Cutting Edge A - Teacher's Sheet

Cutting Edge New Edition – A – Final Exam
Teacher’s Sheet
Introductory Notes
• This exam aims at evaluating students’ performance in different aspects of language
content and skills dealt with in Cutting Edge New Edition – A.
• It is important to note that there is not an oral component in this evaluation format. A
grade should be assigned to students’ oral performance based on the criteria underlying
the continuous evaluation process.
• This written exam consists of two booklets and is to be administered in two 75-minute
sessions. During the first one, students should complete Part A (Reading
Comprehension, Vocabulary and Language Focus), and during the second, Part B
(Listening Comprehension and Writing).
• The written exam and the oral performance grades are worth 100 points each. In order
to calculate the student’s final grade on the exam, the written exam grade should be
multiplied by two and added to the oral performance grade. This amount should then be
divided by three (see scoring table).
• Also, follow the criteria below when correcting all of students’ answers throughout the
exam.
DESCRIPTION OF CORRECTION CRITERIA
1. Neatness of Presentation Are the texts neatly presented? Are they legible?
Was the student able to understand the instructions?
2. Task Comprehension
Is that reflected in the texts?
Do the texts present the characteristics of the genre
3. Genre Adequacy
proposed - email, letter, postcard, note, etc.?
Do the texts contain all the information asked for in the
4. Contents
task instructions?
Do the texts show a reasonable command of structures,
5. Accuracy
as expected for the level?
6. Vocabulary Do the texts show appropriate and varied vocabulary?
Are sentences well connected? e.g. Are pronouns and

7. Textual Cohesion linkers adequately used? Does the student use
appropriate punctuation?
Does the student take risks, even if he/she makes
8. Creativity
mistakes? Do the texts seem to “take flight”?
Do the texts present previously taught - not necessarily
9. Use of Language
asked for - language items?
What do you think of the student’s general
10. Overall Impression
performance based on the above criteria?
PART A
Reading Comprehension
Task 1
1. c 5. a
2. g 6. e
3. d (b is the extra answer)
4. f
Task 2
Use the correction criteria presented on the first page of this teacher’s sheet to help you
grade your students’ piece of writing consistently and fairly. Go over them carefully and
decide whether each item will be worth 0.6 points. Take into consideration their relevance
to the writing task.
Vocabulary
Task 1
(c) representation (b) ornaments
(g) residents (d) impressed
(e) understood (a) trash
(f) overpowered
Task 2
1. stingy 5. awkward
2. out 6. out
3. alimony 7. stomach
4. leg 8. over-the-top
Language Focus
Task 1
Possible answers:
It’s a long way to the top of the mountain, and probably not worth our effort.
He has shown himself to be worthy of their respect.
This book is definitely worth reading.
Task 2
1. have you been doing 5. ’ll be starting/’m starting
2. to be spending 6. have you known
3. ’d been planning 7. was hoping
4. Have you read
Task 3
1. ought
2. should
3. won’t
4. was able to
5. Could
Scoring Table
Part A Part B
Listening Comprehension
Reading Comprehension Task 1 - 2,0
Task 1 - 12,0 (6 x 2,0) Task 2 - 19,0
Task 2 - 6,0 1. (5 x 2,0)
2. (3 x 3,0)
Vocabulary
Task 1 - 6,0 (6 x 1,0) Writing - 23,0
Task 2 - 12,0 (8 x 1,5)
Language Focus
Task 1 - 4,5 (3 x 1,5)
Task 2 - 10,5 (7 x 1,5)
Task 3 - 5,0 (5 x 1,0)
Sub-total = 56,0 Sub-total = 44,0
TOTAL: Part A + Part B = 100,0

PART B
[Audio: Cutting Edge New Edition - Teachers’ Resource Disc: Test Audio – Track 10 –
Speakers 1 to 5, Speaker 6 will not be used]
Advise students to read the questions in each task before listening. Then, play the audio and
stop it to give students some time to answer the question(s). After that, go on playing and
stop once again and allow some more time for students to review their answers. If
necessary, at the end (task 2.3), play the audio again so that students can check all their
answers.
Script: Cutting Edge New Edition – A – Final Exam

Speaker 1
I’m a student so it’s really hard to make ends meet but I started doing a few shifts at the
local Italian restaurant at the beginning of this year and it’s certainly helped me keep my
head above water. I don’t get a good hourly rate but on a good day I get to take home quite
a bit extra. We share out the money at the end of the shift and yesterday I was amazed
because I got an extra £50! There was a big group celebrating someone’s birthday and I
guess they were just feeling generous.
Speaker 2
I graduated three years ago and still haven’t been able to find a decent job. I mean, I’ve
done bits and bobs but nothing permanent has come up. It’s really demoralising
especially as most of my friends are earning good money now and they’re always going
out. I’m sure they’ll stop inviting me along soon as I usually make up some reason why I
can’t join them. I just don’t want to admit that I can’t afford to do the things they do.
Speaker 3
I’ve always been quite good with money but I still never know whether I’ll be overdrawn
or not at the end of the month. I haven’t had a pay rise for over three years but everything
keeps going up in price. I’ve cut down wherever I can but it’s still touch and go. Luckily
one of my brothers has helped me out this month so I’m OK but who knows what will
happen next month. It’s a horrible feeling.
Speaker 4
My ex-husband has always been really good about giving me money for the children. You
just never know how people are going to react though when money’s involved so I heaved
a sigh when the court finally decided on the amount I’d be receiving every month. I was
so stressed before I knew what I’d be getting but now things are fine and I can manage
perfectly well.
Speaker 5
My brother has so much money he doesn’t know what to do with it! He’s got everything
you could possibly have – a house in London and a couple of places abroad not to mention
a yacht and a plane. I’m not entirely sure how he made all his money but I wish I had some
of it as, I have to be honest, I’m struggling a bit, but I’d never ask him.
Task 1
They are having trouble getting by with their present financial situation.
Task 2
1.
1. tips
2. ashamed
3. in the black
4. relieved
5. loaded
2.
Possible answers:
A. Because there was a big group celebrating someone’s birthday and they were probably
just feeling generous.
B. Because he can’t afford to do the things they do.
C. One of her brothers helped her out.
Writing
Use the correction criteria presented on the first page of this teacher’s sheet to help you
grade your students’ piece of writing consistently and fairly. Go over them carefully and
decide whether each item will be worth 2.3 points. Take into consideration their relevance
to the writing task.
Scoring Table
Part A Part B
Reading Comprehension Task 1 - 2,0
Task 1 - 12,0 (6 x 2,0) Task 2 - 19,0
Task 2 - 6,0 1. (5 x 2,0)
2. (3 x 3,0)
Vocabulary
Task 1 - 6,0 (6 x 1,0) Writing - 23,0
Task 2 - 12,0 (8 x 1,5)
Language Focus
Task 1 - 4,5 (3 x 1,5)
Task 2 - 10,5 (7 x 1,5)
Task 3 - 5,0 (5 x 1,0)
Sub-total = 56,0 Sub-total = 44,0
TOTAL: Part A + Part B = 100,0

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DESCRIPTION OF CORRECTION CRITERIA

Are sentences well connected? e.g. Are pronouns and

Sub-total = 56,0 Sub-total = 44,0

TOTAL: Part A + Part B = 100,0

Script: Cutting Edge New Edition – A – Final Exam

TOTAL: Part A + Part B = 100,0

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