Question 4: Extended Response (Cambridge (CIE) IGCSE English Language): Exam Questions

Exam code: 0500 & 0990

Syllabus Edition

First teaching 2025

First exams 2027

2 hours7 questions
1
20 marks

Re-read Text C, Wanaka, in the insert and then answer Question 4.

4 You are a journalist writing an article about the job of a ski-lift attendant (liftie) as part of a series on interesting seasonal jobs for young people.

In your article you should:

  • explain what attracts visitors to Wanaka and why

  • describe what being a liftie involves and what might appeal to young people about this job

  • suggest what someone might find challenging about working as a liftie and useful advice for any young person considering applying for any job at this resort.

Write the words of the article.

Base your article on what you have read in Text C, but be careful to use your own words. Address each of the three bullet points.

Write about 250 to 300 words.

Up to 10 marks are available for reading and up to 10 marks for writing.