English B Ib SL
English B Ib SL
English B Ib SL
English B
May 2019
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yyChoose one task. Each task is worth [25 marks].
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1. Cultural diversity
Your teacher has set the following topic for your next English B essay: “What is considered
beautiful is diferent across cultures”. Write your essay.
A national celebration that you feel is important will take place next month. However, some
students at your school feel this celebration is a waste of time. Write an article for your school
magazine in which you describe the celebration, highlight its importance and state how enjoyable it
can be.
3. Health
Your local town is planning to build bike lanes to encourage local residents to keep it by cycling
around. You believe this is a good idea. Write a blog entry in which you describe the initiative and
explain the beneits that it would bring.
4. Leisure
A gamers’ website has asked readers to send reviews of new video games. Write a review of a
video game that you have recently played giving your views about it and stating who might ind it
most appealing and why.
You read an article in a technology magazine that a device which can read people’s minds could
soon be available to buy. Write a letter to the editor in which you state whether you think this
invention would have a positive or negative impact on society, giving reasons for your views.