University of Cambridge International Examinations General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level

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UCLES 2010 [Turn over
UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS
General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE 1123/11
Paper 1 Composition October/November 2010
1 hour 30 minutes
Additional Materials: Answer Booklet/Paper
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST
If you have been given an Answer Booklet, follow the instructions on the front cover of the Booklet.
Write your Centre number, candidate number and name on all the work you hand in.
Write in dark blue or black pen.
Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid.
Answer both Part One and Part Two.
At the end of the examination, fasten all your work securely together.
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Part One
Write on one of the following topics.
At the head of your composition put the number of the topic you have chosen.
You are advised to spend about 60 minutes on this part of the paper and to write
between 350 and 600 words. Total marks for this part: 40.
1 Describe the sights, sounds, tastes and smells of the busiest street in your area.
2 Is the behaviour of people in your neighbourhood better or worse than it used to be? Give reasons
and examples to support your view.
3 Write a story which includes the words: It was just as well that she decided to change her
appearance.
4 Gossip.
5 Write about an occasion when someone had a sleepless night.
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Part Two
Begin your answer on a fresh page.
You are advised to spend about 30 minutes on this part of the paper and to write
between 200 and 300 words. Total marks for this part: 20.
There have been several accidents in your school recently. The Principal asks you to write a report on
these accidents. In your report include your suggestions on how to improve safety at school.
Write your report. You must include the following:
the names of two pupils who have been involved in accidents in the school
brief details of these accidents
other dangers at school that pupils have mentioned
the improvements needed to ensure greater safety at school
a suggestion as to how all pupils can be made more aware of keeping safe at school.
You must cover all five points in detail. You should add further details if you wish and make your report
accurate and helpful.
Start your report To the Principal... and remember to add your signature and the date.
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