Quick reference
Opening your reference…
| Part | Time | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Reading + SB | 90 min together | 75 + 30 |
| Listening | about 30 min | 75 |
| Writing | 30 min | 45 |
| Speaking | about 15 min + 20 min preparation | 75 |
| Task | What to do |
|---|---|
| Teil 1 | 5 texts, 10 headings (a–j). Use each heading once. |
| Teil 2 | 1 longer text, 5 questions. Choose a, b or c. |
| Teil 3 | 10 situations, 12 adverts (a–l). Use each advert once; choose x if none fits. You may use x more than once. |
| Task | What to check |
|---|---|
| Teil 1 · 10 gaps | Choose a, b or c. Check meaning, case, verb form and word order. |
| Teil 2 · 10 gaps | Choose from 15 words (a–o). Each word is used at most once; 5 are extra. |
| Final check | Read each completed sentence. Does the word fit its meaning and grammar? |
| Task | Statements | Plays |
|---|---|---|
| Teil 1 · 5 short texts | 5 true/false | Once |
| Teil 2 · 1 conversation | 10 true/false | Twice |
| Teil 3 · 5 messages | 5 true/false | Each message twice |
| Step | Do this |
|---|---|
| Plan | Identify the reader, du/Sie, and the four requested points. |
| Write | Greeting → answer all four points → closing. Use short, connected paragraphs. |
| Check | Task covered? Correct du/Sie? Verbs in place? |
| Task | Your job |
|---|---|
| Teil 1 · about 3 min | Get to know each other. Answer and ask questions. |
| Teil 2 · about 6 min | Report your sheet's information. Listen to your partner, then discuss your views and experiences. |
| Teil 3 · about 6 min | Plan together. Suggest, respond, agree on details and divide tasks. |
| Need | Say this |
|---|---|
| Hear it again | Könnten Sie das bitte wiederholen? |
| Understand a point | Wie meinen Sie das genau? |
| Think briefly | Moment, ich muss kurz überlegen. |
| Describe a missing word | Ich meine das Gerät, mit dem man … |