IGCSE English - First Language (0500) — May–June 2025, Paper 22

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Question 1 · 40 marks · Directed Writing

Read Text A and Text B in the insert. Imagine you live in a city which is considering redesigning your neighbourhood. Write a letter to the city authorities, giving your views on…

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Question 2 · 40 marks · Composition - Descriptive writing

EITHER (Descriptive writing) Describe a tense moment during a competition. Write about 350 to 450 words. Up to 16 marks are available for the content and structure of your answer…

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Question 3 · 40 marks · Composition - Descriptive writing

OR (Descriptive writing) Write a description with the title, 'The artist'. Write about 350 to 450 words. Up to 16 marks are available for the content and structure of your answer…

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Question 4 · 40 marks · Composition - Narrative writing

OR (Narrative writing) Write a story which involves an extraordinary journey. Write about 350 to 450 words. Up to 16 marks are available for the content and structure of your…

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Question 5 · 40 marks · Composition - Narrative writing

OR (Narrative writing) Write a story with the title, 'The switch'. Write about 350 to 450 words. Up to 16 marks are available for the content and structure of your answer and up…

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