Cambridge & Pearson Edexcel Past Paper Questions
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From paragraph 5 Hugo 'mimed applause'. Why do you think he had to mime?
From paragraphs 1-5 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 phrase has...
Re-read paragraph 5, which contains phrases about the writer. Explain: • the meaning of each phrase as it is used in the passage • the effect of ea...
Read Passage 1, Climate change: one person's view on problems and solutions, in the insert and answer all the questions below.
Re-read paragraphs 3, 5, and 6 and write down one piece of advice given by the writer from each of these paragraphs.
From paragraph 1 What did the baby do that showed she was 'teething'?
From paragraph 2 Explain the difference between (i) what the writer thought would happen when her baby was teething and (ii) what actually happened...
From paragraph 3 The writer says that she could not bear that 'any negligence of mine should ever cause her harm'. Explain in your own words what t...
From paragraph 4 The writer went to the pharmacy 'the proximity of which comforted me'. Explain in your own words how the writer feels about the ph...
From paragraph 5
From paragraphs 2–5 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 phrase has...
Re-read paragraphs 1 and 3, which contain phrases about (a) the babysitter and (b) the writer. Explain: • the meaning of each phrase as it is used ...
Argument 3 'There are far more advantages to competing against others at a young age than disadvantages.' Do you agree? Give reasons and examples t...
Argument 4 'Cities are a great place for young people to grow up in.' What do you think? Give reasons and examples to support your view.
Narrative 5 Write a story which includes the sentence: 'It was obvious that his aunt had not visited him just to say hello.'
Narrative 6 Write a story in which a motorcycle plays an important part.
A local company has bought some land next to your school. The company wants to build on this land to expand its business. You can see a few advanta...
Describe the New Year celebrations in your country. (Remember you are describing the events, the places, the atmosphere and the people.)
'Most people spend far too much money these days on things they do not really need.' Do you think this is true? Give reasons and examples to suppor...
Is it better to be the oldest child in the family or the youngest? Give reasons and examples to support your view.
Write a story which includes the sentence: ‘She threw her bag on the back seat of the car and quickly got into the passenger seat.'
Write a story about a person who completely changed their mind about someone.
Section 1: Reading for Ideas Read Passage 1, Working from home, in the insert and answer all the questions below.
Re-read paragraphs 1, 3 and 6, and write down one piece of advice given by the writer from each of these paragraphs.
Section 2: Reading for Meaning Read Passage 2, The new fountain pen, in the insert and answer all the questions below. From paragraph 1
From paragraph 2 Why do you think Mr Arsalan and his colleagues stared at Farris 'in amazement' when he spoke?
From paragraph 3 Farris got through the meeting without 'any of the anxiety that had plagued him' since early childhood. Explain in your own words ...
From paragraph 4 Mr Benjamin said to Farris: 'I was very struck by your analysis' of the company's objectives. Explain in your own words Mr Benjami...
From paragraph 5 Give two reasons why the restaurant was 'the best restaurant in town'. (i)
From paragraph 6 'Time stood still for Farris.' What emotion do you think Farris was feeling?
From paragraphs 2–6 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 2 and 6, which contain phrases about (a) Mr Arsalan and (b) the taxi driver. Give: • the meaning of each phrase as it is used in...
Section 1: Reading for Ideas Read Passage 1, Online learning and classroom learning, in the insert and answer all the questions below.
Re-read paragraphs 1, 2 and 5, and write down one piece of advice given by the writer from each of these paragraphs.
Section 2: Reading for Meaning Read Passage 2, Laurent, in the insert and answer all the questions below. From paragraph 1
From paragraph 2 Laurent was 'eager to negotiate an immediate departure'. Give the three-word phrase used later in the paragraph which conveys a si...
From paragraph 3 In addition to having breakfast, why did Laurent go to a café?
From paragraph 4 Why do you think the woman in the police station (i) 'looked up'
From paragraph 6 'The mystery was solved.' What was the 'mystery'?
From paragraphs 1–4 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 1 and 3, which contain phrases about Laurent. Give: • the meaning of each phrase as it is used in the passage • the effect of ea...
Read Text A, The north shore, in the insert and answer Question 1 and Question 2.
Question 2 Read this extract from the text: 'You could live a thousand lifetimes and not even begin to scratch the surface of paddling all the poss...
Read Text B, Plogging, in the insert and answer Question 3.
Read Text A, Where it all began, in the insert and answer Question 1 and Question 2.
Question 2 Read this sentence from the text: 'Ice crystals cracked and crunched against my teeth, dissolving on my tongue with a sparkling sensatio...
Read Text B, The Authentic Travel company, in the insert and answer Question 3.
Section A: Directed Writing Read both texts and answer Question 1. Text A Hazeema, 14 years I don't understand why teachers give us homework. I alr...
Section B: Composition Answer one question. Write about 350 to 450 words on one of the following questions. Up to 10 marks are available for the co...
Section A: Directed Writing Read both texts and answer Question 1. Text A Santina, 14 years [Figure - Social media post layout with 'Status', 'Ph...