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The overall timing for the speaking test at Level 4 is 8 minutes. The information in Figure 5 indicates for<br />
sections <strong>of</strong> the spoken test at Level 4: the skills assessed, item types, objectives, timing, and the maximum<br />
number <strong>of</strong> score points awarded.<br />
Spoken test<br />
Sections Skills Item types Objectives Timing<br />
10 Speaking Sustained<br />
monologue<br />
11 Speaking Discussion<br />
12 Speaking Describe picture<br />
13 Speaking Role play<br />
To assess ability to<br />
speak continuously<br />
about matters <strong>of</strong><br />
personal<br />
information and<br />
interest<br />
To assess ability to<br />
discuss a concrete<br />
or abstract issue<br />
To assess ability to<br />
speak continuously<br />
and on a topic<br />
related to two<br />
pictures<br />
To assess ability to<br />
perform and<br />
respond to<br />
language functions<br />
appropriately<br />
2 minutes<br />
2 minutes<br />
2 minutes<br />
2 minutes<br />
Total 8 minutes 25<br />
Figure 5. Level 4 (Advanced) spoken test<br />
Score<br />
points<br />
25 score<br />
points in<br />
total;<br />
distribute<br />
d across<br />
the<br />
marking<br />
criteria<br />
11
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