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    Level 1 Writing July 2012

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    This document provides instructions and tasks for an ESOL Skills for Life Level 1 Writing exam. The exam consists of 3 tasks: 1) drafting an official complaint letter about a proposed new road, 2) writing a report comparing the lifestyles of two people, and 3) writing a letter to a friend about being unhappy with a new school and asking for advice. The document provides space for candidates to plan, draft, and write their responses. It allocates word counts and marks various elements like grammar, punctuation, spelling, and handwriting.

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    This document provides instructions and tasks for an ESOL Skills for Life Level 1 Writing exam. The exam consists of 3 tasks: 1) drafting an official complaint letter about a proposed new road, 2) writing a report comparing the lifestyles of two people, and 3) writing a letter to a friend about being unhappy with a new school and asking for advice. The document provides space for candidates to plan, draft, and write their responses. It allocates word counts and marks various elements like grammar, punctuation, spelling, and handwriting.

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    This document provides instructions and tasks for an ESOL Skills for Life Level 1 Writing exam. The exam consists of 3 tasks: 1) drafting an official complaint letter about a proposed new road, 2) writing a report comparing the lifestyles of two people, and 3) writing a letter to a friend about being unhappy with a new school and asking for advice. The document provides space for candidates to plan, draft, and write their responses. It allocates word counts and marks various elements like grammar, punctuation, spelling, and handwriting.

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    Level 1 Writing July 2012

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    This document provides instructions and tasks for an ESOL Skills for Life Level 1 Writing exam. The exam consists of 3 tasks: 1) drafting an official complaint letter about a proposed new road, 2) writing a report comparing the lifestyles of two people, and 3) writing a letter to a friend about being unhappy with a new school and asking for advice. The document provides space for candidates to plan, draft, and write their responses. It allocates word counts and marks various elements like grammar, punctuation, spelling, and handwriting.

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    The document content describes an English language exam with three writing tasks - a complaint letter, lifestyle comparison report, and letter to a friend. It provides context, instructions, and space for candidates to plan and draft their responses.

    The author is worried about negative effects on them and their family such as increased noise, air pollution, and traffic. They live with their family in a house and have been there a long time.

    The teacher asks the author to compare the lifestyles of two different people in terms of where they live, differences in their lifestyle, and which person seems happier and why.

    Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life Level 1 Writing

    July 2012

    Your full name:


    (block capitals)

    Centre: Candidate registration number: Time allowed: 100 minutes


    Please complete all tasks. Write your answers in pen, not pencil. You may not use dictionaries. You may not use correction fluid.

    Date:

    All notes and plans which are not for assessment must be crossed through.

    Examiners use only Task 1


    Writing composition Grammar and punctuation Spelling and handwriting 6 6 3 5 4 5 4 2 3 2 1 0 3 2 1 0 1 0

    Task 2
    Writing composition Grammar and punctuation Spelling and handwriting 6 6 3 5 4 5 4 2 3 2 1 0 3 2 1 0 1 0

    Task 3
    Writing composition Grammar and punctuation Spelling and handwriting
    L1W/10/12 HC

    6 6 3

    5 4 5 4 2

    3 2 1 0 3 2 1 0 1 0

    July 2012

    Level 1 Writing

    Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life


    Level 1 Writing
    Time allowed: 100 minutes This examination paper has three tasks. Complete all tasks.

    Task 1 The local council is planning to build a busy road very close to your home. You are worried about the negative effects this will have on you and your family. Complete the official complaint form on pages 4 and 5. You will need to show evidence of planning, e.g. writing notes. You will then need to draft at least one paragraph. When you are satisfied that your work is correct, complete the form. (About 200 words in total. This includes the plan, draft and final text.)

    Plan/draft below

    page 2

    Complete all three tasks on this examination paper.

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    Plan/draft below

    page 3

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    1. How many people live at your address, how long have you lived there and what type of accommodation do you live in?

    2. What objections do you have to the building of the new road?

    page 4

    Complete all three tasks on this examination paper.

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    3. If the construction of the road is not approved by the council, what do you think would be the best way to develop the land next to your house?

    page 5

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    Task 2 Your teacher has asked you to write a report comparing the lifestyles of two different people. You should include the following in your report:

    any differences in their lifestyle which person is happier in your opinion, and why.
    the differences in where they live
    Show evidence that you have planned this report.

    (About 300 words in total. This includes the plan, draft and final report.)

    Plan/draft below

    page 6

    Complete all three tasks on this examination paper.

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    Plan/draft below

    page 7

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    Write your report below

    page 8

    Complete all three tasks on this examination paper.

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    page 9

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    Task 3 You have changed your English school due to work/family commitments. You are really unhappy with your new school and the facilities. Write to a friend from your old English school outlining the situation, suggesting some possible solutions and asking for his or her advice. (About 150 words)

    page 10

    Complete all three tasks on this examination paper.

    July 2012

    Level 1 Writing

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