Pre-Intermediate Writing Test

American English File Units 3-6

WRITING
Choose ONE (1) of the following questions. Write your answer in 60-80 words, following the
instructions for each option below. Be sure to write in the appropriate format for the option
you choose.

1. Weekend arrangements: You have plans with some friends this weekend. Write an
email telling another friend what your plans are. You may invite this friend to join you if
you like. Write two or three paragraphs.

2. Describe where you study English: You are writing an email to a friend about the city
you study English in. Write a description of this city, the people who live there, and
what you can see or do there. Write two or three paragraphs.
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American English File Units 3-6

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Range-
Content Organization Register
Language/structures
Full realization of the task Ideas effectively Register and format Minimal errors, wide range
with appropriate organized with a variety consistently appropriate to of structures and
7 6 6 6
expansion. of linking devices. the purpose and audience. vocabulary. Well-developed
Requires no effort. control of language.
Good realization of the Ideas clearly organized, Register and format on the Generally accurate, errors
task set, possibly one or with suitable linking whole appropriate to the occur when trying complex
6 5 5 5
two minor omissions. devices. Requires only a purpose and audience. language. Good range.
little effort.
Reasonable achievement Ideas adequately Reasonable, if not always A number of errors, but do
of the task, some minor organized, with simple successful attempt at not impede communication.
5 4 4 4
omissions. linking devices. Requires register and format. Adequate range.
some effort.
Task attempted, but not Ideas inadequately Unsuccessful attempts at A number of errors that
adequately achieved. organized, linking devices appropriate register and distract the reader. Limited
4 3 3 3
Major content omitted. rarely used. Requires format. range.
considerable effort.
Poor attempt at the task. Lack of organization or Little or no awareness of Frequent errors that
Possible linking devices. Requires appropriate register and obscure meaning. Little
3 2 2 2
misinterpretation of the excessive effort. format. evidence of language
task, irrelevant control.

TOTAL : (22-25 – performing above level);  (18-21 – performing at level);  (14-17 – performing below level);   (0-13 – misplaced)
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Writing: ___________/25 Teacher _____________________________