# Vocabulary Bands
**9**
Uses vocabulary with full flexibility and precision in all topics. Uses idiomatic language naturally and accurately.
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**8**
Uses a wide vocabulary resource readily and flexibly to convey precise meaning. Uses less common and idiomatic vocabulary skillfully, with occasional inaccuracies. Uses paraphrase effectively as required.
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**7**
Uses vocabulary resource flexibly to discuss a variety of topics. Uses some less common and idiomatic vocabulary and shows some awareness of style and collocation, with some inappropriate choices. Uses paraphrase effectively.
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**6**
The test-taker demonstrates a sufficiently broad vocabulary to discuss topics in detail and convey meaning clearly, even if some inaccuracies are present. Generally, they are successful at paraphrasing.
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**5**
Manages to talk about familiar and unfamiliar topics but uses vocabulary with limited flexibility. Attempts to use paraphrase but with mixed success.
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**4**
Is able to talk about familiar topics but can only convey basic meaning on unfamiliar topics and makes frequent errors in word choice. Rarely attempts paraphrase.
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**3**
Uses simple vocabulary to convey personal information. Has insufficient vocabulary for less familiar topics.
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**2**
Only produces isolated words or memorised utterances.
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**1**
Only produces isolated words or memorised utterances.
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**0**
User did not attempt any questions.
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