Write a passage (about 200  words) on the following topic:

In order to help save endangered species from extinction, a number of wildlife habitat reserves have been established. What are the advantages and  disadvantages of these reserves?

Use your specific ideas and examples to support your answer.

Marking scheme

The impression mark is based on the following scheme:

1.    Format. (0.2 point) - the passage has 3 parts: the Introduction (01 para), the body (01 or 02 para) and the conclusion (01 para).

2.    Content. (1.0 point): a provision of main ideas and details as appropriate.

Note: Students need to mention the advantages and disadvantages of wildlife habitat reserves

3.    Language. (0.5 point): a variety of vocabulary and structures appropriate to the level of secondary gifted students

4.    Presentation. (0.3 point): coherence, cohesion, and style appropriate to the level of secondary gifted students.