Writing. Task 2. Essay — uzdevums. Eksāmens angļu valodā, Angļu valoda I (Optimālais līmenis).

Please note! This task is not part of the original format of the centralised examination. However, it has been designed to help you prepare more effectively for the writing section of the examination.

Study the requirements of this writing task. Then answer the questions.

You are participating in an international youth newspaper essay competition on the sleep habits of students. Read the information provided and write an essay in which you:

formulate the problem raised in the sources and explain why it should be addressed,
propose and support at least two solutions to the problem,
come to a conclusion.

Write between 250–300 words. Texts shorter than 100 words will not be evaluated.
Do not forget to use “quotation marks” if you quote a phrase from the sources.

Source 1:
Good sleep hygiene is crucial for young people, because it directly impacts their quality of life. Some of the benefits of good sleep are an improved memory and concentration, a more positive mood, and increased energy levels, all of which contribute to better academic performance and overall well-being. However, developing good sleep routines is a common challenge. Research shows that many teenagers do not get the recommended 8-10 hours of sleep per night. They may stay up late for various reasons, but this often results in sleepiness, fatigue, and difficulty concentrating the following day, hindering both their learning and
personal potential.
Adapted from www.sleepfoundation.org

Source 2:
The reasons students do not have healthy sleep habits include:

excessive use of electronic devices late at night,
irregular schedules caused by schoolwork, jobs, or social activities,
caffeine consumption or eating too much late in the evening,
misconceptions about the importance of sleep.

Adapted from healthline.com

1. What is the main purpose of the essay?

To examine a problem and propose supported solutions.
To present personal experiences of sleeping difficulties.
To describe common sleeping habits among teenagers.
To compare different research findings about sleep.

2. How should the main ideas be organised in the body paragraphs?

Present general information repeatedly and summarise it later.
Present several solutions together and explain them briefly.
Present personal experiences first and introduce solutions afterwards.
Present each solution separately and support it with reasons.

3. Which statement best uses Source 1 to explain why the problem matters?

Young people should consider different approaches to managing schoolwork.
Insufficient sleep can weaken concentration and affect academic performance.
Teenagers should spend more time discussing their sleeping habits.
Schools should introduce additional activities to improve daily routines.

4. Which sentence correctly uses quotation marks when quoting Source 2?

Source 2 identifies excessive use of "electronic devices late at night as a cause".
"Source 2 identifies excessive use of electronic devices late at night as a cause."
Source 2 identifies "excessive use of electronic devices late at night" as a cause.
Source 2 "identifies excessive use of electronic devices late at night" as a cause.

5. Which sentence would be most appropriate for concluding the essay?

Teenagers experience various difficulties that influence their daily activities.
Sleep researchers continue investigating different aspects of teenage behaviour.
Regular routines and reduced screen time can improve teenagers' sleep.
Many schools organise activities that encourage healthier daily lifestyles.

Atsauce:

https://www.viaa.gov.lv. Centralizētais eksāmens angļu valodā (optimālais mācību satura apguves līmenis), 2026

13. Writing. Task 2. Essay

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