First Language English
Section A — Directed Writing
Should city centres ban cars?
Read both texts, then write a directed-writing response. Marked for Writing (25) and Reading (15) against the 0500 descriptors.
Should zoos exist?
Read both texts, then write a directed-writing speech. Marked for Writing (25) and Reading (15) against the 0500 descriptors.
Shopping centre or park?
Read both texts, then write a directed-writing letter to the town council. Marked for Writing (25) and Reading (15) against the 0500 descriptors.
Should schools ban mobile phones?
Read both texts, then write a directed-writing response. Marked for Writing (25) and Reading (15) against the 0500 descriptors.
Is tourism saving our town, or spoiling it?
Read both texts, then write a directed-writing response. Marked for Writing (25) and Reading (15) against the 0500 descriptors.
Section B — Composition
Composition — Paper 1 set
Choose ONE title — two descriptive and two narrative. Write about 350 to 450 words. Marked for Content & structure (16) and Style & accuracy (24).
Composition — Paper 1 set II
Choose ONE title — two descriptive and two narrative. Write about 350 to 450 words. Marked for Content & structure (16) and Style & accuracy (24).
Composition — Set 3
Choose ONE title — two descriptive and two narrative. Write about 350 to 450 words. Marked for Content & structure (16) and Style & accuracy (24).
Composition — Set 4
Choose ONE title — two descriptive and two narrative. Write about 350 to 450 words. Marked for Content & structure (16) and Style & accuracy (24).