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NCFE Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 1 - Writing

501/1660/5

Time Allowed1 HOUR

Candidate No:Ext Ass Ref:Batch No:Forename:Surname:Centre No:

Please ensure that your personal details above are correct.

You may use a dictionary during this assessment.

Read the scenario and each document carefully.

Read each task carefully before starting.

At the end of the assessment hand all documents over to the invigilator as instructed.

DO NOT TURN OVER UNTIL YOU ARE INSTRUCTED TO DO SO BY THE INVIGILATOR.

For Examiner use only: Writing

Activity number 1 2 Total marks

Marks awarded

Marks available 20 20 40

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Multi Use Games Area (MUGA)

Read the documents provided and complete the two writing activities:

Activity 1: Write a report. 20 marks

Activity 2: Write a letter. 20 marks

Marks are given in both activities for your ability to: Activity 1 Activity 2

Write clearly and coherently, including an appropriate level of detail 5 marks 5 marks

Present information in a logical sequence 2 marks 2 marksUse language, format and structure suitable for purpose and audience 4 marks 4 marks

Use correct grammar, including correct and consistent use of tense

3 marks 3 marks

Ensure written work includes generally accurate spelling and that meaning is clear 3 marks 3 marks

Ensure written work includes generally accurate punctuation and that meaning is clear 3 marks 3 marks

41% of the marks are available for evidence of accurate spelling, punctuation and grammar.

Suggested Timing: Allow 10 minutes overall for reading, planning and proofreading, followed by approximately: 25 minutes for Activity 1 and 25 minutes for Activity 2.

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Activity 1: Write a report(Marks available: 20)

Your local council has announced that they intend to build a Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) on some wasteland next to your street.

A MUGA is an outdoor fenced area for various types of games, such as football, basketball or tennis. The fencing makes it easier to keep the ball in play.

You are the head of your street association. You attend a public meeting about the MUGA.

Write a report in which you give your own views about this proposal in detail to present to the street association.

In your report you should:

use a suitable format explain whether you are for or against the proposal and give your reasons why explain what facilities you hope will be available for young people in your area in the

future recommend how your association should respond to the proposal.

One document has been provided. The document contains useful content for the activity. You may choose to select and use any of the material for your writing.

You may also use your own ideas to complete this activity.

Document 1

Notes taken at the public meeting.

Council is thinking about building a Multi-Use Games Area on the waste ground next to Aiden Estate.

The community action group is raising money to help fund the MUGA.

Lots of views expressed at the meeting. Half in favour, half not.

Some views for the idea were:

• young people need somewhere to go, there is too much traffic for them to play on the road

• there have been plans for years, something needs to happen• young people only play on the street as there is no-where else for them to go.

Some views against the idea were:

• it would cost a lot to maintain• there is already a MUGA 10 miles away• it may affect local people in terms of noise, light and extra traffic.

Residents asked to submit their views in writing and make other suggestions for facilities for young people.

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You may use the space below for planning and drafting your work

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Write your report here

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Activity 2: Write a letter (Marks available: 20)

You are involved in raising money to fund a MUGA in your community. Your community action group has received a letter from a Mr Bramley, enclosing a donation. You feel that you would like to write a personal letter of thanks.

In your letter explain:

why you are writing how you feel about Mr Bramley’s donation what his donation could be used for what the plans are for building the MUGA and any information about an opening date.

The address to write to is: The Glebe, 24 South Street, Layton, DA10 0JS

One document has been provided. The document contains useful content for the activity. You may also use your own ideas to complete this activity.

Document 2

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The Glebe24 South Street

Layton DA10 0JS

4th September 2016Layton MUGA GroupLayton Town HallHigh StreetLaytonDA13 3NJ

Dear Layton MUGA Group

I attended the council meeting last Tuesday when you explained what you were trying to do for the residents in this area. I was very impressed with the turnout. I have not seen such a well attended meeting for a long time. I was also very impressed with the hard work you have all put into this project.

I think it very important that young people are at least given the opportunity of having a place to go and something to do. I was not aware of how expensive the equipment could be. I would therefore

You may use the space below for planning and drafting your work.

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The Glebe24 South Street

Layton DA10 0JS

4th September 2016Layton MUGA GroupLayton Town HallHigh StreetLaytonDA13 3NJ

Dear Layton MUGA Group

I attended the council meeting last Tuesday when you explained what you were trying to do for the residents in this area. I was very impressed with the turnout. I have not seen such a well attended meeting for a long time. I was also very impressed with the hard work you have all put into this project.

I think it very important that young people are at least given the opportunity of having a place to go and something to do. I was not aware of how expensive the equipment could be. I would therefore

Write your letter here:

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