TSE score

SMMUID: 106624

this is from ETS.

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Your score record will consist of one score of communicative language ability, which is reported on a scale of 20-60.

Raters evaluate each question and assign score levels using descriptors of communicative effectiveness related to language tesk/function, coherence and use of cohesive devices, appropriateness of response to audience/situation, and liguistic accuracy.

60: communication almost always effective, task performed very competently.

50:
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What does effectiveness mean?

I noted that coherence is important. Appropriateness and liguistic accuracy are also key factors.  

But  I have no idea on what those words mean. Are cohesive devices like words such as first, second, in conclusion?

BTW, I don't think Du's superbook is good in everey apects, although I have not proposed some better ones yet.

jjliyUID: 134309

I think effectiveness means that what you said can be understood by listeners.  Coherence  means that the examples and data which you gave can support your ideas and it is essetial to  use conj.  Of course, Du's superbook isn't  good in everey apects, however, the method that it develops the idea is very important. So you should learn it .

SMMUID: 106624

thank jjliy very much. u are right. I'm reading Du's book. and I hope to get some illuminative ideas from it.

jjliyUID: 134309

GOOD LUCK