(3) A Time You Showed Integrity : 2026 Continuous Writing
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Part 2: Continuous Writing (40 marks)
2. Write a composition of at least 150 words about
→ A Time You Showed Integrity
The pictures are provided to help you think about this topic.
Your composition should be based on one or more of these pictures.
Consider the following points when you plan your composition:
What was the dilemma?
What was the right thing to do?
Why did you make that choice?
You may use the points in any order and include other relevant points as well.
Answer : For AL 1-2 level (roughly 280–320 words)
A model composition based on Picture 1
The classroom was eerily silent, save for the rhythmic humming of the overhead fans. I had returned to retrieve my water bottle, but my feet froze mid-stride. There, lying unguarded on Mrs. Tan’s desk, was the Holy Grail of primary school: the Science Quiz Answer Key.
A surge of adrenaline spiked through my veins. My heart hammered against my ribs like a trapped bird. I knew that with one quick glance, I could secure an AL1 and finally make my parents proud. An insidious voice in my head whispered, “No one is watching. Just one peek.”
I reached out, my fingers trembling as they brushed the edge of the paper. However, as I stared at the bold print, a wave of cold dread washed over me. I remembered the disappointment in my father’s eyes the last time I had been dishonest. Integrity, he always said, was doing the right thing even when the world was looking away.
The “pre-explosion” tension in my chest was unbearable. With a sharp intake of breath, I snatched my water bottle and bolted out of the room. I had chosen the difficult right over the easy wrong. During the quiz, my hands were steady. I might not get every answer correct, but my conscience was as clear as a mountain spring.
Word Count: ~215 words
The End
Option 2: The AL3-4 Model Writing (Picture 1)
It was recess time and I was the only one in the classroom. I went back to take my pencil case. Suddenly, I saw a piece of paper on the teacher’s table. It was the answer key for the Science test later!
My heart started to beat very fast. I was very tempted to look at the answers. If I knew the answers, I would surely get full marks. I looked at the door to make sure no one was coming. My hands were sweaty and I felt very nervous.
Then, I thought about my teacher, Mrs. Tan. She trusted us to be honest. If I cheated, I would be a liar. I felt a big lump in my throat and my stomach felt tied in knots. I knew that cheating was wrong.
I quickly looked away from the paper and ran out to the canteen. I did not want to be tempted anymore. When the test started, I felt calm. Even though the questions were hard, I was happy because I did not cheat. I learned that having integrity is more important than getting high marks.
Word Count: ~185 words
The End