IGCSE English Compositions (Oct-Nov 2008)

'I am young. I want to have fun, not spend my time studying!' What are your views on this statement?

Do you agree that animals should be treated with the same respect as humans?

Write the words of a speech entitled 'Basic rights for teenagers'. In your speech your aim should be to persuade both young people and adults to consider your views.

'Travel broadens the mind.' Is this statement still true in the era of the Internet, which can tell us everything about any country and its people at the tap of a key?

Describe the sights and sounds of an enchanted journey.

Describe a moment when you were involved in a special event. You should describe the atmosphere and emotions of the time.

Describe a time when you were waiting for something unpleasant or fearful to happen. Describe the place where you were at the time and your feelings as you waited… and waited.

The sounds of laughter and loud voices attract your attention to a room in your house. The door is closed. Describe what you can hear, as well as what you can see, as you gently open the door.

Write a story entitled 'Locked in', starting from the moment when you realise that you cannot get out.

'The Dare.' Write a story in which a character does something risky or dangerous.

'The figure sprinted away from the angry crowd and headed towards a gap between the buildings.' Use this sentence to start a story.

As you shake your morning breakfast cereal from the box, out tumbles a small, red envelope with the words 'Open me now!' stamped on it. Inside, there is a list of instructions that you must carry out 'before night falls.' Write the story of your day.