Seoul National University of Education - Korea Herald English Contest (Writing)

영어 글쓰기 대회SKEC제 6 회

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High School

1. Write a 200-word description of the chart below which gives information about annual public expenditure per student. Include the information given in your writing by selecting the main features and making comparisons. (30 points)

Annual Public Expenditure per Student From Primary Through Tertiary Education in 2010

15,200

Mexico 3,000

4,200

8,200

9,300

10,200

10,600

10,900

Chile

Korea

OECD Average

Finland

Japan

United Kingdom

United States

(Unit: dollars)

* tertiary: post-secondary education which is the educational level following secondary education, such as university and college

High SchoolDOMESTIC LEVEL

2.����Every�person�thinks�differently�about�being�successful�in�life,�so�there�cannot�exist�a�definition�of�success�that is suitable for all. What do you think makes a person successful? What qualities do you think are the most important factors in success? Support your opinions in about 400 words by giving reasons and any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience. (70 points)

Seoul National University of Education - Korea Herald English Contest (Writing)

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High School INTERNATIONAL LEVEL

High School

1. Write a 200-word description of the chart below which gives information about South Korea’s dependence on imported food. Include the information given in your writing by selecting the main features and making comparisons. (30 points)

Cases of Imports to South Korea in 2011

No. Country Case(number of cases) Rate(%)

1 China 92,955 29.72 USA 48,798 15.63 Japan 36,090 11.54 France 13,538 4.35 Italy 12,304 3.9

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Dollar Amount of Imports to South Korea in 2011

No. Country Amount(million US dollars) Rate(%)

1 USA 2,734 20.72 China 2,683 20.33 Australia 1,082 8.24 Thailand 651 4.95 Brazil 571 4.3

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2. Urban farming is growing or producing food in a city or a town with a large population, and it is a commercial activity�because�the�food�produced�is�to�be�sold.�Spreading�fast�in�Korea,�urban�farming�influences�lifestyle,�food safety, and the environment. What are your opinions on this? Support your opinions in about 400 words by giving reasons and any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience. (70 points)

Seoul National University of Education - Korea Herald English Contest (Writing)

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1. The chart below shows the amount of South Korea’s trade (both exports and imports) with Central and South American countries from 2010 to 2014. Summarize the information in the graph in about 100 words by reporting the main features and making comparisons. (30 points)

South Korea’s Trade with Central and South America

18.3

35.9

18.4

36.3

19.7

36.7

20.2

40.1

14.6

36.2

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

Exports

Imports

(Unit: billion dollars)

Middle SchoolDOMESTIC LEVEL

Middle School

2.��Write�your�opinion�about�the�following�topic�in�about�300�words.�Use�specific�reasons�and�examples�to�support your opinion. (70 points)

There are multiple aspects to consider when you go on vacation. In particular, it is important to decide whether you will participate in a group tour where the itinerary has been already set or you will plan your own trip. Some people prefer to travel in a group led by a tour guide. Others prefer to travel by themselves. Which do you prefer?

Seoul National University of Education - Korea Herald English Contest (Writing)

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1. The table below shows survey results about the amount of sleep respondents in three countries got on workday nights. Summarize the information in the table in about 100 words by reporting the main features and making comparisons. (30 points)

Hours of Sleep on Workdays

USA Germany Japan

Less than 6 hours 21% 10% 19%

6 hours to less than 8 hours 58% 62% 71%

8 hours or more 21% 28% 10%

Average hours slept 6h 31m 7h 1m 6h 22m

Middle School INTERNATIONAL LEVEL

Middle School

2.��Write�your�opinion�about�the�following�topic�in�about�300�words.�Use�specific�reasons�and�examples�to�support your opinion. (70 points)

There are various ways to enjoy a sporting event. You can visit the venue where the sporting event takes place. You can also watch the sporting event on TV, a smart phone, a tablet PC, or another electronic or digital device. With this in mind, do you agree or disagree with the following statement?

Attending a live sporting event is more enjoyable than watching a sporting event on TV or on a digital device.

Seoul National University of Education - Korea Herald English Contest (Writing)

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Elementary School (Lower Grades)

1. Complete each sentence that can correctly describe the picture. (30 points)

Elementary School (Lower Grades)DOMESTIC LEVEL

He ______________________________ well.

Yesterday I ______________________ friend.

It is ______________ and _______________.

I am _____________________________ you.

There _________________________ the tree.

I ___________________________ every day.

(1)

(3)

(5)

(2)

(4)

(6)

I am________ you.

2. Using about 200 words, write about what you did in the last winter vacation. What was the thing you liked doing most? Why did you like it most? Do you think you will do it again in the next vacation? (70 points)

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Elementary School (Upper Grades)

1. Complete each sentence that can correctly describe the picture. (30 points)

Elementary School (Upper Grades)DOMESTIC LEVEL

(1)

(3)

(5)

(2)

(4)

(6)

The bookstore is _______________________.

I like to ______________________________.

You should ___________ and ___________ .

I want ________________________ the future.

What a _____________________________ is!

Go straight ___________ and ___________ .

2. There are many great people in the history of Korea. Choose one great person that you would like to introduce most to foreigners. Using about 200 words, write why you chose that person. (70 points)

Seoul National University of Education - Korea Herald English Contest (Writing)

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Elementary School (Lower Grades)

1. Write a paragraph to describe the following picture, using about 50 words. (30 points)

Elementary School (Lower Grades) INTERNATIONAL LEVEL

2. Using about 200 words, write about your favorite school subject. Why do you like it most? Do you think your future job will be related to that school subject? (70 points)

Seoul National University of Education - Korea Herald English Contest (Writing)

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Elementary School (Upper Grades)

1. Write a paragraph to describe the following table, using about 50 words. (30 points)

Weekend Weather in Seoul

Elementary School (Upper Grades) INTERNATIONAL LEVEL

Saturday Sunday

High 18℃ 20℃

Low 10℃ 14℃

2. There are many unique cultural aspects in Korea. Choose one cultural aspect that you like most. Using about 200 words, write why you chose that particular cultural aspect. (70 points)