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 (0500/23 (opens in a new tab)) exam paper) and then answer the question.

The headteacher of your child’s school is considering setting up a repair café run by volunteers in the school; the headteacher has asked for opinions from parents.

Write a letter to the headteacher giving your views as a parent. In your letter you should:

  • evaluate the ideas, attitudes and opinions given in the two texts

  • give your views about whether or not a repair café is a good idea for students, staff and the wider community.

Base your article 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.