Question 36
IGCSE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2019
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ENGLISH_LANGUAGE
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objective
You are to give a 2‑minute persuasive speech to your school council to adopt a recycling programme. List three persuasive techniques you could use and explain briefly how each technique would help you achieve your aim.
Answer Options
A.
1. Appeal to tradition - claim the school has always recycled in the past. 2. Use visual art - display a painting of a recycling symbol without explanation. 3. Offer a free lunch - promise a meal to council members if they vote for the programme.
B.
1. Use humor - crack jokes about recycling to keep the council amused. 2. Share personal anecdotes - tell a story about your own recycling habits to make it relatable. 3. Quote a celebrity - mention a famous actor's support for recycling to gain attention.
C.
1. Focus on cost - argue that recycling will save the school money without providing evidence. 2. Threaten consequences - warn the council of penalties if they reject the programme. 3. Use complex jargon - employ technical terminology to impress the council.
Correct Answer
D.
1. Appeal to emotion - describe how litter harms wildlife to evoke concern. 2. Use statistics - cite that schools that recycle reduce waste by about 30% to show effectiveness. 3. Call to action - end with a clear request for the council to vote for the programme.
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
1. Appeal to emotion - describe how litter harms wildlife to evoke concern. 2. Use statistics - cite that schools that recycle reduce waste by about 30% to show effectiveness. 3. Call to action - end with a clear request for the council to vote for the programme.
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Igcse Model Questions Vol1
2019
English Language
Question 36.
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2019
Igcse Model Questions Vol1
English Language
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Difficulty level:
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