How many points are given for each USE task in chemistry. Criteria USE assessment in chemistry 2020: scores and grades, translation table, as well as the structure of the exam, testing methodology and the main changes in the new year. In 2020, assignments for the USE in chemistry began to contain more mathematical elements, calculations of physical quantities, and the verification of the main theoretical course in chemistry became deeper. At the same time, the number of tasks has decreased, now instead of 40 questions, the student will have to solve 35 (34 according to other sources). Accordingly, the assessment scale has changed, for the Unified State Examination in Chemistry 2020, the primary score has become lower - by 4 units.

All tasks are evaluated differently, for difficult tasks you can earn up to 5 points. Therefore, for admission to specialized universities, it is necessary to study the subject as deeply as possible.

Table of criteria for evaluating USE 2020 assignments in chemistry, taking into account the new requirements:

Job number	Maximum score
35	3

Tasks are evaluated according to the established methodology, while for complex tasks where logic is required, points are set using special analytical tables. If the answer meets the requirements of the analysis as closely as possible, you can get up to 5 points for it. If the student has developed the topic only partially, then the number of points is reduced. For a failed task, 0 points are awarded.

Examination difficult tasks carried out by two experts. If there is a strong discrepancy in points, then a third specialist is involved. This ensures the most effective and objective assessment of graduates' knowledge.

USE-2020 conversion table in chemistry from scores to grades:

Number of points	Grade

The structure of the USE tasks in chemistry in 2020 includes 29 questions with a short answer, as well as 5 with a detailed one.

The duration of the exam is 210 minutes, according to the standard, it should take about 3 minutes for simple questions, up to 15 for complex ones. As for the minimum score for passing to specialized universities, each higher educational institution sets its own requirements. For example, for admission to chemical faculty Moscow State University, or the prestigious Moscow medical university you must score at least 50 points.

But usually the total passing score for prestigious universities is 400-470 (at least less for the Faculty of Chemistry, more for the Medical Faculty), and admission to the same Moscow State University does not depend on chemistry alone, so if there are not enough points, you can get in mathematics, biology, Russian and internal entrance exams.

Significant changes in the USE are also observed in other subjects.

For the successful delivery of chemistry, it is recommended to devote most of the time to solving problems and the equation. During the delivery, you can use a calculator, the periodic table and the solubility of salts. The electrochemical voltage series of metals is also allowed.

The criteria for assessing the USE in Chemistry 2020 are described quite clearly in the regulations, but each graduate has the right to file an appeal.

Table of points conversion to OGE-2020 grades in chemistry

Graduates of the 9th grade have their own assessment criteria. According to all KIM and GIA, the maximum possible score is 34 points. But if a graduate wants to go to a medical college, a specialized class, or some other secondary special education related to chemistry, pharmaceuticals and medicine, he needs to score 23 points or more.

Table of transfers of points in chemistry for the OGE-2020

Despite the apparent simplicity, it is not so easy to score 9 points for the minimum passing grade. You need to be able to solve problems, navigate the formulas, at least have a minimal knowledge of theory. Those who passed for a deuce will remain for the second year if they fail the retake.

Table of scoring for assignments:

Job number
	2 (1 - if partially resolved)
	2 (1 - if partially resolved)
	2 (1 - if 2/3 is correct)
	2 (1 - if 2/3 is correct)

Many schoolchildren, in order to be safe, begin to solve immediately with difficult tasks. If you solve them all without errors, you can immediately score 19 points, that is, for the "four". However, this implies a complete solution to the task, otherwise it will be rated at 1 point, or not at all.

The criteria for grading chemistry tests change every year, the rules become stricter, because there is an idea among the government about insufficient quality education. This, of course, has no basis, because schoolchildren study worse not because of the program, but mostly because of overload.

What will be included in the certificate? What to do if the exam in chemistry is written in deuce?

If the exam in chemistry is not passed, but normal grades in mathematics and Russian, the student will simply be given a certificate. And they will also give a certificate to the Unified State Examination, where chemistry simply will not be entered. In this case, the exam can be retaken in a year. There is only one minus - there may not be enough total score for admission, and if the university requires chemistry without fail, then they will not accept documents at all. Accordingly, the student loses time, and the young men may even be taken into the army, after which it will be even more difficult to retake.

If for the year the grade is 4 or 5, and the exam in chemistry was passed with 3 or 4 (that is, a decrease in the score), what will go to the certificate? There will be an annual mark. If the exam was passed at 5, and for the year 3, then it also does not affect the certificate. But each specific school, where they were obliged to consider the arithmetic mean.

Why is this happening? Because no one checks this calculation later. Based on this, it is better to resolve the issue in advance with a chemistry teacher and a class teacher, usually in normal schools teachers try to meet the needs of graduates. If a child has a 4, but he pushed himself and passed the exam for 5, why not help him?

But! It must be remembered that no one needs grades in the certificate upon admission, and especially in chemistry. Today, in 99% of cases, they look only at the USE certificate. Tags:

Minimum points required. Transfer of points to a five-point system.

Parents and students often ask the question: how many points in a subject do you need to score in order for the subject to be considered passed? Here is a letter from Rosobrnadzor on the conditions for passing the OGE and transferring it to a five-point system. USE scores.

● Minimum points for subjects:

Letter from Rosobrnadzor No. 10220 dated April 3, 2018 on determining the minimum number of points for the main state exam and recommendations for transferring the sum of primary points for exam papers of the OGE into a five-point scoring system.

Recommendations for determining the minimum number of points for the main state exam (OGE), confirming that students have mastered the educational programs of basic general education in 2018.

Recommendations for converting the amount of primary points for
examination papers of the main state exam (OGE) in a five-point assessment system

1. RUSSIAN LANGUAGE

The maximum number of points you can get OGE participant for the completion of all examination work, - 39 points.

2. MATH

The maximum number of points that an OGE participant can receive for completing the entire examination work is 32 points. Of these, for completing the tasks of the Algebra module - 20 points, the Geometry module - 12 points.

Recommended minimum result performance of the examination work - 8 points, scored in total for completing the tasks of both modules, provided that at least 2 points of them were received in the "Geometry" module.

* The results of the exam can be used when enrolling students in specialized classes for training in educational programs middle general education.

The benchmark for selection to profile classes can be indicators, the lower limits of which correspond to the following primary scores:

• for the natural science profile: 18 points, of which at least 6 in geometry;
• for the economic profile: 18 points, of which at least 5 in geometry;
• for the physical and mathematical profile: 19 points, of which at least 7 in geometry.

3. PHYSICS

The maximum number of points that an OGE participant can receive for completing the entire examination work is 40 points.

The scale for recalculating the total primary score for the performance of the examination paper into a mark on a five-point scale:

* The results of the exam can be used when enrolling students in specialized classes for studying in educational programs of secondary general education. The benchmark for selection in specialized classes can be an indicator, the lower limit of which corresponds to 30 points.

4. CHEMISTRY

The maximum number of points that a participant in the OGE in chemistry can receive for completing the entire examination work (without a real experiment) is -34 points.

The scale for recalculating the total primary score for the performance of the examination paper into a mark on a five-point scale (work without a real experiment, demo version 1):

* The results of the exam can be used when enrolling students in specialized classes for studying in educational programs of secondary general education. The benchmark for selection to profile classes can be an indicator, the lower limit of which corresponds to 23 points.

The maximum number of points that a participant in the OGE in chemistry can receive for completing the entire examination work (with a real experiment), 38 points.

The scale for recalculating the primary score for completing the examination paper into a mark on a five-point scale (work with a real experiment, demo version 2):

* The results of the exam can be used when enrolling students in specialized classes for studying in educational programs of secondary general education. The benchmark for selection in profile classes can be an indicator, the lower limit of which corresponds to 25 points.

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2018-2019 academic year will be graduation for many Russian schoolchildren who are already concerned about the successful completion of the Unified State Exam and successful admission to a good university.

We'll show you how the verification works. examination papers in various subjects, how the scale for converting USE scores into grades works, and what innovations can be expected in 2019.

Principles for evaluating the work of the USE 2019

For several recent years USE system in a number of subjects has undergone significant changes and was brought to the optimal (according to the organizers) format, which allows to fully assess the amount of knowledge of the graduate in a particular subject.

No fundamental changes are expected in 2018-2019, and we can say with confidence that the same principles will be applied to evaluate the work of graduates as in 2017-2018:

1. automated verification of forms;
2. involvement of experts in checking tasks with detailed answers.

How does the computer evaluate?

The first part of the examination paper involves a short answer to the questions posed, which the USE participant must enter in a special answer form.

Important! Before starting the work, be sure to read the rules for filling out the form, as an incorrectly executed work will not pass an automated check.

It is quite difficult to challenge the result of a computer check. If the work was not counted due to the fault of the participant who incorrectly filled out the form, the result is equated to unsatisfactory.

How do experts evaluate?

In many subjects, in addition to the test part, there are tasks that require a full detailed answer. Since it is impossible to automate the process of checking such answers, experts are involved in the verification - experienced teachers with a long work experience.

When checking the exam, the teacher does not know (and even with a strong desire cannot find out) whose work lies in front of him and in which city (region) it was written. Verification is carried out on the basis of uniform assessment criteria developed specifically for each subject. Each work is checked by two experts. If the opinion of the experts coincides, the assessment is put on the form, but if independent appraisers disagree, then a third expert is involved in the verification, whose opinion will be decisive.

That is why it is important to write legibly and accurately so that there is no ambiguous interpretation of words and phrases.

Primary and test scores

Based on the results of the test, the USE participant is awarded a certain number of primary points, which are then transferred to text (points for the entire test). In different subjects, a different maximum of primary points is provided, depending on the number of tasks. But after bringing the result according to the corresponding table, the USE participant receives the final test score, which is the official result of his graduation tests (maximum 100 points).

So, in order to pass the exam, it is enough to score the established minimum threshold for the initial score:

	Minimum points
	primary	test
Russian language
Mathematics (profile)
Informatics
Social science
Foreign languages
Biology
Geography
Literature

Focusing on these numbers, you can accurately understand that the exam has been passed. But what kind of assessment? The online scale of 2018 will help you with this, designed specifically for converting primary USE scores into test ones, which will also be relevant for the results of 2019. A handy calculator can be found on the website 4ege.ru.

Announcement of official results

Graduates are always concerned about the question - how quickly you can find out what result was obtained when passing and what will be the scale for converting points scored on the exam into traditional grades in 2019.

Teachers are often taken to reassure students by working through the tasks of the USE tickets immediately after the exam and evaluating the quality of the work done by the pupils and the amount of primary points scored. Official results must be expected for 8-14 days, according to the established regulations for the USE-2019. On average, the organizers approve the following inspection schedules:

• 3 days to check the work;
• 5-6 days for information processing at the federal level;
• 1 working day to approve the results of the SEC;
• 3 days to post results online and transfer data to educational institutions.

In the event of unforeseen situations and technical problems, these terms may be revised.

You can find out the owl score:

• directly at your school;
• on the check.ege.edu.ru portal;
• on the gosuslugi.ru website.

Converting points to grade

Since 2009, the results of the USE have not been included in the graduate certificate. Therefore, today there is no official state system transferring the USE result into an assessment on a school 5-point scale. As part of the introductory campaign, the test score scored in the exam is always summed up and taken into account. But, many students are still interested to know how they passed the exam - 3 or 4, 4 or 5. For this, there is a special table that details the correspondence for each of the 100 points for each of the subjects.

Russian language
Maths
Informatics
Social science
Foreign languages
Biology
Geography
Literature

Using such a table is quite inconvenient. It is much easier to find out how you passed the Russian language, mathematics or history using the 4ege.ru online calculator, which also contains the USE score conversion scale, which is relevant for 2019 graduates.

Having received the result of the exam, it is worth deciding on the university as soon as possible, comparing your capabilities with the real competition for the specialties of interest. Thus, the practice of past years shows that in some cases it is difficult to get into the most popular areas in the capital's universities even with high scores, because not only holders of 100-point USE results, and winners of the largest Olympiads of the 2018-2019 academic year.

Basic State exam(OGE) - a test for every ninth grader! The exam is mandatory for all graduates high school, but ninth-graders who want to continue their education in colleges are especially diligently preparing for it, because for admission it is necessary to demonstrate a high level of knowledge and, if possible, get the highest possible score.

It's time for future graduates to learn as much as possible about how exam papers are checked, and what the scale for converting OGE test scores into traditional grades will be in 2019.

What will the OGE look like in 2019?

If the USE reform is almost completed by 2019 and no fundamental changes are expected in KIMs for 11-graders, then the USE is only entering the reform stage. In the last 2017-2018 academic year, the number of subjects taken out on final certification, and in 2019, students will have to take a total of 5 exams:

• 2 compulsory: Russian language and mathematics;
• 3 to choose from disciplines such as: physics, chemistry, history, computer science, foreign language, social studies, biology, geography and literature.

There is no official information about the introduction of the 6th exam yet. But earlier it was said that by 2020 the total number of items to be handed over will reach six.

The choice of a profile subject should not be random, because the result of the OGE directly affects the grade in the certificate and is the main selection criterion for profile classes.

Checking exam papers of the OGE

In 2019, ninth-graders from all regions of the Russian Federation will perform the same tasks, because, unlike in previous years, today the process of developing a single bank of tasks is actively underway, which will allow assessing real level students' knowledge.

As in 2018, 9th grade graduates will write papers on the basis of their educational institution which significantly increases the chances of a good result. The examination of the exam papers of the OGE, as before, will be carried out by school teachers who have sufficient qualifications to become an expert of the GIA.

By analogy with the exam, all works will be checked by two experts. If the opinions of specialists differ significantly, then a third expert will be involved in the verification process, whose opinion will become decisive.

If the student does not agree with the assessment of the experts, he can appeal and the work will be rechecked again, but by completely different experts who are part of the appeal commission.

During the test, for each correctly completed task, primary points are awarded, which are then transferred to the usual 5-point grade for schoolchildren.

Point conversion scale

Although FIPI has developed a unified standardized scale for converting primary OGE scores into grades, in 2019 (as before) other norms can be officially approved at the local level, taking into account regional characteristics.

So, for 2018, the following score transfer tables were approved, which with a high degree of probability will be relevant in the 2018-2019 academic year.

After reviewing the document, you can see that when grading in the Russian language and mathematics (all levels), not only the total total score is taken into account.

So, in Russian, to get an estimate:

• "4" you need to score at least 4 points for literacy with 25-33 total points;
• "5" - at least 6 points for literacy with 34-39 total.

Special requirements for the evaluation of works in mathematics are dictated by the fact that two subjects are submitted for the exam: algebra and geometry. Accordingly, the student must not only reach the minimum threshold, but demonstrate a certain level of knowledge in each of the main school disciplines in the "mathematics" course.

The threshold for entry into specialized classes and colleges also differs depending on the chosen direction:

Russian language
Maths (natural science and economic profile)
Maths (Fizmat profile)
Social science
Informatics
Literature
Foreign language
Biology
Geography
(with experiment)
(no experiment)

The general table for interpreting the OGE test scores in all subjects in 2019 will look like this:

Residents of regions where, in 2019, when determining the results of the OGE, the recommended unified scale for transferring points for graduates of grade 9 is taken as the basis, can also use a convenient online calculator, which can be found on the website 4ege.ru.

Retake the OGE

In 2018 year OGE passed more than 1.3 million ninth-graders, most of whom coped with the tests without any problems. But, as always, there are those who received an "unsatisfactory" rating. What awaits such ninth graders? There are several options for the development of events:

1. Retake, which allows students who have no more than 2 unsatisfactory results.
2. An academic year-long break, during which the student gets the opportunity to better prepare for the exam (perhaps by individually studying with teachers).

Increasingly, parents of schoolchildren are turning to our school with a request to prepare future graduates for the Unified State Examination in English language 2018. Therefore, we decided to write a detailed article in which we will tell you how to prepare for this exam: we will consider its structure and give practical advice to successfully pass each part of the exam, as well as present the best textbooks and online resources to prepare for this difficult test.

What is the USE in English 2018

The USE in English 2018 is a final exam at school, which is counted as entrance exam to a university, which is why it is so important to pass it with a high score. So far, this exam is not mandatory, but if a graduate is going to enter a specialized university, he needs to pass this test.

The structure and level of complexity of the exam is similar to international exam FCE. This means that in order to successfully pass the student must have a level (above average). This is a high level, so we recommend starting to prepare for the exam in English from the 10th grade, then in 2 years the student will be able to master all the necessary amount of material at a normal pace.

In principle, it is possible to prepare for the exam in 1 year, but only if at the time the preparation begins, the student already speaks English at the level (intermediate). Don't know what level a graduate has? Then invite him to pass.

How is the exam in English in 2018? The exam consists of written and oral parts, which are held on different days. On the same day, students take the written part, it includes the following sections: listening, reading, writing, grammar and vocabulary. In total, on this day, the graduate needs to complete 40 tasks in 180 minutes. The student can receive a maximum of 20 points for each of the sections. Thus, for this day you can score 80 points.

The second part - oral - takes place on another day and available on request. It lasts only 15 minutes and consists of 4 tasks. On this day, the graduate can earn another 20 points. We strongly advise all graduates to take the oral part: in case of unsuccessful answers, you do not lose anything, and in case of successful - earn extra points.

Thus, a graduate in the exam can score a maximum of 100 points. The minimum score to pass the exam is 22 points.

Below we present a table for translating USE scores in English into a five-point system.

The results of the exam are usually published 14 days after the second part of the exam, but in some cases they are already known after 12 days. You can find out your results on the official website of the exam by filling in all the required fields. Paper USE certificates canceled in 2014, so only electronic certificates are now available.

The structure of the exam in English 2018 and the principles for the successful delivery of each part

In this chapter, we will tell you in detail about what tasks the graduate will have to complete in each part of the exam. In addition, we will give advice from our teachers who prepare students for the exam. By the way, if you are looking for a teacher who will prepare your child for the exam, pay attention to. They have been doing this for more than a year and have developed their own strategy for successful preparation, they know what pitfalls await in the exam, what typical mistakes students make and how to get rid of these mistakes.

As an example, we will present you demo version USE in English, provided by the official website Federal Institute pedagogical measurements fipi.ru.

listening

The audition lasts 30 minutes and consists of three parts. The first two parts are the first and second tasks, respectively, and the third part is tasks No. 3-9 (out of a total list of 40 tasks).

Listening to the exam in English in 2018 includes 3 audio fragments combined into one recording. The examiners turn on the recording and do not stop it until the very end, however, there are pauses between the fragments to read the tasks and transfer the answers to the form. For each correct answer in this and other parts of the exam, the student receives 1 point. Let's see what the graduate has to do in the audition.

Exercise 1: 7 statements are given. The student listens to 6 statements and correlates them with statements, one of which is superfluous.

6 points.

Example:

Listening task 1

Task 2: 7 statements are given. The student listens to the dialogue and determines which statements correspond to the content of the dialogue (True), which do not correspond (False), and which are not mentioned in it (Not Stated).

Maximum points: 7 points.

Example:

Listening task 2

Task 3: There are 7 questions, each of which has 3 possible answers. The student listens to the audio recording and selects the correct answer for each question.

Maximum points: 7 points.

Example:

Listening task 3

Our advice:

1. When preparing for an exam, you must as many listening assignments as possible in the exam format. So the graduate will get used to quickly read assignments and catch key words in speech that will help to find the right answer.
2. When choosing an answer, you need to rely not on the words mentioned in the speaker's speech, but on the meaning of his words. So, for example, in his speech, he can somehow mention all the answers to the task, but if you delve into what has been said, you can understand that there is only one correct answer.

Reading

Reading lasts 30 minutes and consists of 3 parts (9 tasks). For each part, we advise you to spend no more than 10 minutes to meet the allotted half an hour.

Exercise 1: Given 7 short texts (3-6 sentences each) and 8 headings. You need to read the texts and choose the appropriate heading for each of them. In this case, 1 heading will be superfluous.

Maximum points: 7 points.

Example:

Reading task 1

Task 2: Given a text that has 6 gaps. Below are 7 passages, 6 of which must be inserted in place of the gaps.

Maximum points: 6 points.

Example:

Reading task 2

Task 3: A short text and 7 questions to it are given. Each question has 4 possible answers, from which you need to choose 1 correct one.

Maximum points: 7 points.

Example:

Reading task 3

Our advice:

1. When completing the first task, you need to look for keywords that will indicate the meaning of the text and help you find the right heading. In addition, often the main point of a paragraph is reflected in the first sentence, and some small details are given in the rest. Therefore, in some cases, you just need to carefully read the first sentence in order to correctly complete the task.
2. To successfully complete the second task, you need to have a good understanding of how complex sentences are built in English. The fact is that the missing part in most cases is part of a complex or complex sentence. For example, if a student understands that subordinate clause who is used for people, which for things, and where for places, he will be able to complete most tasks successfully. It also needs to be repeated, for example, that the infinitive is used to express purpose.
3. In the third task, the questions are arranged in the order in which they are answered in the text. That is, the answer to the first question will be at the beginning of the text, and not in the middle or end, the answer to the second question will be after the answer to the first, etc.

Grammar and vocabulary

This section of the USE in English 2018 tests the knowledge of grammatical structures and vocabulary of the graduate. The student is given 40 minutes to complete it. Let's see what the student has to do.

Exercise 1: Given a text with 7 words missing. To the right of the text are the words that need to be grammatically transformed (for example, put the verb at the right time) and inserted in the gap.

Maximum points: 7 points.

Example:

Grammar and vocabulary, task 1

Task 2: Given a text with 6 gaps. On the right are the words that need to be transformed both lexically and grammatically - to form a single-root word that matches the meaning of the text.

Maximum points: 6 points.

Example:

Grammar and vocabulary, task 2

Task 3: Given a text with 7 gaps. You need to choose for each of them 1 correct answer out of the four proposed.

Maximum points: 7 points.

Example:

Grammar and vocabulary, task 3

Our advice:

1. The transformation of the word in the first part, as a rule, occurs according to the following principle. If you are given a verb, you must either use it in the correct tense, or put it in the correct voice form (active or passive), or form a participle from it. If an adjective is given, put it in comparative or superlatives. If you need to change a numeral, most likely, you need to make it ordinal.
2. In the second part, knowledge of suffixes and prefixes, including negative ones, is mainly checked, the ability to form different parts of speech from a single-root word.
3. In the third part, knowledge of word compatibility, the so-called collocations, is most often checked. In addition, out of 4 words, you will need to choose the most appropriate in meaning, that is, you need to know the difference between similar words, read the context.

Letter

The graduate is given 80 minutes to write and check 2 written papers.

Exercise 1: The text of a short letter from a friend asking questions is given. The student needs to read it and write a response letter: answer the friend's questions and ask questions to him.

Volume: 100-140 words.

Maximum points: 6 points.

Example:

Letter, task 1

A letter to a friend is written in an informal style. The structure of this work is as follows:

1. Making a "hat"

   In the upper right corner we write the address: on the top line we indicate the city, below it - the country of residence. No need to write the street and house number: this may be regarded as disclosure of confidential information, even if the address is fictitious.

   After the address, skip 1 line and write the date of writing the letter in the same upper right corner.

   Further, as usual, on the left we write an informal appeal: Dear Tom / Jim (name will be given in the task). Hello is not allowed here. After the appeal, put a comma and continue to write the text of the letter from a new line.

2. Text of the letter

   We start writing each paragraph with a red line.

   In the first paragraph, you need to thank your friend for the letter you received (Thanks a lot for your last letter) and apologize that you did not write earlier (Sorry I haven’t been in touch for so long). You can also mention some fact from the received letter.

   In the fourth paragraph, you need to sum up - say that you are finishing the letter (I've got to go now! It's time for my favorite TV show), and offer to keep in touch (Take care and keep in touch!).

3. End of letter

   At the end, you need to write a final cliche phrase, after which a comma is always placed: All the best, Best wishes, etc.

   On the next line, below this phrase, you enter your name.

Task 2: A statement (usually controversial) is given. The graduate writes an essay in which he discusses this topic, expresses his point of view, and also gives the opposite opinion and explains why he does not agree with it.

Volume: 200-250 words.

Maximum points: 14 points.

Example:

Letter, task 2

The essay is written in a neutral style and consists of 5 paragraphs:

1. Introduction: we formulate the topic-problem and immediately indicate that there are two opposing points of view.
2. Your opinion: we express our point of view (one) on this issue and give 2-3 arguments that confirm it.
3. Contrasting opinions: we write 1-2 opposite points of view and give arguments in favor of their existence.
4. We express disagreement: we explain why we do not agree with the above points of view, and we give arguments in defense of our own opinion. However, they should not repeat the arguments from paragraph 2.
5. Conclusion: we draw a conclusion on this topic, indicate that there are different points of view, and finally confirm our point of view.

Our advice:

1. Stick to the required volume. It is permissible to deviate by 10% from the specified number of words, that is, you can write from 90 to 154 words in a letter and from 180 to 275 in an essay. If the graduate writes at least 1 word less (89), he will be given 0 points for the assignment. If the limit is exceeded, the examiner will count 140 words in a letter or 250 in an essay and will evaluate it, moreover, they will deduct points for work in progress, assignment design, disclosure of the topic, etc.
2. Avoid paragraphs consisting of one sentence, you need to supplement and argue your every thought. To do this, you can use the constructions In my opinion, I believe, etc.
3. Follow the style of written work: colloquial expressions like Guess what? or Wish me luck!, and in an essay it is better to stick to a more formal style. It is important not to overdo it with "informality": all sorts of well, cause and slang expressions are unacceptable.
4. Use linking words, they make the text logical, allow you to complement or contrast sentences.

Oral speech

The oral part of the exam is the shortest, taking only 15 minutes. The graduate needs to have time to complete as many as 4 tasks, for which you can get a maximum of 20 points. The student submits assignments in front of the computer, his answers are recorded using a headset, and the countdown is shown on the screen. At the same time, there is an organizer in the audience who monitors the course of the exam.

Exercise 1: The text of a popular science character is displayed on the screen. In 1.5 minutes you need to prepare and in the next 1.5 minutes expressively read it aloud.

Lead time: no more than 3 minutes.

Maximum points: 1 point

Example:

Oral speech, task 1

Lead time: about 3 minutes.

Maximum points: 5 points.

Example:

Oral speech, task 2

Task 3: Show 3 pictures. You need to choose 1 and describe it according to the plan proposed right there in the task.

Lead time: about 3.5 minutes.

Maximum points: 7 points.

Example:

Oral speech, task 3

Task 4: Given 2 pictures. It is necessary to compare them, describe similarities and differences, explain why the chosen topic is close to the graduate.

Lead time: about 3.5 minutes.

Maximum points: 7 points.

Example:

Oral speech, task 4

Our advice:

1. Take advantage online simulator of the oral part of the exam on the website injaz.ege.edu.ru. It completely simulates the exam, so you get familiar with the format and understand what exactly you need to do, what time to meet, etc.
2. To complete the first part of the exam, you need take texts on different subjects and learn to read them with the correct expression: there should be pauses in speech, logical stresses, natural intonation. In addition, the graduate must fit in one and a half minutes, because the score is reduced if the text is not read to the end. However, it is also impossible to rush, because it is not the speed of reading that is checked, but the ability to expressively read the text.
3. To successfully complete the second task, you need learn to ask questions to different texts. In principle, the task itself is elementary, most of the errors are due to the loss of the auxiliary verb or its incorrect agreement with the noun. This problem is easily solved by doing multiple question-writing exercises.
4. In the third task, the examinee needs to choose 1 photo from 3 offered and describe it. Here's our top tip - read the task carefully. The fact is that it changes a little every year, so learn to respond accordingly to the wording of 2018. In 2018, graduates will have to describe a photo to a friend, that is, the monologue should contain an appeal to him. In addition, it is necessary answer all the questions in the assignment, for example, if it says where and when the photo was taken, you need to answer both questions - where and when. At the beginning, it is necessary to indicate which photo will be discussed (I’ve chosen photo number...). Don't forget about the opening (Would you like to have a look at my picture? / I'd like to show you a picture from my photo album.) and closing (That's all for now. / I hope you liked my picture.) phrases that make speech logical.
5. In the fourth task, you need to do the main emphasis in speech on comparing pictures and not their description. At the same time, it is necessary use speech clichés: The first picture depicts... whereas/while the second picture depicts..., The main difference is that..., In comparison to the first picture, this one... etc. learn with the help of our article " Phrases for comparison and contrast".

Textbooks and sites for preparing for the exam in English 2018

Now you are familiar with the structure of the exam and understand that graduates will face a difficult test. However, the exam in English in 2018 can be passed easily and successfully if you prepare well for it in advance. And in this the student will be helped first of all by a good teacher, as well as resources for preparing for this exam. We want to introduce you to some of the textbooks and websites that our teachers use when preparing their students for the exam. Take note of at least a few of them.

1. A series of textbooks Macmillan Exam Skills for Russia includes books on preparation for each part of the exam. With authentic texts and assignments, this series is one of the best for exam preparation. These books are quite difficult, so we recommend studying them for students with a level not lower than Intermediate.
2. "Model exam USE options edited by Verbitskaya "- exist in various variations, include standard USE assignments with answers. With the help of the book, you can check how well the graduate is ready for the exam.
3. fipi.ru - the official website of the Federal Institute of Pedagogical Measurements, which presents a large bank typical tasks to the exam. On the indicated page, click on the inscription "English" and in the tab that opens on the left, select the skill you want to train. Please note: there are no answers to assignments on the site, therefore, so that the efforts of the graduate are not in vain, we advise you to study with the teacher and send the completed assignments to him for verification.
, talkenglish.com , podcastsinenglish.com - sites with educational podcasts in English. They, of course, do not have standard tasks for the exam, but you can train the skill of listening to speech in an interesting way and get a little distracted from the same type of tasks for the exam.

Our teacher Natalya has already prepared more than a dozen excellent students for the exam in English, in her article “Exam, be good to me, or How to successfully pass the exam in English”, she shares her personal experience and advice for graduates.

So, now you imagine the amount of work and know the secrets of a successful passing the exam in English language. We wish all graduates easy exams and high scores! And if you have not found a suitable teacher yet, sign up with us at.