Cambridge Past Paper Questions
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'Having more freedom also means having more responsibilities.' Do you agree? Give reasons and examples to support your view.
'Social media brings as many problems as benefits.' How far do you think this is true? Give reasons and examples to support your view.
Write a story which includes the sentence: 'When she asked why I was so nervous about going there, I didn't know what to say.'
Write a story about twins with very different personalities.
Describe the scene at a busy roadside bus stop when the bus is very late. (Remember you are describing the place, the people and the atmosphere.)
'Schools should spend more time teaching practical skills which students may need in adult life, for example, how to cook, how to repair a car and ...
In your community, there is a sum of money to build either a new school or a new medical centre. Which would you choose? Give reasons and examples ...
Write a story which includes the sentence: 'On that particular day, the whole building was unexpectedly quiet.'
Write a story about an occasion when you had to say sorry to someone, even though it was a very difficult thing to do.
Read Passage 1, Circuses, in the insert and answer all the questions below.
Re-read paragraphs 5 and 6 and give two opinions from paragraph 5 and one opinion from paragraph 6.
Read Passage 2, The Otter, in the insert and answer all the questions below. From paragraph 1
From paragraph 2
From paragraph 3 Give two reasons why Will carried Hetta on his back.
From paragraph 4
From paragraph 5
From paragraph 6 Both the aunt and Hetta were 'bored' playing the card game.
From paragraphs 2–7 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 expressions telling us about (a) how Hetta's brother spoke to her, and (b) the otter. Give: • the meaning of ea...
Section 1: Reading for Ideas Read Passage 1, Plastic, in the insert and answer all the questions below.
Re-read paragraphs 2, 3, and 5, and give one opinion from each of these paragraphs.
Section 2: Reading for Meaning Read Passage 2, Sylvia, in the insert and answer all the questions below. From paragraph 1
From paragraph 2
From paragraph 3
From paragraph 4
From paragraph 5
Re-read paragraph 2, which contains expressions telling us about (a) Sylvia's first real job and (b) Sylvia's landlord. Give: • the meaning of each...
During the last twelve months, the number of tourists visiting your local area has increased a lot. This has brought both advantages and disadvanta...
Describe two different possessions which are very important to your family – one which is useful and one which is for decoration. (Remember you can...
'People try too hard to be like other people. It is much better to concentrate on being yourself.' How far do you think this is true? Give reasons ...
'I believe everyone should now be forced by law to recycle.' What is your opinion? Give reasons and examples to support your view.
Write a story which includes the sentence: 'It wasn't what the woman said to me but the way she said it which made me hesitate.'
Write a story about someone who moves back to their home town after a long time away and finds their new life there more difficult than expected.
Read Passage 1, Paper, in the insert and answer all the questions below.
Re-read paragraphs 2, 4 and 5 and write down one piece of advice given by the writer from each of these paragraphs.
From paragraph 1 3
From paragraph 2 4
From paragraph 3 5
From paragraph 4 6
From paragraph 5 7
From paragraphs 1-5 8 For each of the words and phrases below, circle the letter (A, B, C or D) which has the same meaning that the word or phrase ...
Re-read paragraphs 2 and 4, which contain phrases describing scenes in (i) the restaurant (ii) the street. Explain: • the meaning of each phrase a...
Read Passage 1, Cinemas and Streaming, in the insert and answer all the questions below.
Re-read paragraphs 3, 5, and 7 and write down one piece of advice given by the writer from each of these paragraphs.
Read Passage 2, A New Beginning, in the insert and answer all the questions below. From paragraph 1
From paragraph 2
From paragraph 3
From paragraph 4
From paragraph 5
From paragraph 6