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

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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

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Plan/draft below

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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?

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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?

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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

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Plan/draft below

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Write your report below

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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)

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Complete all three tasks on this examination paper.

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