advancing learning, changing lives THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS TO BE COMPLETED BY THE ASSESSOR THE FOLLOWING DETAILS CONFIRM THAT THE ASSESSOR HAS IN NO WAY INFLUENCED THE OUTCOME OF THE ASSESSMENT. I F THI S CANDI DATE HAS HAD ANY ASSI STANCE DURI NG THI S TEST PLEASE STATE THE NATURE OF THE ASSI STANCE AND WHO PROVI DED I T: PERSONAL DETAILS AND MARKS FOR CANDIDATE QUESTION NO MARKS AVAILABLE MARKS GIVEN EXTERNAL VERIFIER USE 1 2 2 4 3 8 4 5 5 6 TOTAL 25 % 100% Delete pass or fail as appropriate PASS - FAIL PASS - FAIL I F THERE ARE ANY SPECI AL CI RCUMSTANCES THAT MAY HAVE HAD A NEGATI VE EFFECT ON THE CANDI DATE' S PERFORMANCE I N THI S TEST PLEASE GI VE DETAI LS. Candidates Name: Registration Number: Centre Name: Centre Number: Assessors Name: Signature: Date test taken: Internal Verifiers Name: Signature: Date verified: Adult Literacy S&L E2 1 TURN OVER QUESTION 1 - A WEATHER FORECAST 1. Instructions to Assessors: This question requires a discussion between the candidate and the Assessor Assessor to read out the following instruction: You are going to hear a weather forecast for the first half of the week. I am going to ask you some questions about this so listen carefully and speak clearly. Can you tell me two things about the weather for the first half of the week? The Weather Monday is going to start with sunny spells but by Tuesday it will turn cloudy. On Wednesday it will be rainy. This week the sun will set at 4.30pm. QUESTION 1. Acceptable answers (2 marks): Monday- sunny spells Tuesday-turn cloudy Wednesday-rainy Sun to set at 4.30pm Additional points: Candidate's actual response: Adult Literacy S&L E2 2 TURN OVER QUESTION 2 - DIRECTIONS Instructions to Assessors: Assessor to read out the following instruction: You are at the hospital. You need to find Ward 5. Using the map, listen and follow the directions. When I give you directions, for example when I say 'walk', can you do this using a pen or finger on the map? 2a. The assessor to ask the candidate: "You see me in front of you. I'm a doctor. Ask me for directions." 2b. The assessor to ask the candidate: "Look at the map. Can you show me where you are starting from?" 2c. The assessor to ask the candidate: "Now walk forward and take the first turning on your right. Stop and show me where you are now? (If the candidate is at the wrong place put them back on track before the next set of directions). 2d. The assessor to ask the candidate: "OK, let's continue. Walk forward then turn left. Continue walking forwards past the X-ray department. After this department turn right. Ward 5 is in front of you. Tell me when you have found it? QUESTION 2. (4 marks) Response to 2a: Response to 2b: Response to 2c: Response to 2d Adult Literacy S&L E2 3 TURN OVER QUESTION 2 - DIRECTIONS Hospital Map for question 2 Adult Literacy S&L E2 4 TURN OVER QUESTION 3 - INSTRUCTIONS 3. Instructions to Assessors: This question requires a discussion between the candidate and the Assessor. The Assessor holds an interview with the candidate for a job vacancy in a shop. Assessor to read out the following instruction: I am going to give you some information about a job. Listen carefully. "You have an interview for a part-time job in a card shop. This is what you will have to do: handle money, order new stock, help customers and tidy the cards at the end of the day. You will have to work 2 days in the week and also on Saturdays. You want the job so you go for the interview. I will play the part of the manager interviewing you. Remember to speak clearly." 3a. If I offered you the job, could you tell me three of the tasks you would have to do? QUESTION 3A. Acceptable answers (3 marks): Handle money Order new stock Deal with customers Tidy cards at the end of the day Candidate's actual response: Additional Points: 3b. 3c. 3d. The assessor to judge whether the candidate has spoken clearly in order to be heard and understood throughout all exchanges in question 3. (1 mark) YES NO Adult Literacy S&L E2 5 TURN OVER QUESTION 3 - A SHORT INTERVIEW Tell me about any experience you have had working in an office or shop or with people. QUESTION 3C. Acceptable answers (2 marks): Candidate gives details of experiences/ or says that he/she does not have any experience. Candidate's actual response: Additional Points: Now think of two questions to ask me about the job. QUESTION 3B. Acceptable answers (2 marks): ANY QUESTION ON: Wages Hours/Days of work Uniform Holidays Other relevant answers Candidate's actual response: Additional Points: Adult Literacy S&L E2 6 TURN OVER QUESTION 4 - THE PARTY Instructions to Assessors: Read the following telephone message and questions to the candidate. Record their responses in the boxes. Assessor to read out the following instruction: You are going to a party with your friend tonight. She telephones to organise meeting up and leaves you a message. Listen carefully. 4a. What is Ann's message about? QUESTION 4A. Acceptable answers (1 mark): The party tonight When/ where to meet What to carry (mobile) What to bring Candidate's actual response: Additional Points: "Hello! It's Ann. Just to remind you that the party starts at 8.30 so I will collect you at around 8.15. Wait outside the pub and keep your mobile on. Can you bring your camera and a bottle of lemonade as I don't drink and drive? See you then." Adult Literacy S&L E2 7 TURN OVER QUESTION 4 - THE PARTY CONTINUED 4b. Where do you need to wait for Ann? 4c. What should you bring with you? 4d. Do you think Ann would enjoy a glass of wine at the party? QUESTION 4B. Acceptable answers (1 mark): Outside the pub Candidate's actual response: Additional Points: QUESTION 4C. Acceptable answers (2 marks): A camera and a bottle of lemonade Candidate's actual response: Additional Points: QUESTION 4D. Acceptable answers (1 mark): No because she doesn't like to drink and drive. Candidate's actual response: Additional Points: Adult Literacy S&L E2 8 TURN OVER QUESTION 5 - DISCUSSION 5. Instructions to Assessors: The topic for discussion will be 'Your favourite or your least favourite programme on television.' This discussion requires a discussion between the candidate and one other person. The other person can be the assessor. Assessor to read out the following instruction: (assessor-before reading out please fill in the gaps with your own views) 5a. The assessor to ask the candidate: Discuss with the other person your favourite and least favourite TV programme. My favourite TV programme is _________________________. It's on _____________ at ________________. I really enjoy watching it because __________________________________ __________________________________________________ My favourite character/s is/are _______________________ because __________________________________________. QUESTION 5A. Candidate's actual response: Adult Literacy S&L E2 9 QUESTION 5 - DISCUSSION CONTINUED 5b. The assessor to ask the candidate: Ask two questions to find out more about what is the favourite or least favourite TV programme for the other person. 5c. The assessor to ask the candidate: What were the main points made by the other person/s? 5d. The assessor to judge whether the candidate has spoken clearly in order to be heard and understood throughout all exchanges in question 5. (1 mark) YES NO THIS IS THE END OF THE TEST. QUESTION 5B. Candidate's actual response: QUESTION 5C. Candidate's actual response: