Pronunciation
At what score was the introduction of the area of opportunity (AOO) implemented within the subcategory of articulation in the pronunciation category?
5
In the paraphrasing subcategory, have new scenarios been introduced with a number of details to provide more options for evaluation?
Yes
Paraphrasing
Where can we locate the new scenarios?
Interview Flow
At what score was the introduction of the area of opportunity (AOO) implemented within the subcategory of word endings and -es & -ed, in the pronunciation category?
4.5 - 5
In the subcategory of the usage of connectors areas of opportunity (AOO) were introduced.
Could you please identify the specific changes that were implemented?
An area of opportunity (AOO) was added to score 4.
An area of opportunity (AOO) was added to the scores of 4.5 & 5.
The score of 0 in the Paraphrasing category was modified.
Can you explain the specific change that was implemented?
Doesn't paraphrase when required to do so.
Or
Does not provide any detail related to the task. (0 details)
Where has the general descriptor been relocated within the pronunciation category?
Within this subcategory.
How are we scoring paraphrasing?
From 0 to 1. Including N/A.
Regarding idiomatic expressions and colloquialisms, there have been edits made for scores 4.5 and 5.
Should test takers use idiomatic expressions and colloquialisms in their responses or are they not required to do so?
The test takers have the option to incorporate such language in their responses if they choose to do so.