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πA word from the blogger
Dear teachers and students,
I decided to publish this blog page on request of thousands of teachers and students who have been using my blog pages for the last decade.
I had been a General English paper marker for 15 years from the very introduction of the General English paper by the Department of Education. I also had the privilege to be a member of the General English marking team , numbered 800 , selected by the Department of Examination through a competitive examination. This paved the way for me to attend different workshops and seminars organized by the Department.
The Old Syllabus Paper which was handled by most renowned lecturer Prof. Nagasundaram ( retired ) was a standard and tough paper than the present one introduced under the new syllabus. She made great efforts to maintain the standard of the paper. I got the opportunity to attend several workshops organized by Mrs. Nagasundaram.
The activities I am publishing here ( as time permits me ) are free and can be used in your classrooms. I am preparing them keeping to the General English New Syllabus paper.
For essays and graphs you can visit my widely used blog pages by simply typing in the search bar.
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General English Practice Paper Book -1
I have good news for you, too. I have prepared a General English Practice Paper Book as I had noted here early. An overview of the Practice Paper Book is given below for your perusal. You can get down the book to your home or college cash on delivery.
The book has been compiled in such a way that if you are a teacher you can easily use them in your classroom. The activities for each question type have been grouped into sets. The book can also be used as a self-study guide.
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πA/L General English Paper 2024 Paper 1
AL General English Paper 2024 Paper 2
AL General English Marking Scheme 2024
AL General English 2024 Marking Scheme
Bar Graph Description for General English| Model Answer
π AL / General English 2023(24) Paper - 1
AL / General English 2023( 24) Paper - 1
π AL / General English 2023(24) Paper- 2
AL / General English 2023 (2024) Paper - 2
π A/L General English 2023 (24) Marking Scheme
AL General English 2023(24) Marking Scheme
πWriting Formal Letters π pdf
Writing a formal letter worksheet
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GENERAL ENGLISH 2021 PAPER
GENERAL ENGLISH 2021 MARKING SCHEME FREE DOWNLOAD HERE π
GENERAL ENGLISH 2021 MARKING SCHEME Pdf
General English New Syllabus TG
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General English Prototype Paper
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2020 Paper
Video Presentation: Sajendra
π REPORTED QUESTIONS
Paper 1 πPart A: Grammar and Vocabulary.
Video Presentation: by Sajendra
πREPORTED SPEECH
Learn to describe graphs: it is easy.
General English Paper -2 Part -C (Writing Skills) Marks - 10
General English Model Question| Dialogues} Paper 2
πYou find the following information about a stage drama. You would like to see it with a friend. You talk to your friend Ruchith on the phone and invite him to see the drama with you. Complete the missing parts of the dialogue. Do not use more than one sentence/question in each blank.
*Venue| Vidyaloka College
*Name| The Star-crossed Lovers
*Date | 24th Oct. Time | 6.30p.m.
*Adrama by Chamara Anudath
Ruchith : Hello! Good morning!
You : Ruchith, there is an English drama.
Shall (1) .........................?
Ruchith: Well, that's sounds good.
(2) ....................................?
You: The Star-crossed Lovers.
Ruchith: I haven't heard it before?
(3) .....................................?
You: At Vidyaloka College Main Hall. It won the first place at the all-island drama competition last year.
Ruchith: (4)........................................?
You: On the 24th Oct. at 6.30 p.m.
Ruchith: Well, What (5) ......................?
You: Don't take the trouble to buy tickets. I've already got two tickets.
Ruchith: Thanks. I'll call back soon.
π Model Question| Dialogues } General English Paper 2
1) A friend of yours wants to borrow your umbrella. How would you decline the request politely with a reason?
I'm sorry, ........................
2) A friend of yours says he/she has a headache. How would you suggest him take a paracetamol?
Why.................................
3) You have been served a cup of plain tea at a restaurant. But you find less sugar in it. How would tell the waiter to add some more sugar?
Could ............................
4) You want to borrow your friend's English note book for two days. How would you request it from your friend?
Can ................................
5) You want to find the way to the post office. How would you ask the directions from a police officer?
Can you .........................
*I'm sorry I want it to go the canteen. Why don't you take a Paracetamol. Could you add some more sugar to my cup of plain tea. Can I borrow your English note book for two days? Can you tell me how to get to the post office?
Read the following situations. How would you respond in each situation? Write one sentence for each, beginning with the words given.
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Model Question | Grammar and Vocabulary | General English | Paper 1 Part A
A man was very sad that God had not (1) ______ (show) any kindness towards him. He (2)_____(be) a good man and he helped anyone who (3)_____ (come) to ask help. He thought that one day God (4) ______(help) him with a large amount of money. Every day he prayed God and asked to help him (5)____ (win) a lottery.
When he died, he (6)_____(met) God. He asked God, "I (7)____ (be) really disappointed in you. I (8)_____(think) that you would grant me the first prize in a lottery." God then explained, "Yes, I could have helped (9)______(can help) you if you even had come half way by (10) _____ (buy) a lottery ticket." [ shown/was/came/would help/win/met/am/thought/can help/buying]
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Model Question | Grammar and Vocabulary| General English Paper 1 Part A
Fill in each blank with the correct form of the verb given within brackets.
Those who have studied bees have long (1) ______(wonder) how they always manage to (2)_____ (find) their way home. No matter how strong the cross-winds, they never seem to get (3)_____(blow) off course. Now, however , biologists (4)_____ (believe) they have discovered their secret - by (5)______ (use) radar to observe their flight patterns. (wondered / find / blown / believe / using )
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Model Question for General English | Question 1| Paper 1| Part A
Fill in the blanks with the suitable prepositions given below. There is one preposition extra.
[ about / on / under / of / to / for ]
From birth every child should be given the love (1) _____ his parents. The child is totally dependent (2) ____ his mother for survival and a mother's love is thus very important (3) ____ the development of his mind. But some present day mothers do not understand this need or simply do not care (4) _____ it. There are many parents and elders who do not give enough attention (5) ____ their children while some even treat them like servants. | (of /on/for/about/to)
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Model Question: Question-10 ( A horizontal Bar Chart)
According to the given details the majority of the boys as well as the girls use Youtube. Interestingly, an equal number of the girls use the two social media platforms Facebook and Instagram. More boys use Facebook than girls. The number of the girls who use WhatsApp is higher than that of the boys.
As a whole, it is clearly seen that Youtube is the most favourite social media platform among both the girls and the boys.
Model Question: Question-10
(during/in/to/on/from/with/between/of/for / by)
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Graphs Descriptions (General English)
General English Paper 2 : Part C π Question No: 10 ( 10 marks )
Bar Charts / Pie Charts / Tables / Line Charts
Use the following link π for lessons and model answers
πDescribing Bar Graphs Worksheet( free worksheet )π
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Paper 2 : Part C writing (Essays) - 20 marks
The essays for General English will be published on the page indicated below from time to time. Open the link and visit the page.
Essay:
"Advantages and disadvantages of mixed schools."
Part C: Writing- Formal Letters
Read the following advertisement which appeared in a local newspaper.
Imagine that you are eligible to apply for the post advertised. Write the covering letter you would attach the application form. Use around 75 to 100 words. Do not exceed the word limit.
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Grammar: passive voice
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A web novel written by the young Sri Lankan writer Ruchi Tarin. Enjoy it in your free time. Enter the world of a web novel. Simply click on the image below. ππ
Question: 2
Underline the most appropriate word from those given within brackets. ( 5 marks )
1. A powerful earthquake ...... (occurred / located / situated ) killing over 1000 people in Indonesia last Monday.
2. Roses and lilies are a ........ ( rare / ugly / common ) sight in Nuwara Eliya. They grow well there due to the cold climate.
3. President Gotabaya spoke on the ......... ( danger / value / price ) of peace among different communities and its benefits.
4. Though I tried to ......... ( persuade / propose / insist ) my friend to join the college trip, she politely refused.
5. I came home after school on a .......... ( populated / crowded / filled ) bus and I still feel tired.
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Teaching Writing
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Teaching Writing (Pdf)
Paper 1: Part A : Grammar & Vocabulary
Question: 3
πGrammar: The Simple Present Tenseπ
Paper 2: Essay π ( 20 marks)
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