(2) Doing the Right Thing : 2026 Continuous Writing
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Part 2: Continuous Writing (40 marks)
2. Write a composition of at least 150 words about
→ Showing 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 situation that tested the character’s integrity?
Why was it difficult to do the right thing?
How was the issue resolved?
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 laughter. As I finished my bowl of fishball noodles, a flash of brown leather caught my eye. Tucked beneath the leg of a stool was a bulging wallet. My heart performed a nervous somersault.
Checking that no one was watching, I snatched it up. It felt heavy—thick with a stack of fifty-dollar notes. A wave of exhilaration washed over me. With this, I could finally buy that limited-edition Ninjago set Jenny had been raving about! However, the “explosion” of excitement was quickly dampened by a cold shiver of guilt. My conscience began to gnaw at me. What if this was someone’s grocery money?
I looked at the canteen vendor, an elderly lady with a face etched with exhaustion. She was frantically searching her apron pockets, her eyes brimming with unshed tears. The realization hit me like a physical blow. The wallet belonged to her.
The internal tug-of-war was brief but agonizing. Taking a deep breath to steady my trembling hands, I approached her. “Auntie, I think you dropped this,” I murmured, handing over the leather pouch. Her face instantly transformed from despair to pure relief.
“Thank you, boy! You are a lifesaver!” she exclaimed, her voice thick with gratitude.
As I walked back to class, the “weight” in my chest had vanished. I didn’t have a new toy, but the warmth of doing the right thing was worth more than any plastic robot.
245 words Count
The End
Option 2: The AL3-4 Model (The Wallet)
It was recess time and the canteen was very crowded. After eating, I saw a brown wallet on the floor. I quickly picked it up and saw many fifty-dollar notes inside. I was shocked.
A naughty thought entered my mind. I could use this money to buy the latest video game. My heart beat fast as I put the wallet into my pocket. But then, I saw the canteen auntie looking very worried. She was looking under the tables and crying. I felt a big lump in my throat. I knew I was being selfish.
I remembered what my teacher always said about being honest. If I kept the money, I would feel guilty forever. I decided to do the right thing. I walked to the stall and gave the wallet back to the auntie.
“Oh, thank you so much!” she said happily. She even gave me a free drink to thank me.
I felt very proud of myself. My parents always told me that honesty is the best policy. Even though I did not get a new game, I felt very happy in my heart because I helped someone in need. It was a lesson I will never forget.
195 words Count
The End