90053
Level 1 English, 2004
1
90053 Produce formal writing
Credits: Three
You should answer on ONE of the topics in this booklet.
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You are advised to spend 40 minutes answering on your chosen topic in this booklet.
Choose ONE of topics 1–10.
Use page 4 to map or plan your ideas on this topic.
Present a written argument that explores this topic. You may present more than one viewpoint, or you
may focus on one particular point of view. You may argue for or against the topic. Imagine that your
writing will be published in a book that will explain young people’s views to an adult audience. The ideas
you include should be explained, and they should be supported by examples.
Write at least 250 words. Begin your answer on page 5, and write the number of the topic 1–10 at the
top of the page.
1.
Team sports are boring compared with individual sports.
2.
Part-time work exploits school students.
3.
Texting is just a way of avoiding real communication.
4.
Experimenting on animals to improve life for humans is a good thing.
5.
New Zealand/Aotearoa is really two countries – Auckland and the real New Zealand/ Aotearoa.
6.
School assemblies are a waste of time.
7.
New Zealand/Aotearoa deals well with race issues.
8.
Exploring space wastes money that would be better spent here on Earth.
9.
Being successful in today’s world means knowing your culture.
10.
The media make teenagers worry too much about body image.
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[For copyright reasons, the resource for topic 10 cannot be reproduced here. See below.]
Acknowledgements
Like Your Body Outside–In Inside–Out
YWCA of Aotearoa-New Zealand
Ministry of Health/Manatü Hauora
Boys’ Stuff: Boys Talking About What Matters, Wayne Martino and Maria Pallotta-Chairolli, Allen and Unwin, 2001.
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PLANNING PAGE
Begin your writing here.
Topic number:
L1 English 2004, 90053, page 4