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INFORMACIÓN SOBRE EL EXAMEN ISE
DE TRINITY COLLEGE
Centro de Lenguas Modernas “Jesús Mendoza”
Integrated Skills in English I
(ISE I): B1
INFORMACIÓN SOBRE EL EXAMEN ISE DE TRINITY COLLEGE
Centro de Lenguas Modernas “Jesús Mendoza”
Integrated Skills in English I
(ISE I): B1
INFORMACIÓN BÁSICA
El examen Integrated Skills in English (ISE) es un examen diseñado por Trinity College
London que evalúa y certifica al participante en cinco grados de conocimiento y dominio del
idioma inglés así como en las cuatro habilidades del mismo: hablar, entender, escribir y leer.
Trinity College London es una asociación que ofrece certificaciones en inglés con
estándares de calidad internacionales y con el reconocimiento de más de 60 países
COMPONENTES DEL EXAMEN
El examen está compuesto de tres pruebas: The Portfolio, the Controlled Written
Examination y the Interview. Cada uno de estos componentes tiene unas características y
requisitos específicos que pasaremos a describir a continuación.
A. THE PORTFOLIO
El portfolio es un conjunto de tres composiciones escritas que el alumno prepara con
anterioridad al examen. Las redacciones no pueden ser corregidas por los profesores pero el
alumno sí puede recibir guía sobre aquellos aspectos que puedan ser mejorados de algún
modo.
Hay tres categorías dentro de las redacciones a elegir en el ISE I.
Section 1 — Correspondence, e.g. memo, note, postcard, letter, email.
Section 2 — Factual writing, e.g. instructions, directions, report, article, review.
Section 3 — Creative/descriptive writing, e.g. story, diary, description
Aquí se describe la longitud de cada una de las tareas del portfolio:
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Cada alumno tendrá que elegir una tarea de cada una de las secciones del portfolio
que aquí se presentan. No se pueden elegir dos tareas de la misma sección.
Las tareas que se realicen tienen que ser totalmente originales. El alumno puede usar
diccionarios y enciclopedias pero no puede copiar de ninguna fuente. Si se detecta que se ha
copiado será automáticamente marcado como “0” y habrá suspendido la prueba.
Las tareas se presentarán a ordenador y respetando márgenes, signos de puntuación,
mayúsculas y todos aquellos aspectos necesarios.
Los profesores, entregarán un Feedback form sobre las composiciones una vez
entregadas y revisadas con aquellos aspectos a mejorar para que los alumnos las revisen. Este
Feedback Form se adjuntará al Portfolio que se vaya a entregar. Además, entregarán el
Portfolio Cover Sheet (que se adjunta detrás) relleno correctamente.
Las tareas se presentarán en orden. Respetando cada una de las secciones; es decir,
Section 1, Section 2, …
Se respetará el límite de palabras al máximo, ni se excederán ni serán menos de las
indicadas en las distintas tareas.
Aquí presentamos las tareas a elegir para ISE I:
ISE I — PORTFOLIO TASKS 2012
SECTION 1
ISE I — Correspondence (word length range: 70–80 words)
1. You are organising a music festival. Write a letter to a popular band inviting them to play at
the festival. Give the location of the festival, saying how long it will last and why the band will
be very popular.
2. Last week you went on a business trip and the airline lost your suitcase. Write a letter to the
airline saying what happened, where you were travelling to and what was in your suitcase.
3. Last month you decided to go running every day before breakfast and after school or work
in the evening. Write a letter to a friend who never takes any exercise, telling him why you
think this is important, describing the positive results it has had and encouraging him to join
you.
4. You are going on a trip to London next weekend with your Australian friend. Write an email,
telling her what souvenirs you have to buy for your family and what you might get if you have
enough money. Ask her what she might buy.
5. Your friend wants to know the best way to learn English. Write an email to her, saying how
long you have studied English, what you find most difficult and what she must do to succeed.
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Remember — you must choose your ISE I
correspondence task from the above list.
SECTION 2
ISE I — Factual writing (word length range: 110–130 words)
1. Write an article for a transport magazine with the title, ‘The changing car’. Say how cars
have changed and how they will be different in the future. Say which present-day car you
prefer and why.
2. Write a report for a fashion magazine describing this season’s new styles for men and
women. Say if you think they are suitable for everyday life and which ones you will buy if you
can.
3. Write a report entitled ‘The best way to travel’ for a travel magazine, in which you compare
travelling by plane and by train. Give your own opinions and also include the views of other
people.
4. There is a very old cinema in your area. Write an article for the local newspaper, giving your
impressions of the cinema, saying how long it’s been open and why it isn’t popular.
5. A new club opened recently in your area, offering several different kinds of music and a
restaurant. Write a review for a local entertainment magazine, describing an evening there
and giving your impressions of the club. Say what the manager might do to improve it.
Remember — you must choose your ISE I factual writing task from the above list.
SECTION 3
ISE I — Creative and descriptive writing (word length range: 110–130 words)
1. Write a story for a writing competition beginning with the words, ‘When I woke up, I was on
a beach’. Say where you were, what you did next and how long you spent there.
2. Write your diary for a day when you discovered some surprising information about your
family. Explain what you found out and why you were surprised.
3. Write a description for a bridal magazine of an unusual wedding. Describe the bride and
groom and what they were wearing. Explain why the wedding was so different.
4. Write a short story for a school magazine beginning with the words ‘The notice on the door
said “PLEASE KEEP OUT” but of course we took no notice’.
5. You have just been to a theme park. Write a diary entry of the day, describing what you did,
what you saw and your favourite part of the day.
Remember — you must choose your ISE I creative and descriptive writing task from the
above list.
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B. CONTROLLED WRITTEN EXAMINATION
The Controlled Written examination es un test de reading y writing que se realiza el día
de la prueba. El uso de materiales tales como diccionarios y libros de texto está totalmente
prohibido.
En el caso del ISE I, se presentan dos tareas que tienen el mismo peso en la evaluación. Los
candidatos tendrán que completar ambas tareas. No se pueden elegir.
Aquí se describen las tareas que se presentan:
Task 1 — Reading into writing task
Candidates are given a text or texts to read and then must complete a written task using the
information provided. The task tests the ability of candidates to read and understand an
authentic text and then respond to its content. The task requires candidates to produce a
letter, email, report, article or review.
Task 2 — Writing task
The task is similar to the portfolio tasks at this level. Candidates are required to write a simple
connected text on a range of familiar subjects. The task requires candidates to produce a
letter, email, report, article, review, or a piece of creative or descriptive writing.
LA DURACIÓN DE LA PRUEBA ESCRITA SERÁ DE 1 HORA Y 30 MINUTOS. El candidato decide
cómo organizar su tiempo para completar las dos tareas.
C. THE INTERVIEW
La entrevista del examen ISE simula situaciones conversacionales de la vida real en las
que el candidato y el examinador intercambian información, comparten ideas o debaten sobre
algunos temas en concreto.
La entrevista oral, en el caso del ISE I, tiene una duración de 8 minutos.
The Interview at ISE I consists of two assessed phases:
• Discussion of a topic prepared by the candidate (up to 4 minutes)
• Conversation with the examiner including a discussion of the portfolio and one subject
area selected by the examiner (up to 4 minutes).
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1. PREPARACIÓN Y DISCUSIÓN SOBRE UN TEMA PREPARADO POR EL
CANDIDATO
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El tema será elegido por el candidato. Preferiblemente, el candidato deberá sentirse
cómo e interesado en el mismo ya que tendrá que tener conocimiento del mismo y ser
capaz de responder a las preguntas que el examinador le haga.
Los candidatos no deben elegir temas similares a los de sus compañeros. El contenido
debe personalizarse.
Los alumnos deben mostrar en el topic el vocabulario y la gramática que son capaces
de utilizar por lo que deben elegir un tema que les de esas posibilidades.
La discusión tiene una duración de 4 minutos. Los alumnos/as prepararán el topic
teniendo en cuanta la cantidad de tiempo que pueden emplear, no más.
Los candidatos no deberán preparar el tema como si fuera un guión de memoria. El
hecho de que reciten de memoria el topic tendrá un efecto negativo en la evaluación.
Cuando se prepara el topic, los candidatos deben anticipar preguntas que el
examinador les pueda hacer, estar preparados para dar ejemplos y explicaciones
según se les pregunte.
El candidato tendrá que discutir cada uno de los puntos que aparecerán en su hoja
para el Topic usando conectores.
EL CANDIDATO TENDRÁ QUE HACER AL MENOS UNA PREGUNTA RELEVANTE, durante
la defensa del topic, AL EXAMINADOR.
Los candidatos podrán acompañar la defensa del topic con imágenes, objetos
diagramas o cualquier cosa relevante.
2. FASE DE CONVERSACIÓN:
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Esta fase esta subdividida en dos partes: discusión del portfolio y conversación.
La primera es la discusión del portfolio: Los alumnos deben saber explicar por qué han
elegido ese tema, cómo lo hicieron, etc. El examinador hará preguntas del contenido y
de la opinión de los candidatos con respecto al contenido.
En todo caso el examinador tendrá una copia del portfolio y lo habrá estudiado
previamente para poder así realizar preguntas sobre éste.
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En esta parte el alumno debe hacer una pregunta sobre el contenido del portfolio
(nunca acerca de la opinión del examinador con respecto a nuestro trabajo: si es
bueno o malo, si vamos a aprobar…etc.)
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La segunda fase consiste en hablar sobre un tema. El examinador hará preguntas
sobre uno de los siguientes temas y usará imágenes u objetos para facilitar la
conversación.
Es muy recomendable que el alumno domine vocabulario sobre:
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LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS FOR ISE I
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ISE Text Definitions
Centro de Lenguas Modernas “Jesús Mendoza”
Integrated Skills in English I
(ISE I): B1
ISE Text Definitions
Conventions associated with different text types vary between different native speaker communities, from
decade to decade and setting to setting. Trinity cannot be prescriptive about writing conventions, however
the following guidelines have been provided to assist teachers and students in the preparation of the ISE
Portfolio and Controlled Written examination.
Section 1 - Correspondence
1) INFORMAL LETTERS
a) Organisation and presentation
• May (or may not) include the sender's address (not included in word count)
• The recipient's address is not necessary and considered inappropriate for this type of letter
• Date optional (not included in word count) positioned above greeting
• Include an appropriate greeting e.g. ‘Dear John’ and closing e.g. ‘Best Wishes’
• The letter should be well-organised with appropriate use of paragraphs and cohesive devices
• Sign off with first name only
b) Language
• Include the relevant language items of the level as required
• Accurate spelling, grammar and punctuation is expected
• Punctuation conventions to be observed and consistent, including address, greeting and signing-off e.g.
Dear Mary(,) i.e. comma optional but not Dear Mary!
• Capitalisation must be observed, as appropriate
c) Style and register
• Informal in nature e.g. contractions, abbreviations, exclamation marks
• Style and register should be consistent
2) FORMAL LETTERS
a) Organisation and presentation
• Include sender and recipient's address, positioned at top of letter (not included in word count)
• Include date, below addresses (not included in word count)
• Subject of letter (optional), positioned before greeting on left or centred
• Include an appropriate greeting e.g. ‘Dear Mr Young’, ‘Dear Sir/Madam’ and closing e.g.
‘Yours faithfully’, ‘Yours sincerely’
• The letter should be well-organised into appropriate paragraphs e.g. an opening paragraph which gives the
reason for writing, the body of the letter and the final concluding paragraph
• Sign off with signature and full name printed underneath
b) Language
• Include the relevant language items of the level as
required
• Accurate spelling, grammar and punctuation is expected
• Punctuation conventions to be observed and consistent, including address, greeting and signing-off
e.g. Dear Mary, (comma optional) but not Dear Mary!
• Capitalisation must be observed, as appropriate
c) Style and register
• Formal and more impersonal in nature e.g. relative clauses, passives, signposting words
• Style and register should be consistent
3) EMAILS
a) Organisation and presentation:
• Present in an email format. Ideally, the email should be produced on an email package (with a hardcopy
printed for marking by the examiner)
• Customised prompts, such as the recipient’s email address and subject line may be included and
completed (not included in word count)
• Include a suitable greeting and closing
• The message should be brief and clear
• Layout is flexible, but the text should be well-organised with appropriate use of paragraphs and cohesive
devices
b) Language
• Include the relevant language items of the level as required
• In real use there is great tolerance of spelling, grammar and punctuation deviations. In the context of
examination submissions however, accurate spelling, grammar and punctuation is expected
• Emoticons e.g. 'smilies' and conventional abbreviations e.g. ASAP are acceptable (not included in word
count)
• Text-messaging conventions are not acceptable, e.g. 'R', 'U’
c) Style and register
• Choose a style and register appropriate for the audience
• Style and register should be consistent
Section 2 - Factual Writing
1) REPORTS
A report is a factual description of an event or situation. It may be written for a superior (e.g. teacher,
manager), a peer group (e.g. colleagues) or a general audience (e.g. a committee). A report will certainly
contain some factual descriptions and explanations and possibly some suggestions, justifications or
recommendations. Due to the factual nature of reports, they would not normally include the writer’s
opinion.
a) Organisation and presentation:
• A clear sequence is expected
• Where appropriate include a heading (not included in word count)
• Begin with an introduction stating the purpose of the
report
• The report should be clearly organised into paragraphs with section headings
• May use bullet points, tables, diagrams (only written work assessed) etc.
• There should be clear sign-posting, with unambiguous forward and backward referencing
• Reports are usually the result of research and may contain percentages and statistics
• Where appropriate end with a conclusion, which would normally be a summary of the points listed in the
report
b) Language
• Use the relevant language of the level as required
• Accurate spelling, grammar and punctuation is expected
• Use wording and terminology appropriate to the intended audience
• There is a greater tolerance of technical language as the audience for a report is likely to be restricted and
to some extent informed
• Cohesive devices, discourse connectors, linking expressions can be used
c) Style and register
• Content by nature is formal and therefore attracts a more formal register
• Reports are more objective than articles (they should not be personal)
• The style should be factual
• The style and register should be consistent
2. ARTICLES
An article is a piece of writing on a particular subject in a newspaper, magazine or journal.
Articles are written to arouse interest and win over an audience who are not necessarily knowledgeable
about the subject matter. It will usually include the writer’s opinion, commentary or interpretation.
a)Organisation and presentation:
• Include an interesting and informative title (not included in word count), which introduces the subject and
makes the reader want to read the article.
• Clearly introduce the subject that will be discussed in the article
• The main text should be clearly divided into paragraphs with one topic discussed in each paragraph
• Conclude the article with a brief summary
b)Language
• Use the relevant language of the level as required
• Accurate spelling, grammar and punctuation is expected
• Cohesive devices, discourse connectors, linking expressions can be used
• Descriptive language, language of opinion and rhetorical questions can also be used
c)Style and register
• The style and register will depend on the medium where the article is being reported and the intended
audience
• The writer must choose the most appropriate style e.g. informal, witty, serious, etc.
• Style and register should be consistent
3. REVIEWS
A review calls on the candidate to react to an event, performance, work of art or literature, film, drama,
product and so on.
a) Organisation and presentation
• Include a title (not included in word count) to introduce the subject which has
been reviewed
• Clearly introduce the subject that will be discussed in the review
• The main text should be clearly divided into paragraphs. It may contain a descriptive summary of the
object under review, an evaluation of it (e.g. the weak and strong points), a comparison with other examples
in the genre etc.
• A final recommendation to the reader may be included
b) Language
• Use the relevant language of the level as required
• Accurate spelling, grammar and punctuation is expected
• Cohesive devices, discourse connectors, linking expressions can be used
• Descriptive language and language of opinion can be used
c) Style and register
• The writer must choose the most appropriate style e.g. witty, serious, etc.
• Style and register should be consistent
4. SUMMARY
A summary is a short clear description that gives the main facts or ideas about something.
a) Organisation and presentation
• A summary should not contain repetition or irrelevant details from the original document
• It should cover every important aspect of the original document
• The text should be well-organised with appropriate use of paragraphs and cohesive devices
b) Language
• Use the relevant language of the level as required
• Accurate spelling, grammar and punctuation is expected
c) Style and register
• The writer must choose the most appropriate style for the intended audience
• Style and register should be consistent
Section 3 - Creative and descriptive writing
1. CREATIVE WRITING
By definition, creative writing requires originality of approach.
a) Organisation and presentation
• Layout is flexible and will vary according to the genre concerned
• Include a title where appropriate (not included in word count)
• The text should be well-organised with appropriate use of paragraphs and cohesive devices
b) Language
• Use the relevant language of the level as required
• Accurate spelling, grammar and punctuation is expected
• A variety of verb tense may be used
• Descriptive language should be used to add interest e.g. adjectives and
adverbs
c) Style and register
• Style and register will vary according to type of creative writing and the intended reader
• Style and register should be consistent
2. DESCRIPTIVE WRITING
Descriptive writing requires the writer to describe something, especially in a detailed and interesting way.
a) Organisation and presentation
• Include a title where appropriate (not included in word count)
• The text should be well-organised with appropriate use of paragraphs and cohesive devices
b) Language
• Use the relevant language of the level as required
• Accurate spelling, grammar and punctuation is expected
• Descriptive language should be used to add interest e.g. adjectives and adverbs
c) Style and register
• Style and register will vary according to type of descriptive writing and the intended reader
• Style and register should be consistent
Documentos a presentar por el
candidato el día de la prueba
Centro de Lenguas Modernas “Jesús Mendoza”
Integrated Skills in English I
(ISE I): B1
Appendix 1
Integrated Skills in English — Portfolio cover sheet
Candidate name:
Candidate number:
(Including centre number)
Level:
ISE 0
Task Section
ISE I
ISE II
Task
number
ISE III
ISE IV
Task
Section 1
Correspondence
Section 2
Factual writing
Section 3
Creative/descriptive
writing
(ISE 0, I, II and III)
Critical/analytical
writing
(ISE IV only)
Please ensure that these tasks are from the current portfolio task list.
Declaration
I declare to the best of my knowledge that the contents of this portfolio are the work of the
candidate named above.
Signed by the candidate’s teacher:
Date:
This form must be attached to your portfolio tasks.
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Appendix 2
Student portfolio feedback form
Candidate name:
ISE 0
ISE I
ISE II
ISE III
Teacher name:
Date:
Task section:
Centre (name or number):
ISE IV
Teachers are strongly recommended to give candidates feedback in the preparation of their portfolios.
Use this form only.
Teachers should complete just one copy of this sheet for each task presented by the candidate. It should
be completed by ticking appropriate items in the right-hand column. This sheet must be the only form of
feedback between teacher and candidate. When completed, this form should be handed to the candidate.
The candidate must ensure that it is attached to the final version and included in the portfolio.
Advice to the student
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Task fulfilment
Parts of the task have not been completed — look at the instructions again
The task does not meet the requirements set — look at the instructions again
This work does not appear to be entirely your own — you must choose a different task
Your work contains some irrelevant details and/or repetition
You should add some more ideas
You should give more description
The format, style and/or register are not appropriate to the task
The task is too long/short — check the word length range
Organisation
Your presentation and/or layout need to be improved
You should check and improve paragraphing
You need to add an introduction
You need to add a conclusion
You need to rewrite the task with more legible handwriting or word-process your work
Grammar
You need to check and improve the grammar of your work
You should use a greater range of grammatical structures
You need to check your word order
Vocabulary
You should use a greater range of vocabulary
You need to check you are using the correct words
Spelling/Punctuation
You should check the spellings of words in your work
You should check and improve the punctuation in your work
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Appendix 4
Integrated Skills in English Topic form — ISE I
Any Name
ISE I
Registration no: xxxxxx:xxxxxxxx
Centre: Any Centre
Session: 52010
Centre no: xxxxxx
Examination date: 21/05/10
Title of topic:
My volleyball club
Why I enjoy playing
The rules – what you
volleyball
must and must not do
Main points
to discuss
about my topic
How long I’ve played
Our plans for the next
volleyball
six months
The information on this form must be presented to the examiner during the examination.
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Integrated Skills in English Topic form — ISE I
Candidate name:
ISE I
Registration no:
Centre: Session:
Centre no: Examination date:
Title of topic:
Main points
to discuss
about my topic
The information on this form must be presented to the examiner during the examination.
-Ejercicios para practicarControlled-Written Examination
Centro de Lenguas Modernas “Jesús Mendoza”
Integrated Skills in English I
(ISE I): B1
ISE I
20 May 2009
Integrated Skills in English I
Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes
This examination paper contains two tasks. You must complete both tasks.
Task 1 — Reading into writing task
You and a friend are planning a trip to England and want to go for a walk in London. Read the
text below and then, in your own words, write a letter (approximately 150 words) to your
friend explaining:
i) which walk you think will be the most suitable for you and your friend and
ii) why the other two walks do not interest you.
Walks in London
Take a walk around London and discover what the capital city has to offer. There’s lots
to explore and some great rivers, parks and attractions!
River walk — 7 kilometres
This walk will take you along the River Thames. You will pass a
number of landmarks, both modern and historical, including
the London Eye, the Tate Modern art museum and Southwark
Cathedral. You will also see eight of London’s many bridges. If
you do the walk on a Thursday or Friday, you can buy some
traditional English food at Borough food market.
Park walk — 8 kilometres
Escape the city and discover London’s largest park — Richmond
Park. This relaxing walk starts at the Gate Café and it will take
you around the park. You will enjoy the lovely scenery of
Richmond Park. With its woodlands, flower gardens and famous
deer park, it’s one of London’s most beautiful treasures. Bring
a picnic and really enjoy the beauty of the park.
City walk — 5 kilometres
See some of the oldest parts of London including the Roman
wall and the places where the Great Fire of London started and
ended in 1666. Tourist attractions include the Bank of England,
the Museum of London and the Tower of London. A weekend is
probably the best time to do this walk, as there will be less
traffic and people.
(Images: www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk, www.cyberporpoise.com)
Use your own words as far as possible. No marks for answers copied from the reading texts.
page 2
This examination paper contains two tasks. You must complete both tasks.
ISE I
20 May 2009
Task 2 — Writing task
You recently attended a music festival in your country. Write a review (approximately 150 words) for
a music magazine:
i) explaining what were the best and the worst parts of the event and
ii) giving your opinion on the bands and singers you heard.
page 6
This examination paper contains two tasks. You must complete both tasks.
ISE I
21 May 2008
Integrated Skills in English I
Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes
This examination paper contains two tasks. You must complete both tasks.
Task 1 — Reading into writing task
Read the text below and then, in your own words, write a letter (approximately 150 words) to
a friend:
i) telling him which food box you have decided to order for your family
ii) explaining why you want to eat this kind of food and
iii) saying how much it will cost.
Organic food fresh from the farmer
We are the country’s favourite organic food delivery service. So why are we special?
Top quality
Our people love what they do and produce some delicious food and drink.
Convenient and quick
Free delivery to your door and you don’t even have to be at home when it arrives.
Personal
If you don’t like something, tell us and we’ll put something else in your box.
Seasonal
Our organic selections and recipes offer a great way to cook with the changing seasons.
Super fresh
Our organic selections come straight from the farm to your box. We can also supply
handmade bread, fresh fish, and organic meat, eggs, milk and soup.
Healthy
Our fresh produce is ideal for a healthy lifestyle.
Choose from:
Small mixed
organic box
£10.00
Mixed
organic box
£14.80
Family mixed
organic box
£22.00
10 other boxes to
choose from
£25.00
4 types of vegetable
3 types of fruit
potatoes
6 types of vegetable
3 types of fruit
potatoes
9 types of vegetable
4 types of fruit
potatoes
We have 13 different
boxes including
deluxe boxes for
chefs, a baby box for
new mums and dads
and boxes with just
fruit or just
vegetables
(Source: Adapted from Abel & Cole leaflet)
Use your own words as far as possible. No marks for answers copied from the reading texts.
page 2
This examination paper contains two tasks. You must complete both tasks.
ISE I
21 May 2008
Task 2 — Writing task
Write a review (approximately 150 words) of a well-known singer’s new album for a music magazine:
i) giving your opinion of the songs (words and music) and
ii) saying how it compares to previous recordings by the same singer.
page 6
This examination paper contains two tasks. You must complete both tasks.
ISE I
16 April 2008
Integrated Skills in English I
Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes
This examination paper contains two tasks. You must complete both tasks.
Task 1 — Reading into writing task
Read the text below and then, in your own words, write an article (approximately 150 words) for a
family magazine:
i) describing how life has changed for Pat Griffiths and her husband since she won the lottery
ii) saying in what ways it has stayed the same and
iii) giving your own opinion about the importance of having a lot of money.
The lottery winner
Pat Griffiths and her farmer husband Roger were having dinner with friends on New
Year’s Eve 2003 and discussing what might happen in the year ahead. She said: ‘Well,
I’m going to win the lottery.’ Three weeks later she won £8.4 million!
Four months after the win Pat had a big party for around 600
friends, family and neighbours. There was expensive
champagne, wonderful food, live music and a fireworks display.
The couple first met when Pat was 16 and Roger 21, and they
have been married for 30 years. The first 27 years, before the
win, were difficult financially. They never went abroad and they
built their own cottage in the countryside. After the lottery
win, they didn’t want to move because they said they already
‘lived in paradise’.
Since the win, Pat says she has been able to relax. People say
she looks younger. There are no money worries now, but the
couple are not particularly extravagant, just carefree. They have given away more than
£3 million to family members. They don’t have a cleaner and still wash their cars by
hand. Pat thinks growing up in farming families taught them the value of money — it
doesn’t buy happiness, but it can buy time and security.
(Source: Adapted from Observer Books 2007)
Use your own words as far as possible. No marks for answers copied from the reading texts.
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ISE I
16 April 2008
Task 2 — Writing task
Write a description (approximately 150 words) for a family magazine about an object that is very
important to you:
i) describing where the object came from
ii) saying how long you have had it and
iii) explaining why it is so special.
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ISE I
19 January 2008
Integrated Skills in English I
Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes
This examination paper contains two tasks. You must complete both tasks.
Task 1 — Reading into writing task
Read the text below. Then, in your own words, write a letter (approximately 150 words) to
a relative:
i) saying which of these things you have done in the past
ii) explaining which of the ideas you are planning to do this year and
iii) asking what your relative thinks he/she needs to do to have a better year.
Six ways to have a better year
Here is a short list of six ways to have a better year. If you do these six
things, your life will get a bit better. Good luck!
1. Do some exercise. Choose some activities from the
following list and make sure you’ve tried at least three by
the end of the month:
• swimming
• walk to school/work
• run upstairs
• cycling
• touch your toes
• weight lifting.
2. Go on holiday in the countryside or the mountains.
3. Eat well and feel better. Eat lots of fresh fruit and
vegetables. Make your own soup, bread and fruit
drinks.
4. Drive less. Cars are dirty, so use the bus, walk and
ride your bike.
5. Do good things. Choose a charity and give a little money each month.
6. Stay in touch. Write a letter to a friend or relative. Go and see an older person
or your neighbours, help them with jobs around the house or cook them
something nice to eat.
(Source: Adapted from Innocent smoothie leaflet)
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ISE I
19 January 2008
Task 2 — Writing task
Write an article (approximately 150 words) for an entertainment magazine about a famous person
in your country who a lot of people like.
i)
Describe the person and
ii) explain why he/she is popular.
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ISE I
17 January 2009
Integrated Skills in English I
Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes
This examination paper contains two tasks. You must complete both tasks.
Task 1 — Reading into writing task
Next month you are going to England on holiday and want to visit Arundel Castle. Read the
text below and then, in your own words, write a letter (approximately 150 words) to your
English penfriend:
i) saying how you are planning to spend your day at Arundel Castle
ii) explaining what you think you will enjoy the most and
iii) inviting your penfriend to come with you.
Arundel Castle
Set high on a hill in South East England, this great
castle has magnificent views across the hills and
from the river Arun to the sea. Built at the end of
the 11th century to protect the region from attack, it
has been the family home of the Dukes of Norfolk
and their ancestors for over nine hundred years.
Between the 1870s and the 1890s the house was
almost completely rebuilt and the architecture is
one of the great works of Victorian England.
In the grounds around the castle you can find the
rose garden, the church garden and the
renovated Victorian summer house and vinery.
You can also see a rare type of sheep.
Inside the castle you will see fascinating furniture and a collection of
paintings by famous painters including Van Dyck and Canaletto. The library
has one of the finest book collections in England.
Open:
21 March to 2 November
Tuesday to Sunday
Church & Grounds: 10am–5pm
Castle Shop:
10.30am–5pm
Restaurant
10.30am—4.30pm
Main Castle Rooms: 12pm—5pm
Admission:
Adults
£13.00
Seniors/Students £10.50
Children
£7.50
(Source: Adapted from Arundel Castle leaflet; Images: www.english-heritage.org.uk)
Use your own words as far as possible. No marks for answers copied from the reading texts.
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17 January 2009
ISE I
Task 2 — Writing task
Write a review for a music magazine (approximately 150 words) of two songs by different singers:
i) comparing the music and the words of the songs and
ii) saying what kind of people you think will like them.
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ISE I
12 November 2008
Integrated Skills in English I
Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes
This examination paper contains two tasks. You must complete both tasks.
Task 1 — Reading into writing task
Your English penfriend is having some problems sleeping at the moment. Read the text below and
then, in your own words, write a letter (approximately 150 words) to your friend saying:
i) what he needs to do to sleep well
ii) which of the things below you do personally and
iii) how it helps you feel better.
Sleep well and feel better!
1.
Sleep only when you are tired. This reduces the time you
are awake in bed.
2. Use the 20-minute rule. If you can’t fall asleep in 20
minutes, switch the light on and read or get up and sit
somewhere warm and comfortable with your eyes closed.
When you start to feel sleepy, go back to bed.
3. Get up and go to bed at the same time every day. When your sleep cycle has a
regular rhythm, you will feel better.
4. If you exercise every day, it will help you sleep. Walk the
dog, play football or go to the gym.
5. It is important to relax before you go to bed. Listen to
some music, read a book or have a glass of milk.
6. Avoid big meals, coffee, tea and chocolate late at night.
7. Take a hot bath before bedtime. It may help you feel sleepy.
8. Make sure your bed and bedroom are quiet and comfortable. A hot room can be
uncomfortable. A cooler room with blankets to stay warm is better.
(Source: Adapted from the Daily Telegraph; Images: www.spokane.wsu.edu)
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ISE I
12 November 2008
Task 2 — Writing task
Write an article for a travel guide (approximately 150 words) about the three best tourist attractions
in your country:
i) saying which three places of interest visitors to your area need to see and
ii) giving reasons why they will enjoy them.
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ISE I
11 November 2009
Integrated Skills in English I
Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes
This examination paper contains two tasks. You must complete both tasks.
Task 1 — Reading into writing task
You are planning to go to New York in America by ship with your friend Tom for a special holiday
next year. Read the text below and then, in your own words, write a letter (approximately 150
words) to Tom saying:
i) what you will see and do, both on the journey and in New York and
ii) which you think you will prefer, being on land or at sea and why.
Sail away to New York
The journey
There has never been and will never be anything to compare
with the excitement of crossing the sea on a beautiful cruise
ship. Next year you can do this on the Queen Mary ship in
June or July. All holidays will include six nights on this
fabulous liner. During your leisurely days at sea you will be
able to enjoy art classes, dancing lessons, concerts, the ship’s
cinema, gymnasium and beauty salon. Then there are outdoor activities such as swimming,
deck sports and golf. There will also be a cocktail party on board.
New York
When you arrive in New York, you will stay at the five-star
Marriott Marquis hotel. This modern hotel is near Times
Square, within walking distance of Fifth Avenue shopping,
the Rockefeller Centre, Central Park and all major theatres.
The size and facilities of this hotel are incredible! There are
2,000 rooms, served by 16 glass lifts. There’s a restaurant on
the roof with spectacular views from the 49th floor. The hotel has its own restaurants, coffee
shops, theatre, bar, health club and sauna.
Other optional excursions to the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State building can be
booked so that you are sure to enjoy your stay in New York.
(Source: Adapted from www.bathtravel.co.uk, Images: www.blarneyvillage.com, www.panoramio.com)
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ISE I
11 November 2009
Task 2 — Writing task
Write a description (approximately 150 words) for a writing competition of the most important
person in your life saying:
i) what this person has done to help you in the past and
ii) why they are so important.
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