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English language notes ?

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Wardah Mujahid

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Hi, I am appearing for AS level English Language (9093) and to be very honest i have no clue how my prep has been so far. If anyone of you could kindly email me one of your solved papers 1 & 2 as a sample guidance. It would be a huge favour. I am appearing for it privately and have no guidance at all.
my email: [email protected]
 
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Can anyone help me out with p4 ?
Im using English language by mike gould and marilyn rankin endrosed by cambridge .
Is this resource enough ??
 
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Guys try to get hold of the official cie english language book 2014 especially for paper 4. As for AS I got an A without any teacher but trust me it was hard, I got a D before. The number one tip I would give anyone giving AS is that give the examiner what he wants. In paper 1 make SURE you dont do feature spotting, they mention it in every examiner report. Use the ppe method search it on google, this is what the examiner wants in paper 1. Make sure your answer flows well and dont explain everything
 
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Only focus on key features, quote then explain. For paper 2 make SURE for descriptive writing,if you plan on attempting that essay, you must use words in such a way that the examiner will be able to imagine it VIVDLY in his mind. If any of you want, I can post a section of my answer I gave in the exam
 
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[TE="aries36, post: 909293, member: 135671"]plzz replyy to my mesggee :cry::cry::cry::cry:[/QUOTE]

Ill go on my desktop ajj and send you some
 
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n.r.s.007 said:
ilovepineapples please post any material that you think will be helpful to us :(
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aries36 said:
plzz replyy to my mesggee :cry::cry::cry::cry:
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Here was my sample answer to a question in a English Pastpaper, where you, Write a piece describing a place before a flood:

As I sat on a cool metal bench in the park, a crisp breeze gently caressed my cheeks. It was a warm Saturday morning & the golden sun was blazing down upon us creating beads of perspiration our foreheads. The vibrant green blades of grass were doted with dew drops which gleamed as the rays of the sun touched them. The sky was a clear blanket of turquoise with hues of aquamarines & swirls of topaz melting into the canvas of the sky. The park was swarmed with young children and the pleasant sound of their joyous laughter coated the air and filled my ears. The park itself was equipped with a bright yellow slide; an opal climbing frame; a lavender swing set and a multi coloured coloured merry go round. The children like little ants, ran about in every direction and on every ride whilst parents & grandparents watched them intently with amusement. The light rain shower that morning had made the hills more vibrant, it was as if an artist has replenished their colour by stroking a soft green from his palette. As I walked a few meters away from the park I was greeted by the wide river which lay At least 5foot wide. I sat down besides it admiring the crystal clear water. My eyes traced the movement of the fish inside, it's lavender scaly body illuminating. The nearby bubblegum tulips danced in the air as the melody of the gently breeze brushed through them. As I laid back in the grass, hands behind my head; I took a large whiff of the air. It was sweetly scented; the smell of freshly mowed grass & watered flowers. As I lay there the safe, serene atmosphere took me away as fell asleep basked in the suns warmth.
 
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plzz replyy to my mesggee :cry::cry::cry::cry:
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This is another piece written by someone else i know, this is how they answered the question, although without being biased i prefer mine :p


Before the flood came the green moss would creep up the sidewalk walls and the grey lampposts. Trees held pink magnolia crescent, heavily pregnant and bowing down low, sinking towards the pavement. The bare concrete bumpy roads burst with puddles and skin holes. The sun was peeping through the clouds and almost timed precision, shining its happy rays on the happy people.

People bustled in and out of the alleyways. Buzzing with a vibrancy that only the old markets of Kabul could match. Gleeful children played on the vibrant green grass, long shards of lime coloured weeds snatched and bristled against their angles.

After the floods the grey skies were monotonous. The rain seemed omnipotent, never stopping. The happy people and the happy sun disappeared. The green moss had turned a brittle poor washed out colour and began to crack away a few days after the floods had submerged it, holding it down, close to the rocks it had bought and sank it towards itself.

The alleyways became dark and dingy, dusty and empty. It seemed as if the small village had become a ghost town. The long thin shards of grass on the green pit the children once played in before the floods was now empty. With sinkholes as big as ever swallowing the earth, like great big black holes in an empty space.
 
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plzz replyy to my mesggee :cry::cry::cry::cry:
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This was a Letter in response to a newspapers article about technology:

Robertson street
London
HFQ 6LK


Rose park square
Times magazine
Cambridge
NSD 6DB


30 October 2014

Dear editor,

In reference to the article, 'technology: a blessing for humanity' published on 26 October 2014; I would like to disagree with central theme of the article.

Although many undeniable and impressive benefits were mentioned in the article, it failed to highlight even one of the many negative aspects and dangers of technology nowadays. I believe it is a crucial pre requisite of any magazine to ensure that they're readers are fully equipped with adequate and non-bias information regarding a specific article posted in the magazine.

Technology in the form of game consoles, iPods and tablets have all been a major culprit of increasing time waste; especially for young children and teens. A recent survey conducted by Techno lads found that an alarming 75% of youths with possession of such technology admit that they spent an average 6 hours a day on it. A further 85% also admitted that they were likely to spend time playing on their consoles when they were stressed, had homework or even an exam.

With access to the world in the palm of your hand, it's hard not to be affected. Eating disorders such as bulimia and anorexia rates have soared in the past 5-10 years. A series of interviews carried out by Mintel, a marketing research group, found that over 70% of people including young adults commonly compared themselves to models or celebrities they had found online. A shocking 55% also admitted they would go under the knife to look 'more' like them.


Socialising is a vital aspect and a prerequisite for a healthy life. It allows a person to unwind, meet new people and enjoy themselves. It's a rejuvenating and refreshing experience. Using technology as a means of socialising entirely is just wrong. There is no way technology can convey the same feelings of socialising in the real world through a piece of metal; be it Skype or face time.


A recent article published in Reader's Digest discussed how the increasing trend of social isolation was directly linked to the amount of hours spend using technology. People interviewed for the article said they felt more secluded and alone when they used technology for an extended period of time. An phrase often used by them was, 'I feel it's me against the world'. 3/5 people who use technology for an extended period of time are likely to suffer from depression.

Although limited, these points highlight specific problems which have been a direct result of technology. Issues such as cyber bullying, crime and explicit material are just a few of the wide scope of detrimental effects it can have on the lives of humans in modern society.

Therefore In the future I hope all sides of the argument are considered and readers made aware of both the pros and cons of technology;which will ensure more regulated use and beneficial use.

I thank you for your time,
Yours sincerely,
ilovepineapples
 
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