Question 1
NECO_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2017
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ENGLISH_LANGUAGE
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objective
You are to write the opening two sentences of a persuasive speech addressed to senior secondary students on the importance of recycling. The opening must (i) begin with a rhetorical question that engages the audience, (ii) present a striking statistic about waste in Nigeria, and (iii) end with a clear statement of the speech's purpose. Write these two sentences.
Answer Options
A.
What would our schools look like if every piece of plastic were reused? Nigeria creates roughly 32 million tonnes of solid waste each year, but 90% is recycled. Today I will discuss why recycling is a myth and why we should not bother.
B.
What would our schools look like if every piece of plastic were reused? Nigeria generates about 15 million tonnes of solid waste each year, yet only 5% is recycled. Today I will argue that recycling is unnecessary and we should focus on other issues.
Correct Answer
C.
What would our schools look like if every piece of plastic were reused? Nigeria generates about 32 million tonnes of solid waste each year, yet only 10% is recycled. Today I will show you why recycling is essential and how we can make a difference together.
D.
What would our schools look like if every piece of plastic were reused? Nigeria generates about 45 million tonnes of solid waste each year, but 80% is recycled. Today I will explain why recycling is optional and how we can avoid it.
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
What would our schools look like if every piece of plastic were reused? Nigeria generates about 32 million tonnes of solid waste each year, yet only 10% is recycled. Today I will show you why recycling is essential and how we can make a difference together.
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Neco Model Questions Vol1
2017
English Language
Question 1.
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2017
Neco Model Questions Vol1
English Language
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