Functional Skills English Sample Level 1 Food Assessment Task Sheet

Functional Skills English
Sample Level 1 Food
Assessment Task Sheet
Functional Skills English Assessment
Writing Level 1
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Instructions to candidates
Check that you have the correct paper. Please complete the information above.
You must use complete sentences. You will be assessed on your use of English.
Use black or blue ink. Do not use a pencil.
You may use word processing software to complete the assessment, but printing out
should take place after the end of the assessment time.
Dictionaries may be used.
Allow time to check your work before the end of the assessment.
There are 2 tasks in this assessment. You must answer all the questions.
Total marks available: 25
You have one hour to finish the assessment.
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Writing Task 1 – Allow around 20 minutes for this task
The local paper is running a competition with a top prize of a meal for four people in a local
restaurant. Write in complete sentences. Write your entry on the next page.
(10 marks)
You will be assessed on:
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Relevant content
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Presenting information clearly
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Writing in complete sentences
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Using language and style of writing suitable for the purpose and audience
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Accurate spelling, punctuation and grammar
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The Kingswinford Harvester and the News Group are offering one lucky family a night off
from the cooking and the chance to enjoy the newly refurbished surroundings at the
restaurant.
All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning a family meal for four people is to give
at least one reason why you deserve a free meal for your family.
You must use no more than 150 words.
Send your entry to News Group Competitions, Briery Lane, Kingswinford, BR5 3RD.
Closing date is 22nd June 2010. ALL entries MUST include FULL name and address.
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Writing Task 2 - Allow around 40 minutes for this task
You won the competition and went out for a meal. Three of your family fell ill with food
poisoning after eating shellfish. Two of them needed hospital treatment. You decide that
you will complain about what happened. You feel that your family deserves some
compensation. Write a letter setting out what has happened and stating what
compensation you feel your family deserves.
You should include:
 An introduction setting out the reason for writing
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A section explaining what has happened and how you feel about it
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A section stating what, in your opinion, should happen next
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A conclusion that summarises your main points and says what you plan to do next.
You will be assessed on:
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presenting your work clearly and in a logical sequence
including relevant information and a suitable amount of detail
well structured with sentences and paragraphs
accurate spelling
correct use of punctuation
correct use of grammar
(15 Marks)
You may plan your letter here:
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Assessment Task Sheet
Write your letter here.
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