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SECTION A COMPOSITION (35 MIN)
More and more people stay at home and watch TV instead of going to the cinema. What do you think about this phenomenon?
Write on ANSWER SHEET TWO a composition of 200 words on the following topic:
Is Film Giving Way to TV?
You are to write in three parts:
In the first part, state what you think is the best way.
In the second part, support your view with one or two reasons.
In the third part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or a summary.
Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. Failure to follow the instructions may result in a loss of marks.

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