NOCN ESOL International Writing Level A1 Beginner Paper BB ESOL International

NOCN ESOL International Writing
Level A1 Beginner Paper BB
Sample Examination Task Sheet
ESOL International
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 attempt all tasks.
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You must write two sentences for Task 1
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You must write five sentences for Task 2
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You must write ten sentences for Task 3
Use black or blue ink. Do not use a pencil.
You may use an English only dictionary or a picture dictionary. You may NOT use a
bilingual dictionary.
Total marks available: 40
Allow time to check your work before the end of the examination.
You have one hour to finish the examination.
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Task 1 Form filling Allow around ten minutes for this task. (9 marks)
You want to order a new book.
Fill in the form.
Write two sentences about what sort of books you like to read.
Order Form
First name:
Surname/Family Name:
Date of Birth:
Address:
Contact number:
Please write two sentences about what sort of books you like to read.
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Task 2 Description Allow around 15 minutes for this task. (9 marks)
Describe the picture below.
Write five sentences.
Write here.
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Task 3 Allow 25 minutes for this task. (Maximum 15 marks)
Write ten sentences about your best friend. You may write about:
 what they look like
 what you do together
 their likes and dislikes
 their daily routine, etc
Check your spelling and punctuation.
Write here.
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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 sister…………………………… playing in the street.
a.
b.
c.
d.
are
is
can
like
2. A dog ................................. under a tree.
a.
b.
c.
d.
sleep
sleeps
sleeping
slepping
3. She ..........................speak Greek. She speaks English.
a.
b.
c.
d.
don’t
not
no
doesn’t
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4. I think it is .............................. car. I’m sure it is a green car.
a.
b.
c.
d.
their
there
they’re
big
5. It is a big house. There.......................... three bedrooms.
a.
b.
c.
d.
is
are
have
has
6. My meeting is at 1 pm ………………………… Friday.
a.
b.
c.
d.
in
on
after
with
7. He ……………… a very kind man.
a.
b.
c.
d.
like
can
are
is
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