121] Writing Questions-from Previous General Certificate of Secondary Education [GCSE] Exams-Egypt [1]

                         ARAB REPUBLIC OF EGYPT

GCSE-Stage 2-Second Session [Resit Exam] May 1997

1.]  Write not less than 10 lines on ONE ONLY of the following:

A. Great projects provide opportunities for work and better living conditions for all Egyptians.

B. A story ending with: '...........I shall never forget my father's advice to be careful when I choose my friends.' 

GCSE-Stage 2-First Session 2000

2.] Write not less than 10 lines on ONE ONLY of the following:

A. What do you think life will be in the year 2020?

B. You have just come back from a school trip. Write a paragraph describing how you spent time there (during your trip).

GCSE-All Candidates-First Session 1992

3.] Write not less than 10 lines on:

Accidents resulting from modern technology inthe home outnumber road accidents. 

You can make use of the following points:

-Causes of these accidents

-Ways to avoid such accidents. 

GCSE-Stage 2-Second Session [Resit Exam] May 2002

4.] Write two paragraphs, of five sentences each, about:

The advantages of buying local products labelled "Made in Egypt". 

Guiding Points:

-Great variety

-Egyptian taste

-Cheaper prices

-Help local industries

-Work opportunities

-National income 

GCSE-Stage 2-August

5.] Write not less than 10 lines on ONE ONLY of the following:

A. The advantages of having a business of your own and not waiting for a government post (job).

B. Education of village women aims at the good of the Egyptian family and the progress of the whole country. 

GCSE-Stage 2-Second Session [Resit Exam] May 2000

6.] Write not less than 10 lines on ONE ONLY of the following:
A. The River Nile is the source of life in Egypt. Our role towards it should be positive. 
B. Great projects provide many opportunities for the youth.

GCSE-Stage 2-First Session 2001

7.] Write not less than 10 lines on ONE ONLY of the following:
1. Describe why you would like a tourist to see in your country.
2. The role of the youth in our society.

GCSE-Stage 1-First Session 2004

8.] Write a paragraph of 8 sentences about:
'Advertisements have become an important part of television in Egypt.'
1. How important are advertisements?
2. What are the things that you most like/dislike about advertisements?
3. Do you think that television advertisements in Egypt reflect the Egyptian culture? 

GCSE-All Candidates-First Paper-1990

9.]  A, Paragraph:
Write a paragraph of about 5 lines on the following topic:
The recent changes that have taken place in Egypt.
Expand the following ideas:
- New cities
-New projects
-Different means of entertainment
-Libraries and book exhibitions
-More green areas in cities and deserts 

B. Letter:
Ahmed received the following letter from his friend Richard. Read it carefully and write the reply. You live at 280 Ramses Street, Abbassia, Cairo.
                                                        25, Ware Road,
                                                        London W. 3,
                                                        June 15th, 1989
Dear Ahmed,
Thank you very much for your letter. I'm pleased to hear that you are well!
I am looking forward to the end of the Semester and then I will be on holiday for 8 weeks. I'll go with my family to a little village near the seaside. I hope we'll have a good weather. We went to the same place last year and it rained nearly every day. Will you kindly tell me where you'll spend your holiday? Who will go with you? How long will you stay and why have you chosen that place?
With my best wishes,
Richard

GCSE-Stage 1-First Session 2006

10.] Write a paragraph of 8 sentences about:

The African Cup of Nations was a well-organised, successful festival which was held in Egypt this year (2006).

Guiding Points:

-Facilities: playgrounds, transportation, accommodation 

-Football fans: flags, new styles of support, cheers of the crowd

-Egypt's achievements: strong competition, international reputation, victoriuous players 

GCSE-Stage 2-First Session 2006

11.] Write two paragraphs of 5 sentences about each:

'Thinking about the future.' What will life be like then? Will it be better, worse or the same as nowadays? What do you hope about the future? Think about: technology, medicine, education, war and peace, food, work, people, and other things of your choice.

GCSE-Stage 1-Second Session 1998

12.] Write a paragraph of 10 lines on:

                The River Nile
You can make use of the following points:
-Source of life
-water and fish wealth
-generating electricity
-keeping the Nile clean

GCSE-Stage 2-First Session-1999

13.] Write a paragraph of 10 lines on ONE ONLY of the following:

A. Money is important to all of us. We can't live without it. But, at the same time it is a double-edged weapon. 

Discuss showing how money should be earned and spent.

B. One favourable character you look up to as a model. 

GCSE-Stage 2-Second Session, May 1998

14.] Write not less than 10 lines on ONE ONLY of the following:

A. To build up a great country, the Egyptian youth should be hard-working, honest and well-educated. 

B. A story beginning with:

'Last month, on my way home, I saw......' 

GCSE-Stage 1-Second Session, May 2001

15.] Write a paragraph of 8 sentences about:

The Problem of Pollution

Include the following points:

Air pollution;                Noise is a sort of pollution;

Harmful gasses;          Old cars;

Reducing pollution in our streets.

GCSE-Stage 1-First Session 2005

16.] Write a letter to your friend John who wants to come to visit Egypt. Tell him about: the weather, suitable clothes to bring, places to visit, accommodation and any other information you think important. Your name is Sami. You live at 69 Safya Zagloul St,. Alexandria.