Cambridge 1128 Paper 1 (2023)

Cambridge General Certificate of Education
Ordinary Level 2023
CANDIDATE
NAME
REGISTER
CLASS
NUMBER
ENGLISH LANGUAGE 1128/01

Paper 1 Writing
1 hour 50 minutes
Candidates answer in the Question Booklet
Additional Materials: Insert
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST
Write your name, class and register number in the spaces provided at the top of this page.
Write in dark blue or black ink on both sides of the paper.
Do not use staples, paper clips, glue, correction fluid or correction tape.
Answer Section A, Section B and one question from Section C.

Write your answers in the spaces provided in the Question Booklet.
The Insert contains the text for Section B.
The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the head of each section.
For Examiner’s Use
Section A
10
Section B
30
Section C
30
Total
70
This document consists of 4 printed pages.

[Turn over
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Section A [10 marks]
Question 1
Carefully read the text below, consisting of 12 lines, about the place of writing today. The first and last lines
are correct. For eight of the lines, there is one grammatical error in each line. There are two more lines
with no errors.
If there is NO error in a line, put a tick (3) in the space provided.

If the line is incorrect, circle the incorrect word and write the correct word in the space provided.
The correct word you provide must not change the original meaning of the sentence.
Examples:
I arrived to my destination at 2pm. at
My mother always wears sensible clothes. 9
We have come to think of typing as faster than writing, but that may not
be true. A study by the University of Washington in 2009 finds that 1
schoolchildren wrote faster, and wrote most, when they had to compose 2
essays for ten minutes with pen or paper rather than on computers. It 3
is unsurprised then to find that the word ‘cursive’ means ‘running’; it was 4
invented to avoid time-wasting lifts of the stylus or the pen. In the early 5
19th centuries, when people corresponded several times a day by 6
letter, quill and pen must have raced across the paper in great speeds. 7
Now, however, handwriting have been relegated to the realm of snails. 8
It is used only for first drafts of books and thank-you notes. Like 9
calligraphy, their artistic cousin, it is becoming a craft and a rarity rather 10
than a useful skill.

2
Section B [30 marks]
Read the printout of a webpage below and use the information to answer the question on page 3 of
the Question Booklet.
https://www.lakeville.moe.edu.sg/50thAnniversary/2019
Lakeville Secondary School 50th Anniversary Celebrations
Calling all students to contribute to the 50th Anniversary Walkathon!

Take part in any of the following events and use it as an opportunity
to get to know your schoolmates better..
ACTIVITIES YOU CAN BE INVOLVED IN
Be a cheerleader
Use your excitement! Use your energy!
Pick up your pom-poms to get the crowd all fired up and on their
feet. Lead them in cheers to motivate the walkathon participants.
Be a designer
Let your creative juices flow!
There will be items like fabric pencil cases, canvas shoes, tote bags
and umbrellas. Join the team of designers and express your
creativity on these blank canvases. Help create souvenirs on the
spot to celebrate the anniversary.
Be a deejay
Be part of the music crew for the day!
Choose the music you want to play to invigorate the crowd of
students, staff, alumni and parents. Get the crowd grooving along to
your tunes as the Lakeville family come together to celebrate.
Be a performer
Wow us with your talents!
Entertain the crowd with short and meaningful performances.
All skills are welcome! This is an opportunity for you to to take the
audience’s breath away with your showmanship.
Let’s gather as a family and celebrate!

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Section B [30 marks]
You are advised to write between 300 and 350 words for this section.
Question 2
You should look at the printout of the webpage on Page 2, study the information carefully and plan your
answer before beginning to write.
Your school is celebrating its 50th anniversary and will be holding a walkathon to commemorate this event.
As Student Editor of the school newsletter, you have been asked to write an article to encourage your
schoolmates to take part in two activities at the walkathon for the anniversary celebrations.
Your article for the school newsletter must include the following:
x a title to attract readers’ attention

x how students can be involved in this event
x why these activities will be a good way to celebrate the school’s 50th anniversary
x how these activities will strengthen the school spirit.
Write your article in clear, accurate English and in a lively, engaging tone to encourage your schoolmates
to participate in the celebrations.
You should use your own words as much as possible.
Section C [30 marks]
You are advised to write between 450 and 500 words on one of the following topics.
Questions 3–6
3 Some people believe it is better for leaders to be feared than loved. Do you agree?
4 Describe a place you visited which made you feel uncomfortable.
5 Write about a time when you saw one or both of your parents in a different light. How did this increase
your appreciation of them?
6 Which aspects of your education do you think will be most useful to you in your adult life?

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Cambridge General Certificate of Education

Ordinary Level 2023

ENGLISH LANGUAGE 1128/01

Additional Materials: Insert

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

Answer Section A, Section B and one question from Section C.

The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the head of each section.

For Examiner’s Use

This document consists of 4 printed pages.

Section A [10 marks]

If there is NO error in a line, put a tick (3) in the space provided.

I arrived to my destination at 2pm. at

My mother always wears sensible clothes. 9

be true. A study by the University of Washington in 2009 finds that 1

19th centuries, when people corresponded several times a day by 6

Now, however, handwriting have been relegated to the realm of snails. 8

calligraphy, their artistic cousin, it is becoming a craft and a rarity rather 10

than a useful skill.

Section B [30 marks]

Lakeville Secondary School 50th Anniversary Celebrations

Calling all students to contribute to the 50th Anniversary Walkathon!

ACTIVITIES YOU CAN BE INVOLVED IN

Let’s gather as a family and celebrate!

Section B [30 marks]

x a title to attract readers’ attention

You should use your own words as much as possible.

Section C [30 marks]

4 Describe a place you visited which made you feel uncomfortable.

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