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

Exam code: 0500 & 0990

29 hours44 questions
140 marks

Question 2

Write about 350 to 450 words on the following question. 

Descriptive Writing 

Describe a theme park or attraction when it is open and when it is closed.

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.

240 marks

Question 3

Write about 350 to 450 words on the following question. 

Descriptive Writing 

Describe a group of people meeting to rehearse or practise.

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.

340 marks

Question 4

Write about 350 to 450 words on the following question. 

Narrative Writing

Write a story that includes the words, ‘… I realised it was my responsibility …’

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.

440 marks

Question 5

Write about 350 to 450 words on the following question. 

Narrative Writing

Write a story with the title, ‘The portrait’.

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.