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First For Schools 2015 Writing Sample Paper PDF

This document provides sample questions and prompts for an English writing exam for schools. It includes two parts, with Part 1 requiring a response of 140-190 words to a prompt about the benefits and drawbacks of homeschooling. Part 2 provides 5 optional prompts on various topics that students can choose from to respond to in 140-190 words. The prompts include writing a letter to a pen pal, a review of a clothing shop, a short story continuation, and an essay analyzing a character from Macbeth.

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First For Schools 2015 Writing Sample Paper PDF

This document provides sample questions and prompts for an English writing exam for schools. It includes two parts, with Part 1 requiring a response of 140-190 words to a prompt about the benefits and drawbacks of homeschooling. Part 2 provides 5 optional prompts on various topics that students can choose from to respond to in 140-190 words. The prompts include writing a letter to a pen pal, a review of a clothing shop, a short story continuation, and an essay analyzing a character from Macbeth.

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Write an answer to one of the questions 2 5 in this part. Write your answer in 140 190 words
in an appropriate style on the separate answer sheet. Put the question number in the box at the
top of the answer sheet.

2 You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend.
Can you help me with a class project? I have to write about places which are special to
people. Can you tell me about a place that is special to you? Where is it? What does it
look like? It doesnt have to be a famous place. Just explain why its important to you.
Write soon, Sam
Write your letter.

3 You see this advert in an international fashion magazine:
Reviews Wanted

Teenage Clothes Shop
We are looking for reviews of a clothes shop for teenagers
where you live. Your review should include information
about what the shop looks like, the kind of clothes it sells
and the shop assistants. Would you recommend this shop
to other people your age?
The best reviews will be published in next months magazine.

Write your review.

4 You have seen this announcement in a new English-language magazine for young people.

Stories wanted
We are looking for stories for our new English-language magazine for young people. Your
story must begin with this sentence:

Tom got off the train and as the train left, he realised he was holding the wrong
suitcase.
Your story must include:
an address
a surprise
Write your story.

5 Answer the following question based on the title below.
Macbeth by William Shakespeare
Your English class has had a discussion about the story of Macbeth. Now your teacher has
given you this essay for homework:
Which character do you find most interesting in Macbeth and why?
Write your essay.

Writing Part 1

You must answer this question. Write your answer in 140 190 words in an appropriate style on
the separate answer sheet.

1 In your English class you have been talking about education. Now your English teacher has
asked you to write an essay for homework.
Write your essay using all the notes and giving reasons for your point of view.






Some parents teach their children at home rather than sending them to school.
Is this a good or a bad thing for the children?


Notes
Write about:
1. having a parent as a teacher
2. making friends
3. ...................... (your own idea)



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Writing Part 2
Write an answer to one of the questions 2 5 in this part. Write your answer in 140 190 words
in an appropriate style on the separate answer sheet. Put the question number in the box at the
top of the answer sheet.

2 You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend.
Can you help me with a class project? I have to write about places which are special to
people. Can you tell me about a place that is special to you? Where is it? What does it
look like? It doesnt have to be a famous place. Just explain why its important to you.
Write soon, Sam
Write your letter.

3 You see this advert in an international fashion magazine:
Reviews Wanted

Teenage Clothes Shop
We are looking for reviews of a clothes shop for teenagers
where you live. Your review should include information
about what the shop looks like, the kind of clothes it sells
and the shop assistants. Would you recommend this shop
to other people your age?
The best reviews will be published in next months magazine.

Write your review.

4 You have seen this announcement in a new English-language magazine for young people.

Stories wanted
We are looking for stories for our new English-language magazine for young people. Your
story must begin with this sentence:

Tom got off the train and as the train left, he realised he was holding the wrong
suitcase.
Your story must include:
an address
a surprise
Write your story.

5 Answer the following question based on the title below.
Macbeth by William Shakespeare
Your English class has had a discussion about the story of Macbeth. Now your teacher has
given you this essay for homework:
Which character do you find most interesting in Macbeth and why?
Write your essay.

Writing Part 1

You must answer this question. Write your answer in 140 190 words in an appropriate style on
the separate answer sheet.

1 In your English class you have been talking about education. Now your English teacher has
asked you to write an essay for homework.
Write your essay using all the notes and giving reasons for your point of view.






Some parents teach their children at home rather than sending them to school.
Is this a good or a bad thing for the children?


Notes
Write about:
1. having a parent as a teacher
2. making friends
3. ...................... (your own idea)



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