Progression Test Stage 8 English as a Second Language 2022 Paper 3 With Mark Scheme

1. Functional message writing—informal reply to a friend; includes appreciation, preference choice (swimming or tennis), and meeting point suggestion
2. Argumentative essay—topic: whether young people learn more from families or school; requires opinion, justification, balanced comparison
3. Word count control—message: 45–55 words; essay: 110–130 words
4. Writing assessment focus—clarity of ideas, structure, grammar accuracy, vocabulary variety, relevance to prompt
5. Style awareness—message: friendly and concise; essay: formal, logically organized, persuasive tone
6. Evaluation criteria—coherence, cohesion, language accuracy, content relevance, and task completion