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Fully addresses every part of the task. The response is fully developed, with ideas extended and supported precisely.

Sufficiently addresses all parts of the task with a well-developed response. Ideas are relevant and extended, with only occasional under-development.

Addresses all parts of the task, though some parts may be covered more fully than others. Presents a clear position or overview, supported by relevant ideas.

Addresses all parts of the task, but some more adequately than others. Position is relevant, though conclusions can be unclear or repetitive.

Addresses the task only partially. The format may be inappropriate in places and the position isn't fully developed.

Responds to the task only in a minimal or tangential way. The format may be inappropriate.

Cohesion is used so naturally it draws no attention to itself. Paragraphing is skilful and the whole response reads effortlessly.

Sequences information and ideas logically. A wide range of cohesive devices is used flexibly, with well-managed paragraphing.

Logically organises information with clear progression throughout. Uses a range of cohesive devices appropriately, though sometimes over- or under-used.

Arranges information coherently with a clear overall progression. Cohesive devices are used, but not always appropriately.

Organises information with some logic, but there's no clear overall progression. Cohesive devices are used but often inaccurately or repetitively.

Presents information without clear organisation. Relationships between ideas are unclear or absent.

Uses a wide vocabulary range with full flexibility and precise, natural control. Rare, minor slips only.

Uses a wide vocabulary range fluently to convey precise meaning, with skilful use of less common items despite occasional inaccuracies.

Uses a sufficient range of vocabulary to allow some flexibility and precision, with some ability to use less common and idiomatic items.

Uses an adequate range of vocabulary for the task. Attempts less common vocabulary with some inaccuracy, but errors don't impede communication.

Uses a limited range of vocabulary that's minimally adequate. Noticeable errors may distract the reader.

Uses only basic, repetitive vocabulary. Limited control of word formation and spelling errors may strain the reader.

Uses a wide range of structures with full flexibility and control. Punctuation and grammar are virtually error-free.

Uses a wide range of structures. The majority of sentences are error-free, with only occasional slips.

Uses a variety of complex structures and produces frequent error-free sentences, with good control of grammar and punctuation.

Uses a mix of simple and complex sentence forms. Makes some errors, but they rarely reduce communication.

Uses only a limited range of structures. Complex sentences are attempted but tend to be less accurate, and errors are frequent.

Uses only a very limited range of structures, with rare use of subordinate clauses. Errors may make meaning hard to follow.

Speaks fluently with only rare, content-driven hesitation. Fully coherent, with a wide range of connectives used naturally.

Speaks fluently with only occasional repetition or self-correction. Develops topics coherently and appropriately.

Speaks at length without noticeable effort, though may show some hesitation or repetition when developing ideas.

Willing to speak at length, but may lose coherence at times due to repetition, self-correction or hesitation.

Keeps going, but relies on repetition and self-correction. Hesitation while searching for language slows the response.

Speaks with noticeable, frequent hesitation. Simple linking words are used, but overuse can make speech feel disjointed.

Uses vocabulary with full flexibility and precision on all topics, including idiomatic language used naturally.

Uses a wide vocabulary range fluently to give and justify opinions, with only occasional inaccurate word choice.

Uses vocabulary flexibly to discuss a range of topics, including some less common and idiomatic language, with awareness of style.

Has enough vocabulary to discuss topics at length, though with some inappropriate word choice.

Manages to talk about familiar and unfamiliar topics, but with limited flexibility and noticeable searching for words.

Can talk about familiar topics only, with limited vocabulary that restricts discussion of unfamiliar ones.

Uses a full range of structures naturally and accurately, with only occasional slips typical of native-speaker speech.

Uses a wide range of structures flexibly, producing a majority of error-free sentences.

Uses a range of complex structures with some flexibility. Produces frequent error-free sentences, though some errors persist.

Uses a mix of simple and complex structures, but flexibility is limited. Errors are frequent in more complex forms.

Produces basic sentence forms accurately, but complex structures are attempted rarely and with limited success.

Produces mostly basic sentence forms. Subordinate clauses are rare, and errors are frequent.

Uses a full range of pronunciation features with precision and subtlety. Effortless to understand throughout.

Uses a wide range of pronunciation features with good control, with only occasional lapses.

Shows all the positive features of band 6, and some, but not all, of band 8. Generally easy to understand throughout.

Uses a mix of pronunciation features with mixed control. Generally understood despite some mispronunciation.

Shows all the positive features of band 4, and some, but not all, of band 6. Understanding requires some effort at times.

Uses a limited range of pronunciation features. Mispronunciation is frequent and can cause difficulty for the listener.