Activity 1 - Part b

Read the text produced by Candidate A, the information related to what was expected from the text and the examiner comments and score.

Rewrite the text in order to suit what was expected and to get a better score.

Test 1 Question 1 (sample script)

Mark scheme and sample script with examiner comments

 Content

The email should include all the points in the notes:

• say when it is best to visit

• suggest best way(s) of finding out about food/cooking at home

• recommend restaurant(s)

• decline invitation.

Organisation and cohesion

Clear organisation of ideas, with paragraphing and linking as appropriate to the  task.

Appropriacy of register and format

Informal email with standard use of English grammatical and spelling conventions.

Range

Language of expressing enthusiasm, giving information, declining invitation, recommending, suggesting.

Target reader

Would be informed.

Candidate A

_______________________________________________________________

To: Sara Martins

Sent: 16th March

Subject: Restaurant

_______________________________________________________________

I just received you email and I’m too glad that you’re making reality what you always wanted.

You asked me in your email when it is the best time to come. I think that it would be for you to come in the summer because during the summer we have

many cooking festival.

You also mention that you want to meet people cooking everyday. That’s possible basiccally if you go to our restaurant where everyday delicious meals

are prepared.

Moreover, if you want to know what our traditional food is that’s ‘Briham’ which contains many vegetables and it’s very high in vitamins and carbohadratel.

Now as for your invitation I’m very sorry but that time I will be sitting my school exams.

I’d love to see you when you will come.

Take care

Roman

QUESTION 1: CANDIDATE A - Examiner comments:

Content: All points covered.

Organisation and cohesion: Effectively organised.

Range: Adequate range.

Accuracy: A number of non-distracting errors.

Appropriacy of register and format: Appropriate to the task.

Target reader: Would be fully informed.

Marks awarded: Band 3.