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Zimbabwe School Examinations Council: English Language 1122/1

This document provides exam questions for the General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level English Language exam given in Zimbabwe in October 2001. It includes two sections - Section A asks students to write a 30-mark composition in 350-450 words responding to one of seven essay prompts on various topics. Section B asks students to imagine delivering a speech on the topic "Today's Youths Are Misunderstood" and write out the speech using suggested ideas and any others, worth 20 marks. Students are given 90 minutes total to complete the exam.

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Zimbabwe School Examinations Council: English Language 1122/1

This document provides exam questions for the General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level English Language exam given in Zimbabwe in October 2001. It includes two sections - Section A asks students to write a 30-mark composition in 350-450 words responding to one of seven essay prompts on various topics. Section B asks students to imagine delivering a speech on the topic "Today's Youths Are Misunderstood" and write out the speech using suggested ideas and any others, worth 20 marks. Students are given 90 minutes total to complete the exam.

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ZIMBABWE SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL

General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level

ENGLISH LANGUAGE 1122/1

PAPER 1

OCTOBER 2001 SESSION 1 hour 30 minutes


SECTION A (30 MARKS)

Write a composition on one of the following topics. Your answer should be


between 350 – 450 words in length. You should spend not less than 50
minutes on this section.

1. The beauty of wildlife. [30]

2. Write a story based on one of the following statements:

Either (a) As soon as he entered the hall, there were shouts of


joy. [30]

Or (b) As the fateful day drew closer, a feeling of anxiety


haunted her.
[30]

3. The debate on the equality between men and women can never be
resolved. What are your views? [30]

4. The lost keys. [30]

5. Write about an incident when you hurt someone’s feelings although


you intended to help. [30]

6. Land. [30]

7. Describe an incident which has brought about remarkable changes in


your family. [30]
SECTION B (20 MARKS)

Answer the following question. You should spend not more than 40 minutes
on this section. Begin your answer on a fresh page.

8. Imagine that you are one of the students taking part in a Public
Speaking competition. The topic you have chosen is:

“Today’s Youths Are Misunderstood”

Using the following ideas and any other you may think of, write out
your speech.
- times have changed,
- different values and beliefs,
- youths capable of managing their time,
- adult expectations too high,
- attitude towards school and work not always negative,
- youths’ involvement in community projects a sign or
responsibility,
- adult advice well taken. [20]

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