2017 GCE O Level Essay Questions

2017 GCE O Level English essay / composition question!

1. Describe a place which means a great deal to you. Why is it so important? (This is the most commonly tested type of question in O Level recently – Mixed Genre. It is a combination of descriptive and discursive writing.)

2. Write about a time when you caused great disappointment to another person. What did you do about the situation? (This is a descriptive essay where students are supposed to write a personal recount and describe what they did.)

3. It is often said that people are too concerned with getting things and spending money. What is your opinion? (This is an argumentative question. Students can take these two stands: people are too concerned or people are not too concerned.)

4. ‘People should always tell the truth.’ Do you think there are any situations in which this might not be the best thing to do? Explain your views. (This is an argumentative question. Students should take a stand on whether people should ALWAYS tell the truth, regardless of the situation.) A \further analysis of each of the questions this year will be posted soon. Stay tune!