Δευτέρα 24 Φεβρουαρίου 2014

Writing Sample B2 NOCN


ESOL International
Sample English Writing Examination

Level B2 Independent User
NOCN USE ONLY
Question
Mark
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2

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Learner name                                                                         

Learner registration number                                                  

Learner signature                                                                   

Centre                                                                                    

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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 one hour to finish the examination.


Formal Writing Task 1 – Allow 30 minutes for this task

Write an article for a local magazine about the benefits of exercising.

You could write about:

  • Advantages and disadvantages of different types of exercising
  • The health benefits of exercising
  • How exercising can improve your social or emotional well-being
  • What could happen if you do not exercise regularly.

Write 100 – 150 words.


You will be assessed on:
·         content
·         word order
·         use of appropriate tenses
·         use of conjunctions, adjectives and vocabulary
 (20 Marks)




Write your article here.
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Informal Writing Task 2 – Allow 30 minutes for this task

Write a letter to a pen pal describing a festival in your country.

You could write about:

  • when the festival takes place
  • the features of the festival – what happens at the festival
  • why the festival happens
  • the type of people that take part in the festival


Write 150-200 words.


You will be assessed on:
·         content
·         word order
·         use of appropriate tenses
·         use of conjunctions, adjectives and vocabulary
 (20 Marks)



Write your letter here:
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