TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Video 1 Candidate A - Level 3 comments
Video 1 Candidate B - Level 5 comments
Video 1 Candidate C - Level 3 comments
Video 1 Candidate D - Level 2 comments
Video 2 Candidate A - Level 2 comments
Video 2 Candidate B - Level 3 comments
Video 2 Candidate C - Level 3 comments
Video 2 Candidate D - Level 4 comments
INTRODUCTION
For the 2017 samples of performance for English Language Paper 4, four videos have been provided
for teachers’ reference. In the table below is a summary of the levels assigned to candidates in each
group. Comments on the performance of the candidates are given for the first two videos only.
While the videos have been selected to illustrate the performance typical of each level, please be
reminded that the overall performance of each candidate is an aggregate of their performance in the
public examination and School Based Assessment.
Video
Candidate / Level of Performance
Question Paper / Version
1
Candidate A – L3
2017 – Eng Lang Paper 4 - 1.2
Candidate B – L5
Giving money to parents?
Candidate C – L3
Candidate D – L2
2
Candidate A – L2
2017 – Eng Lang Paper 4 - 4.3
Candidate B – L3
Students withdrawing from society
Candidate C – L3
Candidate D – L4
3
Candidate A – L2
2017 – Eng Lang Paper 4 – 2.3
Candidate B – L1
Too many signals?
Candidate C – L5
Candidate D – L3
4
Candidate A – L4
2017 – Eng Lang Paper 4 – 5.2
Candidate B – L2
Foods to enhance your mood
Candidate C – L3
Candidate D – L1
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Video 1
Level 3
Candidate A
Question Paper: 1.2 – Giving money to parents?
Comments
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Pronounces sounds and words clearly
•
Speaks reasonably fluently although there is some hesitation when attempting more
complex language patterns
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Makes use of generally accurate and appropriate language patterns
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Uses some appropriate strategies to respond to others
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Expresses some relevant ideas, with elaboration
2
Level 5
Candidate B
Question Paper: 1.2 – Giving money to parents?
Comments
•
Clear pronunciation and uses stress and intonation with some sophistication to enhance
communication
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Speaks fluently and naturally
•
Listens and responds purposefully to others
•
Language patterns are accurate and vocabulary is varied and appropriate
•
Relevant ideas are clearly expressed and developed
3
Level 3
Candidate C
Question Paper: 1.2 – Giving money to parents?
Comments
•
Speaks reasonably fluently, although weak language patterns affect communication
•
Attempts to express relevant ideas with elaboration
•
Listens and actively engages in the discussion
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Uses basic language patterns and appropriate vocabulary
4
Level 2
Candidate D
Question Paper: 1.2 – Giving money to parents?
Comments
•
Fluency is limited and voice projection is weak
•
Expresses some relevant simple ideas
•
Some basic language patterns are used in brief exchanges with a small range of simple
vocabulary
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Basic communication strategies are used to respond to others
5
Video 2
Level 2
Candidate A
Question Paper: 4.3 – Students withdrawing from society
Comments
•
Generally clear pronunciation of sounds and words but fluency is limited
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Attempts to express simple relevant ideas, sometimes successfully
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Some simple formulaic expressions are used to respond to others
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Does not have strong control of language patterns, which affects communication
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Level 3
Candidate B
Question Paper: 4.3 – Students withdrawing from society
Comments
•
Pronounces words well enough to be understood most of the time
•
Speaks reasonably fluently but hesitates when attempting more complex language patterns
without any preparation
•
Makes use of simple language patterns accurately with appropriate use of vocabulary
•
Expresses some relevant ideas clearly, with elaboration
7
Level 3
Candidate C
Question Paper: 4.3 – Students withdrawing from society
Comments
•
Pronounces most words clearly
•
Tries not to rely on notes and speak naturally but hesitation sometimes affects
communication
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Uses strategies to initiate and maintain interaction, sometimes effectively
•
Makes use of generally accurate and appropriate language patterns
•
Expresses a range of relevant ideas
8
Level 4
Candidate D
Question Paper: 4.3 – Students withdrawing from society
Comments
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Pronounces most words clearly
Speaks reasonably fluently although there is some hesitation in longer utterances
Listens and engages in the discussion
Makes varied and generally appropriate use of vocabulary and language patterns
Expresses some relevant ideas, and attempts to elaborate and develop further
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