My signature confirms that I will not discuss the content of this assessment with anyone. Time: 1 hour Total Marks: 30

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1 Functional Skills English - Writing Level 2 Sample Fill in your name, date of birth and registration number in the boxes below. Surname: Other Names: Gateway Qualifications registration number: DOB: Centre Name: My signature confirms that I will not discuss the content of this assessment with anyone. Signature: Paper Ref: FSWL2AA/P Time: 1 hour Total Marks: 30 Marks Achieved: /30 You must have: A pen with black or blue ink. Instruction Read each question carefully before you start to answer it. Answer both questions. Information The total mark for this paper is 30. There are 15 marks for each question. Dictionaries are allowed. You will be assessed on Presenting information or ideas concisely, logically and persuasively Using a range of writing styles and sentence structures (including complex sentences and paragraphs) Using accurate spelling, punctuation and grammar Producing written texts that are fit for purpose, in terms of content, language, and format. Task A Mark Task B Mark Total Marks Page 1 of 9

2 Task A TIMEOUT GYM.JOIN TODAY!! Take advantage of our fantastic offers and get yourself ready for the summer. We have a 25m pool, sauna and steam room as well as a variety of state-of-the-art gym equipment. Our staff are always on hand to help you and our fitness experts will select the best regime for you. Join today for 15 and you will get: FREE membership for 3 months Reduced monthly membership of An introductory session with a fitness adviser Unlimited juice drinks from our bar for 1 month How can you refuse? Come down and see us today. Phone for an appointment or visit timeoutgym@ac.uk You decided to join the gym and have enjoyed it. However, after four months you are checking your bank statement. You notice that not only has money gone out every month since you signed up but you have been paying 43, not 39. You are certain that you signed the correct forms at the gym. Write a formal letter to the manager of the gym explaining what has happened and what you would like him to do. You should state clearly: your reason for writing what has happened what you would like the gym to do your general opinion about the gym (e.g. facilities, equipment, staff, range of classes). Remember to set out your letter correctly. You do not need to include the address of the gym. Write words. Page 2 of 9

3 You may plan your letter here first if you wish to do so Marker Use Only Page 3 of 9

4 Write your final version here Marker Use Only 15 marks Page 4 of 9

5 Task B Your gym is holding an Exercise a-thon as part of Sport Relief. This involves being part of a group that exercises continually for 24 hours. The group is being sponsored and the money is going to charity. Write an to your friend explaining what is happening and why. In your you should include: what the gym is organising and why what part you will play in the event (eg the type of exercise you will be doing, how you are helping to organise the event) why you think exercise is important your reasons for getting involved your feelings about taking part in the event. Write words. You may plan your here first if you wish to do so. Page 5 of 9

6 Write your final version here Marker Use Only Exercise-athon 15 marks Page 6 of 9

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8 These texts and illustrations have been incorporated into this test paper solely for the purposes of the examination in accordance with Section 32 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, as amended by the Copyright and Rights in Performance (Research, Education, Libraries and Archives) Regulations No copyright or clearance for any other use has been obtained or sought. Page 8 of 9

9 END OF ASSESSMENT Gateway Qualifications Gateway House 3 Tollgate Business Park Colchester, CO3 8AB Page 9 of 9