CLB CLB Benchmarks & Proficiency Levels 2

Question 1

Which CLB levels fall within the 'Intermediate' stage?

Accepted Answer

CLB 5–8

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Follow simple one-step oral instructions

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Composing a detailed analytical report

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

The communicative purposes for which language is used

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

(CLB) Canadian Language Benchmarks Practice Test

(CLB) Canadian Language Benchmarks Practice Test

CLB CLB Benchmarks & Proficiency Levels 2