Integrated Skills in English

ISE I
The Controlled Written examination
Wednesday 20 May 2009

10.0011.30am

Your full name:

(BLOCK CAPITALS)

Candidate registration number:

Centre:
Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes
Instructions to candidates
1. Write your name, candidate number and centre number on the front of this examination paper.
2. You must not open this examination paper until instructed to do so.
3. This examination paper contains two tasks. You must complete both tasks.
4. Use blue or black pen, not pencil.
5. Write your answers on the examination paper.
6. Do all rough work on the examination paper. Cross through any work you do not want marked.
7. You must not use a dictionary in this examination.
8. You must not use correction fluid on the examination paper.

Information for candidates

The tasks in this examination have equal weighting.
You are advised to spend about 45 minutes on Task 1 and about 45 minutes on Task 2.
Examiners use only
Task 1
Task fulfilment

Accuracy and range

Task fulfilment

Accuracy and range

Task 2

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Integrated Skills in English I

Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes
This examination paper contains two tasks. You must complete both tasks.

Task 1 Reading into writing task

You and a friend are planning a trip to England and want to go for a walk in London. Read the
text below and then, in your own words, write a letter (approximately 150 words) to your
friend explaining:
i) which walk you think will be the most suitable for you and your friend and
ii) why the other two walks do not interest you.

Walks in London
Take a walk around London and discover what the capital city has to offer. Theres lots
to explore and some great rivers, parks and attractions!
River walk 7 kilometres
This walk will take you along the River Thames. You will pass a
number of landmarks, both modern and historical, including
the London Eye, the Tate Modern art museum and Southwark
Cathedral. You will also see eight of Londons many bridges. If
you do the walk on a Thursday or Friday, you can buy some
traditional English food at Borough food market.
Park walk 8 kilometres
Escape the city and discover Londons largest park Richmond
Park. This relaxing walk starts at the Gate Caf and it will take
you around the park. You will enjoy the lovely scenery of
Richmond Park. With its woodlands, flower gardens and famous
deer park, its one of Londons most beautiful treasures. Bring
a picnic and really enjoy the beauty of the park.
City walk 5 kilometres
See some of the oldest parts of London including the Roman
wall and the places where the Great Fire of London started and
ended in 1666. Tourist attractions include the Bank of England,
the Museum of London and the Tower of London. A weekend is
probably the best time to do this walk, as there will be less
traffic and people.
(Images: www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk, www.cyberporpoise.com)

Use your own words as far as possible. No marks for answers copied from the reading texts.
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Task 2 Writing task

You recently attended a music festival in your country. Write a review (approximately 150 words) for
a music magazine:
i) explaining what were the best and the worst parts of the event and
ii) giving your opinion on the bands and singers you heard.

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