DSE writing topics

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Part A compulsory
Write about 200 words.

The Local History Newsletter is a newsletter about the history of Hong Kong. Every month, it prints short articles about special places in Hong Kong. you have been asked to write an article about an old village called Lucky Village. Write your article using the three headings provided. you can use the headings in any order.

~~~ life in Lucky village 40 years ago

~~~ an event that changed Lucky Village

~~~ What Lucky Village is famous for

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Part B choose 1 out of 8 questions

1. Learning English through Sports Communication

A local fitness centre is being renovated. As the chairperson of your school's Sports Club,write a letter to ask the fitness centre to donate some of their old equipment to your school. In your letter, describe how the donation could benefit your school and the fitness centre.

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2. Learning English through Drama

Your school has received a complaint from City Hall about the poor behaviour of a group of your Drama Club members who attended a drama performance last week. You are the chairperson of your school's Drama Club and you have  been asked by your teacher to write an email to your Club members regarding the complaint. Write the email yo your Club members.

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3. Learning English through Social Issues

Some people believe that filming movies in the city centre should not be allowed. Others support it. Write a letter to the editor of the Hong Kong Daily giving your opinions. Provide three reasons to supprot your point of view.

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4. Learning English through Debating

Currently, only a small number of students in your school have access to school lockers. As the chairperson of the Student Union of your school, you have collected the views of students from different classes on this issue. Write a letter to Ms Lee, your school Principal, to persuade her to change the policy on lockers.

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5. Learning English through Workplace Communication

The Hong Kong Daily is asking students to submit an article about their summer job experiences. You were employed as a costumed character performer in one of the local  theme parks last summer. In your article, write about your typical working day, and the good things and bad things  about your job. Write the article.

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6. Learning English through Popular Culture

You recently attended a stand-up comedy show and you were impressed by the performance. Write an article for your school magazine describing the show, discussing the challenges such performers might face and how students at school can benefit from watching such a performance.

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7. Learning English through Poems and Songs

You took part in the Hong Kong Poetry Festival. you have been asked by your teacher to write an article for your school magazine about how you prepared for the competition and what you learned from this experience.

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8. Learning English through Short stories

you are taking a creative writing workshop and you have to submit the following assignment:

Imagine you are a university student living in a student hall. Your roommate has suddenly decided to leave. Write a short story describing the events that led up to your roommate's sudden departure.

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