A council has tested a scheme called Open Studio Fridays for six months. The scheme gives 13- to 18-year-olds free, supervised use of music rehearsal rooms at the civic arts centre on Friday evenings.
The council recorded the following information:
| Period of trial | Average attendance each evening | Average number on waiting list | Noise complaints received | Cost per visit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Months 1–2 | 28 | 4 | 6 | £14.20 |
| Months 3–4 | 43 | 15 | 4 | £9.80 |
| Months 5–6 | 57 | 26 | 2 | £7.40 |
A survey at the end of the trial found that 84% of participants wanted the scheme to continue. Of nearby residents, 58% supported the scheme if soundproofing was improved, 24% opposed it and 18% were unsure.
Continuing the scheme would cost £18,000 for one year. Installing acoustic panels would cost an additional £6,000 as a one-off payment.
Speech on Open Studio Fridays
The council will decide the future of Open Studio Fridays at a public meeting. Write a speech for that meeting in which you argue for the decision you think councillors should make.
You should:
206 exam-style questions on OCR GCSE English Language 2.4 Section B: Writing for audience, impact and purpose – content, covering 2.4.2 Range of non-fiction forms produced. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.