NCFE English Level 2 Sample paper 1 – Writing

There have been a lot of problems near your local primary school recently caused mainly by motorists and cyclists travelling too fast, ignoring road signs and parking inconsiderately.

The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is very worried and has asked you to write a report to give to your local Council. In your report you should explain the concerns, give specific examples and recommend how the Council can help and make the area around the school safe for everyone.

Your organisation’s newsletter has started a new section called ‘Life Outside Work’. They are looking for articles on interesting places to go in next month’s edition. You decide to write an article about a place you have visited recently, giving as much detail as possible.

You have contacted the editor of the newsletter and she is keen to read your article, but it must be between 250 – 350 words.

Suggested timings:

• Allow 10 minutes overall for reading, planning and proofreading
• Allow approximately 25 minutes for writing