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Instructions to Candidates

In the boxes above, write your centre number, candidate number, your surname, initial(s) and
signature.
Check that you have the correct question paper.
Answer ALL the questions in Section A and Section B. Answer ONE question in Section C.
Write your answers in the spaces provided in this question paper.
Do not use pencil. Use blue or black ink.
Indicate which question you are answering by marking the box ( ). If you change your mind, put a
line through the box ( ) and then indicate your new question with a cross ( ).

Do not return the Extracts Booklet with the question paper.

Information for Candidates

The marks for individual questions and the parts of questions are shown in round brackets: e.g. (2).
There are 10 questions in this question paper. The total mark for this paper is 100.
There are 16 pages in this question paper. Any blank pages are indicated.
The questions in this paper are based on the two passages in the enclosed booklet. You should spend
15 minutes reading these passages before answering the questions.

Advice to Candidates

Write your answers neatly and in good English.

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SECTION A
The following questions are based on Passages One and Two
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You should spend about 45 minutes answering the questions in this section.
First, read Passage One, an extract from the diary of a newly qualified doctor.
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Now consider Passages One and Two.

8. Which of the two passages did you find more interesting?

You may choose either of the passages but you must explain your choice carefully,
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You must refer to both style and content in your answer.

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SECTION B
You should spend about one hour on this section.
9. Write an article for a school or college magazine entitled The difficulties of starting work,
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Use your own words as far as possible.

Include relevant information from the two passages in the Extracts Booklet without
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You are advised to write approximately 300 words.

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SECTION C
You should spend about one hour on this section.
10. Choose one of the following on which to write in an interesting and effective way.

You should not base your answer directly on the content of either of the passages in the
Extracts Booklet.

You are advised to write approximately 400 words.

Either:

(a) Write an account, true or imaginary, entitled My New Start.

Or:

(b) The advantages and disadvantages of continuing your education after leaving
secondary school.

Or:

(c) What makes a good friendship?

Indicate which question you are answering by marking the box ( ). If you change your
mind about your answer, put a line through the box ( ) and then indicate your new
question with a cross ( ).

Chosen question number: Question 10(a)

Question 10(b)

Question 10(c)

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