Cambridge & Pearson Edexcel Past Paper Questions

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...

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 this extract from the text: 'In went an over-size stone fountain. Over the centre of the dining room, Father hung a huge glitter-b...

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.