Section A: Directed Writing

Section A: Directed Writing

[35 marks]

You are advised to spend 45 minutes on this section.

Question 1

Your friend wrote to inform you that she did not do well in English for the mid-year examination. Write a letter to your friend giving tips on how to improve her English.

Use the notes given below to write your letter.

Ways of improving ones English:

listen to songs and news (C1) sing English songs aloud (C2) watch movies and television programmes (C3) read magazines, newspapers and story books (C4) write letters (C5) speak in English (C6) attempt language quizzes on the Internet (C7) use dictionary to improve vocabulary and spelling (C8) ask help from friends and family members (C9) take part in English language activities (C10) keep a diary (C11) join English language society (C12)When writing your letter, you should remember to include the following:

address (F1) salutation/greeting (F2) closing ( F3 including signature) all the notes givenSection B : Continuous Writing

[50 marks]

[Time suggested : 1 hour]

Question 2

Write a composition of about 350 words on one of the following topics:(a) Describe an unlucky day in your life.(b) How to keep healthy and fit.(c) Write a story beginning with: It was a beautiful morning when suddenly(d) Students need to attend tuition classes to get good grades in examinations. What is your opinion?(e) Facebook1