Below is a model essay (approximately 135 words) tailored to the required length (120–140 words) and level.
For those who took the exam in June 2014, the results were typically available within of the exam date. Candidates could check their results online by visiting the University for Foreigners of Siena's results page and entering their exam registration number (matricola) and date of birth.
Una conversazione guidata con l'esaminatore su temi di attualità o vita quotidiana e un monologo su un tema o un'immagine. Analisi delle Tracce e Temi del Giugno 2014
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| Part | Section (ITA) | Section (ENG) | Duration | Description | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 1 | | Listening Comprehension | 30 min | Understanding spoken Italian, such as conversations, news reports, or interviews. | | 2 | Comprensione della Lettura | Reading Comprehension | 50 min | Reading and analyzing various texts, including articles, emails, and literary excerpts. | | 3 | Analisi delle Strutture di Comunicazione | Analysis of Communication Structures | 60 min | Evaluating grammar, syntax, and vocabulary in context; essentially, a test of linguistic competence. | | - | Pausa | Break | 15 min | A short intermission between the written parts. | | 4 | Produzione Scritta | Written Production | 90 min (1.5 hrs) | Composing two texts, such as a formal letter and a short essay, based on given prompts. | | 5 | Produzione Orale | Oral Production | ~5 min per candidate | An interactive speaking test, usually involving a conversation with the examiner and a short monologue on a specific topic. |
and is divided into five core sections, each worth 20 points: Listening Comprehension : Testing ability to understand complex spoken arguments. Reading Comprehension : Analyzing written texts on various topics. Analysis of Communication Structures
Often a longer interview or informative monologue requiring deeper comprehension of specific details. Reading Comprehension (Comprensione della Lettura): Below is a model essay (approximately 135 words)
– Radio interview An interview with a chef from Emilia-Romagna talking about traditional tortellini. Tasks: Multiple-choice questions on ingredients, origin, and cooking tips.
Sebbene le tracce specifiche varino ogni sessione, le sessioni estive (come giugno 2014) tendono a concentrarsi su temi socio-culturali, come:
: Two tasks requiring distinct styles (usually a formal letter and an essay). Speaking Production Una conversazione guidata con l'esaminatore su temi di
: Capire testi complessi su argomenti sia concreti che astratti.
This is where earned its reputation. The cloze test (gap-fill) focused heavily on:
[CILS B2 Exam] ├── 1. Test di Ascolto (Listening) -> 3 Tasks ├── 2. Comprensione della Lettura (Reading) -> 3 Tasks ├── 3. Analisi delle Strutture di Comunicazione (Grammar/Lexis) -> 4 Tasks ├── 4. Produzione Scritta (Writing) -> 2 Compositions └── 5. Produzione Orale (Speaking) -> Dialogue & Monologue Section 1: Test di Ascolto (Listening)
Non cercare di memorizzare discorsi preconfezionati. Gli esaminatori premiano la spontaneità, la capacità di autocorreggersi e la fluidità comunicativa, anche in presenza di piccoli errori.
Anche questa sezione è divisa in tre parti e propone testi autentici tratti da quotidiani, riviste o saggi divulgativi italiani.