Centro Linguistico d'Ateneo
COMPUTER-BASED ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEST (B2 LEVEL) ASSESSMENT SCHEME VALID FROM 30.01.2024
In order to complete the test, which consists of 50 questions, you have 30/35 minutes (according to the duration of the listening exercise and the length of the reading exercise).
A proper time management for the completion of the various exercise types is instrumental to complete the test. For the entire duration of the test, a counter located on the top right will show the available remaining time.
Below you find the test structure and the number of points awarded for each correct answer. In case of no answer or incorrect answer, 0 points will be awarded.
| Exercise type | Listening | Reading | Grammar and Use of English | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verbs | Vocabulary | Syntax | Morphology | |||
|
number of questions |
5 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
|
points for correct ansewer |
2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| total points | 10 | 10 | 40 | |||
In order to complete the test, it is necessary to obtain a score of 36/60 or higher, equivalent to the B2 level (listening, lexical/grammatical and reading comprehension skills). By achieving the minimum required score, you will get access to the oral test, when required (e.g.: ACL service, skills assessment UNICA-CLA Project).
| From | To | INTERMEDIATE LEVEL | COMPLETE LEVEL | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 20 | NOT QUALIFIED | NOT QUALIFIED | |
| 21 | 29 | B1.2 | B1 | |
| 30 | 35 | B2.1 | B1 |
At the request of Facultis |
| 36 | 60 | B2.2 | B2 |
*From 50 to 60 it gives access to C1 test, when provided (PhD and Faculty of Medicine courses).
B2 course through self-study
In the works! Under construction
B2 Mock Test
CLA tutors and trainees have enormously helped us and the students by preparing mock tests (levels A2/B1/B2) on Moodle, accessible through ESSE3/UGOV credentials. These tests are in the exact exam format of all our computer-based tests (Progetto UNICA-CLA, Test Facoltà and ACL).
Bibliographical references
- Cambridge FCE examination (https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-tests/first/preparation/);
- Reading comprehension (https://www.examenglish.com/B2/B2_reading.htm);
- British Council Reading skills practice (http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/skills/reading-skills-practice);
– Some texts suggested for all levels, identified as A1, A2, B1 and B2; at times paired as A1-A2 and B1-B2; other times identified as Basic, Elementary/Pre-intermediate, Intermediate, Upper-intermediate.
- Textbooks: Pearson Longman (New Total English, Speak out), Oxford University Press (New English File, Navigate), MacMillan (Destination);
- Grammar books: Pearson Longman (MyGrammarLab A1-A2, MyGrammarLab B1-B2, Fundamentals of English Grammar, New Total grammar A2-B2), Oxford University Press (Oxford Practice Grammar), Cambridge University Press (English Grammar in Use), MacMillan (Destination).