate, and punctuation is often faulty
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