WRITING

Time: 40 minutes

(15 scores)

Write a short review of your favourite play by William Shakespeare for your school magazine.

Write the title of the play at the beginning on a separate line (words are not counted in this line).

Remember to mention in your review:

• why you like the play;
• which character in the play you would most like to meet and why;
• why you should stage the play at your school theatre.

Write 100–140 words.

WRITING

Time: 60 minutes

(30 scores)

Comment on the following quotation.

"All that glitters is not gold.".

William Shakespeare

Write 200–250 words.

Use the following plan:.

• explain how you understand the author's point of view;
• express your personal opinion and give 2–3 reasons in its support;
• give examples to illustrate your reasons, using your personal experience, literature or background knowledge;
• make a conclusion.