This Practice SE Task

This Practice SE Task is set up very simply:

1. You download the SE.
2. You read the assignment.
3. You imagine how you would go about doing it on a real exam.
4. You write it.
5. You hand it in for feedback.

How does this help you prepare for the SE Writing?

1. You become familiar with the SE.
2. The SE you will do for real will be similar to this one so it will be easier to do because you’ve already seen it once, but with a different topic and consequently, thesis statement.
3. You practice.
4. You get feedback that will help you perform better on this year’s SE.

Understanding the Writing Task

The difference between the 5H SE Writing [old] topic A-B tasks and the 5H Writing [potential] topic 1-2 tasks is important to understand.

5H SE Writing [old] topic A-B Tasks:

• Focus on Writing: These tasks help you learn how to write an essay based on a thesis statement. It’s less about learning new information on a topic and more about improving your essay writing skills for the exam.
• Real Exam Practice: These tasks use old exam topics to help you practice writing essays. The topics are:
  • Er moet een wereldwijd verbod komen op smartphones in school.
  • Landen moeten ernaar streven onbeperkt asielzoekers op te nemen.

5H Writing [potential] topic 1-2 Tasks:

• Learning About Topics: These tasks focus on this year’s topics, such as:
  • Social media companies responsibility fake news
  • Universal basic income
• Skills Development: They help you practice reading, listening, learning new words, and understanding different opinions.
• Preparation for SE Writing: By learning about these topics, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills needed to write about them in your exams.

Why This Task is Important:

• Essay Writing Practice: The 5H SE Writing [old] topic A-B tasks help you practice writing essays, which is essential for the exam.
• Building Knowledge and Skills: The 5H Writing [potential] topic 1-2 tasks help you build a strong foundation in the topics you need to know about, improving your overall language skills.

Summary:

• 5H SE Writing [old] topic A-B: Focuses on writing an essay based on old exam topics.
• 5H Writing [potential] topic 1-2: Focuses on learning about this year’s topics and improving reading, listening, and vocabulary skills.