Cambridge Past Paper Questions
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The passage below is a piece of travel writing. At this point, the author arrives in Madrid, Spain, to begin his exploration of the world of bullfi...
The passage below is a web advertisement/advertorial for holidays in Dubai, sponsored by an international hotel chain.
The blog below gives advice for 'rookies' (inexperienced presenters) on how to speak in public.
The following text is taken from a newspaper article about commercial products designed to help people sleep. Can't Sleep? There's an app for that...
The following text is an extract from a short story by the writer Zadie Smith. In the extract, the narrator is on a family holiday in Spain. What ...
The following text is taken from a blog written for a travel company that specialises in trips to Italy. In it, the writer explains some of the bes...
Read the following text, which is a review of a new watch, from the New Atlas science and technology website. This very tidy-looking semi-smartwat...
Read the following text, which is an article from the Yale Daily News blog. It was written in 2012 by a graduating student of the university. We d...
Read the following text, which is an extract from the book The Next Great Migration: The Beauty and Terror of Life on the Move, by the investigativ...
Read the following text, which is a series of extracts from a speech given by the environmental activist Greta Thunberg to the British Parliament i...
Read the following text, which is an extract from a book titled Paradise Gardens. The Arabian desert is remorseless. Fly over it and the barren va...
Read the following text, which is an editorial piece from a lifestyle magazine. Analyse the text, focusing on form, structure and language. View f...
Read the following text, which is the opening of a chapter from Waterlog, an autobiographical book by Roger Deakin, a British film-maker, environme...
Read the following text, which is an article about the invaluable contribution made by Nepali Sherpas to the mountain paths of Norway. Norway's so...
Read the following text, which is an article about the unique outdoor Minack Theatre in Cornwall, UK. Minack Theatre - Complete Visitor Guide The ...
Read the following text, which is an extract from a book about natural wonders of the world. In the text, the narrator describes her encounter with...
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From the whole passage: Choose five of the following words. For each of them give one word or short phrase (of not more than seven words) which has...
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From Paragraph 6 Mr Lutchman planted the avocado tree in the back yard. Explain fully why this was 'ironic'.
From the whole passage: Choose five of the following words or phrases. For each of them give one word or short phrase (of not more than seven words...
Section 1: Directed Writing You are advised to write between 200 and 300 words. • You will be awarded up to 15 marks for following the task instruc...
Describe the most helpful person and the most unhelpful person you know. (Remember you can describe their appearance as well as their character and...
Would you prefer to live in the centre of a busy city or in a quiet neighbourhood? Give reasons and examples to support your view.
What are the arguments for and against space travel to other planets? Give reasons and examples to support your view.
Write a story which includes the words: 'When they did not agree with her solution, she felt angry.'
Write a story in which two people unexpectedly agreed to help each other.
Section 1: Directed Writing You are advised to write between 200 and 300 words. You will be awarded up to 15 marks for following the task instructi...
Section 2: Composition Begin your answer on a new page of your answer booklet. Write on one of the following topics. At the beginning of your compo...
Section 1: Reading for Ideas Read Passage 1, Elephants, in the Insert and answer all the questions below.
Re-read paragraphs 1, 3 and 6, and identify and write down one opinion from each of these paragraphs.
Section 2: Reading for Meaning Read Passage 2, Emma, in the Insert and answer all the questions below. From paragraph 1
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From the whole passage For each of the words below, circle the letter (A, B, C or D) which has the same meaning that the word has in the passage.
Re-read paragraphs 3 and 4, which contain phrases about (a) Emma's entry into her parents' bedroom and (b) James's behaviour when they sat down to ...
Read Passage 1, People and Animals, in the Insert and answer all the questions below.
Re-read paragraphs 4, 6 and 7, and identify and write down one opinion from each of these paragraphs.
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From paragraphs 3–5 inclusive For each of the words or phrases below, circle the letter (A, B, C or D) which has the same meaning that the word or ...
Re-read paragraph 4, which contains phrases about (a) the woman and (b) Nizam. Explain: • the meaning of the phrases as they are used in the passag...