AP English Language and Composition - 2011 Free-Response Questions Form B - Section II - Question 1

Sep 20, 2026

2011 AP English Language and Composition Free-Response Questions (Form B) presents Section II, Question 1, which requires students to read six sources and synthesize information from at least three into a coherent essay. The prompt centers on green living and whether conservation should be required of all citizens, focusing on how government should foster green practices. Students must develop a central argument, use sources to support reasoning, and clearly indicate source usage through quotation, paraphrase, or summary.

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Section II

Question 1

AP® English Language and Composition 2011 Free-Response Questions Form B About the College Board The College Board is a mission-driven not-for-profit organization that connects students to college success and opportunity. Founded in 1900, the College Board was created to expand access to higher education. Today, the membership association is made up of more than 5,900 of the world’s leading educational institutions and is dedicated to promoting excellence and equity in education. Each year, the College Board helps more than seven million students prepare for a successful transition to college through programs and services in college readiness and college success—including the SAT® and the Advanced Placement Program®. The organization also serves the education community through research and advocacy on behalf of students, educators and schools. © 2011 The College Board. College Board, Advanced Placement Program, AP, AP Central, SAT and the acorn logo are registered trademarks ofthe College Board. Admitted Class Evaluation Service and inspiring minds are trademarks owned by the College Board. All other products and services may be trademarks oftheir respective owners. Visit the College Board on the Web: [www.collegeboard.org. Permission to use](www.collegeboard.org. Permission to use) copyrighted College Board materials may be requested online at: [www.collegeboard.org/inquiry/cbpermit.html](www.collegeboard.org/inquiry/cbpermit.html). [Visit the College Board on the Web: www.collegeboard.org](Visit the College Board on the Web: www.collegeboard.org). AP Central is [the official online home for the AP Program: apcentral.collegeboard.com](the official online home for the AP Program: apcentral.collegeboard.com). 2011 AP® ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION FREE-RESPONSE QUESTIONS (Form B) ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION SECTION II Total time—2 hours Question 1 (Suggested time—40 minutes. This question counts for one-third of the total essay section score.) Green living (practices that promote the conservation and wise use of natural resources) has become a topic of discussion in many parts of the world today. With changes in the availability and cost of natural resources, many people are discussing whether conservation should be required of all citizens. Carefully read the following six sources, including the introductory information for each source. Then synthesize information from at least three of the sources and incorporate it into a coherent, well-written essay that develops a position on the extent to which government should be responsible for fostering green practices. Make sure that your argument is central; use the sources to illustrate and support your reasoning. Avoid merely summarizing the sources. Indicate clearly which sources you are drawing from, whether through direct quotation, paraphrase, or summary. You may cite the sources as Source A, Source B, etc., or by using the descriptions in parentheses. Source A (Winters) Source B (Webber) Source C (Friedman) Source D (Samuelson) Source E (graph) Source F (“Energy Savers”) © 2011 The College Board. Visit [the College Board on the Web: www.collegeboard.org](the College Board on the Web: www.collegeboard.org). GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE. 2011 AP® ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION FREE-RESPONSE QUESTIONS (Form B) Source A Winters, Sevastian.“The Pros and Cons of the United States ‘Going Green’: Is Environmental Consciousness Really All Good?” Associated Content. Associated Content, Inc., 3 Aug. 2009. Web. 18 Aug. 2009. The following is excerptedfrom an online article about the United States going green. Note: The article by Sevastian Winters does not appear on this website due to copyright constraints. © 2011 The College Board. Visit [the College Board on the Web: www.collegeboard.org](the College Board on the Web: www.collegeboard.org). GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE. 2011 AP® ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION FREE-R

FAQs

What does Question 1 require students to do?

Read six provided sources and synthesize information from at least three into a well-written essay that develops a position on how far government should be responsible for fostering green practices.

How should students use the sources in their essay?

Students must make their argument central, avoid simply summarizing, and clearly indicate whether they are drawing from sources through direct quotation, paraphrase, or summary.

What topic is the essay argument based on?

Green living and whether conservation should be required of all citizens, especially in light of changing availability and cost of natural resources.

Sep 20, 2026

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