Writing Sample C2 NOCN

ESOL International

Sample English Writing Examination

Level C2 Proficient

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Instructions to learners Check that you have the correct paper.  Please complete the information above. Use black or blue ink.  Do not use a pencil. There are two tasks.  You must attempt both tasks. You may NOT use a dictionary. Total marks available: 40 Allow time to check your work before the end of the examination. You can ask for more writing paper if you need it. You have 75 minutes to finish the examination.

Formal Writing Task 1 – Allow around 35 minutes for this task

Write an article to a college newspaper about how you imagine the world will be in 50 years’ time.

You could write about:

• What you might expect the technology to be like
• How society may have evolved
• How climate change will have impacted on the continents
• Whether you think life will have improved or not and why

Write 200-250 words.

You will be assessed on:

·         content

·         format and structure

·         accuracy of the use of grammar and punctuation

·         use of vocabulary for the specific context and purpose

 (20 Marks)

Write your article here.

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Informal Writing Task 2 – Allow around 35 minutes for this task.

Write a letter to a friend from school describing an interesting film you have seen or a good book you have read recently.  Persuade your friend to watch the film or read the book.

You could write:

• a summary of the book or film
• about the characters that were influential in the storyline
• about your feelings and emotions whilst reading the book or watching the film
• why your friend should watch the film or read the book, justifying your reasons

Write 250-300 words.

You will be assessed on:

·         content

·         format and structure

·         accuracy of the use of grammar and punctuation

·         use of vocabulary for the specific context and purpose

 (20 Marks)

Write your letter here:

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