(1) Being Honest : 2026 Continuous Writing
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Part 2: Continuous Writing (40 marks)
2. Write a composition of at least 150 words about
→ being honest.
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 situation?
Why was it difficult to be honest?
How did the situation turn out in the end?
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 2 (The Wallet).
The school canteen was a cacophony of clattering trays and boisterous chatter. I was weaving through the sea of students, my stomach growling like a caged beast, when something caught my eye. Nestled near the leg of a wooden bench was a bulging, leather wallet.
Time seemed to freeze. I knelt down, my heart hammering against my ribs like a trapped bird. As I pried it open, a thick stack of fifty-dollar notes peeked out. My breath hitched. With that amount of money, the limited-edition gaming headset I had been eyeing for months was finally within reach. A devilish whisper in my mind urged me to pocket it. “No one is looking,” it hissed. “Finders keepers.”
I felt a cold sweat break out across my forehead. My fingers trembled as I stood there, caught in a paralyzing tug-of-war between my desire and my conscience. I looked around guiltily, half-expecting a teacher to be staring at me. Just then, I saw a younger boy a few tables away. He was frantically patting his pockets, his face pale and eyes brimming with tears. He looked utterly distraught.
A wave of shame washed over me, instantly extinguishing my greed. I realized that the money wasn’t just “extra cash” to him; it was likely his savings or his allowance for the month. My father’s voice echoed in my head: “Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.” Taking a deep breath, I marched over to the boy. “Is this yours?” I asked, holding out the wallet.
The boy’s face transformed from despair to pure relief. “Oh, thank you! Thank you so much!” he sobbed, clutching the wallet to his chest. He explained it was his CCA fund money he was supposed to hand in.
As I walked away, my pockets were empty, but my heart felt strangely light. I hadn’t gained a new headset, but I had gained something far more valuable—a clear conscience. Being honest wasn’t the easiest path, but it was certainly the right one.
The End
Answer : For AL 3-4 level. It is roughly 180–220 words,
A model composition based on Picture 2 (The Wallet).
It was recess time and the canteen was very crowded. Students were rushing to buy their favorite food. I was walking to the drink stall when I suddenly stepped on something hard. I looked down and saw a black leather wallet lying on the floor.
I picked it up and opened it. My eyes widened when I saw several fifty-dollar notes inside. I had never seen so much money in my life! Immediately, I thought about the expensive toy robot I had always wanted. If I kept the money, I could buy it today. My heart began to beat fast. I looked around to see if anyone was watching me, but everyone was busy eating and talking.
However, as I was about to put the wallet in my pocket, I saw a younger boy crying near the benches. He was looking under the tables and seemed very worried. He looked like he had lost something very important. Seeing his sad face made me feel a sharp pang of guilt. I realized that keeping the money would be a selfish thing to do.
I walked up to the boy and asked, “Are you looking for this?”
The boy’s eyes lit up with joy. “Yes! Thank you so much!” he exclaimed. He told me the money was for his school fees. I felt a sense of relief wash over me. Even though I did not get my toy robot, I felt proud of myself for being honest. It was the right thing to do.
The End