Inform,+Explain+and+Describe+-+Practice+Questions

1) You have been asked to go to your local Primary School to give a talk to their current Year 6 to describe what life in Secondary School is like and to explain to them how to survive the change from Year 6 to Year 7. Write the text of your speech.

2) Describe an important incident from your life, and explain how it affected you in an important way.

3) Think about a piece of household equipment which might break down. Write an account for a repair firm, describing the nature of the fault, and explaining what you want to be done.

4) There are many pressures on young people today. Describe what these pressures are, and explain how they affect your life and the lives of people you know.

5) Write a letter to an (English speaking) foreign correspondent, describing who you are and explaining what it is like to live in England.

6) Many people have hobbies. Write about one of your hobbies, explaining what it involves and what it means to you.

7) Write an article for a teenage magazine in which you explain and describe one of the following: a. Friendship is… b. Bullying is… c. Success is…

8) Schools often organise school visits. Write a letter to the parents, informing them about the school trip, and about the educational value of the visit.

9) Write an informative article for teachers about what you think would be the perfect design for a new school.