A2-Level ESP Writing Exam Task Topic: Materials Used in Engineering

A2-Level ESP Writing Exam Task

Topic: Materials Used in Engineering

Writing Task: Write an Article

You are studying engineering materials in class. Write a short article for the school engineering magazine about one material used in engineering.

You can choose a material such as:

• steel
• aluminum
• plastic
• concrete
• glass
• wood

In your article, include:

• what the material is
• where engineers use it
• two advantages of the material
• one disadvantage of the material
• your opinion about the material

Writing Requirements

• Write 80–100 words
• Use simple present tense
• Use basic linking words (and, but, because, also)
• Write in clear paragraphs

Helpful Vocabulary

• strong
• light
• heavy
• flexible
• durable
• resistant
• construction
• machines
• buildings
• transportation

Example Opening

Steel is an important material in engineering. Engineers use it to build bridges, buildings, and machines.

Assessment Criteria

Your writing will be evaluated on:

1. Content and organization
2. Grammar accuracy
3. Vocabulary related to engineering
4. Spelling and punctuation

 

Aluminum in Engineering

Aluminum is a very useful material in engineering. It is light, strong, and resistant to corrosion. Engineers use aluminum in airplanes, cars, bicycles, and buildings. Many companies use it because it is easy to transport and recycle.

One advantage of aluminum is its low weight. Another advantage is that it does not rust easily. However, aluminum can be more expensive than some other materials.

In my opinion, aluminum is an excellent material for modern engineering because it is practical, durable, and environmentally friendly.

A2-Level ESP Writing Rubric

Article: “Aluminum in Engineering”

Criteria	Excellent (2)	Good (1.5)	Satisfactory (1)	Needs Improvement (0.5)
Content	Includes all required information clearly and correctly	Includes most required information	Includes some required information	Information is very limited or unclear
Organization	Ideas are well organized with clear paragraphs and linking words	Mostly organized with some linking words	Simple organization with few linking words	Difficult to follow and poorly organized
Grammar	Uses correct simple present tense with very few mistakes	Some small grammar mistakes	Several grammar mistakes but meaning is understandable	Many grammar mistakes make understanding difficult
Vocabulary	Uses appropriate engineering vocabulary correctly	Uses some engineering vocabulary correctly	Limited engineering vocabulary	Very limited or incorrect vocabulary
Spelling & Punctuation	Very few or no spelling and punctuation mistakes	Some minor mistakes	Several mistakes	Many mistakes that affect readability

Total Score: /10

Performance Guide

• 9–10 = Excellent
• 7–8.5 = Good
• 5–6.5 = Satisfactory
• 0–4.5 = Needs Improvement