CLB CLB Benchmarks & Proficiency Levels 3

Question 1

A CLB 4 speaker attempting a reading task would most likely succeed at:

Accepted Answer

Identifying the main topic in a short, simple notice

Answer

At CLB 4 (upper Basic stage), readers can identify the main topic in short, simple texts like notices or signs.

Question 2

In the CLB framework, the 'context' for language tasks typically includes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Personal, social, educational, and occupational settings

Answer

CLB contexts include personal, social, educational, and occupational settings, reflecting the range of situations in which newcomers use English in Canada.

Question 3

Which of the following best describes CLB Level 12?

Accepted Answer

A highly proficient user with near-native communicative ability

Answer

CLB 12 represents the highest level, describing a highly proficient language user with near-native communicative ability across all four skill areas.

Question 4

What does 'task complexity' refer to in the CLB framework?

Accepted Answer

The degree of difficulty in performing a language task based on factors like familiarity and cognitive demand

Answer

Task complexity in the CLB refers to how difficult a language task is, based on factors such as topic familiarity, cognitive demands, and the amount of contextual support available.

Question 5

Which of the following groups BEST represents the intended users of the CLB framework?

Accepted Answer

Settlement agencies, language trainers, and immigration authorities

Answer

The CLB is used by a broad range of stakeholders including settlement agencies, language trainers, employers, and immigration authorities to assess and communicate English proficiency.

(CLB) Canadian Language Benchmarks Practice Test

(CLB) Canadian Language Benchmarks Practice Test

CLB CLB Benchmarks & Proficiency Levels 3