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O-LevelEnglish LanguageDirected Writing1123/11 · May/June 2019 · Q130 Marks

You are advised to write between 200 and 300 words. Total marks for this part: 30. • You will be awarded up to 15 marks for following the task instructions. • You will be awarded up to 15 marks for the language you use. Task 1 You are walking along a busy road and you see a car drive very close to someone on a bicycle. The car almost knocks the cyclist off the bicycle. You are very concerned about the way that car drivers behave towards cyclists. You decide to write a letter to the Editor of the local newspaper to complain about the problem.

  1. Write your letter. You must include the following: • when and where the incident took place • what exactly happened, including how the car driver was to blame • what you think should happen to improve the situation for cyclists on the roads. Cover all three points above in detail. You should make your letter polite and informative. Start your letter 'Dear Editor', and remember to supply an appropriate ending.[30]

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2019). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

  1. [30] Total marks for Section 1: 30.
  2. [15] Candidates will be awarded up to 15 marks for following the task instructions.
  3. [15] Candidates will be awarded up to 15 marks for the language used.

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Topic
Directed Writing, O-Level English Language (syllabus 1123). Structured question, 30 marks.
Source
O-Level English Language, May/June 2019 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 1.

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