Topic 4.1: About Paper 1 Questions

This opening of a formal email mixes the register: "Hey Mrs Owen! So, I kinda wanted to ask you a favour." Rewrite it with an appropriate formal register for Criterion C.

An undeveloped idea says: "Sport is important." Develop it in ONE sentence with a reason AND an example, to raise Criterion B (Message).

A candidate writes this weak line: "I like it a lot. It is good. It is very good." Rewrite it as ONE richer sentence to raise Criterion A (Language), using varied vocabulary and structure.

A year ago you started an outdoor sport, such as hiking, climbing or surfing, and it has changed the way you see nature. At your school, however, many young people spend almost all their free time in front of a screen. Write a text for your classmates in which you explain why you started this sport, explain why it is important for young people to connect with nature and encourage them to try it. Text types: Blog • Speech • Leaflet Write between 450 and 600 words.

A survey at your school shows that most students read only what they have to for their classes, and almost never read for pleasure. Write a text for your classmates in which you encourage them to read more in their free time, explain why reading is good for them and recommend a book. Text types: Blog • Review • Speech Write between 450 and 600 words.

Your school is considering a total ban on mobile phones, including during lessons. Many students think this would be a mistake. Write a text for young readers in which you argue against a total ban on phones in school, explain the benefits of using them in class and suggest how they can be used responsibly. Text types: Article • Blog • Speech Write between 450 and 600 words.

Diploma students at your school have no quiet place to work during their free periods. The library is full of younger classes, and the canteen is noisy. Write a text to your school leadership in which you request a space reserved for Diploma students, describe what activities would happen there and explain why it matters. Text types: Email • Letter • Proposal Write between 450 and 600 words.

Fewer and fewer students at your school choose to study a new language, because many believe that English and translation apps are enough. Write a text for the students at your school in which you explain the benefits of learning languages, give your own opinion and encourage other students to start a new one. Text types: Article • Blog • Speech Write between 250 and 400 words.

Every day, your school throws away bags of food, paper and plastic. The student council has asked you to speak at the next assembly. Write a text in which you present an initiative to cut down waste at your school, explain why it is needed and encourage students and staff to take part. Text types: Speech • Proposal • Leaflet Write between 450 and 600 words.

Your neighbourhood has grown quickly in recent years, but new flats have replaced most of its green areas. There is now only one small park for thousands of residents. Write a text to your town council in which you ask for more green spaces in your neighbourhood and explain the benefits for residents. Text types: Email • Letter • Proposal Write between 250 and 400 words.

Your neighbourhood has grown quickly in recent years, but new flats have replaced most of its green areas. There is now only one small park for thousands of residents. Write a text to your town council in which you ask for more green spaces in your neighbourhood and explain the benefits for residents. Text types: Email • Letter • Proposal Write between 450 and 600 words.

Every day, your school throws away bags of food, paper and plastic. The student council has asked you to speak at the next assembly. Write a text in which you present an initiative to cut down waste at your school, explain why it is needed and encourage students and staff to take part. Text types: Speech • Proposal • Leaflet Write between 250 and 400 words.

A survey at your school shows that most students read only what they have to for their classes, and almost never read for pleasure. Write a text for your classmates in which you encourage them to read more in their free time, explain why reading is good for them and recommend a book. Text types: Blog • Review • Speech Write between 250 and 400 words.

Diploma students at your school have no quiet place to work during their free periods. The library is full of younger classes, and the canteen is noisy. Write a text to your school leadership in which you request a space reserved for Diploma students, describe what activities would happen there and explain why it matters. Text types: Email • Letter • Proposal Write between 250 and 400 words.

Your school is considering a total ban on mobile phones, including during lessons. Many students think this would be a mistake. Write a text for young readers in which you argue against a total ban on phones in school, explain the benefits of using them in class and suggest how they can be used responsibly. Text types: Article • Blog • Speech Write between 250 and 400 words.

A year ago you started an outdoor sport, such as hiking, climbing or surfing, and it has changed the way you see nature. At your school, however, many young people spend almost all their free time in front of a screen. Write a text for your classmates in which you explain why you started this sport, explain why it is important for young people to connect with nature and encourage them to try it. Text types: Blog • Speech • Leaflet Write between 250 and 400 words.

Fewer and fewer students at your school choose to study a new language, because many believe that English and translation apps are enough. Write a text for the students at your school in which you explain the benefits of learning languages, give your own opinion and encourage other students to start a new one. Text types: Article • Blog • Speech Write between 450 and 600 words.

Choose ONE task. Write between 250 and 400 words, using one of the three text types listed under the task you choose. Start your answer with the task number and your text type (for example: Task 2 — Blog). **Task 1** A student from another country will join your class next term and has asked you what to expect. Write a text to this student in which you describe a typical school day, explain two school rules that might surprise them, and suggest what they should do in their first week. Email • Letter • Blog **Task 2** Your town library has replaced its printed newspapers with tablets that visitors can borrow. Write a text for the library newsletter in which you describe the change, explain how different readers have reacted, and give your own opinion of it. Article • Review • Blog **Task 3** Your class spent a Saturday planting trees in a park near your school. Write a text for the school website in which you report what happened, explain why the class took part, and invite other students to the next planting day. News report • Blog • Social media posting

Choose ONE task. Write between 250 and 400 words, using one of the three text types listed under the task you choose. Start your answer with the task number and your text type (for example: Task 2 — Blog). **Task 1** Your class carried out a survey about how much homework students in your school do. Write a text for the head teacher in which you present the main findings, explain the problems they show, and recommend changes. Report • Article • Email **Task 2** Your family has a tradition that is not well known outside your community. Write a text in which you describe the tradition, explain where it comes from, and say why you want to keep it alive. Social media posting • Blog • Diary **Task 3** A new community garden has opened in your town, but very few residents use it. Write a text for residents in which you describe the garden, explain the benefits of using it, and tell them how to get involved. Leaflet • Brochure • Article

Choose ONE task. Write between 250 and 400 words, using one of the three text types listed under the task you choose. Start your answer with the task number and your text type (for example: Task 2 — Blog). **Task 1** A friend whose family is moving abroad is worried that she will slowly forget her first language. Write a text to your friend in which you show that you understand her worry, suggest practical ways to keep using the language, and explain why it is worth the effort. Email • Letter • Blog **Task 2** You recently took part in a cooking competition for young people. Write a text in which you describe the day, explain what went well and what went wrong, and reflect on what you learned. Diary • Blog • Article **Task 3** Your school's student council has a small budget to make break times better for everyone. Write a text to the council in which you present one idea, explain how it would work and who would benefit, and answer one possible objection. Proposal • Email • Speech