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‘Young people are changing the world for the better.’ What is your opinion?



February 24, 2022

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Talk of therapy and counselling seems to be more widespread these days, as young people are becoming much more open to the …


Some comments on the change in the O-level English syllabus for 2023 (Paper 1, Continuous Writing, 1128 vs 1184)



February 11, 2022

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The syllabus is changing again! Over the years, my little website has gotten attention mainly for my essays, but I’m feeling a …


Take care of yourself for optimal performance



February 8, 2022

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Hi there! Before you continue reading, just take a moment to see if you need a little bit of water, or if …


Parents often believe that it is better to be safe than sorry. Do you consider young people to be too protected? (2013 O-level English Paper 1, Syllabus 1128)



January 14, 2022

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Sometimes it feels like hard work being a child. Students have many complaints these days: too much homework, too many restrictions, too …


‘People can only be happy if they feel they are treated fairly.’ Do you agree? (2019 O-level English Paper 1, Syllabus 1128)



October 17, 2021

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Happiness is an elusive thing. Some people find happiness in their daily cup of coffee, and others in a good meal, and …


To what extent is human life in general about the survival of the fittest? (A-level GP 2020 Paper 1, Q2)



October 4, 2021

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To what extent is human life in general about the survival of the fittest? When we ask what human life is about …


Which person has had the most positive impact on your life? Describe this individual’s personality and in what ways he or she has influenced you. (2019 O-level English Paper 1, Syllabus 1128)



September 15, 2021

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TW: mention of death and an old person dying Death is a strange thing. Many people fear it, but it stands as …


Write about a time when you did something just to impress someone which you later regretted. (2020 O-level English Paper 1, Syllabus 1128)



August 21, 2021

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If anyone ever reads a report on a school bully who was struck by a haunting only days before his examinations, with …


Powerful poems #1: Wendell Berry’s “Enemies”



August 1, 2021

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When I talk about poetry with any student whose only exposure to this genre has been the torture of having to sit …


‘Learning how to respond to making mistakes is an essential part of becoming successful.’ What is your opinion? (2020 O-level English Paper 1, Syllabus 1128)



July 28, 2021

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Pre-reading vocabulary list: Essential: Absolutely necessary; extremely important. Truism: A statement that is obviously true and says nothing new or interesting. Relentless: …

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