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BBA PRACTICE EXAMINATION

2010
ENGLISH
Level One
QUESTION AND ANSWER BOOKLET
(PAPER SAVE VERSION)
90053
Produce formal writing.
Credits: Three
Suggested time: 40 minutes
Answer ONE of the topics in this booklet.
If you need more space for your answer, ask the Supervisor for extra paper. Clearly
number the topic. Attach the extra sheet at the appropriate place in this booklet.
Check that this booklet has pages 2-4 in the correct order and that none of these
pages is blank.
HAND THIS BOOKLET TO THE SUPERVISOR AT THE END OF THE ASSESSMENT.
NOT ACHIEVED ACHIEVED ACHIEVED WITH MERIT ACHIEVED WITH EXCELLENCE
ASSESSORS USE ONLY
Overall Level of Performance (all criteria within a column are met)
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STUDENTS NAME
Use a writing style appropriate
to audience, purpose and text
type.
Use a controlled writing style
appropriate to audience,
purpose and text type.
Use a controlled writing style
appropriate to audience,
purpose and text type,
which commands
attention.
Structure material in a way
that is appropriate to
audience, purpose and
text type.
Structure material clearly in
a way that is appropriate to
audience, purpose and
text type.
Structure material clearly and
effectively in a way that is
appropriate to
audience, purpose
and text type.
Use writing conventions
without intrusive errors.
Use writing conventions
without intrusive errors.
Use writing conventions
accurately.
Express idea(s) with
supporting detail in a
piece of formal writing.
Develop idea(s) with
supporting detail and
explanation in a piece
of formal writing.
Develop idea(s) convincingly
with supporting detail and
explanation in a piece of
formal writing.

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You are advised to spend 40 minutes completing the writing task in this booklet.
Imagine that you are writing to the editor of your local newspaper. Your letter, which will be published in the
newspaper, should explain young peoples views on ONE topic chosen from the list below.
You may present more than one viewpoint, or you may focus on one particular point of view.
You may argue for or against the topic.
Use page 3 to map or plan your ideas on your chosen topic. Begin your writing on page 4.
Explain your ideas.
Support the ideas with examples
Write AT LEAST 250 words
Proofread your work
TOPICS (Choose ONE)
1. Schools are not making the most of
technological advances.
2. Same-sex friendships make the best
friendships for teenagers.
3. Professionalism is killing the best things
about amateur sport.
4. Everybody should grow more of their own
food.
5. We can learn a lot about real life from reality
TV shows.
6. Listening to music is better for young people
than reading books.
7. You need to leave your home/homeland to
appreciate it the most.
8. Everyone needs to know and understand his/
her own cultural background.
9. New Zealand/Aotearoa needs a change of ag.
10. We can all do more to protect animal rights.
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PLANNING PAGE
(This planning section will NOT be assessed).
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Teachers
use only
Question
number

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Continue your answer on the rell provided. Write your name and the topic/question number
clearly at the top of EACH PAGE you complete. Hand in ALL rell sheets WITH THIS BOOKLET
at the end of the examination to your supervisor.