FEB 2/ENGB/HLP1/1EXAM/SDS

ENGLISH B - HIGHER LEVEL – PAPER 1

ANGLAIS B - NIVEAU SUPÉRIEUR - PAPIER 1
INGLÉS B - NIVEL SUPERIOR – PRUEBA 1

February 2nd, 2022 (morning)

2 de febrero de 2022 (mañana)

1 hour 30 minutes / 1 heure 30 minutes / 1 hora 30 minutos

Instructions to candidates
• Do not turn over this examination paper until instructed to do so.
• Complete one task.
• The maximum mark for this examination paper is [30 marks].

Instructions destinées aux candidats

• Ne retournez pas cette épreuve avant d’y être autorisé(e).
• Réalisez une tâche.
• Le nombre maximum de points pour cette épreuve d’examen est de [30 points].

Instrucciones para los alumnos

• No dé la vuelta al examen hasta que se lo autoricen.
• Realice una de las tareas.
Prepared by: Reviewed by: Approved by: Students’
signature

_____________________ ______________________ _______________________

Lic. Francisco Flores MsC. Jorge Peralta Msc. Rommel Arias Zamora
IB Coordinator Viceprincipal _____________

• La puntuación máxima para esta prueba de examen es [30 puntos].

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Complete one task. Use an appropriate text type from the options below
the task you choose. Write 250 to 400 words.

1. You recently read an article in which the author claimed that natural
sciences (such as chemistry, biology, or physics) are not as beneficial as
social sciences (such as economics or history) in the 21st century. Write
a text in which you discuss the claim and give reasons for your opinion.

Diary Entry Blog Entry Personal Letter

2. To celebrate different traditions, your town council is holding a costume

party in which all those who attend must wear traditional costumes. Write
a text to a friend describing what your chosen costume is and why you
have chosen it.

Email Speech blog

3. Many teenagers in your neighborhood prefer virtual games to spending

time with peers and claim it helps them bond with each other. Write a text
in which you discuss the pros and cons of playing games online and
whether true bonding occurs when playing such games.

Blog Entry Diary Entry Personal Letter

Option chosen:
Text type selected:

Write your answer below