MODELO DE EXAMEN Y CONTENIDOS
Reading & Writing
The structure of the Reading & Writing module for ISE I is:
2 x Reading tasks + 1 x Reading-into-writing task + 1 x Writing task = 2 hrs
Speaking & Listening
At ISE I the Speaking & Listening exam lasts 18 minutes. The structure of the exam includes these components:
3 x Speaking tasks:
1 x Topic discussion task 1 x Conversation task
Language requirements for ISE I
In addition to the items specified for ISE Foundation, the candidate is expected to demonstrate the ability to use the language functions and language items listed below.
1 x Listening task
Language requirements
Language functions
Describing the future — informing and predicting Expressing preferences
Describing events in the indefinite and recent past Giving reasons
Stating the duration of events
Quantifying
Expressing and requesting opinions and impressions Expressing intention and purpose
Expressing obligation and necessity
Expressing certainty and uncertainty
Describing past actions over a period of time
Grammar
Present perfect tense including use with for, since, ever, never, just
Connecting clauses using because
Will referring to the future for informing and predicting
Adjectives and adverbials of quantity, e.g. a lot (of), not very much, many Expressions of preference, e.g. I prefer, I’d rather
Zero and first conditionals, using if and when
Present continuous tense for future use
Past continuous tense
Modals connected to the functions listed above, e.g. must, need to, might, don’t have to Infinitive of purpose
Lexis
Vocabulary specific to the topic and subject areas
Further expressions relating to the past, e.g. two days ago, the day before yesterday Expressions relating to future time, e.g. the day after tomorrow, in the future Common phrasal verbs
Phrases and expressions relating to the language functions listed above
Phonology (Interview only)
The correct pronunciation of vocabulary specific to the topic and subject areas The combination of weak forms and contractions, e.g. I’ve been to... Sentence stress to clarify meaning
Basic intonation and features of connected speech at sentence level
The intonation patterns of more complex questions
Avoidance of speech patterns of recitation
Subject areas for the Conversation phase of the Interview
One subject area will be selected by the examiner from the list below. Travel
Money
Fashion
Rules and regulations
Health and fitness
Learning a foreign language
ISE I candidates should not select their topic from the list of subject areas above
Subject areas for the Controlled Written exam
In addition to the subject areas listed for the Conversation phase of the Interview:
Festivals
Means of transport
Special occasions, e.g. birthday celebrations
Entertainment, e.g. cinema, television, clubs Music
