CXC CSEC English A exam: Past paper type summary writing question 1


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NB: CXC suggests spending no more than 40 minutes to answer the summary writing question in Section one, paper 2 of the English A exam.

Read carefully the following conversation between Ross and Susan and then answer the question below it.

 

Ross:
Susan Charles, a fine secretary you are! Don't you know that the students from Guadeloupe arrive on September 15th?
   
Susan:
Both the boys and the girls. So what else is new?
   
Ross: None of your wisecracks. That's only a month away and we haven't found accommodation for them as yet. The hotel says there won't be any room at that time. As secretary of the club, it's your responsibility...
   
Susan: I know, I know. I'll arrange for them to stay in private homes. I'm sure the villagers won't mind taking them in for a small charge. It's only for two weeks. Our visitors are booked to leave on the 30th.
   
Ross: Not a bad idea. Why don't you write to all the villagers asking them to write to us if they are interested in putting up these students? I wonder how much they'll charge.
   
Susan: I'll ask them to give their rates. We'll have to insist, though, that the villagers who are interested must be able to speak French. The Guadeloupans speak no English.
   
Ross: At least not the six who are coming. Should the villagers provide meals?
   
Susan: Breakfast and dinner, except on Sundays when they must include lunch as well.
   
Ross: I think we should let the villagers know that two club members will want to inspect homes and chat with the applicants before making the selection.
   
Susan: Agreed. Letters from those who are interested should reach us by August 26th. Then our members can visit on the 28th.
   
Ross: After six p.m., I suppose? Should the villagers write to you as secretary?
   
Susan:

Right on both counts; I'll tell them to write to:

The Secretary
Denby Sports Club
P.O. Box 63
Arroyo Village.

   
Ross: But suppose a villager can put up more than one student?
   
Susan: All the better, my friend, all the better.
   
 

Imagine that you are Susan. In not more than 150 words, write the letter to the villagers.

Marks will be given for (1) content, (2) organisation and (3) expression

 
30 marks
 
 

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not as smart, … (not verified) 7 May 2018 - 5:26pm

The Secretary
Denby Sports Club
P.O. Box 63
Arroyo Village.

Dear Villagers of Arroyo,
I am writing this letter seeking assistance in accommodating students from Guadeloupe, for a small charge; who are expected to arrive in Arroyo on September 15th. You are expected to give your rates.
Our visitors are expected to stay for two weeks and departure the land on the 30th of the month. Villagers who are interested must be able to speak French, because Guadeloupans do not speak English. Meals such as Breakfast and Dinner, must be included except on Sundays where you must include Lunch as well.
Letter from those who are interested should be turned in by August 26th. Two club members would inspect homes and chat with the applicants before making the decision, on August 28th after 6 p.m. You may write to the address above. Thank you.

Yours sincerely

Susan Charles
Club Secretary

word count - 150 words

Raynesha Williams (not verified) 7 May 2018 - 5:36pm

The Secretary
Denby Sports Club
P.O. Box 63
Arroyo Village

Dear Villagers,
Students from Guadeloupe was expected to arrive on September 15th but due to circumstances couldn't. I am writing to inform you that we are arranging for them to stay in private homes, i.e. if you don't mind taking them for a change, which you are expected to speak French due to Guadeloupians but only if you are interested. However, Breakfast and dinner should be provided except on Sundays when lunch is included. Letters from those who interested should reach to us by 24th and visitors should arrive 26th. Then, villages should be aware to expect inspection of homes before the applicant are selected. Also, if one villager can accept more than one student, it'll be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Yours Sincerely
Raynesha
(Secretary)

Kookie and Chi… (not verified) 7 May 2018 - 8:36pm

The Secretary
Denby Sports Club
P.O. Box 63
Arroyo Village.

May, 7th 2018

Dear villagers

I am hereby writing this letter requesting for your co-operation on the 15th September 2018. Our club members from Guadeloupe will be staying in Grenada for two weeks, and due to this event the hotel which reservation was made for doesn’t have any vacancy for that time. We are kindly asking for your family to host our members for that time period.
If you’re will to assist us, with your permission a search will be conducted to evaluate conditions in which our members would be staying. If possible we will also like for meals to be provide everyday expected on Sunday which should only be lunch. With your agreement a meeting will be conducted to discuss your rate of payment, If you are interested please contact us before August 8th
Yours respectfully
Susan Charles
Secretary

Stacey-Ann (not verified) 27 June 2018 - 9:14pm

SUSAN CHARLES
Denby Sports club
P.O Box 63
Arroyo Village.

27 June 2018

Dear Villagers
RE: Rooms Accommodation.
We the members at Denby Sports club, requesting any villagers who are interested in providing rooms accommodation, for a set of students from Guadeloupe, both males and females, for two weeks .The students will be arrived on the 15 of September and leave by the 30th. Villagers who will be able to accommodate more than one students will be greatly appreciated. You will be asked to provide breakfast and dinner from Monday to Saturday, except for Sunday you include lunch. We request you send a quotation of the rates. In consideration to students who do not speak English, we insist that all villagers must speak french. Please respond A.S.A.P at the above address or by 26 August the latest. upon acceptance we would have two of our members come on the 28th after 6:00 pm to inspect the rooms and speak with the villagers before making any decision. please extend to us your kind curtsy. Thanks in advance.

Your sincerely

________________
Susan Charles (M.s)
The secretary.

The Secretary
Denby Sports Club
P.O. Box 63
Arroyo Village

Dear Villagers,
I am informing you of a group of 6 Guadeloupian students, who will arrive to our country on September 15th and depart on the 30th.As the hotels are booked ,our club was hoping if one could stay in each homes during a two week period, at an agreed rate
.As they speak French we are looking for French speakers. Breakfast and lunch should be provided throughout the week along with lunch on Sundays.
Those interested should contact us by August 26th. On August 28th our members will inspect the homes and chat with you before the selection of homes. Please state if able to accommodate more than one.
Yours truly,

(Secretary)Susan Charles.

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kyla George (not verified) 2 January 2019 - 11:54am

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Rohena (not verified) 22 April 2019 - 4:09pm

How should the body of a block format letter be written. Different teachers told me several ways of doing this and i am confuse because i dont know which one to use. Help please!

Junior (not verified) 24 November 2019 - 6:06pm

Denby Sports Club
P.O. Box 63
Arroyo Village

May 22, 2009

Dear Villagers of Arroyo,
I am writing to discuss whether you’d be willing to allow Galladeloupe students into your homes, we will pay as bountiful as possible the more students you can house the greater the pay. However if your interested we’d like to inspect you’re home first and foremost then check over your French. The Galladeloupe students are French so it is essential to be able to have some form of communication , trust me you’d feel much more exasperated otherwise. If your still eligible for application congratulations just send a letter to the Deneby sports club and enjoy. not only do you get a generous pay but also a change from the regular monotonous life , we really do appreciate kind souls like you I pray you good fortune thankyou very much.
Yours sincerely,
Susan charles

aliyahharvey25 (not verified) 26 March 2020 - 3:00pm

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MeLo (not verified) 17 July 2020 - 12:31pm

The Secretary
Denby Sports Club
P.O. Box 63
Arroyo Village.
Dear Villagers,
On September 15, our clubs will have six students (male and female) from Guadelope arriving in our village. Unfortunately, we were unable to find accommodations for them as the hotels are rescind. I am imploring you to assist us in providing housing for these students at a feasible cost. It will be for two weeks. Preparation of breakfast and dinner is required every day except on Sundays where lunch will also have to be provided. It is also essential to know French language as Guadelopeans cannot speak English. If you are interested in helping us, please write a letter to above address and we will have two club members inspect your home as well as converse with you before we make a selection. If accommodating more than one student is possible, we will be happy to know! We anticipate your letters.
Yours truly,
Susan Charles.

Cody White (not verified) 9 August 2020 - 6:31pm

Denby Sports Club
P.O. Box 63
Arroyo Village.

9th August 2020

Dear Villagers of Arroyo,
I am writing this letter to inform you that our writing club will be having students from Guadeloupe visiting us on September 15 and they will be staying for two weeks, however, all the hotels are booked out and we are left without accommodation. So we are asking for volunteers to accommodate one student for a reasonable cost. You will be asked to provide two meals a day: breakfast and dinner except on Sunday where you will be asked to provide three meals breakfast, lunch, and dinner. If you are interested we ask you to send in a letter before August 26th. You must also be able to speak french as the students coming cannot speak English. Then on the 28th of August two of our club members will visit and converse with the applicant before making a final decision. We would appreciate it if you could accommodate more than one student. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Sincerely yours,
Susan Charles
Club Secretary

Risa Joseph (not verified) 18 September 2020 - 3:18pm

The Secretary
Denby Sports Club
P.O. Box 63
Arroyo Village
20th September 2020
The Villagers Of Private Homes

Dear Villagers,
I would like to know if you are interested in putting up a few students from Guadeloupe at your private homes for two weeks at a small charge. Our visitors are scheduled to leave on the 30th. I would like for you to tell us of the charge. Also i would like to inform you that they don't speak English. They speak French. If you agree to this arrangement, breakfast and dinner must be provided, except on Sundays where lunch must be included. Home inspections and chat with the applicants will be made by two members of the club. Letters from villagers interested in putting up with these students should reach us by August 26th so our members can visit on the 28th.

Yours Truly
Susan
Secretary Of Denby Sports Club

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