Q3 · Extended response to reading: past paper questions
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- 0500/11 · May/June 2026 · Q3[25]
You are Hideji. You have been visiting Nagare’s restaurant for a year, during which time it has become more successful. You write a letter to a friend recommending that they should visit the restaurant. • • • how you discovered the restaurant and your first impressions of it why you recommend this restaurant and the se...
See it on the paper → - 0500/12 · May/June 2026 · Q3[25]
You are Izelle. Following the interest created by the documentary film shot at the sanctuary, you are interviewed for a television chat show about Saving Baby Rhinos. Why is the rhino sanctuary so important to you, and what does your work there involve? What is Saving Baby Rhinos, and how did it become such a success?...
See it on the paper → - 0500/13 · May/June 2026 · Q3[25]
You are Tova. You hear that Cameron has been dismissed from his job because Marcellus cannot be found. You write a letter to Terry to persuade him to give Cameron his job back. In your letter, you should explain: • • • your concerns about what Marcellus has been doing how and why you think Cameron was good at his job a...
See it on the paper → - 0500/12 · February/March 2026 · Q3[25]
You are Emil. After you leave the zoo, you decide to share your concerns about the giraffes with an animal welfare charity. The charity asks you to write a report. • • • how you were involved with these giraffes and your impressions of the people you met at that time what worried you about the different stages of the g...
See it on the paper → - 0500/11 · October/November 2025 · Q3[25]
You are Saffron. After your trip to Antarctica you write a letter to your friend Josie. In your letter you should: • • • describe what you saw and did on the trip and how it made you feel give your thoughts about the people you spent time with on the trip explain how this trip has influenced you and your thoughts about...
See it on the paper → - 0500/12 · October/November 2025 · Q3[25]
You are Q. After your mission you are asked to give a speech about it to people from your century who are interested in time travel. In your speech you should: • • • explain what the mission involved and how you felt about it describe what worked well and what was a challenge suggest how further missions could be impro...
See it on the paper → - 0500/13 · October/November 2025 · Q3[25]
You are the Captain. After speaking to Bob about the mission of today, you write a journal entry about the progress of the Mars expedition so far. • • • describe what the mission today involved and your feelings about how it has gone describe your thoughts and feelings about your team of astronauts and the working and...
See it on the paper → - 0500/11 · May/June 2025 · Q3[25]
You are Charlie. Years later you work for an organisation which protects natural environments. As part of your work, you give a speech to persuade young people to protect your local area. In your speech you: • • • describe how you spent your afternoons on the beach as a young boy and what you enjoyed best about those a...
See it on the paper → - 0500/12 · May/June 2025 · Q3[25]
You are Vic. Shortly after the whole trip ends, you write a letter to a friend telling them about your experience. • • • describe the preparations for the trip and how you came to be involved outline the different challenges faced once the journey began and how these were resolved explain what you think everyone learne...
See it on the paper → - 0500/13 · May/June 2025 · Q3[25]
You are Ben. When Jojo returns that evening, you have an honest conversation about the events of the day and your plans for the business. You persuade Jojo to continue working with you as your new business partner. In your journal entry you should: • explain what Jojo felt about his interview experience that afternoon...
See it on the paper → - 0500/12 · February/March 2025 · Q3[25]
You are a journalist. You have interviewed Ennis and Lotta months after they have returned from their trip. You write a magazine article about Lotta’s research project and the conservation work they are both now involved in. • • • describe what Lotta did to prepare for the research project and the challenges Lotta face...
See it on the paper → - 0500/11 · October/November 2024 · Q3[25]
You are Abdul. At the end of your first day selling smoothies at the market, you write a journal entry in which you reflect on your experiences. • explain the most important considerations you had when wanting to set up the business explain your thoughts and feelings about your business partner, Damian, and the advanta...
See it on the paper → - 0500/12 · October/November 2024 · Q3[25]
You are Lawrence. You are interviewed about the elephants in River Game Reserve for a magazine article about animal conservation. The interviewer asks you the following three questions only. • • • How did you come to be responsible for the elephants and what were your concerns before they arrived? What challenges did y...
See it on the paper → - 0500/13 · October/November 2024 · Q3[25]
You are Jodie. After your holiday to Tassos, your friend asks you whether you would recommend Tassos as a holiday destination for them and their young children. • • • describe the area of Tassos and give your thoughts about it explain why you visited Underground City and give your thoughts about the experience describe...
See it on the paper → - 0500/11 · May/June 2024 · Q3[25]
You are Mike. The Ultimate Experience Travel Company which advertises your expeditions has seen Lyn Marshall’s article reviewing her holiday in Alaska and has some concerns about the expedition and about using dogs to pull sleds. The company has asked you for a formal report. In your report you should: • • • explain ex...
See it on the paper → - 0500/12 · May/June 2024 · Q3[25]
Later the same year, Ramesh is returning the exchange: working in Sonja’s city centre school and staying with her family. One week into his visit he gives a talk to a group of teachers from Sonja’s school who are also considering volunteering for a work exchange in Siurung. In the talk you should: • • • outline what So...
See it on the paper → - 0500/13 · May/June 2024 · Q3[25]
You are John. You are interviewed by a journalist for a local radio station. The journalist is interested in Hanna’s work studying the beavers of Lily Pond over the past six months. The journalist interviewing you asks three questions only: • • • What did you already know about the behaviour of beavers before this proj...
See it on the paper → - 0500/12 · February/March 2024 · Q3[25]
You are Stig Hansen. You have been invited to give a talk about Aurora Park and your work there. In your talk you should explain: • • • what your job involves and the skills and qualities you feel you need to do the job well what visitors enjoy about Aurora Park and the security measures you have in place why the work...
See it on the paper → - 0500/11 · October/November 2023 · Q3[25]
You are Edgar. That night you write the report that your boss has asked for about the work the ‘Meet and Greet’ team do. In your report you should: • • • explain what the role of meeting and greeting passengers involves at present evaluate potential problems for both ‘Meet and Greet’ staff and passengers suggest how th...
See it on the paper → - 0500/12 · October/November 2023 · Q3[25]
You are Shaima. A year after Rohaan discovered the cave in your garden, you have written a book about the experience and what has happened since then. You are interviewed for a television show to promote your book. The interviewer asks the following three questions only: • Can you outline what Rohaan was doing at first...
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What examiners said
Comprehensive responses • Candidates addressed all three bullets of the task, paying careful attention to the focus of each. • Candidates used their own words to show understanding of Emil’s concerns about the welfare of these giraffes. • Candidates interpreted and extended relevant textual clues and details to show understanding of the experience of the giraffes through the journey as whole – for...
— Examiner report, February/March 2026, 0500/12 Q3 (Cambridge)
You are Charlie. Years later you work for an organisation which protects natural environments. As part of your work, you give a speech to persuade young people to protect your local area. In your speech you: • describe how you spent your afternoons on the beach as a young boy and what you enjoyed best about those activities looking back • explain what you learned from your mother about the beach...
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0500/11 Q3 (Cambridge)
You are Vic. Shortly after the whole trip ends, you write a letter to a friend telling them about your experience. In the letter you should: • describe the preparations for the trip and how you came to be involved • outline the different challenges faced once the journey began and how these were resolved • explain what you think everyone learned through the experience and looking back what you a...
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0500/12 Q3 (Cambridge)
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