Example answers with examiner's comments

Compare what Jimmy and Rosie said in this role play and find out why the examiner gave Rosie a higher mark.

1.

• Not only does Rosie say what he usually does but he also tells us about something different he did this year, introducing the past tense without being asked for it

2.

• Rosie tells us where, when , how long and who he went on holiday with. He gives two accounts.

3.

• Rosie gives a lot of information about his trip. He says when he did things, where they went, offers opinions, and explains why he liked the themes park. He makes the most of a short question to show off and gain points.

4.

• As well as giving his opinons about the holiday he says why he liked the trip, and what he liked in particular about it.

5.

• Rosie gives a detailed description of Madrid, not just using easy year nine adjectives like Jimmy, but saying what kind of city it is in terms of what there is to do and see. Although he might not know what madrid was like in the past, he has got another past tense description in there to show off. He has also given an opinion and explained it clearly.

6.

• As well as saying what he is I doing he says what he hopes to do and who with. He also manages to get in another past tense as he explains that he was invited although he is talking about what he hopes to do in the future. The examiner can see clearly that he can manipulate his tenses easily.