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O-LevelEnglish LanguageDirected Writing1123/11 · May/June 2020 · Q130 Marks

Your uncle and aunt own a shop which is busy and successful. You sometimes help in the shop during your holidays. Your English teacher asks you to make a speech to your class about the shop and your experience of working there. Write your speech. You must include the following: • what kind of shop it is and what you do there • why the shop is so busy and successful • why working in the shop is a useful experience for you. Cover all three points above in detail. You should make your speech interesting and informative. Start your speech: 'Good morning, everyone.'

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2020). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

  1. [15] Task Fulfilment: Candidates will be awarded up to 15 marks for following the task instructions as detailed on the question paper regarding the particular information required. This includes addressing: what kind of shop it is and what you do there; why the shop is so busy and successful; why working in the shop is a useful experience for you. The speech should be interesting and informative, starting with 'Good morning, everyone.'
  2. [15] Language: Candidates will be awarded up to 15 marks for the language you use.

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Topic
Directed Writing, O-Level English Language (syllabus 1123). Structured question, 30 marks.
Source
O-Level English Language, May/June 2020 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 1.

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