Zusammenfassung der Ressource
IGCSE English Language Exam Questions 1,2,3
- Q1
- Worth 15 marks for writing 5 for reading (20 total)
- 40 minutes
- Do this Question second
- Directed writing
- Can be a journal,interview,letter
- 3 bullet points
- 5 points in each
- 3 paragraphs
- First is information retrieval
- Second is Information from detail (e.g Feelings)
- Third is attitude and emotions
- Check them as they remind you
what to write
- Show feelings of character specific to the type of extract e.g leaflet,speech
- Use context and the right language suitable for the audience specific to the type of extract
- Right tone, sentence structure
- Experience thought,feelings and imagened writing
- Order facts,ideas,vocabulary and opinions
- Dont repeat the points
- 3 bullet points,5 points,3 paragraphs
- Q2
- Worth 10 marks
- Do this Question last (this Q is savage)
- Based on same passage on Q1
- Two paragraphs to look at in more detail
- Picking out 4/5 key words then P I D A on it
- P,IDA,IDA,IDA
- P(Point)= summary of the paragraph ( Only once for each paragraph)
- 2 in total for 2 paragraphs
- "In this paragraph....."
- I(Identify)=Find the right word , say if its a verb,simile,metaphor etc but also describe it
- "The verb "entangling" is used to describe how dangerous mount Everest can be as it refers to binding someone."
- D(Define)= Say what that word(s) mean(s)
- "The verb means binding over someone,leaving them out of control"
- A(Analyze)= Say the impact it has (context and Simile)
- "In this context it suggest that...... It makes it sound like..."
- 20 minutes
- Q3
- Do this Question first
- Worth 15 marks for the list and 5 marks for the summary (20 total)
- 40 minutes
- Highlight what youre looking for
- You can convert it into a sentence starter
- Read and highlight as many reasons as you can to fit 15 points
- Make sure theres no repetition and that it fits onto the lines
- Right out those 15 points each on a new line
- Most answers may start with "it"
- Then for the 5 marks a summary
- A short version of the important part
- Use compound and complex sentences(connectives)
- Because, despite,therefore,however
- point connective point
- Base it on youre notes
- at least two points in each sentence