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O-LevelEnglish LanguageDirected WritingOct/Nov 2023Paper 1 Q130 Marks

A talented classmate has been chosen to represent your country at an international competition (this might be in sport, music or any other competition). Your classmate needs help to pay for travel and accommodation so you decide to hold an event to raise some of the money. Your Principal allows you to make a speech at a school assembly telling other students about the event you are planning. Write your speech. You must include the following: Cover all three points above in detail. You should make your speech informative and persuasive. Start your speech 'Good morning, everyone.'

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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 2023 examination, Paper 1 Variant 1. It tests the topic of Directed Writing and is worth 30 marks.

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