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Correct these errors. The sentences have been adapted from different writing tasks.
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Application letters - Applying for a job
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Applying for a job: Application letter
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Useful language for informal emails and letters.
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Essential linking words
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**Writing - An article**

Check out this PowerPoint presentation and try to provide a suitable version for each sentence.

The correct alternatives are also provided.



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MARK SCHEME FOR PAPER 2 – WRITING
Content

Candidates should include all the content points required in the task and expand them appropriately by providing explanations and/or examples.

Accuracy

Candidates should have minimal language errors.

Range: Candidates should use a very good range (=variety) of structures and vocabulary.

Organisation and cohesion: A good answer should be clearly organised with suitable use of cohesive devices (consequently, therefore, in addition, however, etc).

Register (=style) and format: The register (formal/informal) should be appropriate to the task and the right format should be used. For instance, a letter to the manager of a company must be formal and follow the correct format and conventions.

Target reader: Candidates should have in mind the reasons why they are writing (to inform, complain, describe, persuade, entertain). A good answer should achieve the desired effect on the reader.



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BAND DESCRIPTION
The minimum passing band for paper 2 is band 3 (60-70%).

BAND 5

The candidate’s writing fully achieves the desired effect on the target reader. All the content points required in the task are included* and expanded appropriately. Ideas are organised effectively, with the use of a variety of linking devices and a wide range of structure and vocabulary. The language is well developed, and any errors that occur are minimal and perhaps due to ambitious attempts at more complex language. Register and format which is consistently appropriate to the purpose of the task and the audience is used.

BAND 4 The candidate’s writing achieves the desired effect on the target reader. All the content points required in the task are included*. Ideas are clearly organised, with the use of suitable linking devices and a good range of structure and vocabulary. Generally, the language is accurate, and any errors that do occur are mainly due to attempts at more complex language. Register and format which is, on the whole, appropriate to the purpose of the task and the audience is used.

BAND 3 The candidate’s writing achieves the desired effect on the target reader in general. All the content points required in the task are included*. Ideas are organised adequately, with the use of simple linking devices and an adequate range of structure and vocabulary. A number of errors may be present, but they do not impede communication. A reasonable, if not always successful, attempt is made at register and format which is appropriate to the purpose of the task and the audience.

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BAND 2: The candidate’s writing does not clearly communicate the message to the target reader. Some content points required in the task are inadequately covered or omitted, and/or there is some irrelevant material. Ideas are inadequately organised, linking devices are rarely used, and the range of structure and vocabulary is limited. Errors distract the reader and may obscure communication at times. Attempts at appropriate register and format are unsuccessful or inconsistent.

BAND 1: The candidate’s writing has a very negative effect on the target reader. There is notable omission of content points and/or considerable irrelevance, possibly due to misinterpretation of the task. There is a lack of organisation or linking devices, and there is little evidence of language control. The range of structure and vocabulary is poor, and frequent errors obscure communication. There is little or no awareness of appropriate register and format.

BAND 0: There is either too little language for assessment or the candidate’s writing is totally irrelevant or totally illegible.


 * Candidates who do not address all the content points will be penalised for dealing inadequately with the requirements of the task.





LIST OF CORRECTION SYMBOLS

 * vb || wrong verb tense

(He get up --->

gets ||
 * vp || wrong verb pattern

(I enjoy to go

-->

going) ||
 * ww || wrong word / expression ||
 * || missing word ||
 * prep || wrong preposition ||
 * art || wrong / unnecessary article ||
 * sp || wrong spelling ||
 * gr || incorrect grammar structure

(I think is wrong -->

I think it is wrong) ||
 * w/o || wrong word order

(In 2000 was born Tom

--> Tom was born in 2000 ) ||
 * punct || wrong punctuation ||
 * n/c || not clear / unclear ||
 * sty (reg) || wrong style / register ||

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