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Integrated Skills in English
ISE I
The Controlled Written examination
Saturday 29 May 2010
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1. Write your name, candidate number and centre number on the front of this examination paper.
2. You must not open this examination paper until instructed to do so.
3. This examination paper contains two tasks. You must complete both tasks.
4. Use blue or black pen, not pencil.
5. Write your answers on the examination paper.
6. Do all rough work on the examination paper. Cross through any work you do not want marked.
7. You must not use a dictionary in this examination.
8. You must not use correction fluid on the examination paper.
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The tasks in this examination have equal weighting.
You are advised to spend about 45 minutes on Task 1 and about 45 minutes on Task 2.
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Integrated Skills in English I

This examination paper contains two tasks. You must complete both tasks.
Task 1 Reading into writing task

Read the text below and then, in your own words, write an article (approximately 150 words) for a
family magazine saying:
i) what you have learned about Sustrans
ii) why you think the National Cycle Network is a good idea and
iii) how cycling can make you healthier.
Sustrans
Sustrans is a British charity that helps people to walk, cycle and use public transport.
Sustrans is the organiser of the popular National Cycle Network in the UK. The National
Cycle Network is 12,000 kilometres of cycle routes on traffic-free paths, quiet lanes and
roads. Now 75% of the population lives within two miles of a route! The Network connects
towns and villages, countryside and coast throughout the UK.
So if you want to cycle to work, the shops, the station or just cycle in your free time, why
not discover your nearest National Cycle Network route? The Sustrans shop has useful
maps and guides.
Cycling solves so many problems at once. It keeps you fit, its fast, cheap, reliable and
good for the environment too!
Getting on your bike is a lot cheaper than gym membership and much more useful. So
why not burn some calories? Cycling is a great form of aerobics but, unlike an aerobics
class, it helps you travel around.
Facts:
w Most cyclists live two years longer than non-cyclists
w Regular cyclists are as fit as a person 10 years younger
w Cyclists breathe in less pollution from traffic than car drivers.
(Source: Adapted from: www.sustrans.org.uk
Images: www.cyclechester.com, www.sustrans.org.uk)
Use your own words as far as possible. No marks for answers copied from the reading texts.
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Task 2 Writing task

Write a description (approximately 150 words) of your favourite singer for a music magazine:
i) saying how long you have liked this singer
ii) giving your opinion of their songs and
iii) saying what their plans are for the future.
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Wednesday 16 April 2008
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family magazine:
i) describing how life has changed for Pat Griffiths and her husband since she won the lottery
ii) saying in what ways it has stayed the same and
iii) giving your own opinion about the importance of having a lot of money.
The lottery winner

Pat Griffiths and her farmer husband Roger were having dinner with friends on New
Years Eve 2003 and discussing what might happen in the year ahead. She said: Well,
Im going to win the lottery. Three weeks later she won 8.4 million!
Four months after the win Pat had a big party for around 600
friends, family and neighbours. There was expensive
champagne, wonderful food, live music and a fireworks display.
The couple first met when Pat was 16 and Roger 21, and they
have been married for 30 years. The first 27 years, before the
win, were difficult financially. They never went abroad and they
built their own cottage in the countryside. After the lottery
win, they didnt want to move because they said they already
lived in paradise.
Since the win, Pat says she has been able to relax. People say
she looks younger. There are no money worries now, but the
couple are not particularly extravagant, just carefree. They have given away more than
3 million to family members. They dont have a cleaner and still wash their cars by
hand. Pat thinks growing up in farming families taught them the value of money it
doesnt buy happiness, but it can buy time and security.
(Source: Adapted from Observer Books 2007)
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Task 2 Writing task

Write a description (approximately 150 words) for a family magazine about an object that is very
important to you:
i) describing where the object came from
ii) saying how long you have had it and
iii) explaining why it is so special.
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This examination paper has two tasks. You must complete both tasks.

You want to improve your fitness. Read the text below and then, in your own words, write a letter
(approximately 150 words) to a friend, explaining:
i) what a triathlon is
ii) why you want to enter a triathlon competition and
iii) how you will include regular training in your daily life.
Triathlons for fitness

At 27 years old, Neil Pokorny was a successful manager for an American car company, but he
was quickly losing his fitness and not going to the gym.
One day I just decided I wanted to get fit again, and I signed up for a triathlon, an event
that includes swimming, cycling and running, Pokorny said. He began training, slowly but
regularly.
For me, it wasnt easy because I was travelling for work all the time. But I told myself that I
wanted to do an hour of something every day, Pokorny said. When I travel, I can go running
from my hotel, and when I am at home, I can go cycling.
Pokornys story is not unusual. Hes part of a big movement towards the sport of triathlon,
which is becoming the new marathon. USA Triathlons members have increased from 50,000
to 135,000 over the last five years.
This sport, just like the athletes, comes in all shapes and sizes, from the 15-hour-long distance
to the beginner-level distance. The most popular distance is composed of a 500 metre swim, a
19km bike ride and a 5km run.
Its a fun sport, says Pokorny, and the people who practice it are very cool.
(Source: Adapted from www.dition.cnn.com)
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Task 2 Writing task

Jane, your American friend, finds it very difficult to learn foreign languages. Write a letter
(approximately 150 words) to her, saying:
i) why you enjoy learning a language
ii) what you find difficult and
iii) what techniques you use to help you remember new words.
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student magazine:
i) saying what rules students at Allsop must follow
ii) describing what changes have taken place and
iii) giving your opinion on this school.
Success of new traditional school

Allsop Academy, once one of the worst schools in
the UK, is now one of the best. Many people believe
it is successful because of the changes the new
headteacher has made in recent years.
The headteacher, Michael Wilson, is famous for
his belief in strong discipline and traditional ways
of teaching and learning. Students stand in lines
waiting for teachers to lead them into classrooms,
they wear grey and red jackets, ties and pullovers. Teachers send them home if
they wear the wrong shoes, their hair is too long or too short or they use their
mobile phones in class. They cant go to fast-food shops for lunch and if they
dont do their homework they have to stay on after school.
Before the headteacher came to the school, there were a lot of problems. Students
were very badly behaved and the school buildings were very old. Now the schools
blue and yellow buildings are brand new and the school has received a lot more
money for teaching and sports activities.
Now students at Allsop are much more successful with many going to top universities.
Certainly a traditional education and more discipline at school has been good for them.
(Source: Adapted from Guardian Education 2011; Image www.arnewde.com)
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Task 2 Writing task

Write your diary (approximately 150 words), real or imaginary, for a day when you found some
money explaining:
i) where you found the money
ii) what you were doing at the time and
iii) what you are planning to do with it.
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ISE I
Saturday 19 January 2008
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19 January 2008


Read the text below. Then, in your own words, write a letter (approximately 150 words) to
a relative:
i) saying which of these things you have done in the past
ii) explaining which of the ideas you are planning to do this year and
iii) asking what your relative thinks he/she needs to do to have a better year.
Six ways to have a better year

Here is a short list of six ways to have a better year. If you do these six
things, your life will get a bit better. Good luck!
1. Do some exercise. Choose some activities from the
following list and make sure youve tried at least three by
the end of the month:
swimming
walk to school/work
run upstairs
cycling
touch your toes
weight lifting.
2. Go on holiday in the countryside or the mountains.
3. Eat well and feel better. Eat lots of fresh fruit and
vegetables. Make your own soup, bread and fruit
drinks.
4. Drive less. Cars are dirty, so use the bus, walk and
ride your bike.
5. Do good things. Choose a charity and give a little money each month.
6. Stay in touch. Write a letter to a friend or relative. Go and see an older person
or your neighbours, help them with jobs around the house or cook them
something nice to eat.
(Source: Adapted from Innocent smoothie leaflet)
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Task 2 Writing task

Write an article (approximately 150 words) for an entertainment magazine about a famous person
in your country who a lot of people like.
i)
Describe the person and
ii) explain why he/she is popular.
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ISE I
Saturday 17 January 2009
10.0011.30am
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Next month you are going to England on holiday and want to visit Arundel Castle. Read the
text below and then, in your own words, write a letter (approximately 150 words) to your
English penfriend:
i) saying how you are planning to spend your day at Arundel Castle
ii) explaining what you think you will enjoy the most and
iii) inviting your penfriend to come with you.
Arundel Castle
Set high on a hill in South East England, this great
castle has magnificent views across the hills and
from the river Arun to the sea. Built at the end of
the 11th century to protect the region from attack, it
has been the family home of the Dukes of Norfolk
and their ancestors for over nine hundred years.
Between the 1870s and the 1890s the house was
almost completely rebuilt and the architecture is
one of the great works of Victorian England.
In the grounds around the castle you can find the
rose garden, the church garden and the
renovated Victorian summer house and vinery.
You can also see a rare type of sheep.
Inside the castle you will see fascinating furniture and a collection of
paintings by famous painters including Van Dyck and Canaletto. The library
has one of the finest book collections in England.
Open:
21 March to 2 November
Tuesday to Sunday
Church & Grounds: 10am5pm
Castle Shop:
10.30am5pm
Restaurant
10.30am4.30pm
Main Castle Rooms: 12pm5pm
Admission:
Adults
13.00
Seniors/Students 10.50
Children
7.50
(Source: Adapted from Arundel Castle leaflet; Images: www.english-heritage.org.uk)
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Task 2 Writing task

Write a review for a music magazine (approximately 150 words) of two songs by different singers:
i) comparing the music and the words of the songs and
ii) saying what kind of people you think will like them.
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ISE I
Wednesday 12 November 2008
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12 November 2008


Your English penfriend is having some problems sleeping at the moment. Read the text below and
then, in your own words, write a letter (approximately 150 words) to your friend saying:
i) what he needs to do to sleep well
ii) which of the things below you do personally and
iii) how it helps you feel better.
Sleep well and feel better!

1.
Sleep only when you are tired. This reduces the time you
are awake in bed.
2. Use the 20-minute rule. If you cant fall asleep in 20

minutes, switch the light on and read or get up and sit
somewhere warm and comfortable with your eyes closed.
When you start to feel sleepy, go back to bed.
3. Get up and go to bed at the same time every day. When your sleep cycle has a
regular rhythm, you will feel better.
4. If you exercise every day, it will help you sleep. Walk the
dog, play football or go to the gym.
5. It is important to relax before you go to bed. Listen to
some music, read a book or have a glass of milk.
6. Avoid big meals, coffee, tea and chocolate late at night.
7. Take a hot bath before bedtime. It may help you feel sleepy.
8. Make sure your bed and bedroom are quiet and comfortable. A hot room can be
uncomfortable. A cooler room with blankets to stay warm is better.
(Source: Adapted from the Daily Telegraph; Images: www.spokane.wsu.edu)
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Task 2 Writing task

Write an article for a travel guide (approximately 150 words) about the three best tourist attractions
in your country:
i) saying which three places of interest visitors to your area need to see and
ii) giving reasons why they will enjoy them.
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ISE I
Wednesday 11 November 2009
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You are planning to go to New York in America by ship with your friend Tom for a special holiday
next year. Read the text below and then, in your own words, write a letter (approximately 150
words) to Tom saying:
i) what you will see and do, both on the journey and in New York and
ii) which you think you will prefer, being on land or at sea and why.
Sail away to New York

The journey
There has never been and will never be anything to compare
with the excitement of crossing the sea on a beautiful cruise
ship. Next year you can do this on the Queen Mary ship in
June or July. All holidays will include six nights on this
fabulous liner. During your leisurely days at sea you will be
able to enjoy art classes, dancing lessons, concerts, the ships
cinema, gymnasium and beauty salon. Then there are outdoor activities such as swimming,
deck sports and golf. There will also be a cocktail party on board.
New York
When you arrive in New York, you will stay at the five-star
Marriott Marquis hotel. This modern hotel is near Times
Square, within walking distance of Fifth Avenue shopping,
the Rockefeller Centre, Central Park and all major theatres.
The size and facilities of this hotel are incredible! There are
2,000 rooms, served by 16 glass lifts. Theres a restaurant on
the roof with spectacular views from the 49th floor. The hotel has its own restaurants, coffee
shops, theatre, bar, health club and sauna.
Other optional excursions to the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State building can be
booked so that you are sure to enjoy your stay in New York.
(Source: Adapted from www.bathtravel.co.uk, Images: www.blarneyvillage.com, www.panoramio.com)
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Task 2 Writing task

Write a description (approximately 150 words) for a writing competition of the most important
person in your life saying:
i) what this person has done to help you in the past and
ii) why they are so important.
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