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 2023 (0500/21 (opens in a new tab)) exam paper) and then answer the question.

Write an article for young people, advising them what they need to consider when deciding on a holiday destination.

In your article you should:

  • evaluate the ideas, opinions and attitudes in both texts

  • suggest what young people should consider in order to make a responsible decision.

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.