DELTA Module One / Paper One / Task Four / June 2019

Shady Abuyusuf

Sat, 23 Nov 2024

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Task Four (20 marks)

The text (178 words) for this task is reproduced on the opposite page. It was written by a learner in an intermediate (CEFR B1) level class in response to the following task:

Your new English teacher has asked you to write about yourself and give your reasons for studying English.

Focusing on the areas listed below, identify a total of four key strengths and weaknesses of the text. Provide an example from the text of each choice. Include at least one strength and one weakness in your answer.

§ Task achievement

§ Organisation

§ Accuracy of grammar

§ Cohesion

 Answers: 

Strengths:

1.  Task Achievement: The learner clearly addresses the task of introducing themselves and explaining their reasons for studying English.

Example: "My name is Aleksandra and I live since 16 years in the north of Germany, in Bielefeld."

2.  Cohesion: The text is cohesive, with ideas logically connected and transitions used effectively to move between sentences and paragraphs.

Example: "Now I work in the International Office of the University Bielefeld. In my job I give information for incoming and for outgoing students."

Weaknesses:

1.  Organisation: The text lacks clear paragraph structure and could benefit from better organisation of ideas.

Example: The transition between discussing the learner's previous studies and their current job is abrupt and could be smoother.

2.  Accuracy of Grammar: There are several grammatical errors throughout the text, including errors in verb tense, preposition use, and sentence structure.

 Example: "I would learn English while I need English knowledge for my job."