Scoring the writing test

Task
Coherence and Cohesion Grammatical Range and Accuracy Lexical Range & Accuracy
Task 1 and 2 Achievement
Task 2 only Task 1 and 2 Task 1 and 2
Task 1 and 2
Task achieved at a high level Structure: Clear
Basic, but adequate range of lexis to
Intention: Entirely clear Purpose: Quite clear Grammatical Structures: Simple but correct
complete the task
Instructions: Completely followed Information: Well organised into a Spelling: Good
5 Effect: A positive effect on the target reader coherent text Word order: Correct with only occasional slips
Lexis used appropriately with little
Outcome: Sure to achieve a successful Cohesive devices: Good use of basic Punctuation: Used properly throughout
misuse
outcome cohesive devices Errors: Very few basic errors
Content: All relevant details included Reference: Some use
4
Task achieved, some gaps
Grammatical Structures: Simple but mostly correct
Intention: Clear in most areas Structure: Adequate Sufficient range of lexis to complete the
Spelling: Mistakes that do not impede
Instructions: All important ones followed Purpose: Mostly clear task
comprehension comprehension
Effect: A generally positive effect on the Information: Some confusion
3 Word order: Mostly correct
reader Cohesive devices: Use of basic Lexis used mostly appropriately with
Punctuation: Mostly effective
Outcome: Likely to achieve a successful cohesive devices some misuse
Errors: Some, but do not significantly
outcome Reference: Simple use
impede meaning
Content: Many relevant details included
2
Task unachieved
Intention: Very unclear Structure: Muddled Grammatical Structures: Very simple with frequent
Instructions: Most / All not followed Purpose: Unclear and serious mistakes Poor range of lexis to complete the task
1 Effect: Negative Information: Very confused Spelling: Very poor
Outcome: Will not achieve a successful Cohesive devices: Used wrongly / None Word order: Often wrong Lexis often used inappropriately
outcome Reference: Simple / None Punctuation: Often wrong
Content: Omission, irrelevance
Task unattempted / partially attempted No meaning or the meaning conveyed is
Little or no evidence of grammatical knowledge of No relevant lexis organised into
0 Not enough language to make an assessment, or irrelevant, no effective use of cohesive
simple structures, or under 10 words sentences, or under 10 words
under 10 words devices and reference, or under 10 words
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Model Answers
Task One: Form Filling

Free English Language Course

1. Full name Jana Plenova

2. Nationality Slovak

3. Which languages do you speak? Slovak, German and basic English

How long have you been learning two years

5. Why is learning English important for you?

I need English for my university diploma. I shall also need it in my work.

6. What do you most want to do on a language course?

I need most to practise speaking. In my school, we only do a lot of writing

7. What are the advantages of studying in England?

The main advantage is that I can speak and listen to native speakers,
which I can’t do at home.

8. Why should we give YOU a free language course?

I come from a country where salaries are low compared with prices in
England. And I couldn’t come without financial help.
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Task Two:
Email (89 words)
Hi Andreo,

I am writing you a quick email because I have just seen an excellent film and I
would be happy to see it again with you next week if you want.

The film is “Lost Lives” and is about several young people who can’t find
work and quarrel with their parents. It’s so realistic and different from the
American rubbish that you usually see at the cinema.

Let me know if you want to see it, when we meet tomorrow at Lila’s place.

Lots of love,

Bridget

Postcard (102 words)

Fantastic news! I didn’t win the jackpot but I got EUR 5000 from that lottery
ticket I bought while we were on holiday.

I’ve already spent about half of it. For the first time in my life I don’t owe the
bank any money. I’ve also bought new shoes for the winter and a coat. You will
have to see them when we meet up.

But as I bought the lottery ticket while we were on holiday at lake Grenberg, I
would like to go there again with you and stay in a five star hotel. What do you
think? When are you free?

Love,

Lorna