Tips for
Paper I
Do...
1 read in English as much as you can,
as often as you can. This is the best way to improve your writing.
2 read books, magazines, letters, advertisements ‑
anything that will help you become familiar with the way English is used.
3 skim
(read quickly) through articles or stories to try to get an idea of the main
points.
4 ask yourself questions while you are
reading (Who/ Where/ When/ What/ Why?) to help you understand,
5 use simple English that you
understand, but make your compositions interesting.
6 keep your work neat and easy to
read.
Don't...
1 use long words or phrases which you
don't understand.
2 learn phrases or paragraphs off by
heart. An examiner will know if you have used sentences you have memorised.
3 write half your composition and then change your mind
and start again. You do not have time, so plan well and you will know what you
are going to write and in what order.
4 spend too long choosing a topic.
5 plan your essay in Chinese. Try and
think in English and your writing will be better.
6 worry!! Read and enjoy English and
your writing will show it!