Section B - Situational Writing (QB) - Prelim

[Turn over YISHUN SECONDARY SCHOOL PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION 2021 SECONDARY 4 EXPRESS / 5 NORMAL ACADEMIC CANDIDATE NAME CLASS INDEX NUMBER ENGLISH LANGUAGE 1128/01 Paper 1 Writing (Situational Writing) 23 August 2021 1 hour 50 minutes Candidates answer in the Question Booklet. Additional Materials: Insert READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your class, index number and name in the spaces at the top of this page. Write in dark blue or black pen on both sides of the paper. Do not use staples, paper clips, glue of correction fluid. Answer Section B. Write your answers in the spaces provided in the Question Booklet. The Insert contains the text for Section B. The number of marks is given in the brackets [ ] at the head of the section. SECTION B ONLY Task Fulfilment 10 Language 20 TOTAL 30 This document consists of 5 printed pages. SECTION B: SITUATIONAL WRITING

2 [Turn over Section B [30 marks] You are advised to write between 250 and 350 words for this section. Question 2 You should look at the printout of a webpage in the Insert, study the information carefully and plan your answer before beginning to write. You are a Values -in-Action (VIA) Ambassador of your school’s VIA Society and you have been tasked to select an organisation to work with, so that the members of the Society have a chance to hone their leadership skills and contribute back to society. You have been asked to make your selection from organisations that are currently partnering the school and to present y our proposal in the form of a speech to the school’s Vice -Principal, Head of Department for Character and Citizenship Education and the members of the VIA Society. In your speech you should state clearly:  which organisation the VIA Society should work with and why  the skills and qualities you and your peers have to offer  how working with the organisation would benefit you and your peers Write your speech in clear, accurate English and in a persuasive, enthusiastic tone to convince your audience that your proposal is the best choice. You may add any other details you think will be helpful. You should use your own words as much as possible. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

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