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.  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. 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. ESOL Writing Level A1 Beginner Paper BB V1.0 Page 1 of 9 NOCN ESOL International Writing Level A1 Beginner Paper BB Sample Examination Task Sheet 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. .................................................................................... .................................................................................... .................................................................................... .................................................................................... .................................................................................... .................................................................................... .................................................................................... .................................................................................... .................................................................................... ESOL Writing Level A1 Beginner Paper BB V1.0 Page 2 of 9 NOCN ESOL International Writing Level A1 Beginner Paper BB 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 BB V1.0 Page 3 of 9 NOCN ESOL International Writing Level A1 Beginner Paper BB Sample Examination Task Sheet 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. 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ESOL Writing Level A1 Beginner Paper BB V1.0 Page 4 of 9 NOCN ESOL International Writing Level A1 Beginner Paper BB 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 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 ESOL Writing Level A1 Beginner Paper BB V1.0 Page 5 of 9 NOCN ESOL International Writing Level A1 Beginner Paper BB Sample Examination Task Sheet 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 ESOL Writing Level A1 Beginner Paper BB V1.0 Page 6 of 9 NOCN ESOL International Writing Level A1 Beginner Paper BB Sample Examination Task Sheet Page Left Intentionally Blank ESOL Writing Level A1 Beginner Paper BB V1.0 Page 7 of 9 NOCN ESOL International Writing Level A1 Beginner Paper BB Sample Examination Task Sheet Page Left Intentionally Blank ESOL Writing Level A1 Beginner Paper BB V1.0 Page 8 of 9 NOCN ESOL International Writing Level A1 Beginner Paper BB Sample Examination Task Sheet NOCN The Quadrant Parkway Business Centre 99 Parkway Avenue Sheffield S9 4WG UK E-mail: nocn@nocn.org.uk Tel: +44 (0) 114 2270500 Fax: +44 (0) 114 2270501 ESOL Writing Level A1 Beginner Paper BB V1.0 Page 9 of 9