Progression Test Stage 8 English as a Second Language 2023 Paper 1 With Mark Scheme

1. Grammar and vocabulary in context—gap-fill passage on dolphins; topics: species, habitats, echolocation, diet, morphology
2. Functional reading—short texts and dialogues (emails, messages, instructions); focus on inference, daily communication, understanding requests and instructions
3. Dialogue completion—picnic planning conversation; natural spoken phrases, future arrangements, sequencing of events
4. Informal email writing—one-word gaps; focus on cohesive devices, verb tenses, pronouns, comparatives, expressions of opinion and suggestion
5. Reading comprehension—music website reviews; topics: site features, navigation, audience, multimedia quality, review content, prize competitions
6. Extended text analysis—story of Felix and Plant-for-the-Planet; themes: climate change, student activism, environmental responsibility, international cooperation, future goals, fairness in climate action