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CLB Benchmarks & Proficiency Levels Flashcards

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  1. Which CLB levels fall within the 'Intermediate' stage?

    Answer: CLB 5–8

    The Intermediate stage spans CLB levels 5 through 8, bridging basic and advanced proficiency.

  2. At CLB Level 1, a language user would typically be able to:

    Answer: Follow simple one-step oral instructions

    At CLB 1, users have very limited proficiency and can typically follow only simple, short, one-step oral instructions.

  3. Which of the following tasks would be most appropriate for a CLB 10 speaker?

    Answer: Composing a detailed analytical report

    CLB 10 is in the Advanced stage, where speakers can produce complex, detailed written texts such as analytical reports.

  4. In the CLB framework, 'language functions' refer to:

    Answer: The communicative purposes for which language is used

    Language functions in the CLB refer to the communicative purposes for which language is used, such as giving information, expressing opinions, or making requests.

  5. Which statement best describes the CLB's overall approach to language assessment?

    Answer: It is task-based, measuring real-world communicative ability

    The CLB uses a task-based approach, measuring a person's ability to use language for real-world communicative purposes across different life contexts.

  6. Which organization is primarily responsible for developing and maintaining the CLB?

    Answer: Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks (CCLB)

    The Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks (CCLB) is the organization responsible for developing, maintaining, and promoting the CLB framework.

  7. How does the CLB provide a more detailed proficiency profile compared to a single overall score?

    Answer: It gives separate benchmark levels for each of the four language skills

    The CLB assigns separate benchmark levels for each of the four language skills (Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening), giving a skill-by-skill proficiency profile.