What are argumentative essays? In such essays the candidate is expected to agree or disagree on a certain point. He/she should be very clear about which points are to be convincingly argued. There should be enough facts and examples to support his/her opinion. Should the candidate present both views about a topic in his [...]
Some phrases, sentences and paragraphs for Letter to the Editor
January 17, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Some useful phrases to include in the letter after reading your Sept. 29 article on cartoonist Harris Mehboob should be aware that an affront to those of us who did a slow burn when I read difference of opinion how can anyone state, as did Lala Zaidi (June 3), that fail to agree I agree [...]
Learn to write a Summary.
December 31, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Summary Writing Examination tips To begin with, read the question before you embark on reading the text. This will help you to identify which paragraphs are selected for note taking and summary writing. For instance ‘read paragraphs 2 to 9’. Even if the identification of paragraphs is not given in the question. Instead of aimlessly [...]
Example of Summary Writing with CIE Examiner’s Assessment.
December 31, 2012 by 1 Comment
Read the passage below and write the content points on ‘The Problems’ faced by the small farmers in the developing countries and the ‘Ways they are being helped’ to overcome the problems. Then make use of the content points are write summary of 160 words about the problems and the ways they are tackled. Paying [...]
Past Papers: 2011, 2012
December 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Writing Paper 2011 1123_s11_sp_11 1123_s12_ms_11 1123_y11_sm_1 1123_y11_sp_1 Reading Paper 2011 1123_s11_si_21 1123_s11_sm_21 1123_s11_sp_21 Writing Paper 2012 1123_s12_ms_12 1123_s12_qp_11 1123_s12_qp_12 Reading Paper 2012 1123_s12_in_21 1123_s12_ms_21 1123_s12_qp_21 Source :www.cie.org.uk Tweet
Directed Writing: Example of Account Writing
December 20, 2012 by 1 Comment
(Also view posts for ‘Difference between Account Writing and Report Writing’,‘Excellent Example to understand Report Writing’, ‘CIE requirement for Newspaper Report Writing ‘, Format of a newspaper report writing’) Write an account on a marriage ceremony that took place in a county near your residence. Was there anything unusual about the marriage? How were the arrangements [...]
An excellent example to understand Report Writing.
December 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
On a school outing, the owner of a food stall accused a member of your group of not paying for a drink. You were the most senior student present and you have been asked to give your school principal a clear picture of what happened. Your report should include the following Write a report with [...]
Syllabus changes O level English teachers ought to know
December 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Some changes since 2011 are made in the syllabus teachers ought to know Paper 1-Writing Paper 1:30 One and Half Hours are allocated to Paper 1, that is the Writing Paper and it carries 60 MARKS. It is divided into two sections. The first section is based on Directed Writing wherein the candidates will be given a Task. This [...]
Last minute exam tips by CIE Examiners!!
October 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
General tips for English Language Paper (1123 and 0500) exam papers Do not write rough drafts. You cannot afford the time to write out every answer twice, and it is neither required nor desirable that you should do so; plans are sufficient. • Take two different coloured highlighters into the exam. You need to annotate [...]
Revision Guide for O-Level Students
September 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Check list designed by CIE examiners for the preparation of O-Level English Language subject code-1123 Checklist – tick if against the column you have worked on something similar Skill: All students should be able to: Those taking the Extended examination should also be able to Ways in which the skills might be practised (appropriate contexts Reading.Locating specificinformation asquickly as possible =Skimming Read [...]
