Writing (L1) ESOL Skills for Life. Writing L1 (Practice Set 1) Practice Set 1 THE TIME ALLOWED FOR THIS TEST IS 1 HOUR PLUS 10 MINUTES READING TIME

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1 ESOL Skills for Life Writing L1 (Practice Set 1) THE TIME ALLOWED FOR THIS TEST IS 1 HOUR PLUS 10 MINUTES READING TIME advancing learning, changing lives Practice Set 1 Writing (L1) 4/4/4 W37502A

2 PERSONAL DETAILS AND MARKS FOR CANDIDATE Candidate s Name: Registration Number: THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS TO BE COMPLETED BY THE ASSESSOR Centre Name: Centre Number: Assessor s Name: Signature: Date test taken: THE FOLLOWING DETAILS CONFIRM THAT THE ASSESSOR HAS IN NO WAY INFLUENCED THE OUTCOME OF THE ASSESSMENT. IF THIS CANDIDATE HAS HAD ANY ASSISTANCE DURING THIS TEST PLEASE STATE THE NATURE OF THE ASSISTANCE AND WHO PROVIDED IT: IF THERE ARE ANY SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES THAT MAY HAVE HAD A NEGATIVE AFFECT ON THE CANDIDATE'S PERFORMANCE IN THIS TEST PLEASE GIVE DETAILS. Internal Verifier s Name: PART NO MARKS AVAILABLE MARKS GIVEN EXTERNAL VERIFIER USE ONLY Signature: Date verified: Specific requirements for this paper: There are no specific requirements for this paper, but an English only dictionary may be used a 3 2b 9 2c TOTAL 30 % 100% Delete pass or fail as appropriate PASS - FAIL PASS - FAIL

3 PART 1 - PLANNING A PARTY Note to candidate: the paper is in three parts. Part 2 has three sections. You have 10 minutes to read the questions before you begin. Please read all of the paper, before you start to write. You have a friend, Sita, who will be 50 years old soon. She has been a good friend to your family for a long time, so you would like to organise a special surprise party for her. You have invited 100 people, including small children and elderly people. Some of the guests use wheelchairs. You plan to provide all the food and drink, and your brother Amal will organise the music. You decide to hire the Community Centre, and you have collected enough cash from friends to pay for it. Fill in the form below. Community Centre Booking Form Title: Name: Tel: Address: Postcode: Part A - Facilities at the Community Centre. Please tick the facilities you wish to use on the day. Kitchen Car Park Entrance/Exit Ramps Security Guard First Aiders Stage for DJ/Music group Part B - Catering and Other Requirements. Q1 When do you wish to use the stage? Q2 When will you tidy up the Centre? Q3 How will you pay your deposit? Please circle your choice. Cheque Credit Card Cash Debit Card Please include any further information. Write at least two sentences. Please return this form to the Community Centre at least one month before your event is to take place. Date of booking L1 Writing Revised 2009/2010 Practice Set 1 1

4 PART 2 - THE PARTY Note to candidate: this question has three parts; a plan, a draft and a final piece of writing. The party is a great success; Sita is very surprised and happy to see all her friends. There is a huge cake, but unfortunately you run out of food and drink so some friends have to go to a nearby supermarket. Amal's music gets everyone dancing: it is so loud that the neighbours come to complain, but they end up joining in. One of your friends, Adana, is unable to come to the party because she is ill. Afterwards, you decide to write to Adana to tell her all about the party. Your final letter should be no more than 150 words. You could write about: how you organised the party the people you invited how Sita reacted what food and drink you had what the music was like anything funny or interesting that happened Plan your writing here. You can use a diagram or rough notes for your plan. PLAN L1 Writing Revised 2009/2010 Practice Set 1 2

5 PART 2 - THE PARTY, CONTINUED Use the note paper below to write your first draft. You should try to link your ideas and write in clear paragraphs. DRAFT L1 Writing Revised 2009/2010 Practice Set 1 3

6 PART 2 - THE PARTY, CONTINUED Check your draft for correct spelling, punctuation and grammar. Write your final, corrected article in the space below. L1 Writing Revised 2009/2010 Practice Set 1 4

7 PART 2 - THE PARTY, CONTINUED Continuation sheet L1 Writing Revised 2009/2010 Practice Set 1 5

8 PART 3 - CORRECTING A LETTER Adana replies to your letter. She has made some spelling mistakes. Circle the mistakes and write the correct spelling on the line beneath. You should stop when you have found 10. Dear Usha, Thank you so much for taking the time to right too me. I'm so glad that Sita has a lovely party and that all her friend where their to celibrate her special day. I'm feeling better now. I think it all started when the whether turned chilli and I sat in a draft while weighting for a bus. I've been in a bit of a days ever since, but I'm shore I'm on the mend now. Best wishes, Adana THIS IS THE END OF THE TEST L1 Writing Revised 2009/2010 Practice Set 1 6