| Band 6 |
- demonstrates an extensive and insightful knowledge and understanding
of texts
- demonstrates a high level ability to extract and synthesise information
from texts
- argues and substantiates a point of view convincingly and coherently
- displays an extensive knowledge and understanding of vocabulary,
idioms, colloquialisms and syntax, within the parameters of the text
- demonstrates an excellent understanding of contemporary sociocultural
issues
- manipulates language structures in a sophisticated manner, expressing
ideas cogently and succinctly
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| Band 5 |
- demonstrates detailed knowledge and perceptive understanding of texts
through a well-developed response
- demonstrates a thorough ability to extract and synthesise information
from texts
- argues a point of view coherently with some attempt at substantiation
- displays an accurate knowledge and understanding of vocabulary, idioms,
colloquialisms and syntax within the parameters of the text
- demonstrates a detailed understanding of contemporary sociocultural
issues
- uses the language effectively to convey ideas
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| Band 4 |
- demonstrates sound knowledge and understanding of texts through an
adequate and descriptive response
- demonstrates a sound ability to extract information from texts
- organises and sequences ideas effectively
- displays a sound global understanding of vocabulary, idioms and syntax,
within the parameters of the text
- identifies the main aspects of contemporary issues, without substantiation
- demonstrates a knowledge of Japanese using appropriate style and
register
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| Band 3 |
- demonstrates a generalised knowledge and global understanding of texts
but responds superficially
- demonstrates a basic ability to extract information from texts
- makes some attempt to organise and sequence ideas
- displays an elementary global understanding of vocabulary and syntax,
within the parameters of the text
- expresses opinions without substantiation and presents some relevant
factual information
- demonstrates an adequate command of written expression to convey
ideas
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| Band 2 |
- demonstrates elementary knowledge and understanding of texts
- demonstrates an elementary ability to extract information from texts
- displays a limited understanding of the vocabulary and syntax of
the text
- expresses opinions relying on some relevant factual information but
with a number of weaknesses in sequencing and/or linking of ideas
- shows limited use of formal written expressions
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| Band 1 |
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