NOCN ESOL Skills for Life

Writing Assessment
SAMPLE SET 5 – Entry 3
Candidate Paper

ESOL Skills for Life

English Writing Assessment - Entry Level 3

Centre No. Candidate Run No.

Centre Name

Candidate Name

Candidate Signature

Instructions to learners

Check that you have the correct paper.

Fill in the information above.

Do not open the paper until you are told to do so.

Listen to the instructions.

Use blue or black ink. Do not use a pencil.

You must not use a dictionary.

There are 2 tasks. Do not use tippex.

You have 1 hour to finish the assessment.

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Task 1 - (30 minutes)

Write an email to a classmate asking for help organising a surprise party for your
friend who has just passed their driving test.

You must plan your email before you write it. Your email could include:

 The date
 The name of your friend
 When (and what time), Where and Why you are having the party
 What food and drink you need
 What decorations you need
 Who to invite
 How you want your classmate to help you.

Remember to write an appropriate ending to your email.

You should spend around 30 minutes IN TOTAL on this task.

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Plan your email here:

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Task One - Write your final email here

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Task 2 - (30 minutes) – Fill in a Form

You have received a questionnaire about your online surfing habits.
Complete the questionnaire below.

Consumer Questionnaire
Title: First Name: Surname:

Address:

Postcode: Phone Number:

Which of these do you use? (please tick √ )

Mobile Phone Notebook Tablet Laptop PC

Which Social Network do you use?

Facebook Twitter Whats App Instagram None Other? Write name:

Why do you use

Social
Networking?

What are your

favourite
websites?

What do you do
on your mobile
phone?

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Do you shop always always sometimes sometimes never never

or play games shop play games shop play games shop play games
online?

What do you buy online?

What games do you play online?

Have you ever had a bad experience online? YES NO

If yes, please give brief details:

How would you keep yourself and your information safe online?

How much time do you think children under the age of 12 should spend on the
internet? Why?

Thank you for completing this questionnaire.

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END OF ASSESSMENT

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Tel: 0300 999 1177

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