Cambridge Past Paper Questions

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...

OR Descriptive writing Describe the scene at a local park or public garden both early in the morning and in the afternoon.

OR Narrative writing Write a story in which someone unexpectedly receives a very nice gift.

OR Narrative writing Write a story which includes the sentence: 'We opened the door and excitedly stepped inside.'

Read Text A, Our family restaurant, in the insert and answer Question 1 and Question 2.

Question 2

Read Text B, Swimming pools, in the insert and answer Question 3.

Read Text A, The elephant and the boy, in the insert and answer Question 1 and Question 2.

Read Text B, Local residents against plans for city zoo, in the insert and answer Question 3.

Your school is considering whether to allow students to wear their own choice of clothes at school, rather than the uniform they wear now. A studen...

Describe the scene in a school playground during a busy breaktime.

Describe two members of your family of different ages.

Write a story about a time when someone missed an important appointment.

Write a story which includes the sentence: 'I know it isn't easy, but we have to get it right.'

Section A: Directed Writing Read both texts and answer Question 1. Text A Pierre, 20 years [Social media interface, with profile icon 'P', 'Status'...

Describe the sights, sounds, tastes and smells of the busiest street in your area.

Is the behaviour of people in your neighbourhood better or worse than it used to be? Give reasons and examples to support your view.

Write a story which includes the words: 'It was just as well that she decided to change her appearance...'.

Gossip.

Write about an occasion when someone had a sleepless night.

There have been several accidents in your school recently. The Principal asks you to write a report on these accidents. In your report include your...

Section 2: Creative Writing Begin your answer on a fresh page. Write on one of the following topics. At the head of your essay put the number of...

Your school has been given a sum of money in order to improve the school library. Your Principal has asked you, as a member of the Student Council,...

Describe a public garden or a park at two different times of the day or year. (Remember that you are creating an atmosphere and not just saying wha...

Do you think that hard work is all that is needed to succeed in life? If not, what else might be needed? Give examples and reasons to support your ...

Write a story which includes the sentence: ‘At first I paid no attention to the strangely dressed old woman standing near the statue.'

Holidays.

Write a story about a time when you felt completely helpless but were saved at the last moment.

From your reading of paragraph 1, decide which one of the following statements is true and tick the box you have chosen.

Cafe Florian is a 'magnet for tourists' (paragraph 3).

From your reading of paragraph 6, select and write down two opinions.

From paragraph 2

From paragraph 3

From paragraph 4

From paragraph 5 The family 'waited for the swarm to wing its way to further destruction'. Pick out and write down a single word used later in the ...

From paragraph 6 In what two ways is the large number of hoppers an additional threat to farmers? (i) (ii)

'The availability and distribution of water throughout the world is a major social and economic concern' (paragraph 4). From your own knowledge or ...

From paragraph 1

From paragraph 2

From paragraph 3 Rakesh's mother thought his choice of wife was 'strange'. Explain fully what kind of woman his mother thought he would marry.

From paragraph 4

From paragraph 5

From paragraph 6 Varma 'tucked his feet under him'. Why do you think he did that?

You are a member of a school team which recently won an important competition. Your Principal is very pleased with the team's improvement and asks ...

Describe a television show that you like very much and one you dislike. Explain why you like or dislike the shows. (Remember to describe the people...

Would you like to be a student in a school that is larger or smaller than the one you now attend? Give reasons and examples to support your view.

Write a story which includes the sentence: ‘It was clear the photograph proved that I was right.'

Homework.

Write about a time when a close friend tried to help you and only made things worse.