TOPICAL PAST PAPERS IGCSE ENGLISH 1ST LANGUAGE 0500
Cambridge igcse English first language topical past papers worksheet
Syllabus for 2023
All candidates will study the following topics:
- Reading
- Writing
- Speaking and listening
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Paper 2
2017-2023
Questions+MarkSchemes
May/June – Oct/Nov
All 3 time zones
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Assessment overview
All candidates take two papers. Paper 1, and one of Paper 2 or Component 3. Component 4 is optional and assesses
speaking and listening skills. This component is separately endorsed and marks will not contribute to a candidate’s
overall grade.
PAPER 1 - READING
2 hours
50%
80 marks
Structured & Extended Writing Questions
Questions will be based on three Reading Texts
Externally assessed
Component 3
Coursework Portfolio
50%
80 marks
Three Extended Writing Assignments
–
Internally assessed & Externally moderated
PAPER 2 - DIRECTED WRITING
2 hours
50%
80 marks
Extended Writing & a Composition Task
–
Externally assessed
Component 4
10 – 12 min
–
40 marks
Speaking & Listening Test
Individual Talk & Conversation
Internally assessed & Externally moderated