Section A: Directed Writing (Speech)

35 marks

Question: You school is organising a ceremony for your favourite English teacher who is retiring. You
have been asked to give a farewell speech.

Use the notes below about your teacher to write your speech.

 Number of years teaching at your school

 Previous school
 Achievements
- 100% passes English Language
- Innovative Teacher Award
 Contributions to the school
- Head of English Panel
- Teacher advisor - debating team
- Organiser – charity events
 Teacher’s plans after retirement
- Plan 1 [give your own idea]
- Plan 2 [give your own idea]
 Your opinion of the teacher
 One good memory you have of your teacher
 Wish your teacher well for the future

When writing the speech, you should remember to:

 Greet the audience

 State the purpose of your speech
 Use all the notes given
 Given your own ideas when needed
 End your speech appropriately

Note: For your speech, you will receive up to 15 marks for the format and content points, and up to
20 marks for the quality of your writing.
Section A: Directed Writing (Talk)

35 marks

Question: You have attended a seminar organised by the Science and Technology College on cyber
bullying. As the President of the School Media Club, you are asked by your teacher to give a talk
during the weekly club meeting to spread awareness about cyber-bullying.

In your talk, you should:

 Define the word ‘cyber bullying’

 Give at least two examples of cyber bullying
 State a reason why ‘bully’ and ‘cyber bully’ is different

Effects of Cyber Bullying Tips to Help Stop Cyber Bullying

 Skip school  Don’t respond
 Receive poor grades  Save the evidence
 Have lower self-esteem  Reach out for help – adult, friend
 Withdrawal from family and friends  Protect your account
 Self-destructive behaviours

When writing your talk, you must remember to:

 Greet your audience

 Mention the purpose of the talk
 Include all the points given
 Give your ideas when needed
 End your talk appropriately

Note: For your talk, you will receive up to 15 marks for the format and content points, and up to 20
marks for the quality of your writing.