Listening comprehension: 2 points
- 0.25 points for each correct answer to a multiple choice question (8 questions).
- wrong answers will be penalized (-1/3 of the question value = -0,08).
Reading comprehension: 4 points
- 0.5 for each correct answer to a multiple choice question (8 questions).
- wrong answers will be penalized (-1/3 of the question value = -0,16).
Composition: 4 points
The following aspects will be evaluated separately on a scale of 0 to 10 points.
b.1 Grammar (25 % of the composition grade)
Two different aspects will be contemplated under this heading:
- the correct and appropriate use of morphological and syntactic structures
- the range (variety and complexity) of structures used.
b.2 Vocabulary (25 % of the composition grade)
Two main aspects will be considered:
- the range and appropriate use of vocabulary (variety of semantic fields, richness, phrasal verbs, collocations, idiomatic expressions, linking words,...).
- the correct spelling of words.
b.3 Text / Paragraph building (25 % of the composition grade)
Two main aspects will be examined:
- The clarity of organization of ideas within the sentence, the paragraph and the text
- The clear and correct use of punctuation and text markers.
b.4 Maturity (25 % of the composition grade)
Aspects contemplated in this category:
- The skillful handling of the topic (clear thinking, good outline, well-reasoned ideas, creativity, ...)
Reminders
- Wrong format: If a composition does not follow the format (letter, dialogue, news report, diary, for and against argumentation, description, narrative, ...) of the chosen option, it will be penalized up to 1 point.
- Copying from the text: the use of full sentences or fragments taken from the text will not be considered as personal writing.
- Insufficient length. Compositions under 100 words will be penalized up to 1 point.
- Wrong topic: No points will be given to a composition written on a topic not included in the two given options.
