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Grammar and word choice are effectively used. Minor errors do not affect task achievement. Coherence may be assisted by use of connecting devices.\u003Cbr>• The response is full and complete. Events are described accurately and are easy to follow.\u003Cbr>• Speech is fluid with a fairly smooth, confident rate of delivery. It contains few errors in pronunciation and intonation. It requires little or no listener effort for comprehension. |\n| 4 | The test taker achieves the communication goal.\u003Cbr>Atypical response atthe 4 level is characterized by the following.\u003Cbr>• The meaning is mostly clear. Some errors in grammar and word choice may be noticeable, but thetask is still achieved. Use of connecting devices to link ideas may be limited.\u003Cbr>• The response is mostly complete. Descriptions contain minor lapses or inaccuracies, but the events can still be readily followed.\u003Cbr>• Speech is mostly fluid and sustained, though some hesitation and choppiness may occur. It contains minor errors in pronunciation and intonation. It requires minimal listener effort for comprehension. |\n| 3 | The test taker partially achieves the communication goal.\u003Cbr>Atypical response atthe 3 level is characterized by the following.\u003Cbr>• The meaning is sometimes obscured. Errors in grammar and word choice are noticeable and limit task achievement. The response may include attempts to use connecting devices.\u003Cbr>• The response is somewhat complete. Lapses and inaccuracies require the listener to fill in the gaps between key events.\u003Cbr>• Speech may be sustained throughout, but the pace may be slow, choppy, or hesitant. It contains errors in pronunciation and intonation. It requires some listener effort for comprehension. |\n| 2 | The test taker is limited in achieving the communication goal.\u003Cbr>Atypical response atthe 2 level is characterized by the following.\u003Cbr>• The meaning is often obscured because of errors in grammar and word choice. Attempts at using connecting devices are unsuccessful or absent.\u003Cbr>• The response is mostly incomplete. Multiple lapses and gaps make it difficult for listeners unfamiliar with the events to follow along. Meaningful content may be conveyed through repetition.\u003Cbr>• Speech is noticeably slow, choppy, or hesitant throughout and may include long pauses. It contains frequent errors in pronunciation and intonation. It requires listener effort for comprehension. |\n| 1 | The test taker attempts to achieve the communication goal.\u003Cbr>Atypical response atthe 1 level is characterized by the following.\u003Cbr>• The meaning is obscured because of frequent errors. Grammar and word choice are extremely limited and often inaccurate.\u003Cbr>• The response is incomplete. Major lapses and gaps make events unclear. The response may consist of a single word or a few words related to the prompt. It may be highly repetitive.\u003Cbr>• Speech is not sustained or is mostly incomprehensible. 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