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DEVELOPING SKILLS Set B Book 5
Unit 2 Health and Well-being
Papers 1 & 2 Reading and Writing
Papers 1 & 2 Reading and Writing
Unit 2 Health and Well-being
Reading
Recognising and understanding tone and attitude
Tackling tone and attitude questions EXAM SKILLS
Activity 1
Activity 2
Activity 3
Activity 4
Activity 5
Writing
Giving advice
Activity 6
Argumentative writing: two-sided arguments
Activity 7
Activity 8
Practice Paper
Paper 1 – Part A
Part B1
Paper 2 – Part A
Part B
Part B2
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READING
GENERAL SKILLS
Recognising and understanding tone and attitude
In this unit, you are going to learn how a writer can
use language to create the tone of a piece of
writing.
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Tone Tone refers to a piece of writing’s style and mood.
It is affected by:
•
the audience – the reader
•
the writer’s purpose
The writer’s purpose may be, for example, to:
•
inform
•
entertain
•
complain
•
persuade
•
sympathise
•
warn
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 Read the following information, paying attention to how
the tone matches the writer’s purpose.
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PURPOSE
tone
(semi-) formal, objective
to inform
e.g. a textbook
tone
formal, serious, critical,
concise, direct
to complain
e.g. a complaint letter
tone
to persuade
(semi-) formal,
persuasive
e.g. a promotional flyer
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tone
(semi-) formal, informal
to entertain
e.g. comic books
tone
(semi-) formal, sincere
to sympathise
e.g. a condolence letter*
* a special type of letter usually sent to
offer sympathy if someone has died
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It is possible for a text to have more than one
purpose and/or a combination of tones.
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The language used in a text should reflect the writer’s
purpose. Let’s look at two examples of this.
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The writer’s purpose is to
inform; the language used is
objective and the third person is
used.
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The writer’s purpose is to
persuade; the language
used is subjective; the writer
‘talks’ to the reader
directly by using the
‘we/you’ approach.
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Let’s look at examples of how language is used to
create tone.
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<news article>
language use
The writer uses:
• persuasive vocabulary
• subjective language
(examples highlighted in text)
tone
The writer’s tone is:
• persuasive
• critical
• semi-formal
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The writer is negative about smoking and
positive about the anti-smoking campaign.
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<news editorial>
EDITORIAL
The writer
expresses
his/her
concern for
American
children’s
health.
1 A recent study has shown that the youth
of America are dangerously unfit. Our
children must get in shape or face a lifetime
fraught with illness. Parents, educators and
society must pay heed to this warning. We
all have a role to play to improve the health
and livelihood of our children.
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2 The frightening results of the study released on Wednesday
show that a third of the teenagers tested completely failed a
The writer
uses facts
to show
shocking
results, and
strong
adjectives to
show his/her
opinion.
simple eight minute fitness test. If projected over the entire
teenage population, this would mean a staggering seven million
youngsters in the US alone will be facing a dangerously high
risk of heart disease later in life.
3 Last year, the American Obesity Association reported that
15.5 percent of US teens are obese, an unacceptably high
increase since data was last released 25 years ago.
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The writer
praises
Overtown
Public School,
informing
the readers of
the measures
they have taken.
However,
he/she also
states that more
needs to be done.
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4 To its credit, one school, Overtown Public, has already
taken action, hiring social workers, a fitness instructor and a
nurse to examine students. The school provides information
to students that promotes the benefits of healthy eating and
physical activity. These are signs of a community battling a
serious threat, but it must be followed by schools across the
country before any meaningful progress can be made.
The tone is
critical,
informative
and semi-formal.
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EXAM SKILLS
Tackling tone and attitude questions
There are a variety of ways to test your understanding of
tone and attitude in a text in the Exam. You may be
asked questions about:
•
the attitude of the writer
•
words or phrases that suggest attitude
•
the overall tone of a text
•
attitudes of people mentioned in a text
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Understanding the context Context refers to the
words and phrases around an idea or a thought. Without
context, a reader cannot easily identify how a writer feels.
However, once a thought is supported by a context, it is
easy to identify tone and attitude.
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Study the main ideas in the examples below.
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MAIN IDEA
Thailand was hot.
The weather was perfect!
I couldn’t stand it!
(= the writer liked the weather)
(= the weather was too hot for
the writer)
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2
MAIN IDEA
Hong Kong is small.
It’s so easy to get
around!
(= the writer thinks Hong
Kong’s size is a benefit)
I feel trapped!
(= the writer does not like
being in a small place)
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Activity 1
Read the following excerpt of a text and then answer
questions 1 – 4.
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Tired of ‘the body beautiful’
Well, I don’t know about you, but I’ve had just about enough of
the endless stream of advertisements filled with ‘healthy’ and
‘beautiful’ people … I’m talking about all advertisements:
watches, washing powders and even wireless Internet connections.
Regardless of what is being sold, a tiny skinny model with
ridiculously white teeth and a fake orange tan like an Oompa Loompa
is used to get our attention.
I don’t understand why companies should tell us what a healthy
body looks like. Isn’t a healthy body what a normal person who eats
well and exercises has – not a chopstick-thin supermodel who hasn’t
eaten for weeks? What is a healthy body? Well it is certainly not what
advertisers are showing us.
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1.
Is this text subjective or objective?
2.
What is the purpose of this text?
subjective
A. to describe health advertisements
B. to encourage us to buy beauty products
C. to tell us how advertising works today
D. to criticise advertising’s definition of ‘beauty’
A
B
C
D
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3.
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The use of the words ‘healthy’ and ‘beautiful’ is …
A. ironic
B. admirable
C. good-natured
D. disappointing
A
B
C
D
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4.
Papers 1 & 2 Reading and Writing
Look at the text that has been underlined. The tone of the
underlined text is …
A. funny and informative
B. sarcastic and critical
C. encouraging and amusing
D. persuasive and encouraging
A
B
C
D
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E X A M
QUESTION
T Y P E S
Papers 1 & 2 Reading and Writing
 multiple-choice
 extended
 short

questions
response questions
response questions
matching questions
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Tone and attitude questions in the Exam could be:
• multiple-choice questions
• extended response questions
• short response questions
• matching questions
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multiple-choice questions
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Activity 2
Read the excerpt and example questions 1 and 2 shown
below and on U2.7. Use the information in the strategy
boxes to help you choose your answers.
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Tommy looked at his watch for the twentieth time since the
seminar had begun that morning. Tommy’s teacher had decided
that they all needed to learn more about being healthy
as the school was worried about rising levels of obesity and
unhealthiness among the students. Tommy yawned as the
speaker went on and on about eating the right foods,
exercising more, avoiding junk food … the list was endless.
Was there nothing fun that was healthy? After the seminar,
if he walked quickly, he could get to the takeaway and buy
chicken wings, noodles and an ice-cream. Now that was
worth thinking about!
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Examples
<tone and attitude question>
Choose the best answer and blacken ONE circle only.
1.
Tommy is …
A. disinterested in the seminar
B. enjoying the seminar
C. tired because of his walk
D. looking forward to an invigorating walk
A
B
C
TIP
STRATEGY BOX
D
Review the information in the strategy
box on U2.7 for this question before
choosing your answer!
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Choose the best answer and blacken ONE circle only.
2.
Tommy is …
A. thinking about making changes to his diet
B. going to take walks each day
C. not benefiting from the seminar
D. thinking about how to be more healthy
A
TIP
B
C
D
Review the information in the strategy box below for this
question before choosing your answer!
STRATEGY BOX
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extended response questions
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 Review the strategy below that you learned in Book 4
for tackling this question type.
to answer
extended
response
questions
STRATEGY
 Read extended response questions carefully.

 Note the marks allocated – this may tell you how
many points are needed in your answer.
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Example
Question: In what ways is a person’s body like a car? (3 marks)
Is your engine running smoothly?
Do you frequently stall?
No – we don’t mean your car, we mean your body!
Your body is like a finely tuned car engine. It needs good quality fuel
to run efficiently, and it needs to be looked after with love and
attention.
If you neglect your car – it will break down. But … and this is a BIG
but … a car can have parts removed and replaced; your body can’t.
You only have one  make the most of it!
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Read
the question
and then thefirst
text.read
Notethe
how
1 To
complete
a conversation,
many marks the question is worth.
entire
conversation carefully. Then read the
 in the words &
information you are given
 expression
Look throughbox.
the text to find three pieces of
information that compare a car to a person’s body:
• needs good quality fuel
• needs to be looked after with love and attention
• if you neglect it, it will break down

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 Use the question and your points to write your answer.
ANSWER
A person’s body is like a car – both need good
quality fuel and to be looked after with love and
attention. In addition, if a person neglects his or her
body, it will break down just like a car would.
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short response questions
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 Review the strategy below that you learned in Book 4
for tackling short response questions.
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to answer
short
response
questions
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STRATEGY
 Read short response questions carefully.

 Identify the key information you need to look for.
Write a short response, not a long and detailed answer.
Do exactly what the question asks you to do – if you are
asked for two pieces of information, give two.
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Activity 3
Read the following article and then answer the questions.
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Do you sleep enough?
Shockingly, most students neglect this important part of their
health and well-being. How do they hope to achieve good
results at school when they’re tired – even before the school
day starts!
Students will tell you how important their diet is, how they
must exercise regularly to maintain their health and how
important studying is. Do any of them mention sleep? No, but
they’ll tell you they’re tired and that they sometimes fall
asleep in class!
A chronic lack of sleep has serious side-effects. These include
drowsiness, irritability, forgetfulness, inability to concentrate,
weight gain, depression … and more!
So next time you feel tired and drowsy – consider getting a
good night’s sleep … ZZZZZ
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How would you describe the tone of this text?
persuasive
2.
What does the writer think most students would say if
asked, ‘Do you sleep enough?’
(The writer thinks) Most students would
say no.
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3.
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Name one side-effect of insufficient sleep.
(Choose ONE only) drowsiness, irritability,
forgetfulness, inability to concentrate,
weight gain, depression
The question asks
for one item – only write one!
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matching questions
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 Review the strategy below that you learned in Book 4
for tackling matching questions.
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to answer
matching
questions
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STRATEGY
Read all parts of the question carefully before beginning
your answers.
DON’T write your answers before you
have finished reading. If you do this,
you may find there are parts you
cannot find an answer for when you
reach the end of the question.
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Activity 4
Read the text and then answer the question.
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Question: Match each sentence with the correct person from
the list below. Write A, B and C in the appropriate
spaces.
Tommy
B
Mr Wong
A
Ms So
C
A is concerned about Tommy’s eating
habits.
B decided to eat the healthier lunch
option.
C is worried about Tommy’s health.
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You may have a question that asks you to match
replies or responses to messages or paragraphs.
Use the same strategy to answer this type of
question.
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Activity 5
Here are some comments from students about a health
promotion week in their school. Read them carefully.
Answer the example short response question that follows.
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A.
C.
Wasn’t Health Promotion
Week fun? I really enjoyed all
the activities and learned so
much. It was great to learn more
about healthy eating. I feel
motivated to make some big
changes to my lifestyle!
Do you think we could have a
follow up noticeboard? It could
have messages and tips on it about
what small healthy changes we
could make each week. Then we
can continue to make healthy
changes in our lives.
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B.
D.
I also loved it! It was great to
try many different kinds of
sports and activities. I learned
lots about what snacks are
healthy!
Do other schools hold Health
Promotion Week? It would be
good to know what other
schools do, and also if it was
possible to run some shared
activities.
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Read the entire question before you begin
writing your answers.
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Question: Read the following replies, matching each with ONE
of the messages from the text above. Use each letter
once only. The first one is given to you as an example.
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I think they do – I have friends in different schools
who say that they also have a Health Promotion
Week. I’ll ask them what they do and let you
know.
Mmm – it was good, but not that good … I
enjoyed it but I think only being healthy for one
week is not very useful.
D
A
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Great idea! We’re supposed to learn from the
activities and then try to continue to be healthy.
It’s not just for one week – it’s one week to
show us what we can do to be more healthy. I’d
love to read tips and messages that help me
maintain a healthier lifestyle.
C
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I learned a lot about snacks too, but I think we
should try to make small healthy changes all the
time, and not just during Health Promotion Week.
I would like to take part in different sports and
activities regularly!
B
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WRITING
Giving advice
You may have received letters or emails from friends
asking for advice. You may have written an email or a
letter where you gave advice. Letters or emails that give
advice may be semi-formal or informal, depending on
the situation. They usually try to help someone deal
with a problem.
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When writing a letter or email that gives advice,
you should:
•
be sympathetic
Show sympathy for your reader’s problem(s).
•
be constructive
Give useful comments and useful suggestions.
•
support the reader
Offer advice to a friend – he or she will appreciate
your support.
•
offer encouragement
Encourage your reader to have hope and be positive.
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Format & language choices A letter or an email giving
advice could be a personal letter or email. The format and
language choices for these are the same. The tone should
be sympathetic and persuasive. You can decide which
format* you would like to use. It is important to be consistent
and not mix formats together.
* Refer to the Writing Templates for two common formats used
in writing letters/emails.
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Getting ready to write
1
Plan
Ask yourself questions when you are
planning, for example,
• Who are you writing to?
• What is the relationship between you and
your reader?
• What format are you going to use?
• What is the purpose of your writing?
• What information do you need to include?
• What will be the tone of your letter or
email?
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Organise
Review the language choices below to see how they
fit into the organisation of your content.
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Organisation
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Language Examples
Salutation
Dear/Hi (given name)
Opening
Thanks for your email …
Thanks for your letter …
You seem to be worried about …
I’d like to give you some suggestions that
might help.
Can I give you some advice?
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Body
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You mentioned that …
I understand how you must feel …
As for your worries about …
I suggest that …
Regarding …
You might try to …
Have you thought about …
As for the problem with …
Why don’t you try …
I think you should …
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Closing remark
Complimentary
close & name
Papers 1 & 2 Reading and Writing
I really hope my advice is useful.
I don’t think you should worry so much
about …
Hopefully, things will improve/start to get
better very soon.
Regards
Love
Yours sincerely*
Best wishes
All the best
*Note: ‘Yours sincerely’ is formal. You would not
use this if you were writing to your friends or
your family.
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Draft
Let’s look at a sample letter of advice.
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Situation: Your friend, Susan, has sent you a letter saying
that she is very worried about her exams. She
studies until midnight every night and then gets
up early to study before school. She feels
depressed because her grades are dropping, even
though she is working so hard. Write a letter to
your friend giving her advice.
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salutation
Hi Susan
opening
- refer to
letter, state
writer’s
purpose
Thanks for your letter. I’m very sorry
to hear that you’re feeling depressed
and tired. You’re working very hard, but
are you working efficiently? Can I give
you some advice?
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body
- each problem
is dealt with in a
paragraph; the
suggestions and
comments are
sympathetic,
constructive,
supportive and
encouraging
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Papers 1 & 2 Reading and Writing
You mentioned in your letter that you study after
school and also each morning before school. This is
fine, but make sure you get enough sleep. If
you don’t have enough sleep, you won’t be able
to concentrate. You may start to feel depressed and
irritable, and your grades may start to drop. I think
this is what you’re experiencing.
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- each problem
is dealt with in a
paragraph; the
suggestions and
comments are
sympathetic,
constructive,
supportive and
encouraging
DEVELOPING SKILLS Set B Book 5
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Why not set a time limit on your studies? Try
studying only from 6.00-9.00 pm in the evening.
Once you finish studying, perhaps you could do
some light exercise or chat with your family and
relax? Try to get to bed at a reasonable time. You
will wake up feeling refreshed and ready for school.
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- each problem
is dealt with in a
paragraph; the
suggestions and
comments are
sympathetic,
constructive,
supportive and
encouraging
DEVELOPING SKILLS Set B Book 5
Papers 1 & 2 Reading and Writing
I’m worried that you’re getting up too early in
the morning. Instead of getting up early to study
before school, why not read when you are travelling
to school? For example, you could read on the
MTR.
As for your falling grades, I think these will
improve when you get enough sleep. I also get
stressed because of my grades, so I understand how
you feel.
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closing remark
- expresses hope
and is encouraging
complimentary
close
name
Papers 1 & 2 Reading and Writing
Try my suggestions and see how you get on.
I’m sure things will improve soon! But
remember – don’t suffer in silence – talk to
someone to help work things out. Any problem
can be overcome with a little help. That’s
what friends are for! Drop me a line* to let me
know how things are going.
Best wishes
Sam
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Check & edit
This is an essential step in the writing process. Many
students read their work but they do not check it.
First, check that your writing is complete. Then edit it
and check your language use. Make sure the tone
of your writing is appropriate.
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Activity 6
Your friend, Michael, has stopped exercising and is eating
lots of fast food and junk food. You have noticed that he is
gaining weight and seems quite miserable. You know how
much he loves playing table tennis and he has stopped
playing. Write an email to your friend giving him advice.
Use the notes in the blue column to guide your writing.
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Salutation
Hi Michael
Opening
I’m sorry that you haven’t been playing
table tennis lately – the team is missing you!
But actually Michael, I’m a little worried
about you. I hope you don’t mind me saying
this, but I’ve noticed that you are
<refer to
situation/
background;
state writer’s
purpose>
gaining weight and seem quite
miserable. Can I give you some
advice?
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Body
<each problem is
dealt with in a
paragraph; the
suggestions and
comments are
sympathetic,
constructive and
supportive>
Papers 1 & 2 Reading and Writing
It’s quite hard sometimes to just eat healthy
food and stay away from junk food or fast
food. Yes, it’s tasty but it’s
not good to eat it every day. I
also love fast food, but I only
allow myself to have it once a
week.
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Body
Do you buy your breakfast on the way to
<each problem is
dealt with in a
paragraph; the
suggestions and
comments are
sympathetic,
constructive and
supportive>
school?
There’s a great shop
nearby that sells congee,
different kinds of fresh fruit juice
and fruit. I buy my breakfast
there each day. I have more
energy in the morning during
class, and I’ve found this is also
a nutritious meal that helps me
maintain a healthy body weight.
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<each problem is
dealt with in a
paragraph; the
suggestions and
comments are
sympathetic,
constructive and
supportive>
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At lunchtime I allow myself to only have
one serving of food in the canteen. I
adore chicken wings and noodles,
but I make sure I don’t have
seconds! Then after lunch, I walk
around the playground or play
table tennis. I find this helps
control my weight and I also get
some exercise. Why don’t we do
this together?
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<each problem is
dealt with in a
paragraph; the
suggestions and
comments are
sympathetic,
constructive and
supportive>
Papers 1 & 2 Reading and Writing
Finally – table tennis, Michael! You LOVE
it but you’re not playing. I think you
feel that because you’ve gained
weight, you’re going to be no
good at it. But that’s not true!
We all miss you and want you to
come back and play. Why don’t
you join us after school and play?
You’ll get fitter and feel better if
you do this regularly.
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Closing
remark
<the comments
express hope and
are encouraging>
Papers 1 & 2 Reading and Writing
Losing weight can be tough. But you can
do it! Try my suggestions and
see how you get on. Problems
can be overcome with help, and
that’s what friends are for! Try
out the breakfast I suggested. See
if you like it and keep me posted.
Complimentary
close & name
Cheers!
Charles
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Argumentative writing: two-sided arguments
You have learned that argumentative writing is
persuasive writing in Book 4. In this unit, you are going
to learn how to write a two-sided argument.
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An issue or a topic can be seen from more than one point
of view. In the Exam, you may be asked to discuss a topic.
Your answer will need to be a two-sided argument. This
should show different points of view so that it is objective.
A two-sided argument could be written as a:
•
debate speech
•
presentation speech
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A two-sided argument:
• must present different sides of an issue
• can have an opinion
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 Deciding on structure
If you have an opinion on a topic or an issue given in a
question, you have a choice in how you write your
answer.
You can:
• present both sides and write objectively (i.e. do not
give your point of view)
OR
• make your point of view clear (subjective)
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If you choose to make your point of view clear, be sure to
respect other points of view; however, you can still challenge
and refute (prove wrong) them. This is common in debates.
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 Presenting opinions
When writing a two-sided
argument, you can present
your own ideas as well as
the ideas of others. You can
use other people’s ideas
as counter-arguments or to
back up your point of view.
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The debate speech below is in response to the motion:
‘The best way to keep fit is to go on a diet.’
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Read the speech and decide
if it is objective or subjective.
Write your answer in the
space provided at the end of
the speech.
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‘The best way to keep fit is to go on a diet.’
People living in modern cities are often faced with
the problem of being physically unfit, and some
introduction
believe that the best way to address this is to go on a
diet. There are, however, other better and healthier
ways in which to get fit.
• gives background
information
• presents argument
and other point(s) of
view
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Dieting usually means eating less. Many people who
live and work in cities in fact do eat too much. They
also do not do much, if any, exercise. Over-eating
and a lack of exercise is how they become unfit.
Dieting does not help a person become fit, it will
body
only result in weight change.
Fitness means being physically healthy and strong.
In fact, some people can be physically healthy and
strong, but also be a little overweight. Fitness
requires exercise, and it is important that people
exercise regularly.
• Objective?
(strikes a
balance in the
number of
arguments
‘for’ and
‘against’
the motion)
OR
• Subjective?
(writer’s
point of view
has more
points
supporting it)
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Exercise requires energy and energy comes from
food. If someone reduces their food intake through
dieting, they may not have enough energy to exercise.
This is not a healthy way to live and can result in
tiredness and a lack of energy.
body
Too much exercise can also be just as unhealthy.
Intense exercising to control body weight can be
dangerous. Our bodies need time to rest and recover.
Too much exercise can lead to exhaustion and
injuries, among other things.
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To conclude, dieting to get fit is foolish and can have
negative side-effects. Instead, people need to ensure that
conclusion
they do not over- or under-eat. In addition, a healthy diet
should accompany regular exercise. This is the best way to
be both fit and healthy.
• Objective?
(gives objective
comments for OR
both sides)
• Subjective?
(sums up the
arguments only
for the
writer’s
point of view)
This speech is subjective.
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Activity 7
Read the following statements. Is the writer presenting
his/her own idea or another person’s idea? Tick the
appropriate box for each statement.
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Writer
’s
idea
Other people’s
idea
Some people argue that slimming pills are the best way
to lose weight.
✓
Some people believe that the best way to keep fit is to
go on a diet.
✓
Fitness means being physically healthy and strong.
✓
Something should be done to reduce obesity in young
people.
✓
It has been said that today’s teenagers spend too much
time indoors.
✓
According to research, being happy can help you live
longer.
✓
Getting enough sleep is important.
✓
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 Language choices
Your language choices and language use is important
when writing a two-sided argument.
You should:
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have balance in your writing
Express your opinion, but do not ridicule other opinions.
Use phrases such as:
On the one hand …
Conversely … Some people believe that …
On the other hand …
In fact …
Some people argue that …
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not appear overly-confident
Be careful not to sound arrogant when you state your
opinions and views. To prevent this, use phrases such as:
Perhaps …
There might be …
Maybe …
There may possibly be …
It could be claimed that …
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use rhetorical questions
Do tired students
perform well in school?
Of course not …
Is being under-weight
healthy? In fact, being
under-weight has serious
medical side-effects and is
not at all healthy …
Remember: do not use too many rhetorical
questions in your writing.
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use alliteration
Alliteration is a repeated sound at the beginning of words.
Including alliteration in your writing can give it more
impact, e.g.,
Dozing and daydreaming students do not perform well in
school.
She loves funny photographs.*
* ‘funny’ and ‘photographs’ both begin with the
sound /f/
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use figurative language
Try using similes, metaphors and personification, e.g.,
He is so thin, he looks like a chopstick! (simile)
The battle between fast food and healthy food is only just
beginning. (metaphor)
The fried noodles called her name as she walked past the
shop. (personification)
Never translate figurative language from your home
language to English – it is unlikely to make sense! Also, try
not to use too much figurative language as it can make your
writing hard to understand.
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pay attention to the tone of your writing
The language you use will reflect the tone of your writing.
The tone of your writing will reflect your point of view, e.g.
(tone)
Language choice
concerned
Sadly,
troubled
Worryingly,
shocked/horrified
Shockingly,
many
students do
not know
how to study
effectively.
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use strong verbs and adjectives
If you use strong verbs and adjectives, your opinions and
point of view will appear stronger. However, remember
that strong verbs and adjectives must be used in a polite
and appropriate way.
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strong verbs and adjectives
(stronger)
Many people say …
Many people claim …
Our health is important.
Our health is vital.
One surprising fact is that …
One shocking and
revealing fact is that …
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Activity 8
Read the following discussion topic:
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‘Slimming pills should be banned.’ Discuss.
Below are notes for this topic. Use the notes to write a
discussion speech. Note that there are more points
‘for’ than ‘against’ the motion.
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FOR
• benefits are short term
• four out of ten people in recent survey said the pills worked
at first and 50% of them said pills stopped working
• studies show pills contain chemicals that add toxins to
people’s bodies; these cause headaches, indigestion and
sometimes more serious health problems
• a recent television documentary discovered many slimming
pills come from unknown sources and are manufactured in
unhygienic conditions
• many doctors say there’s no medical evidence that
slimming pills work
• a lot of evidence of side effects
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AGAINST
• work when taken under supervision
• many slimming pill manufacturers use natural
ingredients that are safe and don’t produce side
effects
• manufacturers of slimming products say their products
are safe if taken according to instructions
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‘Slimming pills should be banned.’ Discuss.
Taking slimming pills has become very popular in recent years.
The media is full of slimming pill advertisements that
target people who are desperate to change their
physical appearance. However, there have been
reports that many slimming pills have caused serious
side effects. Is it time these pills were banned?
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Many advertisements for slimming pills boast that their
‘miraculous’ pills ‘really work’. It may be true that
some of these pills are effective when they are first
taken. However, such benefits are in fact short-lived.
According to a recent survey, four out of ten people
said the pills worked at first, but not over a long period
of time. In fact, 50 percent of these interviewees said
the pills stopped working.
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Often slimming pill manufacturers declare that their
products only contain natural ingredients that are
safe and that don’t produce negative side effects.
Studies, however, show that many pills contain
chemicals that add toxins to people’s bodies,
causing headaches, indigestion and sometimes even
more serious health problems. Furthermore, a recent
television documentary discovered that many
slimming pills come from unknown sources and are
manufactured in unhygienic conditions.
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Manufacturers for slimming products claim that if their
products are taken according to their instructions and
under supervision, then they are safe. Many doctors
disagree with this claim, stating that there is no
medical evidence proving slimming pills actually work.
Moreover, there is a considerable amount of evidence
showing their side effects.
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Should slimming pills be banned? The medical
profession and slimming pill manufacturers hold
completely different points of view on this. Until there
are clearer results available to prove the effectiveness
of slimming pills, the health risks and side effects may
be too high a price to pay simply to lose weight.
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Part A
Part A is compulsory – you have to attempt all questions in it.
Read Text 1 and answer questions 1-29.
(64 marks)
TEXT 1
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1. What does the article primarily discuss?
A. the obesity problem in America
B. the proposal of a soft-drink tax
C. the Pigovian tax and how it works
D. the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
A
B
C
D
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2. In which section of the newspaper would this text be featured?
A. Business
B. Education
C. Health
D. Entertainment
A
B
C
D
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3. Look at the expression ‘an uphill battle’ used in the
subheading. Decide which of the definitions below is closest
in meaning.
A. a profit maker
B. a tough struggle
C. an economic crisis
D. a challenging game
A
B
C
D
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4. Which of the following best describes Peter Kammerer’s job?
A. economist
B. dietician
C. journalist
D. researcher
A
B
C
D
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5. According to paragraph 1, what did the writer think caused his
weight problem?
i. Genetics.
ii. Poor eating habits.
iii. The nature of his work.
A. (i) and (ii) only.
B. (i) and (iii) only.
C. (ii) and (iii) only.
D. All of the above.
A
B
C
D
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6. Find words in paragraphs 1 and 2 which could be replaced by
the following:
(4 marks)
a. new
(1) novel (line 14)
__________________________
b. effect
(1) avail (line 5)
__________________________
c. primary issue
(1) priority (line 11)
__________________________
(1) borderline (line 3)
d. nearly, on the brink of__________________________
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7. Peter Kammerer notes his soft drink drinking habit has
undergone several phases. Complete the summaries below by
underlining the correct options. One has been done for you as
an example.
(6 marks)
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Peter Kammerer drank one or
two cans of soft drinks
(lines 34-35)
( sometimes / every day ) at work. The
drinks made him feel better and
(1) (lines 33-34)
he felt that they would help ( boost /
boast ) his mental energy levels.
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(1) (lines 35-36)
2nd phase
He was trying to ( lose / put on ) weight
and, after learning that soft
(1) (lines 29-31)
drinks were a ( minor / major ) cause of
weight gain, he switched to
(1) (lines 35-36)
( herbal / diet ) drinks as he thought
they would help him lose weight.
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He happened to read about US
President Obama’s plan of
(1) (lines 13-16)
( introducing / banning ) a soft-drink
tax. Since then, he has been
(1) (lines 88-89)
drinking ( juice / water ).
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8. Name two ingredients generally found in soft drinks,
according to paragraph 4.
(0.5) high fructose corn syrup (line 28), (0.5)
_______________________________________________
caffeine (line 29)
_______________________________________________
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9. What do the following figures refer to? Write your answers in
the spaces below.
(3 marks)
a. US$24 billion
(1) amount raised from a
_______________________________
3 US cent tax on sodas (line 20)
_______________________________
b. US$1 trillion
(1) amount needed for health
_______________________________
care reforms (lines 21-22)
_______________________________
c. US$150 billion
(1) annual cost of obesity
_______________________________
related illnesses (lines 84-85)
_______________________________
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10. What does the writer’s use of the word ‘generously’ in
line 27 tell the reader about his opinion on the amount of
sweeteners in soft drinks?
The
writer uses the word ‘generously’ to tell
_______________________________________________
the
reader that he thinks that there is too much
_______________________________________________
sweetener
in soft drinks.
_______________________________________________
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11. Find expressions in paragraphs 5 and 6 which mean the
opposite of these words:
(2 marks)
a. few
(1) a __________
host
of (line 38)
________
_________
b. a dampener
(1) a ____________
pick-me-up (line 33)
________
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12. Decide whether the following statements are True, False or
the information is Not Given. Put a tick (✓) in the appropriate
column.
(4 marks)
Statement
True
Research proves that diet soft drinks cause obesity.
(lines 53-54)
Peter Kammerer supports taxing sugar, rum and
tobacco
The only reason for a soft-drink tax is to generate
revenue. (lines 22-25)
False
NG
(1) ✓
(1) ✓
(1) ✓
Adam Smith suggested taxing non-essential goods. (1) ✓
(lines 60-67)
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13. What does ‘They’ in line 57 refer to?
diet-labelled drinks (lines 56-57)
_______________________________________________
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14. What can ‘Yet’ in line 74 be replaced by?
A. In short
B. Secondly
C. However
D. In addition
A
B
C
D
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15. What is the writer’s attitude towards a soft-drink tax?
A. neutral
B. positive (lines 94-95)
C. negative
D. doubtful
A
B
C
D
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16. According to the information given in the article, how will the
following people react to/benefit from the proposed tax on
soft drinks?
(3 marks)
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(1) They will drink less soft drinks.
Consumers _______________________________________
(lines 22-23)/They will have a strong reaction to
_________________________________________________
paying more. (lines 80-82)
_________________________________________________
(1) They will oppose it because it
Sugar farmers _____________________________________
reduces demand for their product. (lines 78-80)
_________________________________________________
The tax will help cover the cost of
US government(1)
____________________________________
expanding health insurance coverage for all
_________________________________________________
Americans. (lines 85-87)/It will help pay for US health
_________________________________________________
care reforms. (lines 19-22)
_________________________________________________
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17. Complete the following summary of paragraphs 6-7 of the
newspaper article. Use ONE word for each blank.
(Hyphenated words counts as one word.) Make sure your
answers are grammatically correct.
(16 marks)
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(1) US (line 38) have provided to a
Various studies in the _______________
(1) link (line 54) between soft drinks and ____________
(1) obesity (line 55)
______________
(1) 18-year-old (line 40) teenager
One study noted that an _______________________
(1) 6/six (line 42) kg more
today weight an average of __________________
(1) counterparts (line 41) from ________________
(1) thirty (line 41)
than their _____________________
years ago, even though the modern day teenager isn’t
(1) taller (line 40) .
significantly ________________
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(1) calorie (line 43)/
However, over this same period, the daily _______________
caloric (line 43)
(1) 70 (line 44)
consumption from soft drinks has leapt from _____________
(1) 190 (line 45) .
to ______________
In addition, another study by the University of Texas has
(1) diet
yielded some surprising results: ___________________
soft
drinks (line 47) were found to
__________________
________________
(1) health (line 48) risk than the ‘regular’
pose a bigger ________________
(1) sweetened (line 48) ones,
____________________
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(1) mistook (line 56) the
possibly because people ____________________
(1) diet-labelled (line 56)
_________________________
one as slimming products.
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18. Which of the items shown in the pictures below would the
economist Arthur Cecil Pigou advocate as ‘proper objects of
taxation’? Mark each picture with a tick (✓) in the box if it
falls into this category and a cross (✗) if it does not.
(5 marks)
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A
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(1)
X
B

(para 8/line 70)
(para 8/lines 67-68)
(1) C X
(para 8/line 70)
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(1) E 
(para 8/line 70)
(para 8/lines 67-68)
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Two friends are discussing Peter Kammerer’s article.
Complete their conversation with suitable words or expressions
from the box below. Use each answer ONCE only. The first one
has been done for you as an example.
(11 marks)
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(i) This speech act reflects the content
of paragraph 2 of the source text. (ii)
The second sentence begins with
‘these drinks’ – this refers to
I didn’t know that ____________
.
D
‘drinks’ that have just been
These drinks are putting people’s mentioned. Look for a phrase that
begins with a plural noun – ‘drinks’
health at risk!
or ‘soft drinks’.
(1) B
And it (19) __________
. Obesity can
lead to diabetes and heart disease. This
(1) Kincreases medical
(20) ___________
(1) ?G
costs, (21) ____________
OPTION
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(22) __________
I strongly agree
with Obama’s plan to tax soft
drinks. It has the potential to (23)
(1) H
__________
for the government.
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But I think the aim of taxing unhealthy
soft drinks is not just to generate cash,
(1) F
but (24) __________ a healthy
lifestyle.
OPTION
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I see what you mean, but I
don’t think it is likely that it
will help cut down people’s soft
drink consumption, (25)
(1) C
__________ ?
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Actually, I think it’ll work. You
(1) J Hong Kong’s
can (26) _________
(1) E of
tax on plastic bags. (27) _________
the environmental levy, plastic bag
consumption at two major
(1) I
supermarket chains has (28) _______
90%!
OPTION
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(1) L a soft-drink tax
(29) __________
would work!
OPTION
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Choose either Part B1 (easy section) or Part B2 (difficult section).
Part B1
Read Text 2 and answer questions 30-41.
(46 marks)
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30. What does Pamela do?
A. gives advice to people
B. publishes her own stories
C. maintains a website
D. comments on current affairs
A
B
C
D
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31. What type of content do the letters feature?
A. tips about looking good
B. comments, personal stories, worries (line 4 + content of letters)
C. personal experiences related to losing weight
D. the definition of beauty in today’s society
A
B
C
D
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32. What does ‘they’ in message ‘A’, line 9 refer to?
contact lenses (line 8)
_______________________________________________
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(line 14)
33. Look at how ‘overwhelming’ is used in message ‘C’
and decide which of the definitions below is closest in
meaning.
A. confusing
B. powerful
C. intimidating
D. fascinating
A
B
C
D
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34. Decide whether the following statements are True, False or
the information is Not Given in message ‘C’. Put a tick (✓) in
the appropriate column.
(3 marks)
Statement
True
(lines 17-18)
(a)
The writer is going to go on diet.
(b)
The writer’s friends advise her to work
on her weight. (line 17)
False
NG
(1) ✓
(1) ✓
54 kg is considered overweight for people
of 155 cm.
(1)
✓
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35. In message ‘D’, what does ‘don’t judge a book by its
cover’ mean?
don’t judge a person by how they look/their
_______________________________________________
physical appearance
_______________________________________________
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36. Which words or expressions in message ‘E’ mean the same
as the following:
(3 marks)
a) chose
(1) opted _____________
for (line 24)
____________
b) bothered
(1) troubled (line 23)
__________________________
(1) the
latter (line 24)
c) the second choice ____________
_____________
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37. Why did the writer of message ‘F’ write the letter?
A. to ask for help
B. to thank Pamela (lines 27&29)
C. to share his problems
D. to recommend good eating habits
A
B
C
D
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38. Look for words in message ‘G’ which are the opposite in
meaning to:
(3 marks)
a. thickset
(1) slender (line 31)
_____________________
b. occasionally
(1) regularly (line 31)
_____________________
c. drained
(1) refreshed (line 32)
_____________________
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39. Complete the summary of message ‘B’ and ‘H’ below . Use
ONE word for each blank. (Hyphenated words counts as one
word.) Make sure your answers are grammatically correct.
(14 marks)
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(1) hair (line 10) problem. She is
Dorothy has a body _______________
(1) afraid (line 12)/
(1) treatment (line 12) ,
______________
worried (line 12) that her upcoming ___________________
(1) successful (line 13)
which is her first, ,may not be _______________________
.
(1) angst (line 10)/
This is causing her a lot of __________________
anxiety (line 10) - she doesn’t
(1) money (line 13) if there is no
want to waste her _____________________
(1) difference (line 12) afterwards.
____________________
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Belinda’s concern is with a treatment programme she has
(1) signed (line 35)
(1) withdraw (line 38)
_____________________
on. She wants to _____________
from the programme for which she has paid a big
(1) deposit (line 35) . She believes that the
___________________
_____________________
(1) slimming (line 37) centre has ___________________
(1) reduced (line 37)
her treatments deliberately to make her miss her monthly
(1) target (line 37) , thereby losing her chances
weight-loss _________________
(1) refund (line 34) she was promised.
to claim the full _________________
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40. Pamela has written replies for each of the letters she
received. Read the following replies, matching each with
ONE of the letters on pages 6-7 of the ‘Reading Passages’
pack. Use each letter once only. The first is given to you as
an example.
(7 marks)
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e.g.
Your mother does have a point. If not cleaned
A
(a)
properly, contact lens can cause eye infections.
Why not talk to your mother and reassure her (lines 8-9)
that you’ll take good care of them?
(b) That’s great news! Thanks for telling us
about this, and keep me posted about your acne.
Maybe other readers with the same problem
can also try this.
(1)
F
(line 28)
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If you do think that they’re deceiving you,
you should launch a complaint with the
(c)
Consumer Council. They are there to protect
consumer rights.
(1)
H
(lines 38-39)
If you’re having your treatment at a
(1)
(d) registered centre, you should be fine. Talk to
B
the doctor about your worries when you go for (lines 12-13)
your first treatment, and take his or her advice.
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You sound like a very proactive person –
tackling a problem ‘head’ on! Thanks for
(e) sharing your story with us. It’s definitely
encouraging to those suffering from the same
problem. I’d love to see your new look!
I’m pleased to hear from a girl who knows
(f) that her health is very important. You’re right;
thin and weak is not healthy or attractive.
(1)
E
(lines 24-26)
(1)
C
(line 18)
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Yes, it’s a great form of exercise. I would
(g) highly recommend it to all of you. It’s
relaxing and a great deal of fun!
(1)
G
(line 30)
Your classmates sound very unpleasant. Beauty
is only skin deep and we are all unique. If
(1)
you’re confident, you’ll look beautiful. If
(h) your classmates keep on calling you names,
D
(lines 19-20)
you should tell your form teacher as this is
bullying.
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41. Complete the information summary below. Identify the
problems expressed in the letters and if the writers feel
positive or negative about their current situations. Quote
ONE piece of evidence to justify your response. Write down
what each of the writers has done or may do to address
their problems. Some of the details have been completed to
help you.
(10 marks)
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Message
Problem
C
pressure to lose weight (lines 15-16)
__________________________________________________
D
appearance (line 21)
__________________________________________________
E
(1) thinning hair (line 23)
__________________________________________________
F
(1) acne (line 27)
__________________________________________________
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Message
Feeling
C
(1) positive
__________________________________________________
D
(1) negative
__________________________________________________
E
(1) positive
__________________________________________________
F
__________________________________________________
positive
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Message
Supporting quote from the passage
C
(1) my weight is within the normal range (line 18)
__________________________________________________
D
Some
of my classmates call me names and I feel worthless.
__________________________________________________
(lines 19-20)
(lines 24-25)
E
I feel really good about myself now.
__________________________________________________
F
(1) I’m hoping my condition will keep on improving.
__________________________________________________
(line 28)
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Message
Solution
C
maintain a healthy weight (line 18)
__________________________________________________
D
(1) plastic surgery (line 21)
__________________________________________________
E
(1) shaved his head (lines 23-24)
__________________________________________________
F
(1) changing eating habits/avoid greasy and spicy
__________________________________________________
foods (line 28)
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Part B2
Read Text 3 and answer questions 42-50.
(18 marks)
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42. Where does the main character of the song come from?
England (line 4)
________________________________________________
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43. Which verse does each of the following descriptions refer to?
Write the correct numbers (1-4) in the spaces below. One has
been done for you as an example.
(4 marks)
(1) 3 The lyricist first defines what makes a heroic person.
______
refrain The lyricist first mentions his/her lawful status in
______
New York.
(1) 1 The lyricist compares his/her eating habits to those of a
______
New Yorker.
(1) 4 The lyricist talks about personal qualities that he/she feels
______
are not common in New York.
(1) 2 The lyricist describes himself/herself strolling down a street.
______
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44. According to the song, in which city is Fifth Avenue?
New York (lines 4-5)
________________________________________________
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45. What are the four virtues mentioned in the song?
(2 marks)
(0.5) modesty (line 13)
a. _________________________
(0.5) propriety (line 13)
b. _________________________
(0.5) gentleness (line 15)
c. _________________________
(0.5) sobriety (line 15)
d. _________________________
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46. Which word is used by the main character to refer to himself
as coming from another country?
alien (refrain, line 1)
________________________________________________
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47. Look through ALL the verses of the song for words or
expressions to match these definitions:
(5 marks)
(1) accent (line 3)
a. ________________
(1) a walking cane
(n) a distinctive way of speaking
b. (line
________________
6)
(n) a stick used as an aid in walking
(1) legal (refrain)
c. ________________
(adj) lawful
ignorance (line 11) (n) a lack of knowledge
d. (1)
________________
confront (line 19)
e. (1)
________________
(v) face
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48. Why do you think the writer regards ‘having manners’ as
heroic? Use a line from the song lyrics as your answer.
He thinks/Because ‘It takes a man to suffer
________________________________________________
ignorance and smile’. (line 11)
________________________________________________
49. If you were the main character in the song, would you feel
positive or negative about your differences? Give a reason for
your answer. Write in a complete sentence.
(2 marks)
(sample response) I would feel positive because
_______________________________________________
I enjoy being unique/distinctive.
_______________________________________________
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50. What do you think the message of the song is?
(2 marks)
(sample response) Always be yourself no
________________________________________________
matter where you are or what other people say.
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Read Text 4 and answer questions 51-61.
(42 marks)
TEXT 4
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51. This text is about …
A. eating disorders
B. Laurie Penny’s fight against anorexia
C. causes of obesity in Western countries
D. causes of obesity in developing countries
A
B
C
D
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52. Complete the table below about the people mentioned in the
article. Some answers have been completed as examples.
(4 marks)
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Who are they
The project or treatment
they were involved in
(1)
(a) Harold
volunteer participant
(line 52)
(line 52)
an experiment to study the
effects of prolonged starvation
on healthy male adults
Name
(b)
Sing Lee
Laurie
Penny
(lines 47-48)
(1) professor (from
the Chinese
University of Hong
Kong) (grey box)
co-authored a report on eating
disorders (in Hong Kong)
(c)
(d)
(1) accountant
(1) treated for anorexia
nervosa (lines 23-26)
(lines 20-21)
(grey box)
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53. Complete the summary of below of paragraphs 1 -3 of the
article. Fill in the blanks using words that can be found in
paragraphs 1 – 3. Use ONE word for each blank.
(Hyphenated words counts as one word.)
(10 marks)
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(1) developing (line 3)
In 2001, it was estimated that ____________________
(1) third (line 3) of the obese adult
countries contirbuted to a ______________
(1) obesity (line 4) is an issue
population. The truth is that ___________________
(1) wealthy (line 1) and
common to both __________________
_______________
(1) poor (line 1) countries. In general, the causes of obesity
(1) social (line 11)
are quite complex – it can be due to ____________________
,
(1)
genetic (line 11) or ________________________
(1) psychological (line 11) factors, or
_______________
others.
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In the case of poorly developed countries, the picture is more
simplistic. Obesity is often linked to limited food choice with
low-income families being able to afford cheap food that often
(1) fat (line 7)
has high ___________________
content. This also explains
(1) poverty (line 5)
why ____________________
often tied to obesity in certain
sectors of society.
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54. According to information from paragraph 5, why did Laurie
regard mirrors as her enemies?
She regarded mirrors as her enemies because
________________________________________________
they made her conscious of how horrid she
________________________________________________
looked. (lines 16-18)
________________________________________________
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55. Look at how the words and expressions below are used in the
article. Decide which of the options provided is closest in
meaning and blacken ONE circle only.
(3 marks)
Line
Word /
Expression
Meaning
(1)
(a)
1
globesity
global obesity
gloomy reality
glowing intensity
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Word /
Expression
Meaning
(1)
(b)
28
by-product
side effect
good value
hidden truth
mental pains
(c)
53
physical
discomfort
(1)
body pains
exhaustion
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56. Here is a list of suggested alterations for a slightly different
version of the article. Fill each gap with ONE word. Refer to
the paragraph and line number specified for the specific ideas.
One has been done for you as an example. (6 marks)
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Hannah’s eating disorder may have been
(1) experiences
caused by traumatic
________________ she
(1)aschild
suffered
________________ . Her selfpara 8 / lines 37-40 esteem was dangerously
(1) low
_______________ and
(1)tostarve
she felt suicidal, attempting
______________
herself to death.
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(1) Despite
_________________
this illness having serious
(1) many
consequences, _________________
family
doctors do not take it seriously.
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57. Look at how the words/expressions below are used and briefly
explain what they refer to in the article.
(3 marks)
Word / Expression
(a) this eating disorder
Line
14
Reference
(1) anorexia nervosa
(line 13)
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Word / Expression
(b)
(c)
Papers 1 & 2 Reading and Writing
Line
Reference
it
20
(1) starving
myself/herself (to
death) (line 19)
the men
48
(1) the 36 healthy male
adults (line 47)
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58. Look for words from paragraphs 8 and 9 which mean the
opposite of the following:
(3 marks)
a) care
(1) abuse (line 38)
_____________________
b) short term
(1) prolonged (line 42)
_____________________
c) harmless
(1) lethal (line 41)
_____________________
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59. According to the text, what is anorexia nervosa?
the disorder of chronic self starvation (lines 25-26)
________________________________________________
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60. What is the writer’s opinion on dealing with eating disorders?
(2 mark)
(1) As well as dealing with global obesity,
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
anorexia should also be dealt with (1) as it is one
________________________________________________
of the most deadly and the subtlest of mental
________________________________________________
illnesses. (lines 62-63)
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61. Which characters would you attribute the following to? Justify
each of your answers by quoting one sentence or phrase from
the text. Some have been done for you as examples.
(8 marks)
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A
B
(1) (professor)
Sing Lee
Sam
Papers 1 & 2 Reading and Writing
Supporting sentence / phrase
(1) A report co-authored by
professor Sing Lee from the
Chinese University of Hong
Kong … (grey box)
(1) I went to my GP early on and told
her that I couldn’t eat …
(lines 57-58)
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C
(1) Laurie Penny
Papers 1 & 2 Reading and Writing
Supporting sentence / phrase
(1) and another three years to
make a full recovery
(lines 24-25)
D
(1) Harold
(1) the experiment was highly
distressing … food became the one
central and only thing really in
one’s life (lines 52-53)
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E
(1) Hannah
Papers 1 & 2 Reading and Writing
Supporting sentence / phrase
(1) I think I just wanted the
physical symptoms to kill me …
(line 39)
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You have two hours to answer Question 1 and ONE question
from Part B.
Part A (10% of the subject mark)
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1. Write about 180-200 words on the following topic:
You are chairperson of the Sports Society in school. Sports
Day is approaching. Last year many students felt ill after
snacking and lunching on crisps, fatty foods and fizzy drinks
on Sports Day. In addition, quite a few athletes felt ill during
the day and as a result, did not perform well in their events.
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You have been asked by the principal to write an information
leaflet about Sports Day that is going to be posted on your
school’s website. Below is the first page of the information
leaflet. Complete the second page of the leaflet (shown on
page 3) by writing one short paragraph for each of sections 4,
5 and 6. For section 6, you should choose a suitable topic and
give a heading.
LEAFLET
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Your information leaflet is going to be read by all the students
in your school, and by anyone accessing your school’s
website. Therefore make sure that your tone and language
choice are appropriate.
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Use the mind map on page 20 to organise vocabulary AND
ideas relevant to your writing.
MIND MAP
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Useful words and phrases
tired
unfortunately
sugar/fat laden
affect
feel ill
healthy and tasty
wisely
packed lunch
good/poor choice
healthy
healthy lunch
expensive and unhealthy
exciting
feel energised
strongly advised/recommended
sensibly
healthy snacks
a lot of fun
regrettably
greasy and oily
plan what to bring
Words used in sample writing highlighted in red.
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Useful words and phrases
a healthy body and mind
fresh fruit and seasonal vegetables
large amounts of sugar, fat and salt
replenish (one’s) energy/water loss
comfort/wholesome/junk/fatty food
Words used in sample writing highlighted in red.
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1. Write about 180-200 words.
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4. Food and drinks:
Last year many students brought
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5. Junk food and fizzy drinks:
Junk food and fizzy drinks contain
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6.
Sports Day is a major school event that is a lot of fun for
everyone. To ensure it runs smoothly and that you enjoy the
day, it is important that you follow the instructions and advice
in this information leaflet!
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Underline key information in the question and the information
leaflet.
Use the mind map below to organise vocabulary AND ideas
relevant to your writing.
MIND MAP
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Use the suggested writing plan below to help write
your information leaflet.
SUGGESTED WRITING PLAN
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Part B (15% of the subject mark)
Write about 380-400 words on any ONE of the following topics:
2. Learning English through Workplace Communication
You are Chris Wong. You work for a newspaper. You have
received the following message from your editor.
MESSAGE
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Useful words and phrases*
schedule
seminar
effective
deadline(s)
goals
organisation
workflow
self-starter
time management
potential
strategies
efficiently
skill
disappointed
pressure from
avoid
result in
regular breaks
focus
life skills
healthy snacks
achieve
cope better
sufficient sleep
* Vocabulary related to the specified Elective printed in bold. For a full
listing of useful vocabulary and language examples, refer to the Appendices.
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Useful words and phrases*
practise
last minute
be exam-smart
alert and attentive
stressed
full potential
quiet atmosphere does not guarantee
realistic
wisely
participate in
balanced lifestyle use your time
exhausted
enough space
no short cuts
optimise/maximise your time
‘all work, no play makes Jack a dull boy’
* Vocabulary related to the specified Elective printed in bold. For a full
listing of useful vocabulary and language examples, refer to the Appendices.
Words used in sample writing highlighted in red.
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Use the mind map below to organise vocabulary AND ideas
relevant to your writing.
MIND MAP
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Use the suggested writing plan below to help write
your article.
Remember: the purpose of this article is to inform
and motivate readers.
SUGGESTED WRITING PLAN
MODEL ESSAY
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3. Learning English through Debating
You are working on a project about health and well-being.
Your teacher has organised a class debate and the motion is:
Under-eating is not as serious as over-eating.
Write a debate speech for this motion, clearly stating your
opinion, and why.
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Useful words and phrases*
Good morning/afternoon/evening …
Mr/Madam Chairperson
Opponents of the motion may argue …
I would like to begin by …
I would like to first define the motion
accept/decline
I would like to raise new arguments
I agree/disagree with today’s motion
floor debate/reply
I believe
* Vocabulary related to the specified Elective printed in bold. For a full
listing of useful vocabulary and language examples, refer to the Appendices.
Words used in sample writing highlighted in red.
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Useful words and phrases*
I would ask you to consider the following …
So my (second) point is …
Surely …
Thus my stand towards …
a flawed argument
However/Nevertheless …
Besides/In addition/Moreover … Similarly …
Incidentally …
Another point worth considering/mentioning …
* Vocabulary related to the specified Elective printed in bold. For a full
listing of useful vocabulary and language examples, refer to the Appendices.
Words used in sample writing highlighted in red.
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Useful words and phrases*
tired
obesity epidemic
In my view …
obese
chronic disease(s)
I would like to emphasise …
obesity
long-term problems
It is worth considering …
irritable
fit and healthy
I would suggest that …
excessive
lack of energy
We need to be aware of …
self-esteem
unable to study
What is the effect of …
malnutrition
fast food culture
It is commonly believed that …
* Vocabulary related to the specified Elective printed in bold. For a full
listing of useful vocabulary and language examples, refer to the Appendices.
Words used in sample writing highlighted in red.
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Useful words and phrases*
early death
unable to concentrate
balanced diet
pressure from magazines
If we consider the …
peer pressure
serious medical problems
So to conclude, …
heart problems
not attractive to be too thin That is, however …
I have my reservations about …
* Vocabulary related to the specified Elective printed in bold. For a full
listing of useful vocabulary and language examples, refer to the Appendices.
Words used in sample writing highlighted in red.
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Use the mind map below to organise vocabulary AND ideas
relevant to your writing.
MIND MAP
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Use the suggested writing plan below to help write
your debate speech.
Remember: a debate speech is argumentative and
persuasive, so it should present your opinion and
persuade/convince your audience to agree with you.
SUGGESTED WRITING PLAN
MODEL ESSAY
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4. Learning English through Popular Culture
You are Chris Wong. Many students in your school are not
as healthy as they could be. Your class teacher, Ms Fung,
has been inspired by Health Buddies, a popular reality TV
show which features friends working together to kick
unhealthy habits and get in shape. She has suggested that
each student choose a Health Buddy in school for one
month as part of a Health Buddy Scheme.
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Health Buddies will
• help each other make healthy food choices
• support each other’s efforts to be more healthy
• encourage each other to do more activities or sports
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Choose your Health Buddy and write an email to him or her,
inviting him/her to be your Health Buddy, explaining the
benefits of the Health Buddy Scheme and your ideas on what
you could do together.
Do NOT write any email addresses.
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Useful words and phrases*
active healthy lifestyles
healthy and strong
trendy
social norm
leisure
fad
peer pressure
public image/opinion
cult
underweight/overweight
positive influence
productive
pressure/support/acceptance/recognition
fashionable
general (mis)conception
reality TV show
*Vocabulary related to the specified Elective printed in bold. For a full listing of
useful vocabulary and language examples, refer to the Appendices.
Words used in sample writing highlighted in red.
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Useful words and phrases*
rethink
great to …
common consensus
walking
health risks
healthy lunchbox(es)
bonding
eating habits
will run for
nutrition
fun activities
wouldn’t it be
strenuous
go swimming
take-away food
supportive
without feeling
play table tennis
meet up
become healthier
hang out together
revert to
(un)healthy snacks
motivate others to
*Vocabulary related to the specified Elective printed in bold. For a full listing of
useful vocabulary and language examples, refer to the Appendices.
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Useful words and phrases*
support each other
can think about …
recess and lunchtime
boost immune system
easy to give in
a good example to
healthy and productive life
eat more/less than we should
*Vocabulary related to the specified Elective printed in bold. For a full listing of
useful vocabulary and language examples, refer to the Appendices.
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Use the flow chart below to organise vocabulary AND ideas
relevant to your writing.
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Who are you &
who are you writing to?
Reason for writing
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Suggestions &
examples
Benefits
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Use the suggested writing plan below to help write
your email.
Remember: your email to your schoolmate is an
invitation as well as an exposition so you need to
explain ideas with facts and examples.
SUGGESTED WRITING PLAN
MODEL ESSAY
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5. Learning English through Social Issues
You have read with concern that the number of problems
caused by irresponsible social drinking* is rising. You think
many teens are misled into thinking some alcohol drinks
have low or no alcohol content. In addition, you think that
alcohol advertising targets young people, and you believe
this is wrong.
Write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper about
your concerns, the problems that may arise if the number of
young drinkers keeps rising, and your suggestions on how
to deal with/address this problem.
* Social drinking refers to the consumption of alcohol in a measured and
responsible manner while interacting with friends/acquaintances.
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Useful words and phrases*
social obligations/discontentment/upheaval/consequences
issues and concerns
disgruntled youth
unrest and chaos
alcohol abuse
important to
guidance
long-term problems
drunken
independent
do not understand
consequences
mature
misleading
young and impressionable
alcoholism is a serious addiction
potential threats
lack of education
serious repercussions
* Vocabulary related to the specified Elective printed in bold. For a full
listing of useful vocabulary and language examples, refer to the Appendices.
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Useful words and phrases*
alert
greatly concerned
detrimental
dire consequences
(an) alcoholic
family relationships
advertisements
misleading packaging
sugary taste
unwanted pregnancies
drink driving
decision-making ability
strongly suggest
irresponsible marketing
alcohol poisoning
disputes and fights
* Vocabulary related to the specified Elective printed in bold. For a full
listing of useful vocabulary and language examples, refer to the Appendices.
Words used in sample writing highlighted in red.
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Papers 1 & 2 Reading and Writing
Useful words and phrases*
the impression that …
high risk behaviours
loss of consciousness
next generation is at risk
alcohol is a powerful drug
should alert young people to …
many young people are unaware …
* Vocabulary related to the specified Elective printed in bold. For a full
listing of useful vocabulary and language examples, refer to the Appendices.
Words used in sample writing highlighted in red.
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Use the flow chart below to organise vocabulary AND ideas
relevant to your writing.
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Who are you & who
are you writing to?
Reason(s) for writing
Facts and/examples
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Suggestions
+ call for action
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Unit 2 Health and Well-being
Papers 1 & 2 Reading and Writing
Use the suggested writing plan below to help write
your letter to the editor.
Remember: a letter to the editor is argumentative
writing, and argumentative writing is persuasive
writing; your letter should present your opinion, and
it should persuade/convince readers to agree with
you.
SUGGESTED WRITING PLAN
MODEL ESSAY
END OF PRACTICE PAPER (WRITING)
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