Practice Extended Writing Language Questions

Remember that you will be marked on the content, organisation of structure of your piece of writing, as well as the overall spelling, punctuation and grammar. Each question is worth 24 marks.

1. Your local newspaper is running a weekly column called The Food I Couldn’t Live Without. Write a short article for the column explaining which food is your personal favourite and why.

2. ‘Governments, doctors, and the media are right to tell us what to eat and what not to eat.’ Write a speech for a classroom debate arguing for or against this opinion

3. Write a letter to a well-known person persuading them to visit your school or college for the benefit of the students.

4. A new TV series ‘Dream Jobs’ is giving people the chance to work in their dream job for a day. Write a letter to the producers explaining what your dream job would be and why you would love to try it.

5. ‘Sports stars are good role models for young people.’ Write an article for a magazine of your choice arguing for or against this view.

6. A recent report states: ‘Homelessness in the UK is a crisis that is destroying the lives of people, especially young people.’ Write an article for your school or college newspaper persuading young people to support charities which help the homeless.

7. The travel section of your local newspaper is inviting readers to write about their favourite place. Write a letter to the editor describing a favourite place you know and explaining why others would like it.

8. Write an entry for your online blog which describes a time when you felt uncertain or unsure about a situation you were in and explain how you overcame it. You should aim to write no more than two and a half sides in response to this question.

9. It has been said that: ‘People who save lives or help improve the lives of others are the true role models of today.’ Write an article for a newspaper in which you argue your view about what makes a good role model. 10. Your school or college is inviting entries for a writing competition. The topic is “Dangerous sports activities and pastimes are selfish, often put others at risk and should be discouraged.” Write your entry arguing for or against this view.