Mock – October, 2020: English Language Paper1 Duration: 1 hr 30 min Marks:60

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Name:___________________________________________ Date:_______________________

Section 1: Directed Writing

You are advised to write between 200 and 300 words. Total marks for this section: 30
• You will be awarded up to 15 marks for following the task instructions.
• You will be awarded up to 15 marks for the language you use.
Task 1
Recently the persecution of Rohingas by the Myanmar forces has stunned the world. You
decided to write a letter to the Principal of your school to request him/her to take necessary
initiative to arrange a campaign in school to collect aid for the Rohingas.
Write your letter. You must include the following:

 When and why did the persecution start

 How are the Rohingas suffering (in both Myanmar and Bangladesh)
 How do you think the campaign is appropriate and beneficial for both the students and
the school

Cover all three points above in detail. You should make sure your letter is polite but persuasive.
Start your letter ‘Dear Sir,’ and remember to add an appropriate ending.

Section 2: Composition
Begin your answer on a new page of your answer booklet.
Write on one of the following.
At the beginning of your composition put the number of the task you have chosen.
You are advised to write between 350 and 500 words. Total marks for this section: 30
Tasks 2–6
Description
2 Describe the people and setting during an important school event.
(Remember that you are describing the people and setting and not telling the story of the event.)
Argument
3 ‘Young people should focus on acquiring practical knowledge and not textual knowledge.’
What do you think? Give examples to support your views, which can be from your own
experience if you wish.
4 ‘One’s talent is a greater asset than money.’ What do you say?
Clearly present your argument by giving reasons for your views.
Narrative
5 Write a story which includes the sentence: ‘I thought I had reached the end of my expedition
but I did not know that it was the beginning of it.’
6 Write a story where a mystery plays a vital role.