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HIGH-INTERMEDIATE EXAM DELE B2 |
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DELE DIPLOMA INTERMEDIO / INTERMEDIATE LEVEL DELE (LEVEL B2) This accredits sufficient linguistic ability to cope in average day-to-day situations in normal communicative circumstances which do not require specialized use of the language.
Academically it attest that the beholder has gained the proficiency demanded by a pre-superior education standard such as that of a technician. Professionally, it certifies that the recipient can act in day to day situations and perform routine tasks with a certain autonomous extent even though he/she may require help from a native speaker from time to time. The test is made up of the following parts:
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Exam paper
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Duration
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Format
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Reading comprehension
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60 minutes
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Candidates must be able to read authentic texts, primarily informative and of general interest (instruction manuals, pamphlets, newspapers, etc.). Candidates will select the right answer to 12 multiple-choice questions, on 4 texts, each of which will be no longer than 450 words.
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Written expression
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60 minutes
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They must carry out two tasks: the first is to write a letter on one of two topics. The second is to write a composition of a narrative, descriptive or discursive nature.
Each exercise should be between 150 and 200 words long.
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Listening comprehension
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30 minutes
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Candidates must be able to understand factual information (news, a conversation, an interview, a set of instructions, etc.). Candidates will answer 12 multiple choice questions on a 4 oral text (recordings).
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Grammar and Vocabulary
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60 minutes
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Candidates will carry out the following two exercises:
a. Fill in the gaps (20 spaces): candidates must choose the most appropriate option from the three given for each blank space.
b. They must fill the gaps in 40 short dialogues with the best option.
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Oral expression
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10-15 minutes
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Candidates are evaluated individually and must be able to discuss, explain and express opinions. They take part in a dialogue with the examiner, based on visual and written stimuli.
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