Question 5 (AQA GCSE English Language): Exam Questions

Exam code: 8700

23 hours141 questions
140 marks

“School classrooms are such serious places. Lessons should be more fun and teachers should tell humorous, interesting stories to entertain students. It would make learning much more enjoyable.”

Write a letter to the Education Secretary explaining your point of view on this statement.

24 marks for content and organisation 
16 marks for technical accuracy 

[40 marks]

240 marks

"We face an existential crisis in regards to climate change. We, as a society, have not taken care of our environment and now is the time to take action."

Write an open letter to your student newspaper, agreeing or disagreeing with the statement.

24 marks for content and organisation 
16 marks for technical accuracy

[40 marks]

340 marks

'Scientists say that teenagers are not like adults; they learn and socialise differently and need sleep at different times. Education needs a radical re-think to meet the needs of students.' 

Write a letter to the Minister of Education explaining your point of view on this statement.

24 marks for content and organisation 
16 marks for technical accuracy

[40 marks]

440 marks

'It is people who have extraordinary skill, courage and determination who deserve to be famous, not those who have good looks or lots of money or behave badly.' 

Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper in which you argue your point of view in response to this statement.

24 marks for content and organisation 
16 marks for technical accuracy

[40 marks]

540 marks

'Cars are noisy, dirty, smelly and downright dangerous. They should be banned from all town and city centres, allowing people to walk and cycle in peace.' 

Write a letter to the Minister for Transport arguing your point of view on this statement.

24 marks for content and organisation 
16 marks for technical accuracy

[40 marks]