Writing: past paper questions
Real questions on writing
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- 1123/22 · October/November 2023 · Q1a[12]
Notes Identify and write down the ways in which salt was important in former times and the ways in which salt is important in modern times, as outlined in the passage. USE MATERIAL FROM THE WHOLE PASSAGE. At this stage, you do not need to use your own words. Use note form. To help you get started, the first point in ea...
See it on the paper → - 1123/22 · October/November 2023 · Q1b[10]
Summary Now use your notes from 1(a) to write a summary of the ways in which salt was important in former times and the ways in which salt is important in modern times, as outlined in the passage. Use your own words as far as possible. You will be awarded marks for producing a piece of writing which is relevant, well o...
See it on the paper → - 1123/21 · May/June 2023 · Q1a[30]
Notes Identify and write down the advantages of working from home and the disadvantages of working from home, as outlined in the passage. USE MATERIAL FROM PARAGRAPHS 2 TO 7 INCLUSIVE. At this stage, you do not need to use your own words. Use note form. To help you get started, the first point in each section of notes...
See it on the paper → - 1123/21 · May/June 2023 · Q1b[10]
Summary Now use your notes from 1(a) to write a summary of the advantages of working from home and the disadvantages of working from home, as outlined in the passage. Use your own words as far as possible. You will be awarded marks for producing a piece of writing which is relevant, well organised and easy to follow. Y...
See it on the paper → - 1123/22 · May/June 2023 · Q1b[10]
Summary Now use your notes from 1(a) to write a summary of the advantages of online learning and the advantages of classroom learning, as outlined in the passage. Use your own words as far as possible. You will be awarded marks for producing a piece of writing which is relevant, well organised and easy to follow. Your...
See it on the paper → - 1123/21 · October/November 2022 · Q1b[10]
Summary Now use your notes from 1(a) to write a summary of the origin and development of paper production in former times, and the problems associated with paper production in modern times, as outlined in the passage. Use your own words as far as possible. You will be awarded marks for producing a piece of writing whic...
See it on the paper → - 1123/22 · October/November 2022 · Q1a[12]
Notes Identify and write down the advantages of cinemas, and the advantages of streaming, as outlined in the passage. USE MATERIAL FROM PARAGRAPHS 2 TO 7 INCLUSIVE At this stage, you do not need to use your own words. Use note form. To help you get started, the first point in each section of notes is done for you. You...
See it on the paper → - 1123/22 · October/November 2022 · Q1b[10]
Summary Now use your notes from 1(a) to write a summary of the advantages of cinemas, and the advantages of streaming, as outlined in the passage. Use your own words as far as possible. You will be awarded marks for producing a piece of writing which is relevant, well organised and easy to follow. Your summary must be...
See it on the paper → - 1123/21 · May/June 2022 · Q1b[10]
Summary Now use your notes from 1(a) to write a summary of the causes of climate change, and the consequences of climate change, according to the writer. Use your own words as far as possible. You will be awarded marks for producing a piece of writing which is relevant, well organised and easy to follow. Your summary m...
See it on the paper → - 1123/22 · May/June 2022 · Q1a[12]
Notes Identify and write down the problems associated with climate change, and the solutions to the problems associated with climate change, according to the writer. USE MATERIAL FROM PARAGRAPHS 2 TO 7 INCLUSIVE. At this stage, you do not need to use your own words. Use note form. To help you get started, the first poi...
See it on the paper → - 1123/22 · May/June 2022 · Q1b[10]
Summary Now use your notes from 1(a) to write a summary of the problems associated with climate change, and the solutions to the problems associated with climate change, according to the writer. Use your own words as far as possible. You will be awarded marks for producing a piece of writing which is relevant, well org...
See it on the paper → - 1123/22 · October/November 2021 · Q1a[12]
Notes Identify and write down the problems associated with plastic, and possible solutions to the problems, as outlined in the passage. USE MATERIAL FROM THE WHOLE PASSAGE. At this stage, you do not need to use your own words. Use note form. To help you get started, the first point in each section of notes is done for...
See it on the paper → - 1123/22 · October/November 2021 · Q1b[10]
Summary Now use your notes from 1(a) to write a summary of the problems associated with plastic, and possible solutions to the problems, as outlined in the passage. Use your own words as far as possible. You will be awarded marks for producing a piece of writing which is relevant, well organised and easy to follow. You...
See it on the paper → - 1123/21 · May/June 2021 · Q1a[12]
Notes Identify and write down the information in the passage which describes the origins and spread of nutmeg in former times, and the uses of nutmeg in modern times, as outlined in the passage. USE MATERIAL FROM THE WHOLE PASSAGE. At this stage, you do not need to use your own words. Use note form. To help you get sta...
See it on the paper → - 1123/21 · May/June 2021 · Q1b[10]
Summary Now use your notes from 1(a) to write a summary of the origins and spread of nutmeg in former times, and the uses of nutmeg in modern times, as outlined in the passage. Use your own words as far as possible. You will be awarded marks for producing a piece of writing which is relevant, well organised and easy to...
See it on the paper → - 1123/21 · May/June 2021 · Q6a(ii)[80]
80-mark question — its maths and diagrams are best seen on the paper.
See it on the paper → - 1123/21 · October/November 2020 · Q1a[12]
Notes Identify and write down the ways in which sport has developed since ancient times, and the benefits of sport in the present day, as outlined in the passage. USE MATERIAL FROM THE WHOLE PASSAGE. At this stage, you do not need to use your own words. Use note form. To help you get started, the first point in each se...
See it on the paper → - 1123/21 · October/November 2020 · Q1b[10]
Summary Now use your notes from 1(a) to write a summary of the ways in which sport has developed since ancient times, and the benefits of sport in the present day, as outlined in the passage. Use your own words as far as possible. You will be awarded marks for producing a piece of writing which is relevant, well organi...
See it on the paper → - 1123/22 · October/November 2020 · Q1a[12]
Notes Identify and write down the benefits and drawbacks of major sporting events, as outlined in the passage. USE MATERIAL FROM THE WHOLE PASSAGE. At this stage, you do not need to use your own words. Use note form. To help you get started, the first point in each section of notes is done for you. You may find it help...
See it on the paper → - 1123/22 · October/November 2020 · Q1b[10]
Summary Now use your notes from 1(a) to write a summary of the benefits and drawbacks of major sporting events, as outlined in the passage. Use your own words as far as possible. You will be awarded marks for producing a piece of writing which is relevant, well organised and easy to follow. Your summary must be in cont...
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What examiners said
In Question 1(b), candidates who scored highly in Question 1(a) were often able to transform their notes into a relevant summary which did not rely on excessive copying of the text. There was a maximum of 16 content points, including the given points, candidates could refer to. The most impressive Band 4 and Band 5 efforts were from candidates who included a wide range of relevant points, made wi...
— Examiner report, May/June 2023, 1123/22 Q1(b) (Cambridge)
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