O Levels

1. Parents often believe that it is better to be safe than sorry. Do you consider young people to be too protected? 2. Describe some of your experiences in food courts and hawker centers. How important are these places in your life as a teenager in Singapore? 3. The way we dress reveals who we

1. Describe how you celebrated an important family occasion. Why will this event always remain in your memory? 2. Which features of Singapore and its citizens make it a major tourist attraction for people from all over the world? 3. Which person has the greatest influence on your life at the present time, and why?

1. Describe the possession that matters most to you and explain why you would never be prepared to part with it. 2. ‘The world would be a very dull place without music’ What are your views? 3. ‘Shoppers have too much choice, from chocolate bars to jeans’ What, in your opinion, are the advantages and

1. Describe a childhood toy, or a game you played, which still means a great deal to you. Why is it so important? 2. Do you agree that we can learn from the mistakes of others or do we need to learn from our own experiences? 3. What are your ambitions for the future? Explain

1. Describe a place which means a great deal to you. Why is it so important? 2. Write about a time when you caused great disappointment to a person. What did you do about the situation? 3. It is often said that people are too concerned with getting things and spending money. What is your

1. Describe an event that you looked forward to which turned out to be disappointing. Explain why you were excited about it and why it didn’t live up to your expectations 2. ‘I had never seen my friend laugh so much!’ Write about a time when this happened. 3. Some people like to stand out

1. Which person has had the most positive impact on your life? Describe this individual’s personality and in what ways he or she has influenced you. 2. ‘It was the proudest moment.’ Write about a time when you felt like this. 3. ‘Most young people today are obsessed with fame and imitating celebrities.’ What are