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First teaching 2018

Last exams 2026

Section B: Composition (Cambridge (CIE) IGCSE English Language): Exam Questions

Exam code: 0500 & 0990

29 hours44 questions
1
40 marks

Question 2

Write about 350 to 450 words on the following question. 

Descriptive Writing 

Describe a set of new clothes.

Up to 16 marks are available for the content and structure of your answer, and up to 24 marks for the style and accuracy of your writing.

2
40 marks

Question 3

Write about 350 to 450 words on the following question. 

Descriptive Writing 

Describe the people in a park at different times of the year.

Up to 16 marks are available for the content and structure of your answer, and up to 24 marks for the style and accuracy of your writing.

3
40 marks

Question 4

Write about 350 to 450 words on the following question. 

Narrative Writing 

Write a story that involves a meeting.

Up to 16 marks are available for the content and structure of your answer, and up to 24 marks for the style and accuracy of your writing.

4
40 marks

Question 5

Write about 350 to 450 words on the following question. 

Narrative Writing 

Write a story that includes the words, ‘… Was this the key? …’.

Up to 16 marks are available for the content and structure of your answer, and up to 24 marks for the style and accuracy of your writing.