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ENGLISH PAPER I
(Language and Writing)
Three hours and a quarter
(The first fifteen minutes of the examination are for reading the paper only.
Candidates must NOT start writing during this time.)
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Instructions:
1. This paper has two sections, Section A for Writing and Section B for Language.
Section B is further divided into nature of language and grammar.
2. All the questions are compulsory.
3. The intended marks for each question is given in brackets.
4. You are recommended to spend 2 hours on Section A and 1 hour on Section B.
5. You should begin each answer on a fresh page.
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SECTION A: Writing
Question 1. [30]
Write an original essay using the features of an argumentative essay on any ONE of the following topics. (You are reminded that you will be awarded marks for orderly and correct presentation of material, use of appropriate features and style and general accuracy of spelling, punctuation and grammar.)
a. While some Bhutanese attribute the success of the Sixteenth SAARC Summit in Bhutan largely to the charismatic and dynamic Bhutanese leadership, some opine that it is due to the cooperation of all sections of the Bhutanese population.
b. Student achievement is an indicator of the quality of education. Is student achievement the reflection of students’ effort or does it reflect teachers’ input?
c. The world of advertisement has enslaved the people. This has misled the people, compelling them to spend extravagantly. On the other hand, advertisement is also often positively accepted as being informative. Is advertisement then, ‘persuasive’ or
‘informative’?
d. The fashion industry caters to a huge market of young consumers. Is the pursuit of
fashion
© Copyright Reserved
ENGLISH PAPER I
(Language and Writing)
Three hours and a quarter
(The first fifteen minutes of the examination are for reading the paper only.
Candidates must NOT start writing during this time.)
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Instructions:
1. This paper has two sections, Section A for Writing and Section B for Language.
Section B is further divided into nature of language and grammar.
2. All the questions are compulsory.
3. The intended marks for each question is given in brackets.
4. You are recommended to spend 2 hours on Section A and 1 hour on Section B.
5. You should begin each answer on a fresh page.
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SECTION A: Writing
Question 1. [30]
Write an original essay using the features of an argumentative essay on any ONE of the following topics. (You are reminded that you will be awarded marks for orderly and correct presentation of material, use of appropriate features and style and general accuracy of spelling, punctuation and grammar.)
a. While some Bhutanese attribute the success of the Sixteenth SAARC Summit in Bhutan largely to the charismatic and dynamic Bhutanese leadership, some opine that it is due to the cooperation of all sections of the Bhutanese population.
b. Student achievement is an indicator of the quality of education. Is student achievement the reflection of students’ effort or does it reflect teachers’ input?
c. The world of advertisement has enslaved the people. This has misled the people, compelling them to spend extravagantly. On the other hand, advertisement is also often positively accepted as being informative. Is advertisement then, ‘persuasive’ or
‘informative’?
d. The fashion industry caters to a huge market of young consumers. Is the pursuit of
fashion