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Cambridge International AS & A Level: 9093 English Language

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Cambridge International AS & A Level

ENGLISH LANGUAGE 9093


Paper 2 Writing 2 hours

You must answer on the enclosed answer booklet.

You will need: Answer booklet (enclosed)

INSTRUCTIONS
• Answer two questions in total:
Section A: answer Question 1.
Section B: answer one question.
• Follow the instructions on the front cover of the answer booklet. If you need additional answer paper,
ask the invigilator for a continuation booklet.
• Dictionaries are not allowed.

INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 50.
• The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ].

This document has 4 pages. Any blank pages are indicated.

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Section A: Shorter writing and reflective commentary

Question 1
Your teacher has asked you to write the opening of a story called The Voice, about an answerphone
message that someone received from a complete stranger.

(a) Write the text for the opening of your story, using no more than 400 words. In your writing,
create a sense of drama and suspense. [15]

(b) Write a reflective commentary on your text, explaining how your linguistic choices contribute
to fulfilling the task set by your teacher. [10]

Section B: Extended writing

Answer one question.

EITHER

Question 2

You have just returned from a one-week activity holiday for teenagers. Write a review of the holiday,
which will be posted on a travel website. Write between 600 and 900 words. [25]

OR

Question 3

Write a descriptive piece about a busy office. In your writing, focus on the sound, light and movement
inside the office to help your reader imagine the scene. Write between 600 and 900 words. [25]

OR

Question 4

You recently read a newspaper article which said that having a lot of possessions does not always
make people happy. You decide to write an email to the editor, in response to this article, giving
your opinion. Write between 600 and 900 words. [25]
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