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English B

Standard level paper 2

May 2016

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English B – Standard level – Paper 2

Anglais B – Niveau moyen – Épreuve 2
Inglés B – Nivel medio – Prueba 2

Tuesday 3 May 2016 (morning)

Mardi 3 mai 2016 (matin)
Martes 3 de mayo de 2016 (mañana)

1 h 30 m

Instructions to candidates
• Do not turn over this examination paper until instructed to do so.
• Choose one task. Each task is worth [25 marks].
• The maximum mark for this examination paper is [25 marks].

Instructions destinées aux candidats

• Ne retournez pas cette épreuve avant d’y être autorisé(e).
• Choisissez une tâche. Chaque tâche vaut [25 points].
• Le nombre maximum de points pour cette épreuve d’examen est de [25 points].

Instrucciones para los alumnos

• No dé la vuelta al examen hasta que se lo autoricen.
• Elija una tarea. Cada tarea vale [25 puntos].
• La puntuación máxima para esta prueba de examen es [25 puntos].

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Complete one of the following tasks. Write 250 to 400 words.

1. Cultural diversity

Your school is attended by students from many different cultures and you are very proud of
this fact. As the president of the Student Council, you have decided to write an article for your
school magazine in which you explain the beneits of attending a multicultural school.

2. Customs and traditions

You took part in an exchange programme to an English-speaking country and participated in a

typical outdoor or sport activity. Write a report for the head of your school describing the activity
you took part in and explaining how this could beneit the outdoor or sport activity programme at
your school.

3. Health

A local fast food restaurant has started making special offers for students at your school.
You are worried about the negative effects this may have on their health. As a member of the
Student Council, write a brochure to be distributed at your school, giving advice on how to enjoy
fast food responsibly and warning them against the negative effects of this kind of food.

4. Leisure

You entered a photography contest run by a national magazine hoping to win the top prize of a
trip to your favourite city. Unfortunately, you did not win and now your dream of visiting that city is
shattered. Write a blog entry to share your feelings with your online followers.

5. Science and technology

You regularly read both electronic and hard-copy books. Your friend has never read
books electronically. He/she has contacted you by email asking what the differences and
similarities are of reading electronically and on paper, and which type of reading you
would recommend. Write the email response to your friend.