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BEC Vantage - PART THREE

ASSESSMENT OF SPEAKING

Candidates are assessed on their own performance and notin relation to each other, according to the followinganalytical criteria: Grammar and Vocabulary, DiscourseManagement, Pronunciation and InteractiveCommunication. These criteria are interpreted at Vantagelevel. Assessment is based on performance in the whole testand is not related to particular parts of the test.

Both examiners assess the candidates. The Assessor appliesdetailed, analytical scales, and the Interlocutor applies aGlobal Achievement Scale which is based on the analyticalscales.

Grammar and Vocabulary

This refers to range and accuracy as well as the appropriateuse of grammatical and lexical forms. At BEC Vantage level,a range of grammar and vocabulary is needed to deal withthe tasks. At this level candidates should be accurateenough, and use sufficiently appropriate vocabulary, toconvey their intended meanings.

Discourse Management

This refers to the coherence, extent and relevance of eachcandidate’s individual performance. Contributions should beadequate to deal with the BEC Vantage level tasks. At times,candidates’ utterances may be inappropriate in length.

Pronunciation

This refers to the candidate’s ability to producecomprehensible utterances. At BEC Vantage level, meaningsare conveyed through the appropriate use of stress, rhythm,intonation and clear individual sounds, although there maybe occasional difficulty for the listener.

Interactive Communication

This refers to the candidate’s ability to take an active part inthe development of the discourse. At BEC Vantage level,candidates should be sensitive to turn-taking and sustain theinteraction by initiating and responding appropriately.Hesitation may, at times, demand patience of the listener.

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Foreign Business Trip

Your company is attending a trade fair in a foreign country for the first time.

You have been asked to help with the preparations for the trip.

Discuss the situation together, and decide:

• what travel and accommodation arrangements you will need to make before the trip

• which kinds of business customs in the foreign country it would be useful to know about,

and how to find out about these before the trip