P1 Ex 6 · Article, report or review: past paper questions
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- 0991/12 · May/June 2026 · Q17[15]
In class, you have been discussing whether maths should be a compulsory school subject — one which all students must study. Now your teacher has asked you to write an essay about this. Here are some comments: (Some people hate maths! Maths helps you with other subjects. ) G prefer to choose which subjects I learn at sc...
See it on the paper → - 0991/11 · October/November 2025 · Q17[15]
A new sports centre has recently opened in your town. Your teacher has asked you to write a review of the sports centre for your school magazine. Here are some comments about the sports centre: There’s lots of equipment. It’s expensive. It’s very busy at weekends. The staff are really helpful. Now write a review of the...
See it on the paper → - 0991/11 · May/June 2025 · Q17[15]
In class, you have been discussing whether employees should be required to work for a maximum of four days a week, giving them three days of free time. Here are some comments from your classmates: People would be happier! Would they earn less? Everyone would get more done. The company would need more staff. Now write a...
See it on the paper → - 0991/12 · May/June 2025 · Q17[15]
A new transport museum has just opened near where you live. You recently visited it with some friends and decide to post a review of your visit on the transport museum’s website. Here are some comments: I learned a lot about different forms of transport. Some of the interactive displays were not working. The guides cou...
See it on the paper → - 0991/11 · October/November 2024 · Q17[15]
Your class has recently been talking about films, and you have decided to write an article for your school magazine. In your article, write about what you think makes a film enjoyable. Most films are too long! I prefer films with famous actors in them. Too many films are about the same thing! Now write an article for t...
See it on the paper → - 0991/11 · May/June 2024 · Q17[15]
You recently bought a copy of a new magazine which is aimed at teenagers. You decide to review the magazine, and you will post the review on your school website. Here are some comments about the magazine from your friends: It’s quite expensive. I’d prefer longer articles. There are some interesting topics. I love the p...
See it on the paper → - 0991/12 · May/June 2024 · Q17[15]
Your local newspaper has asked readers to send in articles about whether your town is a good place for teenagers to live. You decide to write an article for the newspaper. In your article, write about whether you think your town is a good place for teenagers to live. Here are some comments from your friends: I think th...
See it on the paper → - 0991/11 · October/November 2023 · Q15[12]
Recently, your school held a sports day in which all students had to take part in sports competitions. Your headteacher has asked you to write a report about it. In your report, say what was good about the sports day, and suggest how it could be made more enjoyable for all students next year. Here are some comments fro...
See it on the paper → - 0991/21 · October/November 2023 · Q16[16]
Recently, your school held a sports day in which all students had to take part in sports competitions. Your headteacher has asked you to write a report about it. In your report, say what was good about the sports day, and suggest how it could be made more enjoyable for all students next year. Here are two comments from...
See it on the paper → - 0991/11 · May/June 2023 · Q13[12]
Your school recently held an art exhibition to show students’ artwork. Your teacher has asked you to write a report on the exhibition. In your report, say what was good about the exhibition and suggest how it could be improved next year. Here are some comments from other students: There were lots of different types of...
See it on the paper → - 0991/12 · May/June 2023 · Q14[12]
This year, you have been a member of the after-school music club. Your head teacher has asked you to write a report about the club. In your report, say what you like about the club, and suggest how it could be improved in the future. Here are some comments from other members of the club: I’d like to meet more than once...
See it on the paper → - 0991/21 · May/June 2023 · Q14[16]
Your school recently held an art exhibition to show students’ artwork. Your teacher has asked you to write a report on the exhibition. In your report, say what was good about the exhibition and suggest how it could be improved next year. Here are two comments from other students: There were lots of different types of a...
See it on the paper → - 0991/22 · May/June 2023 · Q15[16]
This year, you have been a member of the after-school music club. Your head teacher has asked you to write a report about the club. In your report, say what you like about the club, and suggest how it could be improved in the future. Here are two comments from other members of the club: I’d like to meet more than once...
See it on the paper → - 0991/11 · October/November 2022 · Q14[12]
In your class, you have been talking about whether being a professional athlete is an easy job. Your teacher has asked you to write an article about it. Here are some comments from your classmates: They have to train every day. They get to do a job they love. There’s a lot of pressure on them to win. They can earn a lo...
See it on the paper → - 0991/21 · October/November 2022 · Q15[16]
In your class, you have been talking about whether being a professional athlete is an easy job. Your teacher has asked you to write an article about it. Here are two comments from your classmates: They get to do a job they love. There’s a lot of pressure on them to win. Write an article for your teacher, giving your vi...
See it on the paper → - 0991/11 · May/June 2022 · Q13[12]
In class, you have been discussing whether the school day should start and finish later, because many teenagers find it hard to get up early in the mornings. Here are some comments from your classmates: I don’t want to have less free time after school. Our parents have to go to work early, so we should too. I can’t con...
See it on the paper → - 0991/12 · May/June 2022 · Q14[12]
Your class recently held a discussion about whether reading stories in books is better than listening to stories on the radio or online. You have decided to write an article for your school magazine. Here are some comments from your classmates: I can swap books with my friends. My books are some of my favourite possess...
See it on the paper → - 0991/21 · May/June 2022 · Q14[16]
In class, you have been discussing whether the school day should start and finish later, because many teenagers find it hard to get up early in the mornings. Here are two comments from your classmates: I don’t want to have less free time after school. I never go to bed before midnight, so I hate early mornings! Write a...
See it on the paper → - 0991/22 · May/June 2022 · Q15[16]
Your class recently held a discussion about whether reading stories in books is better than listening to stories on the radio or online. You have decided to write an article for your school magazine. Here are two comments from your classmates: My books are some of my favourite possessions. I can do other things while I...
See it on the paper → - 0991/11 · October/November 2021 · Q14[16]
Teenagers often copy the appearance and behaviour of famous people. Here are some comments from students about this topic: My favourite star is a great actor – I really want to be like him. Looking at pictures of famous people is a great way to get ideas about what to wear. I don’t copy anyone – I like to do things my...
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What examiners said
Most candidates were able to adopt a formal tone, register and format for this final exercise. The more successful candidates used only one or two prompts and developed ideas and opinions of their own. Many presented a balanced article focusing on both the positive and negative aspects of a shorter working week. There were also convincing articles which argued totally for or against the topic. Fr...
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0991/11 Q17 (Cambridge)
In general, the majority of responses used language that communicated the message clearly, writing a welldeveloped appropriate review, which fulfilled the task. The museum was introduced, positive and negative points discussed followed by a recommendation concerning who would enjoy it. Successful responses gave the reader a clear view of what to expect regarding design, exhibits, facilities and di...
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0991/12 Q17 (Cambridge)
Most candidates were able to adopt a more formal tone and register for this final exercise. Successful responses effectively presented ideas well beyond the suggestions of the prompts and produced a balanced article, focusing on the wider advantages and disadvantages, not only within the school context but also in society generally. Those who advocated retaining an early start to the school day fo...
— Examiner report, May/June 2022, 0991/21 Q14 (Cambridge)
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