雅思口語自從采用半分制以來,考生口語成績確實出現(xiàn)略微下滑(2007年5.26,2008年5.25),其中原因不乏考生平均年齡的下降和考生總體樣本的擴大。當然,雅思口語中對于語音要求的提高也是不可忽略的因素。在此,特別公布官方雅思口語語音評分標準,并在以后的文章中加以分析。
The New 9-Band Marking Criterion for IELTS Speaking
Pronunciation
Band 9
uses a full range of pronunciation features with precision and subtlety
sustains flexible use of features throughout
is effortless to understand
Band 8
uses a wide range of pronunciation features
sustains flexible use of features, with only occasional lapses
is easy to understand; L1 accent has minimal effect on intelligibility
Band 7
shows all the positive features of band 6 and some; but not all the positive features of band 8
Band 6
uses a range of pronunication features with mixed control
shows some effective use of features, but this is not sustained
can generally be understood througout, though mispronunication of individual words or sounds reduces clarity at times。
Band 5
shows all the positive features of band 4 and some, but not all the positive features ofband 6
Band 4
uses a limited range of pronunication features
attempts to control features, but lapses are frequent
mispronunciations are frequent and cause some difficulty for the listener
Band 3
shows al lthe positive features of band 2 and some, but not all the positive features of band 4
Band 2
speech is often unintelligible
Band 1
no communication possible
no rateable language
Band 0
does not attend