NOCN ESOL International Writing Level A1 Beginner Paper AA Sample Examination Task Sheet ESOL International Sample English Writing Examination Level A1 Beginner Learner Name Learner Registration Number NOCN USE ONLY Question Mark 1 2 Learner Signature 3 Centre Total 4 Centre Number Examination Date Instructions to learners Check that you have the correct paper. Please complete the information above. There are four tasks.  You must write two sentences for Task 1  You must write five sentences for Task 2  You must write ten sentences for Task 3 Use black or blue ink. Do not use a pencil. Total marks available: 40 You may use an English only dictionary or a picture dictionary. You may NOT use a bilingual dictionary. Check your work before the end of the examination. You have one hour to finish the examination. ESOL Writing Level A1 Beginner Paper AA Version 1.0 Page 1 of 8 NOCN ESOL International Writing Level A1 Beginner Paper AA Sample Examination Task Sheet Task 1 Form filling Allow around ten minutes for this task. (9 marks) You are joining a library. Fill in the form. Write two sentences about what you like to read. Library form First name: Surname/Family Name: Date of Birth: Address: Contact number: Please write two sentences about what you like to read. .................................................................................... .................................................................................... .................................................................................... .................................................................................... .................................................................................... .................................................................................... .................................................................................... .................................................................................... .................................................................................... ESOL Writing Level A1 Beginner Paper AA Version 1.0 Page 2 of 8 NOCN ESOL International Writing Level A1 Beginner Paper AA Sample Examination Task Sheet Task 2 Description Allow around 15 minutes for this task. (9 marks) Describe the picture below. Write five sentences. 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ESOL Writing Level A1 Beginner Paper AA Version 1.0 Page 3 of 8 NOCN ESOL International Writing Level A1 Beginner Paper AA Sample Examination Task Sheet Task 3 Allow 25 minutes for this task. (Maximum 15 marks) Write ten sentences about yourself. You may write about:  what you look like  your family or friends  your likes and dislikes  your daily routine, etc Check your spelling and punctuation. 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ESOL Writing Level A1 Beginner Paper AA Version 1.0 Page 4 of 8 NOCN ESOL International Writing Level A1 Beginner Paper AA Sample Examination Task Sheet Task 4 Allow ten minutes for this task. (7 marks) Look at the sentences below. Choose the correct word to fill in a gap. The first one has been done for you. Example: This is .......his........ brother. a. his b. he’s c. hi’s d. hes 1. My brother…………………………… playing in the garden. a. b. c. d. are is can like 2. Our cat ................................. on the sofa. a. b. c. d. sleep sleeps sleeping slepping 3. She ..........................speak English. She speaks French. a. b. c. d. don’t not no doesn’t ESOL Writing Level A1 Beginner Paper AA Version 1.0 Page 5 of 8 NOCN ESOL International Writing Level A1 Beginner Paper AA Sample Examination Task Sheet 4. I think it is .............................. house. I’m sure they live here. a. b. c. d. their there they’re big 5. It is a big town. There.......................... 2 shopping centres and 3 cinemas. a. b. c. d. is are have has 6. My meeting is at 2 pm ………………………… Tuesday. a. b. c. d. in on after with 7. He ……………… a very famous person. a. b. c. d. like can are is ESOL Writing Level A1 Beginner Paper AA Version 1.0 Page 6 of 8 NOCN ESOL International Writing Level A1 Beginner Paper AA Sample Examination Task Sheet Page Left Intentionally Blank ESOL Writing Level A1 Beginner Paper AA Version 1.0 Page 7 of 8 NOCN ESOL International Writing Level A1 Beginner Paper AA Sample Examination Task Sheet NOCN The Quadrant Parkway Business Centre 99 Parkway Avenue Sheffield S9 4WG UK E-mail: [email protected] Tel: +44 (0)114 2270500 Fax: +44 (0)114 2270501 ESOL Writing Level A1 Beginner Paper AA Version 1.0 Page 8 of 8