Task 1 Essay

Task 1 EssayRequirementsMarks

Given

ContentThe candidate discusses two of the ways, which way is more effective and provides reasons to support the opinions in the notes

The candidate rephrases the opinions in the notes

The tutor is fully informed

Length7

1

1

1

Communicative achievementThe conventions of the communicative task are observed (academic essay, neutral / formal register)

The reader can understand the text easily

The candidate conveys complex ideas4

4

2

OrganizationThe text is well organized (introduction, clear development, appropriate conclusion)

A variety of cohesive devices and organizational patterns are used both within the paragraphs and the whole essay5

5

LanguageA. Vocabulary a wide range of vocabulary used effectively and precisely

B. Grammar a wide range of simple and complex grammatical forms and types of sentences used correctly

C. Spelling

D. Punctuation8

8

2

2

Total marks: 50

REPORTLetterREVIEW

RequirementsM GRequirementsM GRequirementsM G

ContentOutlines the positives and negatives of the event giving factual information and makes recommendationsFull information

Length72

1Gives opinions and offers advice on all questionsThe target reader follows the advice and makes the appropriate choices

Length72

1Includes information about all aspects and makes a clear recommendationThe target reader is fully informed

Length72

1

Communicative achievementThe report is organized into sections with subheadings

The reader can understand the text easily

Functional language (giving opinions and making suggestions)43

3Letter formatStates opinion and gives advice in a persuasive and supportive tone

Communicates ideas easily43

3Review informs, describes, evaluates and recommends in a neutral toneCommunicates ideas clearly

Functional language (giving opinion, describing, evaluating, recommending)43

3

OrganizationThe ideas within sections are logically orderedVarious cohesive devices are used55Organization into paragraphsVariety of cohesive devices

Complex organizational patterns55Well organized into paragraphsLogically built paragraphs (cohesive devices)55

LanguageA. Vocabulary

B. Grammar

C. Spelling

D. Punctuation11

62

1A. Vocabulary

B. Grammar

C. Spelling

D. Punctuation108

1

1A. Vocabulary

B. Grammar

C. Spelling

D. Punctuation108

1

1

Total marks: 50