📝 Exam Preparation — Theme 6: Helpful Tips

Sample open-ended questions for the reading and writing learning outcomes that may appear in MEB written exam scenarios for this unit. Each question targets a specific kazanım.

1 Reading — E10.6.R1 R1
Students will be able to identify advice, rules and regulations in a text.
Read the school rules below and answer the questions.
Greenfield High School — Rules for Students
1. Students must arrive at school on time. If you are late, you must get a permission slip from the office.
2. You should always be polite to your teachers and classmates. Unpleasant behaviour is not acceptable.
3. Students must not use their mobile phones during lessons. You should keep them in your bag.
4. You have to wear the school uniform every day. If you don’t wear it, you should bring a note from your parents.
5. You mustn’t eat or drink in the library. You should use the canteen for meals and snacks.
6. Students should participate in at least one voluntary club or activity per semester.
  1. a Which rules use “must”? What does “must” mean in these rules? (obligation or advice?)
  2. b Which rules use “should”? What does “should” mean here?
  3. c What must students do if they arrive late?
  4. d Where should students eat and drink? Where mustn’t they?
  5. e Which rule is about voluntary activities? Is it an obligation or a recommendation?
“Must” = zorunluluk (obligation), “should” = tavsiye (advice/recommendation), “mustn’t” = yasak (prohibition). Her kuralı bu açıdan değerlendir.
2 Reading — E10.6.R2 R2
Students will be able to use contextual clues to infer possible consequences.
Read the tips about saving energy and write the consequences using “If…” sentences.
Energy-Saving Tips for Households
1. You should turn off the lights when you leave a room. Leaving lights on all day wastes a lot of electricity.
2. You had better use public transport instead of driving. Cars produce harmful gases that pollute the air.
3. You must not waste water. Taking very long showers may cause water shortages in summer.
4. You should unplug electronic devices when you are not using them. Devices on standby still use energy.
Write the consequences. The first one is done for you:
E.g. If you don’t turn off the lights when you leave a room, you will waste a lot of electricity.
  1. 1 If you don’t use public transport, …
  2. 2 If you waste water, …
  3. 3 If you don’t unplug electronic devices, …
Conditional Type 1 kullan: “If + Present Simple, will + V1”. Her ipucunun olası sonucunu metinden çıkar. Örneğin: araba kullanmak hava kirliliği.
3 Writing — E10.6.W1 W1
Students will be able to write a paragraph about the consequences of not obeying rules.
Write a paragraph (6–8 sentences) about the consequences of not obeying traffic rules. Use the prompts below.
Writing Prompts
• Why are traffic rules important?
• What happens if drivers don’t stop at red lights?
• What are the consequences of speeding?
• What should pedestrians do to stay safe?
• What must drivers do to avoid accidents?
Use: must, should, have to, mustn’t and If + Present Simple, will + V1
Önce kuralların neden önemli olduğunu açıkla, sonra sonuçları yaz. “If you don’t obey traffic rules, you will…”, “Drivers must…”, “Pedestrians should…” gibi yapılar kullan.
4 Writing — E10.6.W2 W2
Students will be able to write an advice letter about youth problems.
Read Selin’s problem below. Then write an advice letter to Selin.
Selin’s Problem
“Dear Advice Team,
I am a 10th grade student. I spend too much time on social media every day. I know it is not good for me, but I can’t stop. My grades are getting worse, and my parents are worried. I also can’t sleep well at night because I keep checking my phone. I feel hopeless. What should I do? Please help me!
Selin”
Your Task
Write an advice letter to Selin (8–10 sentences). In your letter:
• Show that you understand her problem
• Give at least three pieces of advice
• Use advice language: should, had better, why don’t you, must, if…will
• Use letter format (greeting, body, closing)
Mektup formatı: “Dear Selin,” ile başla. Tavsiye ifadeleri: “You should…”, “You had better…”, “Why don’t you…”, “If you reduce your screen time, you will…”. Kapanış: “I hope this helps. Take care!”