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Unit 2 Health and Well-beingUnit 2 Health and Well-being DEVELOPING SKILLS Set B Book 5Papers 1 & 2 Reading and

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Recognising and understanding tone and attitude Recognising and understanding tone and attitude

Activity 7

Argumentative writing: two-sided argumentsArgumentative writing: two-sided arguments

Activity 6

Practice PaperPractice PaperPaper 1 – Part A Part B1 Part B2

Paper 2 – Part A Part B

Tackling tone and attitude questionsTackling tone and attitude questions EXAM SKILLSEXAM SKILLS

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Recognising and understanding tone and attitude Recognising and understanding tone and attitude

In this unit, you are going to learn how a writer can use language to create the tone of a piece of writing.



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Tone Tone refers to a piece of writing’s style and mood. It is affected by:

• the audience – the reader

• the writer’s purpose

The writer’s purpose may be, for example, to:

• inform • entertain

• complain • persuade

• sympathise • warn

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Read the following information, paying attention to howthe tone matches the writer’s purpose.



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PURPOSE

to informe.g. a textbook

(semi-) formal, objective

tone

to complaine.g. a complaint letter

formal, serious, critical,concise, direct

tone

to persuadee.g. a promotional flyer

(semi-) formal, persuasive

tone



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to entertaine.g. comic books

(semi-) formal, informal

tone

to sympathisee.g. a condolence letter*

(semi-) formal, sincere

tone

* a special type of letter usually sent to offer sympathy if someone has died



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It is possible for a text to have more than one It is possible for a text to have more than one purpose and/or a combination of tones.purpose and/or a combination of tones.

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The language used in a text should reflect the writer’s purpose. Let’s look at two examples of this.



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The writer’s purpose is to inform; the language used is objective and the third person is used.



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The writer’s purpose is to persuade; the language used is subjective; the writer ‘talks’ to the reader directly by using the ‘we/you’ approach.

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Your participation in the Child Sponsorship Programme can help restore the hope and happiness of poor children like Sarath. For just HK$7 a day, you can provide a child in a developing country with basic healthcare, education, clean water and nutrition. Your donation will make a difference to a child’ s life and help the child’ s family and community reach self-sufficiency. ■



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Let’s look at examples of how language is used to create tone.



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<news article>

The writer uses:• persuasive vocabulary• subjective language(examples highlighted in text)

language use

The writer’s tone is:• persuasive• critical• semi-formal

tone



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The writer is negative about smoking and The writer is negative about smoking and positive about the anti-smoking campaign.positive about the anti-smoking campaign.



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<news editorial>

EDITORIAL

1 A recent study has shown that the youth

of America are dangerously unfit. Our

children must get in shape or face a lifetime

fraught with illness. Parents, educators and

society must pay heed to this warning. We

all have a role to play to improve the health

and livelihood of our children.

The writer expresseshis/her concern forAmerican children’shealth.



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2 The frightening results of the study released on Wednesday

show that a third of the teenagers tested completely failed a

simple eight minute fitness test. If projected over the entire

teenage population, this would mean a staggering seven million

youngsters in the US alone will be facing a dangerously high

risk of heart disease later in life.

Last year, the American Obesity Association reported that

15.5 percent of US teens are obese, an unacceptably high

increase since data was last released 25 years ago.

The writer uses factsto show shocking results, and strong adjectives toshow his/her opinion.

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4 To its credit, one school, Overtown Public, has already

taken action, hiring social workers, a fitness instructor and a

nurse to examine students. The school provides information

to students that promotes the benefits of healthy eating and

physical activity. These are signs of a community battling a

serious threat, but it must be followed by schools across the

country before any meaningful progress can be made.

The writer praisesOvertown Public School,informing the readers ofthe measures they have taken. However, he/she also states that moreneeds to be done.

The tone is critical,informative and semi-formal.



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EEXAM XAM SSKILLSKILLS

Tackling tone and attitude questions Tackling tone and attitude questions

There are a variety of ways to test your understanding of tone and attitude in a text in the Exam. You may be asked questions about:

• the attitude of the writer

• words or phrases that suggest attitude

• the overall tone of a text

• attitudes of people mentioned in a text



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Understanding the context Context refers to the words and phrases around an idea or a thought. Without context, a reader cannot easily identify how a writer feels. However, once a thought is supported by a context, it iseasy to identify tone and attitude.

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Study the main ideas in the examples below.

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MAIN IDEA

Thailand was hot.

The weather was perfect!

(= the writer liked the weather)

I couldn’t stand it!

(= the weather was too hot for the writer)

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MAIN IDEA

Hong Kong is small.

It’s so easy to get around!

(= the writer thinks Hong Kong’s size is a benefit)

I feel trapped!

(= the writer does not like being in a small place)



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Activity 1Activity 1

Read the following excerpt of a text and then answer questions 1 – 4.

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Tired of ‘the body beautiful’

Well, I don’t know about you, but I’ve had just about enough of the endless stream of advertisements filled with ‘healthy’ and ‘beautiful’ people … I’m talking about all advertisements: watches, washing powders and even wireless Internet connections. Regardless of what is being sold, a tiny skinny model with ridiculously white teeth and a fake orange tan like an Oompa Loompa is used to get our attention.

I don’t understand why companies should tell us what a healthy body looks like. Isn’t a healthy body what a normal person who eats well and exercises has – not a chopstick-thin supermodel who hasn’t eaten for weeks? What is a healthy body? Well it is certainly not what

advertisers are showing us.



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1. Is this text subjective or objective?

2. What is the purpose of this text?

A. to describe health advertisements

B. to encourage us to buy beauty products

C. to tell us how advertising works today

D. to criticise advertising’s definition of ‘beauty’

A B C D

subjective

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3. The use of the words ‘healthy’ and ‘beautiful’ is …

A. ironic

B. admirable

C. good-natured

D. disappointing

A B C D

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4. Look at the text that has been underlined. The tone of the underlined text is …

A. funny and informative

B. sarcastic and critical

C. encouraging and amusing

D. persuasive and encouraging

A B C D

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E X A ME X A M QUESTIONQUESTIONT Y P E ST Y P E S

multiple-choice questions multiple-choice questions

extended response questionsextended response questions

short response questionsshort response questions

matching questionsmatching questions



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Tone and attitude questions in the Exam could be:

• multiple-choice questions

• extended response questions

• short response questions

• matching questions



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multiple-choice questions multiple-choice questions



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Read the excerpt and example questions 1 and 2 shown below and on U2.7. Use the information in the strategy boxes to help you choose your answers.



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Tommy looked at his watch for the twentieth time since the

seminar had begun that morning. Tommy’s teacher had decided

that they all needed to learn more about being healthy

as the school was worried about rising levels of obesity and

unhealthiness among the students. Tommy yawned as the

speaker went on and on about eating the right foods,

exercising more, avoiding junk food … the list was endless.

Was there nothing fun that was healthy? After the seminar,

if he walked quickly, he could get to the takeaway and buy

chicken wings, noodles and an ice-cream. Now that was

worth thinking about!



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Examples<tone and attitude question>

Choose the best answer and blacken ONE circle only.

1. Tommy is …

A. disinterested in the seminarB. enjoying the seminarC. tired because of his walkD. looking forward to an invigorating walk

A B C D

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Choose the best answer and blacken ONE circle only.

2. Tommy is …

A. thinking about making changes to his dietB. going to take walks each dayC. not benefiting from the seminarD. thinking about how to be more healthy

A B C D

TIP Review the information in the strategy box below for this question before choosing your answer!

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extended response questionsextended response questions



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Review the strategy below that you learned in Book 4 for tackling this question type.

STRATEGYSTRATEGY

Read extended response questions carefully.

Note the marks allocated – this may tell you how

many points are needed in your answer.

to answer

extended

response

questions



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Example

Question: In what ways is a person’s body like a car? (3 marks)

Is your engine running smoothly?Do you frequently stall?

No – we don’t mean your car, we mean your body!

Your body is like a finely tuned car engine. It needs good quality fuel to run efficiently, and it needs to be looked after with love and attention.

If you neglect your car – it will break down. But … and this is a BIG but … a car can have parts removed and replaced; your body can’t.

You only have oneYou only have one make the most of it! make the most of it!



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STEPSSTEPS

1 To complete a conversation, first read the entire conversation carefully. Then read the

information you are given in the words & expression box.

Read the question and then the text. Note how many marks the question is worth.

Look through the text to find three pieces of information that compare a car to a person’s body:

• needs good quality fuel• needs to be looked after with love and attention• if you neglect it, it will break down



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STEPSTEP

Use the question and your points to write your answer.

ANSWERA person’s body is like a car – both need good quality fuel and to be looked after with love and attention. In addition, if a person neglects his or her body, it will break down just like a car would.



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short response questionsshort response questions

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Review the strategy below that you learned in Book 4 for tackling short response questions.



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STRATEGYSTRATEGY

Read short response questions carefully.

Identify the key information you need to look for.

to answer

short

response

questions

Write a short response, not a long and detailed answer. Write a short response, not a long and detailed answer. Do Do exactlyexactly what the question asks you to do – if you are what the question asks you to do – if you are asked for two pieces of information, give two.asked for two pieces of information, give two.



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Read the following article and then answer the questions.



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Do you sleep enough?

Shockingly, most students neglect this important part of their health and well-being. How do they hope to achieve good results at school when they’re tired – even before the school day starts!

Students will tell you how important their diet is, how they must exercise regularly to maintain their health and how important studying is. Do any of them mention sleep? No, but they’ll tell you they’re tired and that they sometimes fall asleep in class!

A chronic lack of sleep has serious side-effects. These include drowsiness, irritability, forgetfulness, inability to concentrate, weight gain, depression … and more!

So next time you feel tired and drowsy – consider getting a good night’s sleep … ZZZZZ



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1. How would you describe the tone of this text?

2. What does the writer think most students would say if asked, ‘Do you sleep enough?’

persuasive

(The writer thinks) Most students would

say no.



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3. Name one side-effect of insufficient sleep.

The question asksfor one item – only write one!

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(Choose ONE only) drowsiness, irritability,

forgetfulness, inability to concentrate,

weight gain, depression



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matching questionsmatching questions



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Review the strategy below that you learned in Book 4 for tackling matching questions.

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STRATEGYSTRATEGY

Read all parts of the question carefully before beginning your answers.

to answer

matching

questions

DONDON’’T write your answers before you T write your answers before you have finished reading. If you do this, have finished reading. If you do this, you may find there are parts you you may find there are parts you cannot find an answer for when you cannot find an answer for when you reach the end of the question.reach the end of the question.



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Read the text and then answer the question.



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Question: Match each sentence with the correct person from the list below. Write A, B and C in the appropriate spaces.

Tommy

Mr Wong

Ms So

A is concerned about Tommy’s eating habits.

B decided to eat the healthier lunch option.

C is worried about Tommy’s health.

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B

A

C

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You may have a question that asks you to matchreplies or responses to messages or paragraphs.Use the same strategy to answer this type ofquestion.



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Here are some comments from students about a health promotion week in their school. Read them carefully. Answer the example short response question that follows.



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A. Wasn’t Health Promotion Week fun? I really enjoyed all the activities and learned so much. It was great to learn more about healthy eating. I feel motivated to make some big changes to my lifestyle!

B. I also loved it! It was great to try many different kinds of sports and activities. I learned lots about what snacks are healthy!

C. Do you think we could have a follow up noticeboard? It could have messages and tips on it about what small healthy changes we could make each week. Then we can continue to make healthy changes in our lives.

D.Do other schools hold Health Promotion Week? It would be good to know what other schools do, and also if it was possible to run some shared activities.

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Read the Read the entireentire question question beforebefore you begin you begin writing your answers.writing your answers.

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Question: Read the following replies, matching each with ONE of the messages from the text above. Use each letter once only. The first one is given to you as an

example.

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I think they do – I have friends in different schools who say that they also have a Health Promotion Week. I’ll ask them what they do and let you know.

D

Mmm – it was good, but not that good … I enjoyed it but I think only being healthy for one week is not very useful.

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A

COMMENTSCOMMENTS



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Great idea! We’re supposed to learn from the activities and then try to continue to be healthy.It’s not just for one week – it’s one week to show us what we can do to be more healthy. I’d love to read tips and messages that help memaintain a healthier lifestyle.

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C

COMMENTSCOMMENTS



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I learned a lot about snacks too, but I think we should try to make small healthy changes all the time, and not just during Health Promotion Week. I would like to take part in different sports andactivities regularly!

B

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Giving adviceGiving advice

You may have received letters or emails from friends asking for advice. You may have written an email or a letter where you gave advice. Letters or emails that give advice may be semi-formal or informal, depending on the situation. They usually try to help someone deal with a problem.

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When writing a letter or email that gives advice,you should:

• be sympathetic

Show sympathy for your reader’s problem(s).

• be constructive

Give useful comments and useful suggestions.

• support the reader

Offer advice to a friend – he or she will appreciate your support.

• offer encouragement

Encourage your reader to have hope and be positive.



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Format & language choices A letter or an email giving advice could be a personal letter or email. The format and language choices for these are the same. The tone should be sympathetic and persuasive. You can decide which format* you would like to use. It is important to be consistent and not mix formats together.

* Refer to the Writing Templates for two common formats used in writing letters/emails.

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Getting ready to write

1 Plan

Ask yourself questions when you are planning, for example,

• Who are you writing to?

• What is the relationship between you and your reader?

• What format are you going to use?

• What is the purpose of your writing?

• What information do you need to include?

• What will be the tone of your letter or email?



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2 Organise

Review the language choices below to see how they fit into the organisation of your content.



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Organisation Language Examples

Salutation Dear/Hi (given name)

Opening Thanks for your email …Thanks for your letter …You seem to be worried about …

I’d like to give you some suggestions that might help.Can I give you some advice?

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Body You mentioned that …I understand how you must feel …

As for your worries about …I suggest that …

Regarding …You might try to …Have you thought about …

As for the problem with …Why don’t you try …I think you should …

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Closing remark I really hope my advice is useful.

I don’t think you should worry so much about …

Hopefully, things will improve/start to get better very soon.

Complimentaryclose & name

Regards Best wishesLove All the bestYours sincerely*

*Note: ‘Yours sincerely’ is formal. You would not use this if you were writing to your friends or your family.



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3 Draft

Let’s look at a sample letter of advice.



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Situation: Your friend, Susan, has sent you a letter saying that she is very worried about her exams. Shestudies until midnight every night and then gets up early to study before school. She feels depressed because her grades are dropping, eventhough she is working so hard. Write a letter to your friend giving her advice.

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Hi Susan

Thanks for your letter. I’m very sorry to hear that you’re feeling depressed and tired. You’re working very hard, but are you working efficiently? Can I give you some advice?

salutation

opening- refer to letter, state writer’s purpose



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You mentioned in your letter that you study after school and also each morning before school. This is fine, but make sure you get enough sleep. Ifyou don’t have enough sleep, you won’t be able to concentrate. You may start to feel depressed and irritable, and your grades may start to drop. I think this is what you’re experiencing.

body- each problem is dealt with in a paragraph; the suggestions and comments are sympathetic,constructive,supportive andencouraging



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Why not set a time limit on your studies? Try studying only from 6.00-9.00 pm in the evening. Once you finish studying, perhaps you could do some light exercise or chat with your family and relax? Try to get to bed at a reasonable time. You will wake up feeling refreshed and ready for school.


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I’m worried that you’re getting up too early in the morning. Instead of getting up early to study before school, why not read when you are travelling to school? For example, you could read on the MTR.

As for your falling grades, I think these will improve when you get enough sleep. I also get stressed because of my grades, so I understand how you feel.




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Try my suggestions and see how you get on. I’m sure things will improve soon! But remember – don’t suffer in silence – talk to someone to help work things out. Any problem can be overcome with a little help. That’s what friends are for! Drop me a line* to let me know how things are going.

Best wishesSam

closing remark- expresses hope and is encouraging

complimentary close

name



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4 Check & edit

This is an essential step in the writing process. Many students read their work but they do not check it.First, check that your writing is complete. Then edit it and check your language use. Make sure the toneof your writing is appropriate.



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Your friend, Michael, has stopped exercising and is eating lots of fast food and junk food. You have noticed that he is gaining weight and seems quite miserable. You know how much he loves playing table tennis and he has stopped playing. Write an email to your friend giving him advice. Use the notes in the blue column to guide your writing.



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Salutation

Opening<refer to situation/background; state writer’s purpose>

Hi Michael

I’m sorry that you haven’t been playing table tennis lately – the team is missing you! But actually Michael, I’m a little worried about you. I hope you don’t mind me saying this, but I’ve noticed that you are

gaining weight and seem quite

miserable. Can I give you some

advice?

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Body<each problem is dealt with in aparagraph; thesuggestions and comments are sympathetic,constructive and supportive>

It’s quite hard sometimes to just eat healthy food and stay away from junk food or fast

food. Yes, it’s tasty but it’s

not good to eat it every day. I

also love fast food, but I only

allow myself to have it once a

week.

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Do you buy your breakfast on the way to

school? There’s a great shop

nearby that sells congee,

different kinds of fresh fruit juice

and fruit. I buy my breakfast

there each day. I have more

energy in the morning during

class, and I’ve found this is also

a nutritious meal that helps me

maintain a healthy body weight.

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At lunchtime I allow myself to only have

one serving of food in the canteen. I

adore chicken wings and noodles,

but I make sure I don’t have

seconds! Then after lunch, I walk

around the playground or play

table tennis. I find this helps

control my weight and I also get

some exercise. Why don’t we do

this together?

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Finally – table tennis, Michael! You LOVE

it but you’re not playing. I think you

feel that because you’ve gained

weight, you’re going to be no

good at it. But that’s not true!

We all miss you and want you to

come back and play. Why don’t

you join us after school and play?

You’ll get fitter and feel better if

you do this regularly.

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Closing remark<the commentsexpress hope andare encouraging>

Complimentaryclose & name

Losing weight can be tough. But you can

do it!

Cheers!

Charles

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Try my suggestions and

see how you get on. Problems

can be overcome with help, and

that’s what friends are for! Try

out the breakfast I suggested. See

if you like it and keep me posted.



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Argumentative writing: two-sided argumentsArgumentative writing: two-sided arguments

You have learned that argumentative writing is persuasive writing in Book 4. In this unit, you are going to learn how to write a two-sided argument.

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An issue or a topic can be seen from more than one point of view. In the Exam, you may be asked to discuss a topic. Your answer will need to be a two-sided argument. This should show different points of view so that it is objective. A two-sided argument could be written as a:

• debate speech

• presentation speech

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A two-sided argument:

• must present different sides of an issue

• can have an opinion

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Deciding on structure

If you have an opinion on a topic or an issue given in a question, you have a choice in how you write your

answer.

You can:

• present both sides and write objectively (i.e. do notgive your point of view)

OR

• make your point of view clear (subjective)

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If you choose to make your point of view clear, be sure to respect other points of view; however, you can still challenge and refute (prove wrong) them. This is common in debates.



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Presenting opinions

When writing a two-sided argument, you can present your own ideas as well as the ideas of others. You can use other people’s ideas as counter-arguments or to back up your point of view.

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The debate speech below is in response to the motion:

‘The best way to keep fit is to go on a diet.’

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Read the speech and decide if it is objective or subjective. Write your answer in the space provided at the end of the speech.

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‘The best way to keep fit is to go on a diet.’

People living in modern cities are often faced with

the problem of being physically unfit, and some

believe that the best way to address this is to go on a

diet. There are, however, other better and healthier

ways in which to get fit.

title

introduction

• gives backgroundinformation

• presents argument and other point(s) of view



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Dieting usually means eating less. Many people who

live and work in cities in fact do eat too much. They

also do not do much, if any, exercise. Over-eating

and a lack of exercise is how they become unfit.

Dieting does not help a person become fit, it will

only result in weight change.

Fitness means being physically healthy and strong.

In fact, some people can be physically healthy and

strong, but also be a little overweight. Fitness

requires exercise, and it is important that people

exercise regularly.

body

• Objective?(strikes a balance in the number of arguments ‘for’ and ‘against’ the motion)

OR• Subjective?(writer’s point of view has more points supporting it)



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Exercise requires energy and energy comes from

food. If someone reduces their food intake through

dieting, they may not have enough energy to exercise.

This is not a healthy way to live and can result in

tiredness and a lack of energy.

Too much exercise can also be just as unhealthy.

Intense exercising to control body weight can be

dangerous. Our bodies need time to rest and recover.

Too much exercise can lead to exhaustion and

injuries, among other things.

body



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To conclude, dieting to get fit is foolish and can have

negative side-effects. Instead, people need to ensure that

they do not over- or under-eat. In addition, a healthy diet

should accompany regular exercise. This is the best way to

be both fit and healthy.

conclusion

• Objective?(gives objectivecomments forboth sides)

• Subjective?(sums up thearguments onlyfor the writer’spoint of view)

OR

This speech is .subjective



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Read the following statements. Is the writer presenting his/her own idea or another person’s idea? Tick the appropriate box for each statement.



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Writer’sidea

Other people’s idea

Some people argue that slimming pills are the best way to lose weight.

Some people believe that the best way to keep fit is to go on a diet.

Fitness means being physically healthy and strong.

Something should be done to reduce obesity in young people.

It has been said that today’s teenagers spend too much time indoors.

According to research, being happy can help you live longer.

Getting enough sleep is important.

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Language choices

Your language choices and language use is important when writing a two-sided argument.

You should:

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have balance in your writing

Express your opinion, but do not ridicule other opinions. Use phrases such as:

On the one hand … Conversely … Some people believe that …

On the other hand … In fact … Some people argue that …



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not appear overly-confident

Be careful not to sound arrogant when you state your opinions and views. To prevent this, use phrases such as:

Perhaps … There might be …

Maybe … There may possibly be …

It could be claimed that …

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use rhetorical questions

Do tired students perform well in school? Of course not …

Is being under-weight healthy? In fact, being under-weight has serious medical side-effects and is not at all healthy …

RememberRemember: do not use too many rhetorical : do not use too many rhetorical questions in your writing.questions in your writing.



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use alliteration

Alliteration is a repeated sound at the beginning of words. Including alliteration in your writing can give it more impact, e.g.,

Dozing and daydreaming students do not perform well in school.

She loves funny photographs.*

* ‘funny’ and ‘photographs’ both begin with the sound /f/



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use figurative language

Try using similes, metaphors and personification, e.g.,

He is so thin, he looks like a chopstick! (simile)

The battle between fast food and healthy food is only just beginning. (metaphor)

The fried noodles called her name as she walked past the shop. (personification)

NeverNever translate figurative language from your home translate figurative language from your home language to English – it is unlikely to make sense! Also, try language to English – it is unlikely to make sense! Also, try not to use too much figurative language as it can make your not to use too much figurative language as it can make your writing hard to understand.writing hard to understand.



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pay attention to the tone of your writing

The language you use will reflect the tone of your writing. The tone of your writing will reflect your point of view, e.g.

Shockingly,

Worryingly,

Sadly,

Language choice(tone)

concerned

troubled

shocked/horrified

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use strong verbs and adjectives

If you use strong verbs and adjectives, your opinions and point of view will appear stronger. However, remember that strong verbs and adjectives must be used in a polite and appropriate way.

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strong verbs and adjectivesstrong verbs and adjectivesstrong verbs and adjectivesstrong verbs and adjectives

(stronger)

Many people say … Many people claim …

Our health is important. Our health is vital.

One surprising fact is that … One shocking and revealing fact is that …



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Read the following discussion topic:



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Below are notes for this topic. Use the notes to write a discussion speech. Note that there are more points‘for’ than ‘against’ the motion.

‘Slimming pills should be banned.’ Discuss.

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• benefits are short term

• four out of ten people in recent survey said the pills worked at first and 50% of them said pills stopped working

• studies show pills contain chemicals that add toxins topeople’s bodies; these cause headaches, indigestion andsometimes more serious health problems

• a recent television documentary discovered many slimmingpills come from unknown sources and are manufactured inunhygienic conditions

• many doctors say there’s no medical evidence thatslimming pills work

• a lot of evidence of side effects

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• work when taken under supervision

• many slimming pill manufacturers use naturalingredients that are safe and don’t produce side

effects

• manufacturers of slimming products say their products are safe if taken according to instructions

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‘Slimming pills should be banned.’ Discuss.

Taking slimming pills has become very popular in recent years.

The media is full of slimming pill advertisements that target people who are desperate to change their physical appearance. However, there have been reports that many slimming pills have caused serious side effects. Is it time these pills were banned?



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Many advertisements for slimming pills boast that their ‘miraculous’ pills ‘really work’. It may be true that some of these pills are effective when they are first taken. However, such benefits are in fact short-lived. According to a recent survey, four out of ten people said the pills worked at first, but not over a long period of time. In fact, 50 percent of these interviewees said the pills stopped working.



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Often slimming pill manufacturers declare that their products only contain natural ingredients that are safe and that don’t produce negative side effects. Studies, however, show that many pills contain chemicals that add toxins to people’s bodies, causing headaches, indigestion and sometimes even more serious health problems. Furthermore, a recent television documentary discovered that many slimming pills come from unknown sources and are manufactured in unhygienic conditions.



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Manufacturers for slimming products claim that if their products are taken according to their instructions and under supervision, then they are safe. Many doctors disagree with this claim, stating that there is no medical evidence proving slimming pills actually work. Moreover, there is a considerable amount of evidence showing their side effects.



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Should slimming pills be banned? The medical profession and slimming pill manufacturers hold completely different points of view on this. Until there are clearer results available to prove the effectiveness of slimming pills, the health risks and side effects may be too high a price to pay simply to lose weight.



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Part APart A

Part A is compulsory – you have to attempt all questions in it.

Read Text 1 and answer questions 1-29. (64 marks)



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1. What does the article primarily discuss?

A. the obesity problem in America

B. the proposal of a soft-drink tax

C. the Pigovian tax and how it works

D. the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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2. In which section of the newspaper would this text be featured?

A. Business

B. Education

C. Health

D. Entertainment

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3. Look at the expression ‘an uphill battle’ used in the subheading. Decide which of the definitions below is closest in meaning.

A. a profit maker

B. a tough struggle

C. an economic crisis

D. a challenging game

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4. Which of the following best describes Peter Kammerer’s job?

A. economist

B. dietician

C. journalist

D. researcher

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5. According to paragraph 1, what did the writer think caused his weight problem?

i. Genetics.ii. Poor eating habits.iii. The nature of his work.

A. (i) and (ii) only. B. (i) and (iii) only. C. (ii) and (iii) only.D. All of the above.

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6. Find words in paragraphs 1 and 2 which could be replaced by the following: (4

marks)

a. new __________________________

b. effect __________________________

c. primary issue __________________________

d. nearly, on the brink of __________________________

(1) avail (line 5)

(1) priority (line 11)

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(1) novel (line 14)

(1) borderline (line 3)

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7. Peter Kammerer notes his soft drink drinking habit has undergone several phases. Complete the summaries below by underlining the correct options. One has been done for you as an example. (6 marks)

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1st phase

Peter Kammerer drank one or

two cans of soft drinks

( sometimes / every day ) at work. The

drinks made him feel better and

he felt that they would help ( boost /

boast ) his mental energy levels.

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(1) (lines 33-34)

(lines 34-35)

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2nd phase

He was trying to ( lose / put on ) weight

and, after learning that soft

drinks were a ( minor / major ) cause of

weight gain, he switched to

( herbal / diet ) drinks as he thought

they would help him lose weight.

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(1) (lines 35-36)

(1) (lines 35-36)

(1) (lines 29-31)

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3rd phase

He happened to read about US

President Obama’s plan of

( introducing / banning ) a soft-drink

tax. Since then, he has been

drinking ( juice / water ).

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(1) (lines 13-16)

(1) (lines 88-89)

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8. Name two ingredients generally found in soft drinks, according to paragraph 4.

_______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

(0.5) high fructose corn syrup (line 28), (0.5)

caffeine (line 29)

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9. What do the following figures refer to? Write your answers inthe spaces below. (3 marks)

a. US$24 billion _______________________________

_______________________________

b. US$1 trillion _______________________________

_______________________________

c. US$150 billion _______________________________

_______________________________

(1) amount needed for health

care reforms (lines 21-22)

(1) annual cost of obesity

related illnesses (lines 84-85)

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(1) amount raised from a

3 US cent tax on sodas (line 20)

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10. What does the writer’s use of the word ‘generously’ in line 27 tell the reader about his opinion on the amount of sweeteners in soft drinks?

_______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

The writer uses the word ‘generously’ to tell

the reader that he thinks that there is too much

sweetener in soft drinks.

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11. Find expressions in paragraphs 5 and 6 which mean the opposite of these words: (2 marks)

a. few ________ __________ _________

b. a dampener ________ ____________

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(1) a host of (line 38)

(1) a pick-me-up (line 33)

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12. Decide whether the following statements are True, False or the information is Not Given. Put a tick (✓) in the appropriate column. (4 marks)

TrueStatement False NG

Research proves that diet soft drinks cause obesity.

Peter Kammerer supports taxing sugar, rum and tobacco

The only reason for a soft-drink tax is to generate revenue.

Adam Smith suggested taxing non-essential goods.

(1) ✓(lines 53-54)

(1) ✓

(1) ✓(lines 22-25)

(1) ✓(lines 60-67)

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13. What does ‘They’ in line 57 refer to?

_______________________________________________diet-labelled drinks (lines 56-57)

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14. What can ‘Yet’ in line 74 be replaced by?

A. In short

B. Secondly

C. However

D. In addition

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15. What is the writer’s attitude towards a soft-drink tax?

A. neutral

B. positive

C. negative

D. doubtful

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(lines 94-95)

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16. According to the information given in the article, how will the following people react to/benefit from the proposed tax on soft drinks? (3 marks)

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Consumers _______________________________________

_________________________________________________

_________________________________________________

Sugar farmers _____________________________________

_________________________________________________

US government ____________________________________

_________________________________________________

_________________________________________________

_________________________________________________

(1) They will drink less soft drinks.

(lines 22-23)/They will have a strong reaction to

paying more. (lines 80-82)

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(1) They will oppose it because it

reduces demand for their product. (lines 78-80)

(1) The tax will help cover the cost of

expanding health insurance coverage for all

Americans. (lines 85-87)/It will help pay for US health

care reforms. (lines 19-22)

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17. Complete the following summary of paragraphs 6-7 of the newspaper article. Use ONE word for each blank. (Hyphenated words counts as one word.) Make sure your answers are grammatically correct. (16 marks)

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Various studies in the _______________ have provided to a

______________ between soft drinks and ____________

One study noted that an _______________________ teenager

today weight an average of __________________ kg more

than their _____________________ from ________________

years ago, even though the modern day teenager isn’t

significantly ________________ .

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(1) US (line 38)

(1) link (line 54) (1) obesity (line 55)

(1) 18-year-old (line 40)

(1) 6/six (line 42)

(1) counterparts (line 41) (1) thirty (line 41)

(1) taller (line 40)

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However, over this same period, the daily _______________

consumption from soft drinks has leapt from _____________

to ______________ .

In addition, another study by the University of Texas has

yielded some surprising results: ___________________

__________________ ________________ were found to

pose a bigger ________________ risk than the ‘regular’

____________________ ones,

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(1) 70 (line 44)

(1) 190 (line 45)

(1) diet

soft drinks (line 47)

(1) calorie (line 43)/ caloric (line 43)

(1) health (line 48)

(1) sweetened (line 48)

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possibly because people ____________________ the

_________________________ one as slimming products.

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(1) mistook (line 56)

(1) diet-labelled (line 56)

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18. Which of the items shown in the pictures below would the economist Arthur Cecil Pigou advocate as ‘proper objects of taxation’? Mark each picture with a tick (✓) in the box if it falls into this category and a cross (✗) if it does not.

(5 marks)

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A B

CX(1)

(para 8/line 70)

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X(1)

(para 8/line 70)

(1)

(para 8/lines 67-68)

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(para 8/line 70)

(1)

(para 8/lines 67-68)

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Two friends are discussing Peter Kammerer’s article. Complete their conversation with suitable words or expressions from the box below. Use each answer ONCE only. The first one has been done for you as an example. (11 marks)

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I didn’t know that

____________ . These drinks are

putting people’s health at risk!

And it (19) __________ . Obesity can

lead to diabetes and heart disease.

This (20) ___________ increases

medical costs, (21) ____________ ?

D

(i) This speech act reflects the content of paragraph 2 of the source text. (ii) The second sentence begins with ‘these drinks’ – this refers to ‘drinks’ that have just been mentioned. Look for a phrase that begins with a plural noun – ‘drinks’ or ‘soft drinks’.

OPTIONOPTION

(1) B

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(22) __________ I strongly

agree with Obama’s plan to tax

soft drinks. It has the potential to

(23) __________ for the

government.

But I think the aim of taxing

unhealthy soft drinks is not just to

generate cash, but (24) __________

a healthy lifestyle.

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I see what you mean, but I don’t

think it is likely that it will help

cut down people’s soft drink

consumption, (25)

__________ ?

Actually, I think it’ll work. You

can (26) _________ Hong Kong’s

tax on plastic bags. (27) _________

of the environmental levy, plastic bag

consumption at two major

supermarket chains has (28) _______

90%!

(1) C

(1) J

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(29) __________ a soft-drink

tax would work!

(1) L

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Choose either Part B1 (easy section) or Part B2 (difficult section).

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30. What does Pamela do?

A. gives advice to people

B. publishes her own stories

C. maintains a website

D. comments on current affairs

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31. What type of content do the letters feature?

A. tips about looking good

B. comments, personal stories, worries

C. personal experiences related to losing weight

D. the definition of beauty in today’s society

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(line 4 + content of letters)

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32. What does ‘they’ in message ‘A’, line 9 refer to?

_______________________________________________contact lenses (line 8)

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33. Look at how ‘overwhelming’ is used in message ‘C’ and decide which of the definitions below is closest in meaning.

A. confusing

B. powerful

C. intimidating

D. fascinating

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(line 14)

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34. Decide whether the following statements are True, False or the information is Not Given in message ‘C’. Put a tick (✓) in the appropriate column. (3 marks)

TrueStatement False NG

The writer is going to go on diet.

The writer’s friends advise her to work on her weight.

54 kg is considered overweight for people of 155 cm. (1)

✓

(1) ✓(lines 17-18)

(a)

(1) ✓(line 17)

(b)

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35. In message ‘D’, what does ‘don’t judge a book by itscover’ mean?

_______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

don’t judge a person by how they look/their

physical appearance

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36. Which words or expressions in message ‘E’ mean the same as the following: (3 marks)

a) chose ____________ _____________

b) bothered __________________________

c) the second choice ____________ _____________

(1) troubled (line 23)

(1) the latter (line 24)

(1) opted for (line 24)

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37. Why did the writer of message ‘F’ write the letter?

A. to ask for help

B. to thank Pamela

C. to share his problems

D. to recommend good eating habits

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38. Look for words in message ‘G’ which are the opposite in meaning to: (3 marks)

a. thickset _____________________

b. occasionally _____________________

c. drained _____________________

(1) regularly (line 31)

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(1) slender (line 31)

(1) refreshed (line 32)

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39. Complete the summary of message ‘B’ and ‘H’ below . Use ONE word for each blank. (Hyphenated words counts as one word.) Make sure your answers are grammatically correct.

(14 marks)

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Dorothy has a body _______________ problem. She is

______________ that her upcoming ___________________ ,

which is her first, ,may not be _______________________ .

This is causing her a lot of __________________ - she

doesn’t want to waste her _____________________ if there is

no ____________________ afterwards.

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(1) hair (line 10)

(1) treatment (line 12)

(1) successful (line 13)

(1) money (line 13)

(1) difference (line 12)

(1) afraid (line 12)/ worried (line 12)

(1) angst (line 10)/ anxiety (line 10)

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Belinda’s concern is with a treatment programme she has

_____________________ on. She wants to _____________

from the programme for which she has paid a big

___________________ . She believes that the

_____________________ centre has ___________________

her treatments deliberately to make her miss her monthly

weight-loss _________________ , thereby losing her chances

to claim the full _________________ she was promised.

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(1) signed (line 35) (1) withdraw (line 38)

(1) deposit (line 35)

(1) slimming (line 37) (1) reduced (line 37)

(1) target (line 37)

(1) refund (line 34)

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(a)

(lines 8-9)

(b)

(1)F

(line 28)

Your mother does have a point. If not cleaned properly, contact lens can cause eye infections. Why not talk to your mother and reassure her that you’ll take good care of them?

That’s great news! Thanks for telling us about this, and keep me posted about your acne. Maybe other readers with the same problem can also try this.

A

e.g.

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(1)B(d)

(lines 12-13)

If you do think that they’re deceiving you, you should launch a complaint with the Consumer Council. They are there to protect consumer rights.

If you’re having your treatment at a registered centre, you should be fine. Talk to the doctor about your worries when you go for your first treatment, and take his or her advice.

(c)

(lines 38-39)

(1)H

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(1)C(f)

(line 18)

You sound like a very proactive person – tackling a problem ‘head’ on! Thanks for sharing your story with us. It’s definitely encouraging to those suffering from the same problem. I’d love to see your new look!

I’m pleased to hear from a girl who knows that her health is very important. You’re right; thin and weak is not healthy or attractive.

(e)

(lines 24-26)

(1)E

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(1)D(h)

(lines 19-20)

Yes, it’s a great form of exercise. I would highly recommend it to all of you. It’s relaxing and a great deal of fun!

Your classmates sound very unpleasant. Beauty is only skin deep and we are all unique. If you’re confident, you’ll look beautiful. If your classmates keep on calling you names, you should tell your form teacher as this is bullying.

(g) (line 30)

(1)G

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41. Complete the information summary below. Identify the problems expressed in the letters and if the writers feel positive or negative about their current situations. Quote ONE piece of evidence to justify your response. Write down what each of the writers has done or may do to address their problems. Some of the details have been completed to help you.

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Message Problem

D

E

F

__________________________________________________

__________________________________________________

appearance

pressure to lose weightC __________________________________________________

__________________________________________________

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(line 21)

(1) acne (line 27)

(lines 15-16)

(1) thinning hair (line 23)

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Message Feeling

D

E

F

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__________________________________________________

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Message Supporting quote from the passage

D

E

F

__________________________________________________

__________________________________________________

__________________________________________________C

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Some of my classmates call me names and I feel worthless.

I feel really good about myself now.

(1) I’m hoping my condition will keep on improving. (line 28)

(1) my weight is within the normal range (line 18)

(lines 19-20)

(lines 24-25)

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D

E

F

__________________________________________________

__________________________________________________

__________________________________________________C

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maintain a healthy weight

(1) plastic surgery (line 21)

(1) changing eating habits/avoid greasy and spicy foods (line 28)

(1) shaved his head (lines 23-24)

(line 18)

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42. Where does the main character of the song come from?

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England (line 4)

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43. Which verse does each of the following descriptions refer to? Write the correct numbers (1-4) in the spaces below. One has been done for you as an example. (4 marks)

______ The lyricist first defines what makes a heroic person.

______ The lyricist first mentions his/her lawful status in New York.

______ The lyricist compares his/her eating habits to those of a New Yorker.

______ The lyricist talks about personal qualities that he/she feels are not common in New York.

______ The lyricist describes himself/herself strolling down a street.

refrain

(1) 3

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44. According to the song, in which city is Fifth Avenue?

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45. What are the four virtues mentioned in the song? (2 marks)

a. _________________________

b. _________________________

c. _________________________

d. _________________________

(0.5) propriety (line 13)

(0.5) gentleness (line 15)

(0.5) modesty (line 13)

(0.5) sobriety (line 15)

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46. Which word is used by the main character to refer to himself as coming from another country?

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47. Look through ALL the verses of the song for words or expressions to match these definitions: (5 marks)

(n) a lack of knowledged. ________________

(adj) lawfulc. ________________

(n) a stick used as an aid in walking b. ________________

(n) a distinctive way of speakinga. ________________

e. ________________ (v) face

(1) accent (line 3)

(1) a walking cane (line 6)

(1) legal (refrain)

(1) ignorance (line 11)

(1) confront (line 19)

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48. Why do you think the writer regards ‘having manners’ as heroic? Use a line from the song lyrics as your answer.

________________________________________________

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49. If you were the main character in the song, would you feel positive or negative about your differences? Give a reason for your answer. Write in a complete sentence. (2 marks)

_______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

(sample response) I would feel positive because

I enjoy being unique/distinctive.

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He thinks/Because ‘It takes a man to suffer

ignorance and smile’. (line 11)

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50. What do you think the message of the song is? (2 marks)

________________________________________________

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(sample response) Always be yourself no

matter where you are or what other people say.

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51. This text is about …

A. eating disorders

B. Laurie Penny’s fight against anorexia

C. causes of obesity in Western countries

D. causes of obesity in developing countries

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(4 marks)

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Laurie Penny

co-authored a report on eating disorders (in Hong Kong)

Sing Lee

an experiment to study the effects of prolonged starvation on healthy male adults

The project or treatment they were involved in

Who are theyName

volunteer participant

(d)

(1) treated for anorexia nervosa (lines 23-26)

(c)

(1) accountant (lines 20-21)

(1) Harold (line 52)

(a)

(1) professor (from the Chinese University of Hong Kong) (grey box)

(b)

(line 52)(lines 47-

48)

(grey box)

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In 2001, it was estimated that ____________________

countries contirbuted to a ______________ of the obese adult

population. The truth is that ___________________ is an

issue common to both __________________ and

_______________ countries. In general, the causes of obesity

are quite complex – it can be due to ____________________ ,

_______________ or ________________________ factors, or

others.

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(1) developing (line 3)

(1) third (line 3)

(1) obesity (line 4)

(1) wealthy (line 1)

(1) poor (line 1)

(1) social (line 11)

(1) genetic (line 11) (1) psychological (line 11)

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In the case of poorly developed countries, the picture is more

simplistic. Obesity is often linked to limited food choice with

low-income families being able to afford cheap food that often

has high ___________________ content. This also explains

why ____________________ often tied to obesity in certain

sectors of society.

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(1) fat (line 7)

(1) poverty (line 5)

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54. According to information from paragraph 5, why did Laurie regard mirrors as her enemies?

________________________________________________

________________________________________________

________________________________________________

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She regarded mirrors as her enemies because

they made her conscious of how horrid she

looked. (lines 16-18)

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global obesity

gloomy reality

glowing intensity

globesity1

MeaningWord /

ExpressionLine

55. Look at how the words and expressions below are used in the article. Decide which of the options provided is closest in

meaning and blacken ONE circle only. (3 marks)

(a)

(1)




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side effect

good value

hidden truth

by-product

53

Meaning Word /

ExpressionLine

28

physical discomfort

mental pains

body pains

exhaustion

(b)

(1)

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(c) (1)

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56. Here is a list of suggested alterations for a slightly different version of the article. Fill each gap with ONE word. Refer to the paragraph and line number specified for the specific ideas. One has been done for you as an example. (6 marks)

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Hannah’s eating disorder may have been caused by traumatic ________________ she suffered as ________________ . Her self-esteem was dangerously _______________ and she felt suicidal, attempting to ______________

herself to death.

para 8 / lines 37-40

(1) experiences

(1) low(1) starve

(1) child

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_________________ this illness having serious

consequences, _________________ family

doctors do not take it seriously.

para 12 / line 56

(1) Despite

(1) many

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14this eating disorder

ReferenceWord / Expression Line

57. Look at how the words/expressions below are used and brieflyexplain what they refer to in the article. (3 marks)

(1) anorexia nervosa (line 13)

(a)




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20it

ReferenceWord / Expression Line

the men 48

(1) starving myself/herself (to death) (line 19)

(b)

(1) the 36 healthy male adults (line 47)

(c)

TEXT 4TEXT 4



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58. Look for words from paragraphs 8 and 9 which mean the opposite of the following: (3 marks)

a) care _____________________

b) short term _____________________

c) harmless _____________________

(1) prolonged (line 42)

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(1) abuse (line 38)

(1) lethal (line 41)

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59. According to the text, what is anorexia nervosa?

________________________________________________

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the disorder of chronic self starvation (lines 25-26)

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60. What is the writer’s opinion on dealing with eating disorders?(2 mark)

________________________________________________

________________________________________________

________________________________________________

________________________________________________

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(1) As well as dealing with global obesity,

anorexia should also be dealt with (1) as it is one

of the most deadly and the subtlest of mental

illnesses. (lines 62-63)

TEXT 4TEXT 4



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61. Which characters would you attribute the following to? Justify each of your answers by quoting one sentence or phrase from

the text. Some have been done for you as examples. (8 marks)

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A: “The clinical profile of

eating disorders in Hong Kong

is beginning to reflect that of

Western countries.”

B: “I had expected her to refer me to a specialist for treatment.”

C: “The doctor let me go home at the end of nine months, but that wasn’t the end of my treatment.”D: “As a result of the experiment, I’m obsessed with food.” E: “I had no hope. I just wanted

to die.”



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B

A

Supporting sentence / phraseMost likely speaker

(1) I went to my GP early on and told her that I couldn’t eat …Sam

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(1) (professor) Sing Lee

(1) A report co-authored by professor Sing Lee from the Chinese University of Hong Kong … (grey box)

(lines 57-58)

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C

D

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(1) Laurie Penny(1) and another three years to make a full recovery (lines 24-25)

(1) Harold(1) the experiment was highly distressing … food became the one central and only thing really in one’s life (lines 52-53)

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E


(1) I think I just wanted the physical symptoms to kill me … (line 39)

(1) Hannah

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PAPER 2PAPER 2



Writing

You have two hours to answer Question 1 and ONE question from Part B.

Part A (10% of the subject mark)

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1. Write about 180-200 words on the following topic:

You are chairperson of the Sports Society in school. Sports Day is approaching. Last year many students felt ill after snacking and lunching on crisps, fatty foods and fizzy drinks on Sports Day. In addition, quite a few athletes felt ill during the day and as a result, did not perform well in their events.



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LEAFLETLEAFLET

You have been asked by the principal to write an information leaflet about Sports Day that is going to be posted on your

school’s website. Below is the first page of the information leaflet. Complete the second page of the leaflet (shown on

page 3) by writing one short paragraph for each of sections 4, 5 and 6. For section 6, you should choose a suitable topic and

give a heading.



Writing

Your information leaflet is going to be read by all the students Your information leaflet is going to be read by all the students in your school, and by anyone accessing your school’s in your school, and by anyone accessing your school’s website. Therefore make sure that your tone and language website. Therefore make sure that your tone and language choice are appropriate.choice are appropriate.

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MIND MAPMIND MAP



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Words used in sample writing highlighted in red.

Useful words and phrasesUseful words and phrases

tired unfortunately sugar/fat laden

affect feel ill healthy and tasty

wisely packed lunch good/poor choice

healthy healthy lunch expensive and unhealthy

exciting feel energised strongly advised/recommended

sensibly healthy snacks a lot of fun

regrettably greasy and oily plan what to bring



Writing

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Useful words and phrasesUseful words and phrases

a healthy body and mind

fresh fruit and seasonal vegetables

large amounts of sugar, fat and salt

replenish (one’s) energy/water loss

comfort/wholesome/junk/fatty food



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1. Write about 180-200 words.

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4. Food and drinks:

Last year many students brought



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5. Junk food and fizzy drinks:

Junk food and fizzy drinks contain



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6.

Sports Day is a major school event that is a lot of fun for everyone. To ensure it runs smoothly and that you enjoy the day, it is important that you follow the instructions and advice in this information leaflet!MODEL ESSAYMODEL ESSAY



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Use the mind map below to organise vocabulary AND ideas relevant to your writing.

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MIND MAPMIND MAP



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SUPPORTSUPPORT Use the suggested writing plan below to help write

your information leaflet.

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SUGGESTED WRITING PLANSUGGESTED WRITING PLAN



Writing

Part B (15% of the subject mark)

Write about 380-400 words on any ONE of the following topics:

2. Learning English through Workplace Communication

You are Chris Wong. You work for a newspaper. You have received the following message from your editor.

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MESSAGEMESSAGE



Writing

P.21P.21Words used in sample writing highlighted in red.

* Vocabulary related to the specified Elective printed in bold. For a full listing of useful vocabulary and language examples, refer to the Appendices.

Useful words and phrasesUseful words and phrases*

schedule seminar effective deadline(s)

goals organisation workflow self-starter

time management potential strategies efficiently

skill disappointed pressure from

avoid result in regular breaks

focus life skills healthy snacks

achieve cope better sufficient sleep



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practise last minute be exam-smart alert and attentive

stressed full potential quiet atmosphere does not guarantee

realistic participate in balanced lifestyle use your time wisely

exhausted enough space no short cuts

optimise/maximise your time

‘all work, no play makes Jack a dull boy’



Writing

MIND MAPMIND MAP

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HHELPELP?? Use the mind map below to organise vocabulary AND ideas

relevant to your writing.



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MODEL ESSAYMODEL ESSAY


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your article.

Remember: the purpose of this article is to inform and motivate readers.

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Writing

3. Learning English through Debating

You are working on a project about health and well-being. Your teacher has organised a class debate and the motion is: Under-eating is not as serious as over-eating.

Write a debate speech for this motion, clearly stating your opinion, and why.

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Writing




Good morning/afternoon/evening … Mr/Madam Chairperson

Opponents of the motion may argue …

I would like to begin by …

I would like to first define the motion

accept/decline I would like to raise new arguments

I agree/disagree with today’s motion

floor debate/reply I believe



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I would ask you to consider the following …

So my (second) point is … Thus my stand towards …

Surely … a flawed argument However/Nevertheless …

Besides/In addition/Moreover … Similarly …

Incidentally …

Another point worth considering/mentioning …





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tired obesity epidemic In my view …

obese chronic disease(s) I would like to emphasise …

obesity long-term problems It is worth considering …

irritable fit and healthy I would suggest that …

excessive lack of energy We need to be aware of …

self-esteem unable to study What is the effect of …

malnutrition fast food culture It is commonly believed that …




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early death unable to concentrate

balanced diet pressure from magazines If we consider the …

peer pressure serious medical problems So to conclude, …

heart problems not attractive to be too thin That is, however …

I have my reservations about …



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MIND MAPMIND MAP

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your debate speech.

Remember: a debate speech is argumentative and persuasive, so it should present your opinion and persuade/convince your audience to agree with you.

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4. Learning English through Popular Culture

You are Chris Wong. Many students in your school are not as healthy as they could be. Your class teacher, Ms Fung, has been inspired by Health Buddies, a popular reality TV show which features friends working together to kick unhealthy habits and get in shape. She has suggested that each student choose a Health Buddy in school for one month as part of a Health Buddy Scheme.

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Writing

Health Buddies will

• help each other make healthy food choices

• support each other’s efforts to be more healthy

• encourage each other to do more activities or sports

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Writing

Choose your Health Buddy and write an email to him or her, inviting him/her to be your Health Buddy, explaining the benefits of the Health Buddy Scheme and your ideas on what you could do together.

Do NOT write any email addresses.

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*Vocabulary related to the specified Elective printed in bold. For a full listing of useful vocabulary and language examples, refer to the Appendices.


active healthy lifestyles underweight/overweight

healthy and strong leisure fad positive influence

trendy peer pressure productive

public image/opinion pressure/support/acceptance/recognition

cult fashionable general (mis)conception

social norm reality TV show



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rethink great to … common consensus

walking health risks healthy lunchbox(es)

bonding eating habits will run for

nutrition fun activities wouldn’t it be

strenuous go swimming take-away food

supportive without feeling play table tennis

meet up become healthier hang out together

revert to (un)healthy snacks motivate others to



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support each other

can think about …

recess and lunchtime

boost immune system

easy to give in

a good example to

healthy and productive life

eat more/less than we should




Writing

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Writing

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Who are you & Who are you & who are you writing to?who are you writing to?

Reason for writingReason for writing



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Suggestions &Suggestions &examplesexamples

BenefitsBenefits



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your email.

Remember: your email to your schoolmate is an invitation as well as an exposition so you need to explain ideas with facts and examples.

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5. Learning English through Social Issues

You have read with concern that the number of problems caused by irresponsible social drinking* is rising. You think many teens are misled into thinking some alcohol drinks have low or no alcohol content. In addition, you think that alcohol advertising targets young people, and you believe this is wrong.

Write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper about your concerns, the problems that may arise if the number of young drinkers keeps rising, and your suggestions on how to deal with/address this problem.

* Social drinking refers to the consumption of alcohol in a measured and responsible manner while interacting with friends/acquaintances.

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social obligations/discontentment/upheaval/consequences

issues and concerns disgruntled youth unrest and chaos

alcohol abuse important to guidance

long-term problems drunken independent

do not understand consequences mature

misleading young and impressionable potential threats

alcoholism is a serious addiction lack of education

serious repercussions



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alert greatly concerned

detrimental dire consequences

(an) alcoholic family relationships

advertisements misleading packaging

sugary taste unwanted pregnancies

drink driving decision-making ability

strongly suggest irresponsible marketing

alcohol poisoning disputes and fights




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the impression that …

high risk behaviours

loss of consciousness

next generation is at risk

alcohol is a powerful drug

should alert young people to …

many young people are unaware …




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Who are you & whoWho are you & whoare you writing to?are you writing to?

Reason(s) for writingReason(s) for writing

Facts and/examplesFacts and/examples



Writing

SuggestionsSuggestions+ call for action+ call for action

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your letter to the editor.

Remember: a letter to the editor is argumentative writing, and argumentative writing is persuasive writing; your letter should present your opinion, and it should persuade/convince readers to agree with you.

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