Section A: Directed Writing (Cambridge (CIE) IGCSE English Language): Exam Questions

Exam code: 0500 & 0990

7 hours11 questions
140 marks

Question 1

Read Text A and Text B in the insert (as found in the June 2022 (0500/21 (opens in a new tab)) exam paper) and then answer the question.

A relative is considering moving to another country where they and their teenage children will have to learn a new language.

Write a letter to your relative giving your views about whether or not this is a good idea. In your letter you should:

  • evaluate the ideas, opinions and attitudes in both texts

  • explain how successful you think the move will be for the adults and their children.

Base your letter on what you have read in both texts, but be careful to use your own words. Address both of the bullet points.

Write about 250 to 350 words. Up to 15 marks are available for the content of your answer, and up to 25 marks for the quality of your writing.