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1.3.5 Writing a speech

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Question 35

The local council is considering opening the town’s main library on Sunday afternoons. It is holding a public consultation attended by residents, library users, staff and councillors.

Write the text of a speech in which you give your views on the proposal.

You may wish to consider:

  • who might use the library on Sundays
  • the possible benefits of opening
  • practical concerns
  • whether the proposal should be tested before a final decision is made.

Your work will be assessed on communication and adaptation to audience and purpose (27 marks), and organisation and technical accuracy (18 marks).

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1.3.5 Writing a speech Questions

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  3. /1.3.5 Writing a speech

49 exam-style questions on Edexcel A IGCSE English Language 1.3.5 Writing a speech. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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