Syllabus Edition

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 journey through, on or over water.

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 a group of people celebrating a special occasion.

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 loss of confidence or belief.

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 with the title, ‘Leaving’.

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.