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Part 1

Test 1
PART ONE
You are going to read three extracts which are all concerned in some way with communication. For
questions 1 – 6, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think fits best according to the text.

Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet.

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Answer keys
What’s it like being a reporter on a student newspaper?
Student reporter Darren Benton tells us

Being a reporter on a student patience. The more people who know

newspaper can be a daunting task - you're a reporter the better. Everyone

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you are, after all, faced with ensuring has a story, whether they know it or

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8
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11
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that students on the college campus not. One little off-the-cuff comment line 21
are aware of everything they need to can lead to all manner of revelations,

B
A

G
D
know, especially the stuff that others maybe even a real scoop. line 23
would rather they didn’t. All this, as
well as keeping a social life, a circle There is one piece of advice that

PART TWO
of friends, and, of course, doing the someone once gave me which has
degree. proved pretty useful. Always, always
Test 2 Part 1 (questions 1–2)

make a backup of your work and

It's in the uncovering and carry it round with you 24/7. I have
line 12 investigative bits that student hackery never known computers to crash as
really comes into its own. We have no much as the ones in student
budget, very little time and no library newspaper offices.
of resources at our disposal. But
line 16 then, all you really need is a hunch,
a telephone and an abundance of

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B
B
B
C

A
A

D
1 What is the writer emphasising in the first paragraph?

A what a responsible job a student reporter has

PART THREE
B things that a student reporter needs to bear in mind
C how mundane much of the work of a student reporter is
D things that prevent a student reporter from doing a good job

Which
2 word or phrase from the text is used to express the goal of the investigative
journalist?

A hackery (line 12)

B a hunch (line 16)
C off-the-cuff comment (line 21)
D a real scoop (line 23)

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F
F

E
E
E
E

B
B
B

C
C

D
D
D
PART FOUR

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Test 2 Question 1 (sample script)

Mark scheme and sample script with examiner comments

QUESTION 1: CANDIDATE G

■ Content ■ Organisation and cohesion ■ Range

For Band 3 or above, the candidate’s Clearly organised, possibly with Language of description,
proposal must: headings. recommendation and persuasion.
· describe the two venues
· recommend one of the venues
■ Appropriacy of register and ■ Target reader
format Would be informed.
· give reasons for choice.
Formal to unmarked. Must be
consistent.

Candidate G Examiner comments

The aim of this proposal is to suggest a suitable venue for the weekend trip ■ Content
the social committee is organising. All points addressed, though last paragraph
needs more expansion.
The people taking part of this weekend activity attend college, therefore the
activities involved should be proper. ■ Organisation and cohesion
Well organised into paragraphs but weaker
One of the first suggestions given was mainly about phisical exercise. It would internal cohesion e.g. ‘also … also’ in the
be a great opportunity for them to keep fit and relax doing a sport. Second, third paragraph. The proposal would benefit
the students expressed their wish for quiet and peace, are also concerned from a title and headings.
about the food they will receive and also about going shopping for presents. ■ Range
The last comment was related to entertainment, either a film or a concert. Reasonable range of vocabulary but good
range of structure.
Regarding the students‟ opinions and wishes for the trip but also taking into
consideration the two choices of locations, I recommend that the „Briar Park ■ Accuracy
Hotel‟. Although „Lakeside Activity Centre offers a peaceful setting in woodland Several non-intrusive errors.
and opportunities for walking, canoeing and sailing, „Briar Park Hotel‟ best
■ Appropriacy of register and format
meets all the demandings. It has beautiful grounds outside Leightonbury, a Generally consistent.
swimming pool and also tennis courts for sports. The free bus to and from city
centre is perfect for going shopping and the international menu has good food. ■ Target reader
Would be informed.
As a conclusion, I believe that Briar Park Hotel is a good option which the
■ Marks awarded
social committee should choose for the weekend trip
Band 3.

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Answer keys
Test 2
PART ONE PART TWO PART THREE PART FOUR

1 A 7 D 13 C 20 C
2 D 8 F 14 D 21 F

3 D 9 A 15 B 22 D

4 D 10 C 16 B 23 B

5 A 11 G 17 D 24 E

6 C 12 B 18 A 25 G

19 C 26 E

27 A

28 C

29 A

30 G

31 F

32 D

33 F

34 C

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Answer keys
Test 1
PART ONE PART TWO PART THREE PART FOUR PART FIVE

1 C 13 followed 28 increasingly 38 point 43 were obliged to ][ take into

2 B 14 little 29 sufficient 39 fair 44 was wondering if/whether
][ you could/would/might
3 B 15 the 30 undoubtedly/ 40 engaged
lend/give
doubtlessly
4 D 16 for 41 working 45 not have raised ][ my voice
31 maintenance
5 A 17 to 42 charge 46 don’t/do not hesitate ][ to
32 stability
6 D 18 Though/Although/ call
While/Whilst 33 intentions 47 slightly less ][ than it
7 A
19 why 34 readily 48 (any) better ][ it will mean
8 A
20 their 35 diversity 49 make any/much difference
9 C
21 another 36 removal ][ to me
10 B
may/might/will unattractive 50 have broken ][ into
22 37
11 A
23 not/never ][ shows where the answer is
12 D split into two parts for marking
24 out purposes.

25 off

26 so

27 being

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Answer keys
Test 2
PART ONE PART TWO PART THREE PART FOUR PART FIVE

1 A 13 as 28 worldwide/ 38 common 43 can be reserved ][ by calling/

world-wide if you call
2 C 14 every/any 39 field
29 infancy 44 little/not any/no point (in) ][
3 D 15 for/by/from/through 40 torn
(our/us) staying
30 beginnings
4 B 16 who/that 41 favour/favor 45 what/which method ][ Mark
31 increasingly
5 A 17 over 42 gathered adopts to/follows to/employs
32 unimaginable to/uses to
6 A 18 to
46 buying/having bought
33 consequently
7 C 19 yet/but/although/ the/a/his car ][ without
though 34 archaeologists/ getting/having
8 C
archeologists
20 in 47 has taken everyone/
9 A 35 expansion everybody/us (all)/people ][
21 are by
10 B 36 accuracy
22 what 48 any taller ][ he would
11 D 37 influential
How/how not/wouldn’t
23
12 B
49 though he + (had) ][ turned
24 than
up
25 whether/either
50 have a discussion ][ about
26 your/an when

27 which ][ shows where the answer is

split into two parts for marking
purposes.

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Answer keys
Test 1
PART ONE PART TWO PART THREE PART FOUR

1 C 7 planning 15 B 21 B
2 B 8 drawings 16 D 22 G

3 B 9 equipment 17 C 23 C

4 A 10 creative 18 B 24 A

5 A 11 permission 19 C 25 E

6 C 12 storms 20 A 26 C

13 food 27 H

14 magazines 28 F

29 D

30 B

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Answer keys
Test 2
PART ONE PART TWO PART THREE PART FOUR

1 C 7 newsagent(’)s (shop) 15 B 21 E
2 C 8 botany 16 D 22 H

3 C 9 management/managerial 17 A 23 C

4 A 10 landowners 18 D 24 A

5 B 11 (visible) benefits 19 A 25 F

6 C 12 (farmland) birds 20 C 26 E

13 forest areas/forests 27 F

14 seasonal 28 D

29 H

30 A

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Test 1 Question 1 (sample script)

Mark scheme and sample script with examiner comments

QUESTION 1: CANDIDATE A

■ Content ■ Organisation and cohesion ■ Range

For Band 3 or above, the candidate’s Clearly organised into paragraphs with Language of description, evaluation
letter must: appropriate linking devices. and recommendation.
· describe the job
· say whether or not they would
■ Appropriacy of register and ■ Target reader
format Would be informed.
recommend it
Consistently informal to unmarked.
· give reasons for their opinion.

Candidate A Examiner comments

Dear Jan, ■ Content

All points covered with some expansion.
I was happy to hear from you again after such a long period of time. So I
send you the information you wanted. ■ Organisation and cohesion
Clearly organised into paragraphs, with
First, the job with this international company organizing music festivals has attention paid to use of cohesive devices.
two sides.
■ Range
I had days where I sat behind a desk in an unfriendly office giving information Evidence of a range of appropriate
to people who called. I had to do nothing important except making coffee for vocabulary.
the organising committee during their long hours of talk. But, those few days ■ Accuracy
were soon forgotten, because after I had shown my ability to work hard I Generally accurate with occasional
was responsible for more important tasks. I worked as an interpreter several awkwardness in choice of structure
times, but also had to advise and help English visitors. So I improved my (e.g. ‘I send you’).
English skills and learned a lot about official and politically correct language.
■ Appropriacy of register and format
The next important point is that you will be able to make a really Consistently informal with successful attempt
extraordinary journey. Really, there is not need to worry about money. at a friendly tone appropriate for the target
reader.
As I know your interest in music I especially point out the fact that one gets
■ Target reader
free entry to several festivals and sometimes even the change to meet one of
Would be fully informed.
the performing stars face to face.
■ Marks awarded
I believe this job to be perfect for you and might even affect your future Band 4.
career.

Cheers,

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Test 1 Question 2 (sample script)

Mark scheme and sample script with examiner comments

QUESTION 2: CANDIDATE B

■ Content ■ Organisation and cohesion ■ Range

For Band 3 or above, the candidate’s Clearly organised into paragraphs with Language of description, explanation
reference must: appropriate linking devices. and recommendation.
· describe character/qualities and
Vocabulary related to personality.
skills ■ Appropriacy of register and
format
· describe previous experience ■ Target reader
Consistently formal to unmarked.
· explain why the person should Would be informed.
be selected.

Candidate B Examiner comments

To whom it may concern: ■ Content

Good realisation of the task.
Michelle Wong
■ Organisation and cohesion
Michelle and I have been working for seven years for ACB Ltd, an international The task is well organised and there is
company specialised in the use of plastics engineering. evidence of use of a range of cohesive
devices.
During the time we have worked together she proved herself to be a very
competent and efficient receptionist. She is undoubtedly a trustworthy and ■ Range
punctual person, rarely absent from work. She has a level-headed approach to A very good range of vocabulary and
structure.
problems and is never daunted when things go wrong, remaining self-
possessed. She is extremely dedicated to her job and she is known to be a ■ Accuracy
hard-worker, working overtime should the need arise. Minimal errors; controlled and natural use of
language.
As a colleague, she is a friendly person who is always on hand to help.
Therefore, she is liked and respected by everyone. ■ Appropriacy of register and format
Consistently appropriate.
Regarding dealing with customers, she has a great deal of experience, and her
■ Target reader
polite and tactful manner is vital in customer relations.
Very positive effect on target reader, who
When she started work in the company, due to her organised manner, she would consider Ms Wong’s application.
used to get a little nervous when she was under stain. Nevertheless, she
■ Marks awarded
soon changed drastically and became more self-assured. Band 5.

It is undeniable that Michelle has a talent for foreign languages, and she is
fluent in English, French and Chinese. This is a great advantage when working
in an English language college. Despite being such an intelligent person she
keeps a low-profile.

For all these reasons, I strongly believe that Michelle would have much to
contribute, and therefore I have no hesitation in supporting her application
wholeheartedly.

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Test 1 Question 3 (sample script)

Mark scheme and sample script with examiner comments

QUESTION 3: CANDIDATE C

■ Content ■ Organisation and cohesion ■ Range

For Band 3 or above, the candidate’s Clearly organised into paragraphs with Language of description, explanation
competition entry must: appropriate linking devices. and justification.
· nominate a scientist
Vocabulary related to science.
· describe their achievement(s)
■ Appropriacy of register and
format
· justify their nomination. ■ Target reader
May mix registers if appropriate to
Would be informed.
approach taken by candidate.

Candidate C Examiner comments

Dear to whom it may concern,

I am writing to you to express my delightness about the planned series of TV
programmes about science, and paralelly I do so, because I would like to ■ Content
All points covered with some expansion.
nominate one person, who is in my opinion, the most important scientist of all
times – Albert Einstein. ■ Organisation and cohesion
Clearly organised into paragraphs. Letter
I am convinced about this because of three main reasons: the impact of his
format is natural for competition entry.
discoveries on our lives, the effect of his theories on a modern science and
finally the extraordinary charisma and attitude of Einstein, who became an ■ Range
A good range of appropriate vocabulary and
eternal symbol of free-thinking.
structure.
Firstly, the discoveries of this man changed our lives more than we think. His
■ Accuracy
work led to constructing such devices as nuclear bomb or laser. Today we know
Ambitious attempt at task with some errors,
that all history of human mankind from 1940s is deformated by the threat of
particularly with word choice (e.g.
nuclear war. A technological progress of mankind is based on abilities that laser
‘delightness’, ‘deformated’, ‘refused’), which,
offer to us. This man influenced the way of our lives more than anybody else, however, do not impede communication.
beyond the shadow of a doubt.
■ Appropriacy of register and format
What is more, the ideas of Einstein are somehow even more powerful than Consistent and appropriate.
their application in our life. The three papers on photoelectric effect he
■ Target reader
published in 1920‟s shaped science in every aspect. E-mc2 has become the
Achieves the desired effect.
symbol of a modern science and despite the fact that only few people are able
to understand to it, we have it all of us in our minds. I think that the level of ■ Marks awarded
our understanding of phenomenons and questions as a speed of light, how the Band 3.
time works, what is space, what are black holes about, and so on, still haven‟t
reached the level of Einstein‟s mind.
The last reason of my nomination lies in the charisma of Einstein‟s personality.
He is the father of free-thinking. „The rebel‟, who was almost all his life refused
by “science authorities” He is the one who opened the gates of that, what we
know now as a „NEW-AGE”. But he managed to prove to everyone that he is
the biggest genius ever born and I think that he would definetly deserve the
highest position in your ranking.
Yours faithfully

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Test 1 Question 4 (sample script)

Mark scheme and sample script with examiner comments

QUESTION 4: CANDIDATE D

■ Content ■ Organisation and cohesion ■ Range

For Band 3 or above, the candidate’s Clearly organised into paragraphs with Language of description, comparison
letter of application must: appropriate linking devices. and explanation.
· outline the advantages of staying
in a host family rather than in ■ Appropriacy of register and ■ Target reader
college accommodation format Would be informed and consider
Formal to unmarked. application.
· describe what qualities are
necessary to be a host family
· explain why they are interested
in hosting students.

Candidate D Examiner comments

Dear Mr S. Martin, ■ Content

Some attempt at task but with notable
My name is Holly Parker and I‟m writing this letter as a response to your omissions in the response. The candidate has
latest add in the „Student International Magazine‟. not explained the advantages to students of
host family accommodation, nor described
We are a family of four: my husband Gregory, forty-five, working as a
the qualities a host family needs to have.
consultant manager for a tourist agency; our two sons Eric, 18 years old, and
John, 16 years old; both students; and of course myself, 43 years old and ■ Organisation and cohesion
working as an account manager. We have a 5 bedroom and 4 bathroom Slightly over paragraphed.
cottage and we live at a short distance from the best tourist attractions in ■ Range
the region and within walking distance from the nearest bus and rail-way Satisfactory for the task.
station.
■ Accuracy
We would be more than happy to wellcome amongst us a male foreign Mostly accurate with very few errors.
student, to live with us as a part of our family, for the duration of two years.
■ Appropriacy of register and format
Besides lodging we offer three meals per day and he would be more than Satisfactory.

wellcome to any family outings and activities. ■ Target reader

Would be partially informed.
We are making this application because we would like to experience living with
someone coming from another culture and also because my boys are going to ■ Marks awarded
leave soon to France as exchange students and I would like to know what Band 2.
would be the best option for us as parents, to send them to college
accomodation or to families like us.

I sincerely hope my letter of application will be accepted and that we are

found suitable to host an international student.

Best regards

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Test 1 Question 5a (sample script)

Mark scheme and sample script with examiner comments

QUESTION 5A: CANDIDATE E

■ Content ■ Organisation and cohesion ■ Range

For Band 3 or above, the candidate’s Clearly organised into paragraphs with Language of description,
review must: appropriate linking devices. recommendation and explanation.
· briefly describe the plot of
The Pelican Brief ■ Appropriacy of register and ■ Target reader
format Would be informed.
· say whether or not they would
May mix registers if appropriate to
recommend it
approach taken by candidate.
· give reasons for their opinion.

Candidate E Examiner comments

Pelican Brief is very exciting story. It is writen by John Grisham, who wrote ■ Content
lot of thrillers. The book begins when two judges are murdered. Darby Shaw is Content points are addressed, though there is
heroine of book and she tries to find reasons of the murders. She believes that a lack of balance between description of the

oil tycoon Victor Mattiese guilty, because he want to get oil on land where live plot and opinion/recommendation.

special pelicans. He has to make legal process for permission to work on that ■ Organisation and cohesion
land. Two murdered judges protected the environment. Darby understands Broadly organised into two paragraphs
that Mattiese, who made business before with President of USA thinks though there is little attention to cohesion.
President can now make new judges who will let him to use land. Darby tells
■ Range
to her boyfriend her idea that tycoon is corrupt and he tells other person. Attempt to use a range of vocabulary
Boyfriend and that other also murdered. Darby knows she correct. Journalist, (e.g. ‘I bit my nails’). However, little evidence
Gray Grantham, helps to Darby to prove she is right. The bad guys try to kill of successful use of a range of structure.
Darby and Gray. Of course, all well that ends well. Darby is not murdered and
■ Accuracy
falls in love again.
Lack of control of basic structure.
I liked very much this book and recomend to read it to other readers on your Language issues obscure message in places
website. Is very good film too but book is better, from my point of view. I bit (e.g. ‘Boyfriend and that other also

my nails when I read the book because it so exciting and thrilling. murdered.’).

■ Appropriacy of register and format

Not inappropriate though little discernible
adaptation to audience.

■ Target reader
Very negative effect.

■ Marks awarded
Band 1.

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Test 1 Question 5b (sample script)

Mark scheme and sample script with examiner comments

QUESTION 5B: CANDIDATE F

■ Content ■ Organisation and cohesion ■ Range

For Band 3 or above, the candidate’s Clearly organised into paragraphs with Language of description and opinion.
essay must: appropriate linking devices.
· describe the most interesting ■ Target reader
character in Lucky Jim ■ Appropriacy of register and Would be informed.
format
· give reasons for their opinion.
Consistently formal to unmarked.

Candidate F Examiner comments

There are many interesting characters in Lucky Jim but as for me the most of ■ Content
these is the protagonist Jim Dixon. The content of the task is covered.

Jim is a young professor at university in England just after the WW2. He says ■ Range
that he became it because he doesn‟t know what to do in his life and is not at Attempts to use a range of language are not
always entirely successful (e.g. ‘burns down’).
all happy to work there. He doesn‟t like teaching and he doesn‟t like his boss
the professor Welch. Instead he imagines to work for a rich man to help him ■ Organisation and cohesion
not to be bored and this happens in the end of the story. In fact Jim doesn‟t Clearly organised and paragraphed with some
like a lot of the other personages in the book and the story is mainly about attention paid to cohesion.
his life in battle with them. ■ Accuracy
A number of non-impeding errors.
Another reason Jim is the most interesting is that funny things happen to
him, especially when he had drunk. For example at Welch‟s house he runs ■ Appropriacy of register and format
away from singing and goes to the pub. When he returns he by accident burns Consistent and appropriate.
down his bed. Also he drinks to give him courage before his speech and finishes
■ Target reader
by mocking the university stuff.
Would be informed.

Though Jim is not always a good man I find him interesting and am very ■ Marks awarded
happy when in the end of the story he gets a good job and Christine at the Band 3.
same time.

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Test 2 Question 1 (sample script)

Mark scheme and sample script with examiner comments

QUESTION 1: CANDIDATE G

■ Content ■ Organisation and cohesion ■ Range

For Band 3 or above, the candidate’s Clearly organised, possibly with Language of description,
proposal must: headings. recommendation and persuasion.
· describe the two venues
· recommend one of the venues
■ Appropriacy of register and ■ Target reader
format Would be informed.
· give reasons for choice.
Formal to unmarked. Must be
consistent.

Candidate G Examiner comments

The aim of this proposal is to suggest a suitable venue for the weekend trip ■ Content
the social committee is organising. All points addressed, though last paragraph
needs more expansion.
The people taking part of this weekend activity attend college, therefore the
activities involved should be proper. ■ Organisation and cohesion
Well organised into paragraphs but weaker
One of the first suggestions given was mainly about phisical exercise. It would internal cohesion e.g. ‘also … also’ in the
be a great opportunity for them to keep fit and relax doing a sport. Second, third paragraph. The proposal would benefit
the students expressed their wish for quiet and peace, are also concerned from a title and headings.
about the food they will receive and also about going shopping for presents. ■ Range
The last comment was related to entertainment, either a film or a concert. Reasonable range of vocabulary but good
range of structure.
Regarding the students‟ opinions and wishes for the trip but also taking into
consideration the two choices of locations, I recommend that the „Briar Park ■ Accuracy
Hotel‟. Although „Lakeside Activity Centre offers a peaceful setting in woodland Several non-intrusive errors.
and opportunities for walking, canoeing and sailing, „Briar Park Hotel‟ best
■ Appropriacy of register and format
meets all the demandings. It has beautiful grounds outside Leightonbury, a Generally consistent.
swimming pool and also tennis courts for sports. The free bus to and from city
centre is perfect for going shopping and the international menu has good food. ■ Target reader
Would be informed.
As a conclusion, I believe that Briar Park Hotel is a good option which the
■ Marks awarded
social committee should choose for the weekend trip
Band 3.

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Test 2 Question 2 (sample script)

Mark scheme and sample script with examiner comments

QUESTION 2: CANDIDATE H

■ Content ■ Organisation and cohesion ■ Range

For Band 3 or above, the candidate’s Clearly organised into paragraphs with Language of description and opinion.
article must: suitable linking.
Film-related vocabulary.
· describe essential ingredients of
good science fiction film ■ Appropriacy of register and
■ Target reader
format
· explain why science fiction films Would be informed and consider
May mix registers if appropriate to the
are popular. publishing the article.
approach taken by candidate.

Candidate H Examiner comments

X-Files, Men in Black, Starship Troopers, Gattaca and Co ■ Content

All points covered with suitable development.
Everybody knows about these names. You don‟t? Then ask a teenager and you
will quickly get the answer. They are all titles of famous science fiction films or ■ Organisation and cohesion
series. Clearly organised with attention paid to
cohesion.
All science fiction movies share several characteristics, the necessary
■ Range
ingredients which will draw the viewer‟s attention. One of them is the presence
Good range of vocabulary and structure.
of real characters, normal people in an unreal environment. It allows the
viewer to identify himself/herself to his/her hero. It is not by chance that the ■ Accuracy
main character is always a human. It is only the world which he/she evolves Generally accurate with occasional slips
(e.g. ‘impossible to happen’, ‘reluctant to
in that is strange, either completely futuristic or crowded with aliens or giant
saying’) where more complex language
insects. That way, the person who watches the film can imagine that he/she is
attempted.
actually saving the world from an alien invasion or fighting enormous spiders.
■ Appropriacy of register and format
Another essential feature of a good science fiction movie is mystery. Have you Appropriately engaging.
noticed that, after watching any science fiction film, there is always
something that you don‟t completely understand? It is done on purpose to let ■ Target reader
your imagination run wild. The fact that there is no answer makes you think Would be informed and interested.

that, after all, what you have seen is not totally impossible to happen one ■ Marks awarded
day or another. Band 4.

And that is why this kind of movies is so popular among young people. Their
imagination is generally much bigger than the imagination of older people. They
are often less reluctant to saying “this is impossible, it can‟t happen”,
compared with adults whose rational mind is an obstacle to enjoying this
type of movies.

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Test 2 Question 3 (sample script)

Mark scheme and sample script with examiner comments

QUESTION 3: CANDIDATE I

■ Content ■ Organisation and cohesion ■ Range

For Band 3 or above, the candidate’s Clearly organised with suitable Language of description and
contribution must: paragraphing. speculation.
· identify and describe one Vocabulary related to places and
specific place/area ■ Appropriacy of register and lifestyles.
format
· explain what visitors could learn
Any as long as consistent. ■ Target reader
about traditional ways of life
Would be informed.
· suggest why they are an
important part of local or
national culture. (May be
embedded in previous points.)

Candidate I Examiner comments

COME TO SPAIN, YOU WON‟T REGRET THAT! ■ Content

The points are addressed but there is notable
If you come to Spain, you will discover so many interesting things about
irrelevance in content (e.g. trip to San
different topics: music, sport, dance, food, holidays in the beach ....
Sebastian).
You will realize all these experiences just by the mere fact of living during ten
days in July in Pamplona. We have a lot of Hotels, Residences, Hostels .... ■ Organisation and cohesion
Clearly organised.
which you can book for the summer from now. You can make your reservations
in www.spainhotel.es. ■ Range
The 7th of July is the typical day of Pamplona: Sanfermin, and you can see the Limited.
bulls running in the streets. There are so many events programmed around ■ Accuracy
that day: the Pablo Sarasate‟s Orchestra plays a very emotive performance A number of errors, some of which impede.
which consists on Spanish Composers, there is a football match between Real
■ Appropriacy of register and format
Madrid and Barcelona every year, the Government of Navarra organises a
More appropriate to advertising than to
festival where dancers from every cities of Spain are invited to dance with the
required genre.
„regional‟ music of each city, restaurants have their best cookers and they
prepare delicious typical menus for people from other countries…. ■ Target reader
You can learn costumes from all different places of Spain if you come to Would be partially informed.

Pamplona in July! ■ Marks awarded

It is possible also to rent a car and to go to San Sebastian just for a day. It Band 2.
is wonderful! You will be able to swim in the sea while seeing the snow in the
Pyrinees Mountains.
These ways of life in Pamplona are very important because it is known in all
the World. People from America, Europe, Asia .... everywhere use to come, and
Pamplona becomes the „centre point‟ in the news.
Don‟t forget to be dressed in white and red colours.
You will enjoy yourself so much at the same time as you will learn our
costumes, history, etc ....
(For further information www.navarrasummer.com)

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Test 2 Question 4 (sample script)

Mark scheme and sample script with examiner comments

QUESTION 4: CANDIDATE J

■ Content ■ Organisation and cohesion ■ Range

For Band 3 or above, the candidate’s Clear organisation with appropriate Language of description and
report must: paragraphing. Headings may be an recommendation.
· outline positive aspects of advantage.
airport ■ Target reader
■ Appropriacy of register and Would be informed.
· describe problems
format
· suggest improvements.
Formal or unmarked.
N.B. personal aspect may be implicit.

Candidate J Examiner comments

AIRPORT SURVEY: AIRPORT OF OSLO, NORWAY ■ Content

All points addressed.
The aim of this report is to evaluate the facilities and services of Oslo Airport,
Gardemoen. ■ Organisation and cohesion
Organised in report format with good use of
The history of Oslo Airport Gardemoen:
headings.
Oslo Airport Gardemoen was first open in 1996 and was and still are the main
airport of Norway. it is located about half an hour north of the capital and can ■ Range
Sufficient range of language
easily be reached by the airport-train from the city centre. You will find a large
(e.g. ‘… information can easily be found on
number of different aircraft-companies, which can take you to any parts of the
the information screens.’).
world.
■ Accuracy
The silent, clean airport:
Some basic but non-impeding errors
In addition to many other airports Gardemoen is known as an silent airport. (e.g. ‘Oslo airport was first open … and still
The idea is not to make the travellers stressed, so you will therefore never are the main airport …’, ‘… an silent airport.’).
hear a voice speaking over the speaking system. However, information can
■ Appropriacy of register and format
easily be found on the information screens.
Appropriate.
The airport is also clean at any time of the day, because of the large number of
■ Target reader
cleaners who look after the buildings.
Would be informed and the report achieves
The weather of the North can make trouble: the required effect.
Norway is located up in the North so snow and cold temperatures do often
■ Marks awarded
appear. That is Gardemoen‟s main problem. As a traveller be always awared of Band 3.
this and do not become angry if your plane is delayed because of the snow.
What can be done?
It is difficult to handle the weather because of the fact that we are just
human. Anyways, it is important to always be awar of snow and cold
temperatures and have a staff which take action at the first sign of snow.
Conclution:
Oslo Airport Gardemoen is a nice place to start or end your journy. it is a
peaceful, clean airport, but be prepeared that the weather can give you some
trouble.

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Test 2 Question 5a (sample script)

Mark scheme and sample script with examiner comments

QUESTION 5A: CANDIDATE K

■ Content ■ Organisation and cohesion ■ Range

For Band 3 or above, the candidate’s Clearly organised into paragraphs with Language of description, opinion and
essay must: appropriate linking devices. explanation.
· outline the main strengths of
Vocabulary related to commenting on
Darby Shaw’s personality ■ Appropriacy of register and
character.
format
· say which aspect of her
Formal to unmarked. Must be
personality the candidate most ■ Target reader
consistent.
admires Would be informed.
· explain why this aspect of her
personality is the one they most
admire.

Candidate K Examiner comments

The main character in The Pelican Brief is Darby Shaw. At the beginning of the ■ Content
novel she is studying law and having a relation with Thomas Callahan, one of All the points are fully covered and suitably
her professors. Together they become interested in the suspicious deaths of expanded.

two Supreme Court judges. Darby writes a report about it and this document ■ Organisation and cohesion
leads to Callahan‟s violent death. Darby knows she is in great danger but this The essay is well organised in clearly
does not prevent her to continue the investigation. connected paragraphs.

As this brief description suggests, Darby is a very brave person. She was very ■ Range
lucky that she did not die with Callahan. She knows that her actions are The candidate uses a good range of relevant
making dangerous men become angry, she tries to hide from them but she vocabulary effectively.

does not stop her investigation. She is afraid but she still wants to find the ■ Accuracy
truth. The language is generally very accurate. The
few errors (e.g. ‘prevent her to continue’, ‘in
Darby also possesses many other strengths. She is a very intelligent person,
threat’ and ‘environement’) do not in any way
for example she is able to work out the connection between the two judges.
impede the reader’s understanding.
In addition, she has very deep principles. She realises that very important
people are involved in the situation but she is still determined to make the ■ Appropriacy of register and format
truth public. She knows that the environement is in threat and this is very Consistently appropriate.

important for her. ■ Target reader

Would be fully informed about Darby’s
So, I hope I showed that Darby has many strengths. The aspect of her
character and what the writer admires about
personality that I most admire is her braveness. However this does not mean
her.
that she is not afraid. Instead, it means that she acts with courage despite
her fear. ■ Marks awarded
Band 5.

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Test 2 Question 5b (sample script)

Mark scheme and sample script with examiner comments

QUESTION 5B: CANDIDATE L

■ Content ■ Organisation and cohesion ■ Range

For Band 3 or above, the candidate’s Clearly organised into paragraphs with Language of description, explanation
review must: appropriate linking devices. and opinion.
· briefly outline the plot
Vocabulary related to description of
· explain why the book is called
■ Appropriacy of register and
plot, comment on character and
format
Lucky Jim recommendation of a book.
Formal to unmarked. Must be
· say whether the candidate
consistent.
would or would not recommend ■ Target reader
the book to other students. Would be informed.

Candidate L Examiner comments

Lucky Jim is the story of a university professor. Lucky Jim is Jim Dixon. He ■ Content
teaches history and he doesn‟t like very much his job. He doesn‟t like the The candidate devotes too much space to
another teachers, especially the chief professor, and even he doesn‟t like very outlining the plot and omits to say anything

much his girlfriend Margaret. Sometimes she is his girlfriend and sometimes about the reason for the novel’s title.

she isn‟t. She teaches also history in the university. He particularly not like ■ Organisation and cohesion
Bertrand the chief professor‟s son and he try to steal his girlfriend. He does a The review is not well organised as it has one
lot of stupid and embarasing things and he has often drank very much. When very long and one very short paragraph. The

he stays at the professor‟s house one weekend he smokes in bed and makes summary of the plot is not very coherent as it
provides too much irrelevant detail.
fire. He burns his bed. Then he has to make a very important lecture called
Merrie England and he nervous about it so he becomes too drunk. He looses ■ Range
his job. Then he also gets another job in London and the girlfriend of the son of The candidate displays a slightly narrow
the chief professor. One day they see that same professor and his wife and range of language here.

Bertrand in London and they can just laugh at them. ■ Accuracy

There are a number of errors in the writing
This story is quiet funny. The people are all too stupid and not one is nice or (e.g. ‘the another’, word order in ‘he doesn’t
kind but the book make me laugh. It make a good film. I certainly recommend like very much his job’, ‘looses’ rather than
the story to the other students. loses, ‘quiet’ instead of quite and so on).
Although some errors are quite basic for the
level (‘try’ instead of tries, for example), they
do not prevent the reader from understanding
the writer’s intention.

■ Appropriacy of register and format

Not consistent.

■ Target reader
Would be informed about the plot of the play
but would not be informed about the reason
for the title.

■ Marks awarded
Band 2.

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