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O-LevelEnglish LanguageDirected WritingOct/Nov 2010Paper 1 Q620 Marks

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 • 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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About This O-Level English Language Question

This structured question appeared in the Cambridge O-Level English Language (1123) Oct/Nov 2010 examination, Paper 1 Variant 1. It tests the topic of Directed Writing and is worth 20 marks.

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