Assessing Writing Performance – Level B1 Quiz

What does the Content criterion focus on?

• Spelling and punctuation

• Fulfilling the task

• Logical organization

• Using appropriate register

Which aspect does Communicative Achievement focus on?

• Fulfilling the task

• Using appropriate register

• Logical organization

• Vocabulary and grammar

What does the Organisation criterion focus on?

• Logical organization

• Using appropriate register

• Fulfilling the task

• Spelling and punctuation

Which aspect does Language focus on?

• Logical organization

• Fulfilling the task

• Vocabulary and grammar

• Using appropriate register

How many bands are the B1 Assessment Scales divided into?

• 5

• 4

• 3

• 6

What is the highest band in the B1 Assessment Scales?

• Band 5

• Band 2

• Band 4

• Band 0

What is the maximum score for each writing task?

• 20

• 30

• 10

• 40

What is the passing score for B1 level?

• 34/40

• 20/40

• 24/40

• 30/40

What does the Cambridge scale convert the grade out of 40 to?

• 150

• 140

• 130

• 120

How many descriptors are provided for each criterion in the B1 Assessment Scales?

• 2

• 3

• 1

• 4