Session Year FORMAT

1999
2000
2001
Recently a small child, who was lost, was found wandering near a dangerous road and was
rescued and taken back home safely by a stranger, who walked away without giving a name.
As a newspaper reporter, write your account of this incident which must include all the
following:
• a suitable heading
• when and where the incident happened
2002
• a brief description of the child
• how the stranger was able to help
• a request for the helpful stranger to contact the child’s parents by telephone.
You may add further details but remember that newspapers do not have space for long,
exciting
stories. Your account should be a statement of the facts, in clear, correct English.
You recently represented your school in a competition with other local schools. You were very
pleased with the result and have been asked to write an account of the event for your school
magazine. You must include the following details:
• When and where the event was held
• How you prepared yourself for the competition
2003 • Some details about the event itself
• Your feelings when the result was announced
• The reactions of your friends and family
MAY You may add further details if you wish. Your account should be written in clear, correct
English. The account should be interesting for your readers and show how much you enjoyed
taking part.
There have been some unusual noises every night of the last five nights near where you live.
They happened at the same time and in the same way each night. Your family and neighbours
are very upset. Last night you saw what happened and you now decide to report to the police.
Write your report. You must include the following information:
• at what time and where this occurred
2004 • what exactly happened
• who was involved
• why your family and the neighbours are so upset
• what you want the police to do.
You must cover all five points in detail. You should also add further details if you wish and
make your report clear and helpful.
While working on a school project you discover an old piece of paper hidden in a book. The
paper has some very surprising information about your school. You decide to write a letter to
your Principal about the matter.
Write your letter to your Principal. You must include the following:
• how you found the piece of paper
• who had written it and when it was dated
2005
• what it said about the school
• your reaction to the news
• what you think should be done about it.
You must cover all five points in detail. You should also add further details if you wish.
Your letter should be written in clear, correct English and show how anxious you are to help
your school. Start ‘Dear Principal,’.
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 As part of your extra-curricular activities, your Principal wants your class to hold a party for
young school children. He asks you to explain in a letter how you would organise the event.
Write your letter. In it you must include the following:
• When and where the party will be held.
• How you will decorate the place.
2006
• How you will provide the refreshments.
• Details of the entertainment.
• How you would like your teachers to be involved.
You must cover all five points in detail. You should add further details if you wish and make
your letter polite but persuasive.
You were recently visiting a famous place in your country. Suddenly an old man fell to the
ground. One other person was involved. You were the only person who saw what happened.
The police ask you for an account of what you saw.
Write your account. You must include the following:
• exactly when and where the incident took place
• a description of the old man who fell
2007
• what caused the old man to fall
• how the other person was involved
• what happened next.
You must cover all five points in detail. You should add further details if you wish and make
your account accurate and helpful for the police. Start your account ‘To the Police’ and
remember to add your signature and the date.
Your Principal wants to make an award to a student who has done something special for the
school. You are asked to write a letter recommending a particular student to be given the
prize. Write your letter. You must include the following:
• the name of the student you want to recommend
• the class the student is in
2008 • what the student has done that is so special
• what the prize is to be
• why this would be a suitable reward for the student.
You must cover all five points in detail. You should add further details if you wish and make
your letter persuasive and helpful for the Principal. Start your letter ‘Dear Principal,’ and
remember to provide a suitable ending.
The Principal wants more parents to be involved in the life of your school. You have been
asked to make a speech at a meeting for parents, inviting people to take part in all sorts of
school activities. Write your speech. You must include the following:
• the request for parents to help
• some of the ways in which they could be involved
2009
• how the students would benefit
• how the parents would benefit
• how the parents should let the school know they are interested.
You must cover all five points in detail. You should add further details if you wish and make
your speech informative, polite and persuasive. Start your speech ‘Ladies and Gentlemen,’.

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 You were recently walking in a local town when you saw a woman have her bag snatched. The
police need you to give an account of the incident. Write your account. You must include
details of the following:
• where and when the incident took place
• what the victim was doing before the attack
2010/11 • exactly how the bag was stolen
• a description of the attacker
• what you did to help the victim.
You must cover all five points in detail. You should add further details if you wish and make
sure your account is polite and informative.
You should begin ‘To the Police: an account of...’
You recently attended a wedding. Unfortunately, your aunt missed the occasion and she wants
you to write her a letter to tell her about everything that happened.
Write your letter. You must include the following:
• the names of both of the people getting married
• a description of where the wedding took place
2010/12
• an account of the ceremony
• what you thought was the most interesting moment
• what else you think your aunt would have liked.
You must cover all five points in detail. You should add further details if you wish and make
your letter friendly and informative. Start your letter ‘Dear Aunt,’.
Your aunt has written to you asking how you are getting on at school. You reply, telling her
about a recent incident which upset you very much.
Write your letter. You must include the following:
• what happened
2011/11 • why you were so upset
• how the situation was resolved.
Cover all three points above in detail. You should make sure your Aunt will understand your
feelings and sympathise with you. Start your letter ‘Dear Aunt …’ and remember to provide a
suitable ending.
Your Principal wants to make sure that your school is doing all it can to encourage a healthy
lifestyle for the students. The Principal has asked you to write a report suggesting the changes
you think are needed in your school to make this possible.
Write your report. You must include the following:
• what is wrong at the moment, so that the Principal knows exactly what has to be changed
2011/12
• what improvements you would like to see, both in the curriculum and the school facilities
• how you think students and the school would benefit from these changes.
Cover all three points above in detail. You should make your report informative and persuasive
for the Principal. Start your report ‘To the Principal,’ and remember to add your signature and
a date.
Your best friend, who is a popular member of your class and the captain of the sports club, is
leaving your school to move overseas. On your friend’s last day at school you have been asked
by your teacher, Mr. Johnson, to make a speech to your classmates wishing your friend
goodbye and good luck.
Write your speech. You must include the following:
2012/11
• the name of your friend and where your friend is going
• why your friend is moving
• what you and your classmates will miss about your friend.
Cover all three points above in detail. You should make sure your speech is friendly and
contains wishes for a successful future. Start your speech, ‘Mr. Johnson and friends…’

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 To celebrate the start of a special environmental project, a tree is being planted in your school
grounds. As secretary of the project committee, you are to make a speech to mark the
occasion in front of the Principal, guests, staff and students of the school.
Write your speech. You must include the following:
2012/12 • details of what the environmental project hopes to achieve
• why you think this project is important
• how your audience could support the project.
Cover all three points above in detail. You should make sure your speech is enthusiastic and
informative. Start your speech, ‘Principal, guests, teachers and fellow students...’
Your class is organising a project to help some people in your community. You decide to write
an article for your school magazine to encourage other students to join in this project.
Write your magazine article. You must include the following:
• details of the people you are helping and why you are helping them
2013/11
• details of the project you are organising
• what other students can do to help.
Cover all three points above in detail. You should make sure your article is informative and
persuasive. Start your article with a suitable headline.
Recently, a foreign student spent one month as a member of your class in order to learn about
your country. You decide to write an article for your school magazine about the visit.
Write your magazine article. You must include the following:
• the student’s name and other details about the student
2013/12
• what the student did during the visit both in and out of school
• why you feel the visit was of benefit to the student and to your school.
Cover all three points above in detail. You should make sure your article is lively and
informative. Start your article with a suitable headline.

Session Year FORMAT

1999
2000
You have just heard that a relative of yours is in hospital for a minor operation. You have
decided to write a letter intended to express your concern. You should:
• say how sorry you are
• ask about the patient’s well-being
2001 • give some light-hearted news from home
• suggest a home-coming party
• promise a visit.
Using all five points above, write the letter to your relative. You may add details of your own if
NOV you wish. Make sure that your English is correct and that the letter is cheerful.
A local business man recently gave a large sum of money to your club to make improvements to
the leisure facilities and to buy more sports equipments.
As a senior club member you have been asked to write a letter to him. In the letter you must:
· Thank him for the gift
· Tell him how the leisure facilities have been improved
2002 · Tell him what sports equipment has been bought
· Explain why the money was spent in this way
· Invite him to come to the club to see the new facilities in use.
You may add further details if you wish. Your letter should be written in clear, correct English. It
should be a friendly letter, showing how pleased the club members are with the gifts.

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 You have been asked to raise money for a charity by organizing either a sports event or a
concert. Write a letter to invite an important guest to take part. You must include the following
information in your letter:
• Exactly what type of event it is
• When and where the event will take place
2003 • What you would like your special guest to do
• What other arrangements have been made for the day
• Why the money is needed
You may add further details if you wish.
Your letter should be written in clear, correct English. It should try to persuade your guest that
this is a worthwhile cause.
Your school is holding a writing competition. You are asked to write an article about a person
you would like to change places with for a day. It could be a famous person or someone you
know. Write your article which will appear in your school magazine.
You must include the following:
• a suitable headline for your article
2004 • which person you would like to change places with
• what you admire about that person
• what you would do on that day
• what you think you would learn from changing places with the person.
You must cover all five points in detail. You should also add further details if you wish and make
your article lively and interesting for your fellow students.
You have been chosen to represent your school in a general knowledge competition. You must
choose one friend to be in your team.
Write a letter to your friend inviting him or her to be in your team. You must include the
following points:
• when and where the competition will take place
2005 • a request to your friend to join you in the team
• why you think your friend is the best choice for your team
• what preparation you should both do
• details of the prizes in the competition.
You must cover all five points in detail. You may also add further details if you wish. Make your
letter friendly and enthusiastic. Start with ‘Dear …’.
You recently enjoyed a day out with your family. It was a very enjoyable occasion but there was
one aspect of the day that disappointed you very much. Your teacher asks you to speak to your
class about your day out.
Write your speech. You must include the following:
• Exactly when and where the outing took place.
2006 • The main purpose of the day.
• Why the day was mainly successful.
• The one aspect that disappointed you.
• How far your family agreed with you.
You must cover all five points in detail. You should add further details if you wish and make
your speech lively and interesting for your audience.

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 You recently saw a photograph of an important school occasion. In the photograph you saw
something which surprised or worried you. You decide to write a letter to your friend about
this. Write your letter. You must include the following:
• which occasion it was
• where the photograph was taken
2007 • what you saw in the photograph which surprised or worried you
• why you are so concerned about this
• what you think should be done about it.
You must cover all five points in detail. You should add further details if you wish and make sure
your letter expresses your feelings clearly.
You should begin ‘Dear …’ and end your letter appropriately.
An exciting activity park for young people is about to be built in your area. Many older people
have objected to this plan. You and your friends are very unhappy about their objection and
you decide to write to the local newspaper.
Write your letter. You must include details of the following:
• the location of the park
2008 • what will be provided in the park
• why the neighbours have objected
• what benefits you think the park will bring to young people
• a request for other people to write to the newspaper to support you.
You must cover all five points in detail. You should add further details if you wish and make sure
your letter is persuasive. You should begin ‘Dear Editor,’ and end your letter appropriately.
Your school is holding a special event to mark an important anniversary for the school. Your
class is helping to organise the event. The Principal asks you, as a senior student, to write a
letter to be sent to all local businesses asking for sponsorship or help.
Write your letter. You must include details of the following:
• what anniversary it is
• what sort of event is planned
2009
• the date and time the event is to take place
• a request for sponsorship or help
• why the school needs the help of local businesses in this event.
You must cover all five points in detail. You should add further details if you wish and make sure
your letter is polite and persuasive.
You should begin ‘Dear Sir or Madam,’ and end your letter appropriately.
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
2010/11 • 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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 Recently, in your school canteen, you witnessed a noisy argument between two pupils queuing
for food. These two pupils have never liked each other. The Principal asks you to write an
account of the incident.
Write your account. You must include details of the following:
• the date of the incident and the names of both pupils
• what started the argument in the canteen
2010/12
• how the incident continued
• why the two pupils have always disliked each other so much
• what you think should happen to these two people now.
You must cover all five points in detail. You should add further details if you wish and make sure
your account is accurate and helpful.
You should begin ‘To the Principal…’ and remember to add your signature and the date.
Recently you witnessed a major disturbance at a railway station when many people
were injured. You are asked by the local police to write an account of what you saw.
Write your account. You must include the following:
• when and where the incident happened and how close you were to the scene
2011/11 • the cause of the disturbance and what exactly happened
• some of the ways in which people tried to help.
Cover all three points above in detail. You should make your account informative and helpful
for the police to show you are a reliable witness.
Start your account ‘To the Police…’ and remember to add your signature and the date.
You have decided to write a letter to the local newspaper about the problems of traffic in your
area. Write your letter. You must include the following:
• details of the traffic problems (such as names of specific locations, times of day, types of
vehicles and other relevant details) so that the Editor and the readers will know what you are
concerned about
2011/12
• what should be done to solve the problem
• what benefits would come to the community.
Cover all three points above in detail. You should make your letter informative and persuasive
for the Editor and the readers. Start your letter ‘Dear Editor,’ and remember to provide a
suitable ending.
Your friend recently asked you to deliver an item of value to a relative. Unfortunately this item
was lost during the journey. You need to explain this in a letter to your friend.
Write your letter. You must include the following:
• when and how the item was lost
2012/11
• your attempt to find it
• an offer to replace or pay for the item.
Cover all three points above in detail. You should make your letter polite and apologetic. Start
your letter ‘Dear (name)’, and remember to provide a suitable ending.
You return to your house one day to find it has been broken into and many of your possessions
have been stolen. You decide to write a letter to the police to report the robbery.
Write your letter. You must include the following:
• at what time and for how long you were away from the house when the robbery took place
2012/12
• detailed information about the most valuable items taken
• any clues you have noticed and how you think the police might be able to catch the thieves.
Cover all three points above in detail. You should make your letter informative and helpful for
the police. Start your letter ‘Dear Sirs…’ and remember to provide a suitable ending.

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 The manager of a large hotel wants to employ full-time members of staff such as receptionists
or chefs. The manager wishes to hire and train students who are about to leave school. You
decide to write a letter to the manager to apply for one of the jobs.
Write your letter. You must include the following:
• which job you are applying for and why you would like to do this work
2013/11
• details of your achievements in and out of school and why they make you suitable for the
post
• how you would like to develop your career in the hotel business.
Cover all three points above in detail. You should make your letter polite and informative. Start
your letter ‘Dear Sir / Madam,’ and remember to provide a suitable ending.
Your Principal wants to make a documentary film about your school. The Principal wishes to
choose one student to take part in the film and to talk about the best aspects of the school. You
decide to write a letter to the Principal applying to take part.
Write your letter. You must include the following:
• why you would like to take part in the film
2013/12 • details of your achievements in and out of school and why they make you suitable to take
part in the film
• which aspects of your school you would like to talk about in the film and why.
Cover all three points above in detail. You should make your letter informative and persuasive
to show you are the right person for the film. Start your letter ‘Dear Principal,’ and remember
to provide a suitable ending.

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