2
Section A : Directed Writing
(35
marks
)
You are advised to spend 45 minutes on this section
.
Question 1
You have been selected to represent your school in a public speaking competition organised by
The NewMoon
. The topic you have chosen for your prepared speech is “
The advantages and disadvantages of Internet
”. Write
a speech
on the topic chosen.You should include the following points in your speech:
Advantages
•
fast and reliable
•
cheap
•
vast information
•
free entertainment
•
paying bills on-line
•
shopping from home
Disadvantages
•
theft of personal information
•
virus threats
•
unwanted e-mails
•
pornography
•
no social life
•
unhealthy – no physical exerciseWhen writing your speech, you must:
•
greet your audience
•
state the purpose of your speech
•
include
all
the notes given
•
thank your audience Note:For your speech, you will receive up to
15 marks
for format and content points, and up to
20 marks
for the quality of your writing.