CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE
1115/01, 1120/01, 1123/01, 1124/01
May/June 2003 1 hour 30 minutes
Paper 1
Additional Materials:
Answer Booklet/Paper
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your name, Centre number and Candidate number on the answer paper/answer booklet. If you have been given an Answer Booklet, follow the instructions on the front cover of the Booklet. Write in dark blue or black pen on both sides of the paper. Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid. Answer both Part One and Part Two. At the end of the examination, fasten all your work securely together.
This document consists of 2 printed pages.
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2 Part One Write on one of the following topics. At the head of your composition put the number of the topic you have chosen. You are advised to spend about 60 minutes on this part of the paper and to write between 350 and 600 words. Total marks for this part: 40.
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Write about an unexpected partnership that proved to be a success.
2
Write a story based on the sentence ‘As soon as I heard the news of the special offer, I knew what I must do.’
3
The day your neighbour asked you to look after her young baby while she went into town.
4
How far do you think young people are influenced by what they see on television and in films?
5
What do you consider to be your greatest achievement? Why does it mean so much to you?
Part Two Begin your answer on a fresh page. You are advised to spend about 30 minutes on this part of the paper, using between 200–300 words. Total marks for this part: 20.
You recently represented your school in a competition with other local schools.You were very pleased with the result and have been asked to write an account of the event for your school magazine. You must include the following details: • •