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Task Five

(25 minutes)

The text for this task is reproduced on the opposite page. It was written by a learner in a preintermediate class (CEFR B1) in response to the following task:
You travelled by plane last week and your suitcase was lost. You have still heard
nothing from the airline company.
Write to the airline and explain what happened. Describe your suitcase and tell them
what was in it. Find out what they are going to do about it.
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write your address.
Begin your letter as follows;
Dear
a

Identify three key strengths and three key weaknesses of the text. Provide an example of each
strength and each weakness.
Your answer should focus on some or all of the areas listed below:

Task achievement / effect on the target reader

Organisation and cohesion
Accuracy of grammar
Complexity of grammar
Accuracy of spelling

Which one of the weaknesses identified above would you choose to prioritise? Give three
reasons for your choice.

Write your answers in your answer booklet.

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