Question 7
GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2025
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ENGLISH_LANGUAGE
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objective
You have been elected head prefect and must deliver a 3‑minute speech at the annual school assembly to motivate students to participate in the upcoming community‑service week. The speech should (i) open with a relevant quote, (ii) use at least one rhetorical question, (iii) present two concrete benefits of volunteering, and (iv) end with a memorable call‑to‑action. Write the speech (approximately 250‑300 words).
Answer Options
Correct Answer
A.
Good morning, teachers, fellow students, and distinguished guests.
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world," said Nelson Mandela, and those words ring especially true today as we stand on the brink of our community‑service week.
How many of us have ever wondered what a single act of kindness can spark? Imagine a single student tutoring a younger peer in maths, or a group cleaning the local park - each small effort ripples outward, strengthening our bonds and brightening our neighbourhood.
Volunteering offers two clear benefits. First, it builds practical skills: teamwork, communication, and problem‑solving that no textbook can fully teach. Second, it nurtures empathy, reminding us that our actions affect real people and that we are part of a larger community.
This week, I challenge each of you to step beyond the classroom walls. Sign up for at least one activity, bring a friend, and share your experience on the school's social media page using #OurImpact. Let us show that our school is not just a place of learning, but a force for positive change.
Remember, the future we want is built today, one helping hand at a time. So, will you be part of that future? Let us make this community‑service week the most successful yet. Thank you.
B.
Good morning, teachers and fellow students.
Today I want to talk about our upcoming community‑service week. Volunteering can be a rewarding experience that lets us meet new people and help our neighbourhood. When we clean the park or visit the elderly home, we learn to work together and see the impact of our actions.
Two benefits of volunteering are that it looks good on a resume and it gives us a chance to take a break from studying. I hope many of you will think about joining one of the activities.
Thank you for listening.
C.
Good morning, teachers, students, and guests.
"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others," a saying often attributed to Mahatma Gandhi, reminds us of the value of helping. Our community‑service week is a chance to get involved.
Volunteering helps us develop teamwork and gives us a sense of purpose. It also allows us to meet people from different backgrounds.
I encourage you to consider signing up for an activity that interests you. Let us make a difference together.
Thank you.
D.
Good morning, everyone.
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world," said Nelson Mandela, and that spirit guides our community‑service week.
How many of us have ever wondered what a single act of kindness can spark? Imagine a student tutoring a younger peer or a group cleaning the local park - each small effort ripples outward.
Volunteering offers two clear benefits. First, it builds practical skills: teamwork, communication, and problem‑solving that no textbook can fully teach. Second, it nurtures empathy, reminding us that our actions affect real people and that we are part of a larger community.
Let us show that our school is not just a place of learning, but a force for positive change.
Thank you.
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
Good morning, teachers, fellow students, and distinguished guests.
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world," said Nelson Mandela, and those words ring especially true today as we stand on the brink of our community‑service week.
How many of us have ever wondered what a single act of kindness can spark? Imagine a single student tutoring a younger peer in maths, or a group cleaning the local park - each small effort ripples outward, strengthening our bonds and brightening our neighbourhood.
Volunteering offers two clear benefits. First, it builds practical skills: teamwork, communication, and problem‑solving that no textbook can fully teach. Second, it nurtures empathy, reminding us that our actions affect real people and that we are part of a larger community.
This week, I challenge each of you to step beyond the classroom walls. Sign up for at least one activity, bring a friend, and share your experience on the school's social media page using #OurImpact. Let us show that our school is not just a place of learning, but a force for positive change.
Remember, the future we want is built today, one helping hand at a time. So, will you be part of that future? Let us make this community‑service week the most successful yet. Thank you.
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Gce Model Questions Vol1
2025
English Language
Question 7.
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objective
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2025
Gce Model Questions Vol1
English Language
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