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COS Advanced English Test
- Familiarises with the types and formats of advertisement
- Identifies the language forms used in them.
Question text:
Akhil and Arun are intimate friends. They are staying in the college
hostel. One morning Akhil finds that Arun is missing. He doesn’t return even
after three days. Akhil complaints to the police and then decides to give an
advertisement in the newspapers. Draft an advertisement to be given in one
or two leading newspapers.
Score: 3
Time: 5 mts.
Evaluation indicators
Comprehensiveness of ideas – 1
Format – 1
Aptness of expression – 1
- COS
_ Familiarises with the types and formats of advertisement
_ Identifies the language forms used in them.
_ Writes attractive ads using appropriate terms and captions.
Question text:
You have decided to open an exclusive shop for kids. Prepare a
display advertisement. (You may include details like name of the shop, items
available, location with phone number, special inauguration offer etc).
Score: 6
Time: 10 mts.
Evaluation indicators
Aptness of expression – 3
Layout – 1
Creativity – 1
Attractiveness – 1
- COS
- Collects and compares different types of advertisements, discusses
and identifies their linguistic features.
- Prepares advertisement for various purposes.
Question text:
Imagine that you are a young film producer. Draft an advertisement to
be published in the classified section of a leading newspaper to attract fresh
faces of smart young boys and girls for your new film.
Score: 4
Time: 6 mts.
Evaluation indicators
Aptness of expression – 3
Creativity – 2
Style and language – 1
- COS
- Familiarises the characteristics of labels
- Prepares labels for various products
- Writes catchy words and captions
Question text:
The science club of your school has decided to produce washing
soaps. Write labels for the product. You are free to add details like name, net
quantity, list of ingredients, price.
Score: 3
Time: 5 mts.
Evaluation indicators
Catchy words – 1
Characteristics of labels – 2
- COS
- Identifies the special features of the language used by anchors.
- To use the language effectively in various situations.
Question text:
As part of Onam Celebrations tug of war competition is organized for a
T.V channel. You are asked to anchor the programme. Prepare a script of
the programme to introduce the details of the competition in about 75 words.
Score: 5
Time: 7 mts.
Evaluation indicators
Appropriateness of expression – 2
Quality of language – 2
Relevance of details – 1
- COS
- Writes language suitable for anchoring.
Question text:
As part of a cultural programme a group of foreigners are visiting your
area. Kathakali, the famous traditional art form of Kerala is performed before
them. Write a few introductory sentences that you would say on that occasion
and also welcome the group in general.
Score: 4
Time: 6 mts.
Evaluation indicators
Appropriateness of expression – 1
Relevance of details – 1
Creativity – 2
- COS
- Learner prepares compering notes of a function
Question text:
A boat race is organized in your area as part of Onam celebrations.
You are going to compere the programme. Prepare a script for the
programme.
Score: 4
Time: 6 mts.
Evaluation indicators
Aptness of expression – 1
Relevance of details – 2
Creativity – 1
- COS
- Prepares a C.V. of his own.
- Familiarises with the format and features of C.