Directed writing: SBP Trial Exam 2010 - Test yourself

                                                            Section A : Directed Writing
                    
                                                                        (35 marks)

You are advised to spend 45 minutes on this section.

Question 1

You have been selected to represent your school in a public speaking competition organised by The New Moon. The topic you have chosen for your prepared speech is “The advantages and disadvantages of Internet”. Write a speech on the topic chosen.

You should include the following points in your speech:

Advantages

• fast and reliable
• cheap
• vast information
• free entertainment
• paying bills on-line
• shopping from home
Disadvantages
• theft of personal information
• virus threats
• unwanted e-mails
• pornography
• no social life
• unhealthy – no physical exercise

When writing your speech, you must:

• greet your audience
• state the purpose of your speech
• include all the notes given
• thank your audience

Note:
For your speech, you will receive up to 15 marks for format and content points, and up to 20 marks for the quality of your writing.