Question 4
IGCSE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2024
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ENGLISH_LANGUAGE
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objective
A school surveyed 150 students about their lunchtime preferences in the cafeteria. The results are:
- 66 students prefer pizza,
- 45 students prefer sandwiches,
- 24 students prefer salads,
- 15 students have no preference.
Write a formal report (150‑200 words) that includes:
1. An introduction stating the purpose of the survey.
2. The method (briefly describe how the data were collected).
3. Findings presented with percentages for each food choice.
4. A conclusion summarising the overall preference trend.
5. Two practical recommendations for the cafeteria based on the findings.
Provide the report as your answer.
Answer Options
A.
Introduction
The Student Council surveyed students to understand lunchtime preferences for menu planning.
Method
An online survey was sent via email to all Year 8 and Year 9 students (n = 200) in early March; 150 responses were received.
Findings
Fifty percent (75 students) indicated a preference for pizza, sixty percent (90 students) for sandwiches, and twenty percent (30 students) for salads. No‑preference responses were not recorded.
Conclusion
Pizza and sandwiches are equally popular, dominating the preferences.
Recommendations
1. Keep pizza portions unchanged.
2. Add a permanent salad station to accommodate the high demand for salads.
Correct Answer
B.
Introduction
The Student Council commissioned a lunchtime‑preference survey to inform the cafeteria's menu planning for the upcoming term.
Method
A questionnaire was distributed during the first week of March to all Year 8 and Year 9 pupils (n = 150). Responses were collected anonymously and tallied by the council officers.
Findings
Forty‑four percent (66 students) indicated a preference for pizza, the most popular choice. Sandwiches were favoured by thirty percent (45 students), while salads attracted sixteen percent (24 students). Ten percent (15 students) expressed no particular preference.
Conclusion
The data reveal a clear dominance of pizza, followed by sandwiches, suggesting that the majority of students favour hot, carbohydrate‑rich meals.
Recommendations
1. Increase the daily pizza portion size by twenty percent to meet demand and reduce waste.
2. Introduce a rotating salad bar on Tuesdays to encourage healthier options and cater to the sixteen percent who prefer salads.
C.
Introduction
The Student Council conducted a lunchtime‑preference poll to inform cafeteria services.
Method
A short interview was conducted with a random sample of 100 students during recess.
Findings
Twenty‑five percent (25 students) preferred pizza, twenty‑five percent (25 students) preferred sandwiches, twenty‑five percent (25 students) preferred salads, and twenty‑five percent (25 students) had no preference.
Conclusion
Student preferences are evenly split among all options, indicating no clear favorite.
Recommendations
1. Maintain equal portions of pizza, sandwiches, and salads each day.
2. Introduce a weekly rotating special to add variety.
D.
Introduction
The Student Council carried out a lunchtime‑preference survey to guide the cafeteria menu for the next term.
Method
A paper questionnaire was handed out during lunch on a single day to all Year 8 and Year 9 pupils (n = 150). Responses were collected anonymously.
Findings
Thirty percent (45 students) preferred pizza, making it the least popular choice. Sandwiches were chosen by forty‑four percent (66 students), while salads attracted ten percent (15 students). Twelve percent (18 students) indicated no particular preference.
Conclusion
The data show sandwiches as the dominant choice, with pizza trailing far behind.
Recommendations
1. Reduce the daily pizza portion size by twenty percent to avoid waste.
2. Eliminate the salad bar entirely, as only a small minority prefers salads.
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
Introduction
The Student Council commissioned a lunchtime‑preference survey to inform the cafeteria's menu planning for the upcoming term.
Method
A questionnaire was distributed during the first week of March to all Year 8 and Year 9 pupils (n = 150). Responses were collected anonymously and tallied by the council officers.
Findings
Forty‑four percent (66 students) indicated a preference for pizza, the most popular choice. Sandwiches were favoured by thirty percent (45 students), while salads attracted sixteen percent (24 students). Ten percent (15 students) expressed no particular preference.
Conclusion
The data reveal a clear dominance of pizza, followed by sandwiches, suggesting that the majority of students favour hot, carbohydrate‑rich meals.
Recommendations
1. Increase the daily pizza portion size by twenty percent to meet demand and reduce waste.
2. Introduce a rotating salad bar on Tuesdays to encourage healthier options and cater to the sixteen percent who prefer salads.
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Igcse Model Questions Vol1
2024
English Language
Question 4.
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2024
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