P1 Ex 6 · Article, report or review: past paper questions
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- 0511/12 · 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 → - 0511/13 · May/June 2026 · Q17[15]
In class, you have been discussing the advantages and disadvantages of social media. Your English teacher wants you to write an article about this for the school magazine. Here are some comments: People feel less bored. ) You waste too much time. +) (ou can get information. (Feopte see other people less. Now write an a...
See it on the paper → - 0511/11 · 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 → - 0511/11 · 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 → - 0511/12 · 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 → - 0511/13 · May/June 2025 · Q17[15]
You have had a discussion in class about playing team sports. Your teacher has asked you to write an article for the school magazine. Here are some comments: You learn to work together. I love meeting new people. Sports equipment can be expensive. They are hard to organise. The comments above may give you some ideas, a...
See it on the paper → - 0511/11 · 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 → - 0511/12 · October/November 2024 · Q17[15]
A new shopping centre has recently opened in your area, and last week you visited it with a few friends. The managers of the shopping centre want students’ opinions about the shopping centre, and you have been asked to write a report. This area already has a few other shopping centres. It’s easy to get there. The shops...
See it on the paper → - 0511/13 · October/November 2024 · Q17[15]
You recently had a class discussion about the effects of playing computer games on young people. Your teacher has asked everyone in the class to write an essay on the subject. In your essay, write about the effects of playing computer games on young people. Computer games are bad for your health. I spend too much time...
See it on the paper → - 0511/11 · 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 → - 0511/12 · 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 → - 0511/13 · May/June 2024 · Q17[15]
You and your class recently spent a weekend at an activity centre where students could try different outdoor sports such as sailing and rock climbing. Now your teacher has asked you to write a report about the activity weekend. In your report, say what was enjoyable about the activity weekend, AND suggest how it could...
See it on the paper → - 0511/11 · 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 → - 0511/12 · October/November 2023 · Q14[12]
You recently watched a television drama series which a lot of young people are talking about. You have decided to write a review of the series for your school magazine. Here are some comments made by young people about the television drama series: The storyline was confusing. The ideas were very relevant to our own liv...
See it on the paper → - 0511/13 · October/November 2023 · Q14[12]
You have been using a coursebook in your English lessons at school. Your teacher has asked you to review the coursebook, so your teacher can decide whether to use it with other classes in the future. Here are some comments from your classmates: The topics are a bit boring. There aren’t enough exercises. I like the pict...
See it on the paper → - 0511/21 · 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 → - 0511/22 · October/November 2023 · Q15[16]
You recently watched a television drama series which a lot of young people are talking about. You have decided to write a review of the series for your school magazine. Here are two comments made by young people about the television drama series: The storyline was confusing. The ideas were very relevant to our own live...
See it on the paper → - 0511/23 · October/November 2023 · Q15[16]
You have been using a coursebook in your English lessons at school. Your teacher has asked you to review the coursebook, so your teacher can decide whether to use it with other classes in the future. Here are two comments from your classmates: The topics are a bit boring. The grammar is explained clearly. Write a revie...
See it on the paper → - 0511/11 · 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 → - 0511/12 · 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...
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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, 0511/11 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, 0511/12 Q17 (Cambridge)
There are two prompts – one for and one against the statement in the title – to help candidates with basic ideas. However, there needs to be evidence that if candidates use these prompts, they can develop and widen their ideas and views with a formal register suitable to the requirements of an article. A clear, organised sequence of views and arguments is very important. To achieve higher marks f...
— Examiner report, October/November 2022, 0511/22 Q15 (Cambridge)
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