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- 0990/11 · May/June 2026 · Q3[25]
on this question paper. Question 3 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. In your letter, you should explain: * how you discovered the restaurant and your f...
See it on the paper → - 0990/12 · 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. The interviewer asks you three questions only: ¢ Why is the rhino sanctuary so important to you, and what does your work there involve? ¢« What is Saving...
See it on the paper → - 0990/12 · 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 → - 0990/11 · 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 → - 0990/12 · 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 → - 0990/12 · 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 → - 0990/11 · 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 → - 0990/12 · 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. Write the words of Ramesh’s talk. In the talk...
See it on the paper → - 0990/12 · 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...
See it on the paper → - 0990/11 · May/June 2023 · Q3[25]
You are Anna. After completing your run successfully you return to the UK and are asked to give a motivational speech to young people. In your speech you should: • • • explain the details of the challenge you undertook and the reasons you wanted to do it evaluate your preparation for the challenge and what you wished y...
See it on the paper → - 0990/12 · May/June 2023 · Q3[25]
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 t...
See it on the paper → - 0990/12 · October/November 2022 · Q3[25]
You are Veda. It is a few months later and you have started studying at your new dance school. You write a letter home to your parents, reflecting on your past experiences. In your letter you should explain: • why dancing has always been so important in your life • how the adults in your life felt about your dancing an...
See it on the paper → - 0990/11 · May/June 2022 · Q3[25]
You are Sam. After completing the race you are interviewed for a podcast about your experience and the advice you would offer to anyone thinking of entering an Ironman. The interviewer asks you three questions only: • How exactly do you need to prepare for a challenge like Ironman and why is each aspect of that prepara...
See it on the paper → - 0990/12 · May/June 2022 · Q3[25]
You are a journalist writing for a teenage magazine some years after the events described in the text. You decide to write a feature article about Audrey Sutherland and her first attempt to paddle Alaska. In your article you should explain: • the opinions and reactions of other people to Audrey’s plan to paddle Alaska...
See it on the paper → - 0990/12 · October/November 2021 · Q3[25]
You are Sonny. Your father and the rest of the family have watched the video you made to record his fiftieth birthday bicycle ride. After the family have watched the video, you write your journal entry in which you: • describe your father’s plans and preparations for his birthday and how you felt about them • explain t...
See it on the paper → - 0990/12 · May/June 2021 · Q3[25]
You are Simon, the Base commander. You are giving a speech for a group of young people to explain to them the opportunities and challenges of living and working on the base station. In your speech you should: • explain the different kinds of jobs available at Base station and what activities each job might involve • ou...
See it on the paper → - 0990/12 · October/November 2020 · Q3[25]
You are Maria. You are interviewed for a television programme about people with interesting jobs. The interviewer asks you the following three questions only: • • • What do your clients particularly enjoy about the jungle trip? What skills and qualities make you a good guide? How do you advise your clients to prepare f...
See it on the paper → - 0990/11 · May/June 2020 · Q3[25]
Imagine you are a local journalist. Recent events have prompted you to write a magazine article about the need to better safeguard the area. Write the magazine article. In your article you should explain: • • • the attractions of the local area and why people visit the problems affecting the area and the likely impact...
See it on the paper → - 0990/12 · May/June 2020 · Q3[25]
Imagine you are Mr Penumbra. Clay has been working in your store now for over a year and has suggested ways to improve the bookshop and increase trade. You reflect on your thoughts and Clay’s suggestions in your journal. In your journal, you should: • remember what exactly happened the day you first met Clay and your i...
See it on the paper → - 0990/22 · October/November 2019 · Q1[20]
You are Willie, the trainee Inuit guide. After the Arctic cruise is over, you write a letter to your girlfriend, Eska. Write the letter. In your letter, you should explain: where you took the tourists and what activities were organised for them what you think the tourists expected and how far you think they were satisf...
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What examiners said
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, 0990/11 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, 0990/12 Q3 (Cambridge)
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 in the garden and how he discovered the cave? • What made him realise that his...
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 0990/12 Q3 (Cambridge)
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