This book gives many examples of different types of composition. It includes both the longer compositions and the guided compositions of Paper 1 at ‘O’ Level. You should make sure you are very familiar with both. The compositions are not intended for memorization, you will probably not find any question you memorize appear on your exam paper. Even if you do, the examiner will soon recognize a composition that has been memorized and will penalize you.

You should, however, make sure you remember and can use confidently certain words and phrases that are typical of certain styles. Read the examples through many times to familiarize yourself with them. This book will help you prepare for the exam, but it must be accompanied by regular reading if you want to write accurately and with confidence. In the end, you cannot write well if you do not read.

Unit 1 Describing Places
Unit 2 Describing People
Unit 3 Letters 1
Unit 4 Describing Events
Unit 5 Reports 1
Unit 6 Narrative 1
Unit 7 Expressing Opinion
Unit 8 Newspaper Reports
Unit 9 for and Against
Unit 10 Letters 2
Unit 11 Reports 2: Proposals
Unit 12 Narrative 2
Unit 13 Guided Writing
Unit 14 Exam Technique

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