Question 54
NECO_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2025
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ENGLISH_LANGUAGE
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objective
Compose a persuasive speech of about 200 words addressed to your school council, urging them to adopt a weekly community‑service day. Your speech must contain (i) a rhetorical question, (ii) a relevant statistic about youth volunteering, and (iii) a clear call to action. Write the speech in a formal yet engaging tone.
Answer Options
A.
Honourable members of the school council,
Can we imagine a school where every Friday is spent in the classroom? Would that not improve our grades?
According to a recent survey, only 45 % of Nigerian youths participate in community service, showing a need for more involvement. By creating a weekly service day we could raise this figure.
Thank you for your consideration.
Respectfully,
[Your Name]
Class Representative, Senior Secondary
B.
Honourable members of the school council,
May I ask you to imagine a school where every Friday afternoon is dedicated to serving our community? Wouldn't that be a powerful testament to our commitment to social responsibility?
Recent research by the National Youth Service Agency shows that 62 % of Nigerian youths who engage in regular community work develop stronger leadership skills and higher academic performance.
I hope you will think about this proposal.
Respectfully,
[Your Name]
Class Representative, Senior Secondary
Correct Answer
C.
Honourable members of the school council,
May I ask you to imagine a school where every Friday afternoon is dedicated to serving our community? Wouldn't that be a powerful testament to our commitment to social responsibility?
Recent research by the National Youth Service Agency shows that 62 % of Nigerian youths who engage in regular community work develop stronger leadership skills and higher academic performance. By instituting a weekly service day, we can tap into this potential, fostering both personal growth and a positive image for our school.
The proposed programme would involve students in activities such as tutoring younger pupils, cleaning local parks, and assisting at the community health centre. Participation would be voluntary, with credit awarded for those who contribute consistently.
I urge the council to approve a pilot of the weekly community‑service day starting next term. Let us lead by example and create a legacy of compassion and civic duty.
Thank you for your consideration.
Respectfully,
[Your Name]
Class Representative, Senior Secondary
D.
Honourable members of the school council,
May I ask you to imagine a school where every Friday afternoon is dedicated to serving our community? Wouldn't that be a powerful testament to our commitment to social responsibility?
I urge the council to approve a pilot of the weekly community‑service day starting next term. Let us lead by example and create a legacy of compassion and civic duty.
Thank you for your consideration.
Respectfully,
[Your Name]
Class Representative, Senior Secondary
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
Honourable members of the school council,
May I ask you to imagine a school where every Friday afternoon is dedicated to serving our community? Wouldn't that be a powerful testament to our commitment to social responsibility?
Recent research by the National Youth Service Agency shows that 62 % of Nigerian youths who engage in regular community work develop stronger leadership skills and higher academic performance. By instituting a weekly service day, we can tap into this potential, fostering both personal growth and a positive image for our school.
The proposed programme would involve students in activities such as tutoring younger pupils, cleaning local parks, and assisting at the community health centre. Participation would be voluntary, with credit awarded for those who contribute consistently.
I urge the council to approve a pilot of the weekly community‑service day starting next term. Let us lead by example and create a legacy of compassion and civic duty.
Thank you for your consideration.
Respectfully,
[Your Name]
Class Representative, Senior Secondary
About This Question
This is
Neco Model Questions Vol1
2025
English Language
Question 54.
It is one of the
objective
questions from the
2025
Neco Model Questions Vol1
English Language
examination.
Difficulty level:
Hard
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