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<p><strong>Hello and welcome to AllCBTs!</strong><br>I’m David, and in today’s tutorial, we’ll be discussing some carefully selected <strong>past and likely essay questions for the IJMB English 2025 exam</strong>. Whether you're a first-time candidate or looking to improve your score, this guide will walk you through what to expect and how to answer effectively.</p>
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<p>Stay tuned and make sure you’re subscribed for upcoming videos on <strong>Paper 3</strong>, which is a continuation of this guide.</p>
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<p>You can watch the full class in the video below:</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-overview-of-ijmb-english-paper-1-structure"> Overview of IJMB English Paper 1 Structure</h2>
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<p><strong>IJMB English Paper 1</strong> consists of three key sections:</p>
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<li>Essay Writing (Section A)</li>
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<li>Comprehension</li>
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<li>Summary</li>
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<p>This tutorial focuses on <strong>Essay Writing</strong> – the section where you’re expected to showcase your clarity, logic, creativity, and structure in written English.</p>
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<p><strong>Instructions:</strong><br>You will be given four essay questions. You are to answer <strong>two</strong>. Always pay attention to this instruction and choose topics you're most comfortable with.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-top-likely-essay-questions-for-ijmb-english-2025"> Top Likely Essay Questions for IJMB English 2025</h2>
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<p>Here are four essay questions you may encounter in the 2025 IJMB exam, along with brief guidance on how to approach each:</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-1-social-media-hinders-more-than-it-helps-education-discuss">1. Social Media Hinders More Than It Helps Education – Discuss</h3>
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<p><strong>How to Approach It:</strong></p>
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<li>Define <strong>social media</strong> (platforms like Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, etc.)</li>
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<li>Outline its <strong>benefits</strong>: access to information, virtual classrooms, academic groups</li>
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<li>If <strong>in favor</strong>, argue how it distracts more than it educates (e.g., addiction, misinformation)</li>
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<li>If <strong>against</strong>, emphasize its educational power (e.g., digital learning, communication)</li>
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<p><strong>Tip:</strong> Use examples, current events, or personal experiences to support your points.</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-2-write-an-article-for-publication-on-the-dangers-of-drug-abuse">2. Write an Article for Publication on the Dangers of Drug Abuse</h3>
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<p><strong>How to Approach It:</strong></p>
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<li>Use a formal <strong>article format</strong>: heading, byline, introduction, body, conclusion</li>
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<li>Define <strong>drug abuse</strong></li>
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<li>Explain effects: health deterioration, crime, family breakdown, academic failure</li>
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<li>Suggest <strong>solutions</strong>: awareness campaigns, rehabilitation centers, peer support</li>
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<p><strong>Example Thesis:</strong><br><em>“Drug abuse continues to destroy the youth, and urgent intervention is necessary to save future generations.”</em></p>
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<p><strong>How to Approach It:</strong></p>
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<li>Salutation</li>
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<li>Introduction of the issue</li>
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<li>Specific complaints (toilets, garbage, water, insects, etc.)</li>
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<li>Polite request for improvement</li>
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<li>Conclusion with appreciation</li>
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<p><strong>Tone:</strong> Respectful, clear, and specific.</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-4-write-a-story-that-ends-with-that-was-when-i-knew-hard-work-pays">4. Write a Story That Ends with “...That Was When I Knew Hard Work Pays”</h3>
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<p><strong>How to Approach It:</strong></p>
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<li>Be <strong>creative but realistic</strong></li>
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<li>Use the <strong>first person</strong> (“I”) to narrate</li>
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<li>Structure: introduction → conflict → effort → resolution → final realization</li>
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<li>Ensure the last line fits naturally with the story</li>
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<p><strong>Tip:</strong> Practice storytelling that feels authentic and avoids clichés.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-writing-tips-for-ijmb-essay-success">Writing Tips for IJMB Essay Success</h2>
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<li><strong>Plan your ideas</strong> before writing</li>
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<li>Write in <strong>clear paragraphs</strong> – one point per paragraph</li>
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<li>Use <strong>literary devices</strong> like metaphors, similes, or anecdotes to enrich your writing</li>
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<li>Mind your <strong>grammar and spelling</strong> – errors can lower your mark</li>
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<li>End with a <strong>strong conclusion</strong> that wraps up your argument or story</li>
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<p><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color"><strong>Watch more educational videos and past questions:</strong> </mark><a href="https://youtube.com/@allcbts">https://youtube.com/@allcbts</a></p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-final-note"> Final Note</h2>
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<p>If you have questions or need help understanding any part of the exam, <strong>drop a comment</strong> below. I’ll be happy to respond. Also, stay connected – new tutorials for <strong>IJMB Paper 3</strong> and past questions breakdown are coming soon.</p>
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