90053

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Level 1 English, 2004
90053 Produce formal writing

Credits: Three
9.30 am Monday 15 November 2004

Check that the National Student Number (NSN) on your admission slip is the same as the number at the
top of this page.

You should answer on ONE of the topics in this booklet.

If you need more space for any answer, use the pages provided at the back of this booklet and clearly
number the question.

Check that this booklet has pages 2–8 in the correct order and that none of these pages is blank.

YOU MUST HAND THIS BOOKLET TO THE SUPERVISOR AT THE END OF THE EXAMINATION.
For Assessor’s use only
Achievement Criteria

Achievement Achievement Achievement

with Merit with Excellence
Express idea(s) with supporting Develop idea(s) with Develop idea(s) convincingly
detail in a piece of formal supporting detail and with supporting detail and
writing. explanation in a piece of formal explanation in a piece of
writing. formal writing.

Use a writing style appropriate Use a controlled writing style Use a controlled writing style
to audience, purpose and text appropriate to audience, appropriate to audience,
type. purpose and text type. purpose and text type, and
which commands attention.

Structure material in a way Structure material clearly in Structure material clearly

that is appropriate to audience, a way that is appropriate to and effectively in a way that
purpose and text type. audience, purpose and text is appropriate to audience,
type. purpose and text type.
Use writing conventions without Use writing conventions Use writing conventions
intrusive errors. without intrusive errors. accurately.

Overall Level of Performance (all criteria within a column are met)

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You are advised to spend 40 minutes answering on your chosen topic in this booklet. Assessor’s
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Choose ONE of topics 1–10.

Use page 4 to map or plan your ideas on this topic.

Present a written argument that explores this topic. 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. Imagine that your
writing will be published in a book that will explain young people’s views to an adult audience. The ideas
you include should be explained, and they should be supported by examples.

Write at least 250 words. Begin your answer on page 5, and write the number of the topic 1–10 at the
top of the page.

1. Team sports are boring compared with individual sports.

2. Part-time work exploits school students.

3. Texting is just a way of avoiding real communication.

4. Experimenting on animals to improve life for humans is a good thing.

5. New Zealand/Aotearoa is really two countries – Auckland and the real New Zealand/Aotearoa.

6. School assemblies are a waste of time.

7. New Zealand/Aotearoa deals well with race issues.

8. Exploring space wastes money that would be better spent here on Earth.

9. Being successful in today’s world means knowing your culture.

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10. The media make teenagers worry too much about body image. Assessor’s
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Acknowledgements
Like Your Body Outside–In Inside–Out
YWCA of Aotearoa-New Zealand
Ministry of Health/Manatü Hauora
Boys’ Stuff: Boys Talking About What Matters, Wayne Martino and Maria Pallotta-Chairolli, Allen and Unwin, 2001.
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Begin your writing here. Assessor’s

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Topic number:
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Extra paper for continuation of answers if required. Assessor’s

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