END OF YEAR TEST● ANSWER KEY
Writing
Sample answers
Task 1
Can write a description of an event, a recent trip – real or imagined.
Mario’s Pizzeria
Two weeks ago I went with three friends to Mario’s Pizzeria in Sheffield. The restaurant was full when we arrived, which gave it a really nice lively atmosphere. There was cool music playing in the background, but it wasn’t too loud, so it was still possible to have a conversation while we ate.
The food was amazing! All the pizzas are freshly made, and there’s loads of choice. I had the Mario Special, which had cheese, ham, tomatoes and red peppers. One of my friends had a seafood pizza, which was also really tasty. For dessert, I had a delicious chocolate cake – my favourite!
The staff were all really friendly and helpful, and they didn’t try to hurry us up. The only slight problem was that we had to wait quite a while for our meal because it was so busy. It’s also a bit more expensive than some other pizza restaurants, but in my opinion it’s worth the extra money. I’d definitely recommend it to anyone who loves pizza!
(170 words)
Task 2
Can develop an argument at some length with supporting points and relevant examples.
Friends, fitness and fun!
We all know that young people should do more exercise. So what can be done to get them to move away from their computer screens and smart phones, put on their trainers and get down to their local sports centre? In my opinion, the most important thing is to make it fun! There need to be things at the sports centre which will make them think: Wow! I don’t want to miss that!
One idea would be to set up a special fitness club for young people. They could then go along to meet other people and make new friends. A nice, relaxed coffee bar at the centre would be good too, so there’s somewhere for people to sit and relax after they’ve done their sport. Finally, I think there should be lots of fun events like football tournaments or tennis competitions, so young people can enjoy taking part, and maybe even winning something!
To sum up, a sports centre should be a place where young people can meet their friends, get fit and have fun! Then you wouldn’t be able to keep them away!
(185 words)
Mark scheme
The task is worth 20 marks. Award up to 4 marks for each section of the mark scheme, according to the descriptions below. The same mark scheme can be used for both tasks.
Content
Task achievement
Organisation and structure
Range
Accuracy
0-1
Content is difficult to understand. Ideas are basic and not developed, and no opinions are expressed.
Completes only one or two aspects of the task. May not use the correct genre and only covers one or two of the points specified in the task.
No clear paragraph structure.
Uses only very basic vocabulary and grammar, with a lot of errors.
Lots of errors even in basic language, which impede communication.
2-3
Content is comprehensible. Ideas are fairly simple but well expressed. Some ideas are developed by giving reasons or examples. Some details are added, and some opinions are expressed.
Completes the majority of the task. Uses the correct genre and covers the majority, but not all, of the points specified in the task.
A fairly clear paragraph structure. Some paragraphs may be very short, and paragraphs may not always have a clear purpose.
Uses simple vocabulary and basic grammar structures accurately. Uses some more advanced vocabulary and grammar structures with errors. Uses some different sentence types and punctuation.
Generally accurate, but with some errors, especially in more advanced language.
4
Content is comprehensible and interesting. Ideas are developed with reasons, examples, etc. Details are added and opinions expressed, giving the text a lively feel.
Completes all parts of the task fully, including the correct genre and all the points specified in the task.
The text is clearly divided into paragraphs. Each paragraph has a clear purpose, and each contains ideas that are developed.
Uses a wide range of vocabulary appropriately. Uses a wide range of grammar structures accurately and appropriately. Uses a range of sentence types and punctuation.
A few mistakes in more advanced language structures, but generally very accurate.
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