Independent speaking rubrics（独立口语）

4分独立口语的特征

General description

The response fulfills the demands of the task, with at most minor lapses in completeness. It is highly intelligible and exhibits sustained, coherent discourse. A response at this level is characterized by all of the following.

Delivery 

Generally well-paced flow (fluid expression). Speech is clear. It may include minor lapses, or minor difficulties with pronunciation or intonation patterns, which do not affect intelligibility.

Topic Development 

Response is sustained and sufficient to the task. It is generally well developed and coherent; relationships between ideas are clear (or clear progression of ideas).

Language use 

The response demonstrates effective use of grammar and vocabulary. It exhibits a fairly high degree of good language control of basic and complex structures. Some minor (or systemic) errors are noticeable but do not obscure meaning.

Integrated speaking rubrics（综合口语）

4分综合口语的特征

General description

The response fulfills the demands of the task, with at most minor lapses in completeness. It is highly intelligible and exhibits sustained, coherent discourse. A response at this level is characterized by all of the following.

Delivery 

Speech is generallyclear, fluid and sustained. It may include minor lapses, orminor difficulties with pronunciation or intonation. Pace may vary at times as the speaker attempts to recall information. Overall intelligibility remains high.

Topic Development 

The response presents a clear progression of ideas and conveys the relevant information required by the task. It includes appropriate detail, though it may have minor errors or minor omissions. 

Language use 

The response demonstrates good control of basic and complex grammatical structuresthat allow for coherent, efficient (automatic) expression of relevant ideas. Contains generally effective word choice. Though some minor (or systemic) errors or imprecise use may be noticeable, they do not require listener effort  (or obscure meaning).