Question 80
GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2023
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ENGLISH_LANGUAGE
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objective
Outline a persuasive article (approximately 300‑400 words) on the topic "The importance of renewable energy". Your outline must list:
1. The purpose of the introduction.
2. Three distinct body paragraphs, each with a specific point to argue and a brief supporting idea.
3. The purpose of the conclusion.
Provide the outline in bullet‑point form.
Answer Options
A.
- Introduction: hook, context, thesis stating renewable energy is optional.
- Paragraph 1 - Technological challenges: claim + data on high installation costs.
- Paragraph 2 - Economic disadvantages: claim + evidence of job losses.
- Paragraph 3 - Energy insecurity: claim + example of unreliable supply.
- Conclusion: restate thesis, summarize points, call for more research.
Correct Answer
B.
- Introduction: hook, context, thesis stating renewable energy is vital.
- Paragraph 1 - Environmental benefits: claim + data on emission reduction.
- Paragraph 2 - Economic advantages: claim + job creation and cost‑saving evidence.
- Paragraph 3 - Energy security: claim + example of reduced fuel imports.
- Conclusion: restate thesis, summarise points, call to action.
C.
- Introduction: anecdote, context, thesis claiming renewable energy is a fad.
- Paragraph 1 - Social resistance: claim + survey on public skepticism.
- Paragraph 2 - Technical limitations: claim + data on storage inefficiency.
- Paragraph 3 - Policy obstacles: claim + example of regulatory delays.
- Conclusion: restate thesis, summarize points, urge caution.
D.
- Introduction: quote, background, thesis arguing that renewable energy is unnecessary.
- Paragraph 1 - Environmental impact: claim + data on land use concerns.
- Paragraph 2 - Financial burden: claim + statistics on increased taxes.
- Paragraph 3 - Limited scalability: claim + example of insufficient capacity.
- Conclusion: restate thesis, recap arguments, suggest postponing adoption.
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
- Introduction: hook, context, thesis stating renewable energy is vital.
- Paragraph 1 - Environmental benefits: claim + data on emission reduction.
- Paragraph 2 - Economic advantages: claim + job creation and cost‑saving evidence.
- Paragraph 3 - Energy security: claim + example of reduced fuel imports.
- Conclusion: restate thesis, summarise points, call to action.
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Gce Model Questions Vol1
2023
English Language
Question 80.
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questions from the
2023
Gce Model Questions Vol1
English Language
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Difficulty level:
Hard
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