Functional Skills Level 1 English Writing Sample Paper 4 - Question Paper - Event email

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Functional Skills Level 1 English Writing Sample Paper 4 assesses writing skills through two tasks. The document provides candidate details, assessment timing, marking information, and key instructions such as answering both questions and not using dictionaries or electronic grammar/spell checkers. Question 1 requires writing an email to a friend planning an event, specifying event type, detailed arrangements, the friend’s organising role, and their role on the day within 200–250 words.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages20

Reading Time50 min

AccessFree to download

Question 1

Email to a friend about an event

Question 2

Functional Skills Level 1 English Writing Sample Paper 4 Question Paper [www.cityandguilds.com](www.cityandguilds.com) [April 2020 version](April 2020 version 0-1)[ 0-1](April 2020 version 0-1) 4748 Level 1 Functional Skills English Writing Sample 4 Candidate Name (First, Middle, Last) Candidate enrolment number DOB (DDMMYYYY) | | | | | --- | --- | --- | Candidate signature and declaration* Assessment date (DDMMYYYY) Centre number | | | | | --- | --- | --- | General information: 􀁸 The duration of this paper is 1 hour 20 minutes. 􀁸 The maximum mark for each question is shown. 􀁸 The total number of marks available is 54. General instructions: 􀁸 Read each question carefully. 􀁸 Answer both questions. 􀁸 Dictionaries, electronic grammar and spell checkers are not permitted. * I declare that I have no prior knowledge of the questions in this assessment and that I will not share any information about the questions. Question 1 You will be assessed on: 􀁸 Communicating information, ideas and opinions clearly, coherently and accurately 􀁸 Communicating with appropriate detail to suit purpose and audience 􀁸 Using appropriate format, structure and language for purpose and audience 􀁸 Writing consistently and accurately in complex sentences, using paragraphs where appropriate 􀁸 Using correct spelling, punctuation and grammar. Question 1 You have to arrange an event and you would like your friend to help. Your task: write an email to a friend to explain the type of event you want to hold and the role you would like them to have in organising it. Choose one of the following events: a wedding reception a charity fundraising day a family sports day a 21st birthday celebration. Your email should explain the following: • what type of event you are planning • specific details about the event (eg, theme, timings, guest numbers, seating arrangements or anything else relevant to the event) • your friend’s role in helping to organise the event • your friend’s role on the day. Suggested word count 200 – 250 words. (27 marks) You may use the space below for planning and drafting. Question 1 – Write your email here. | To:

Subject: | | | --- | --- | | | | Question 2 You will be assessed on: 􀁸 Communicating information, ideas and opinions clearly, coherently and accurately 􀁸 Communicating with appropriate detail to suit purpose and audience 􀁸 Using appropriate format, structure and language for purpose and audience 􀁸 Writing consistently and accurately in complex sentences, using paragraphs where appropriate 􀁸 Using correct spelling, punctuation and grammar.

FAQs

What are the general rules for completing the writing paper?

The paper duration is 1 hour 20 minutes, and candidates must answer both questions. Dictionaries, electronic grammar tools, and spell checkers are not permitted.

What is required in Question 1?

Write an email to a friend explaining the type of event you want to hold and the role you want them to play in organising it, including specific event details and their role on the day.

Which event choices can be used for the email?

Choose one: a wedding reception, a charity fundraising day, a family sports day, or a 21st birthday celebration.

Sep 30, 2026

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