Section 1: Directed Writing (Directed Writing) You are advised to write between 200 and 300 words. Total marks for this section: 30.

• You will be awarded up to 15 marks for following the task instructions.
• You will be awarded up to 15 marks for the language you use.

Task 1
You were shopping in a shopping mall yesterday afternoon. Suddenly, a few young men entered into the mall and started vandalism (doing harm/damage). The mall manager immediately called the police. The local police reached there soon and caught you and the young men for what was done in the mall. You tried your best to convince the police that you were not to blame. The police officer asked you to write a statement regarding the incident to prove your innocence.

Write your statement. You must include the following:

• Write exactly when and how the vandalism (damage/destruction) started
• Give a description of the young men and their attitude during the vandalism
• Mention why you went there and what role you played during the vandalism

Cover all three points above in detail. You should follow an appropriate format and write your statement accurately, making it clear that you were not to blame. Make sure that your statement is true and written in clear and correct English.

Format (Planning and Organisation) of a Statement:
(1) To: The name/title and address (with other details) of the person to whom the statement is written [1 Line Blank]
(2) From: The name/title and address (with other details) of the person by whom the statement is written [1 Line Blank]
(3) Date (D M Y): 5 July 2021/ July 5, 2021 / The 5th July 2021
[1 Line Blank]
(4) Subject: A statement regarding/about the incident/occurrence that happened/took place [1 Line Blank]
(5) Salutation: Sir/Madam/Dear Sir/Dear Madam,
[1 Line Blank)
(6) Paragraph 1 — The Introduction: To write a brief introductory message regarding the statement stating the background of the incident or occurrence [Sentences: 2—3 sentences; Words: 30—50]
[1 Line Blank]
(7) Paragraph 2 — The Main Body Paragraph 1: To explain the content of the first bullet point in detail [Sentences: 5—7; Words: 50—70]
[1 Line Blank]
(8) Paragraph 3 ¬— The Main Body Paragraph 2: To explain the content of the second bullet point in detail
[Sentences: 5—7; Words: 50—70]
[1 Line Blank]
(9) Paragraph 4 — The Main Body Paragraph 3: To explain the content of the third bullet point in detail
[Sentences: 5—7; Words: 50—70]
[1 Line Blank]
(10) Paragraph 5 — The Conclusion: To write a brief concluding message on the basis of the facts of the Main
Body of the Statement with the writer’s opinion in brief [Sentences: 2—3; Words: 20—40]
[1 Line Blank]
(11) Closing: Yours truly/Yours faithfully,
[1 Line Blank]
(12) Signature: Full name of the person by whom the statement is written