Pearson Edexcel IGCSE English Language Past Papers

This section includes recent IGCSE English Language A (9-1) past papers from Pearson Edexcel (4EA1). You can download each of the Pearson International GCSE English Language past papers and marking schemes by clicking the links below.

June 2022 Pearson IGCSE English Language A Past Exam Papers (4EA1)

June 2022 Paper 1: 4EA1/01  Non-Fiction Texts & Transactional Writing Download Paper    –   Download Mark Scheme

June 2022 Paper 1: 4EA1/01R  Non-Fiction Texts & Transactional Download Paper    –   Download Mark Scheme

June 2022 Paper 2: 4EA1/02  Poetry & Prose Texts and Imaginative Writing Download Paper    –   Download Mark Scheme

June 2022 Paper 2: 4EA1/02R  Poetry & Prose Texts and Imaginative Writing Download Paper    –   Download Mark Scheme

June 2022 Pearson IGCSE English Language B Past Exam Papers (4EB1)

June 2022 Paper 1: 4EB1/01 Download Paper    –   Download Mark Scheme

June 2022 Paper 1: 4EB1/01R Download Paper    –   Download Mark Scheme

June 2019 Pearson IGCSE English Language A Past Exam Papers (4EA1)

June 2019 Paper 1: 4EA1/01  Non-Fiction Texts & Transactional Writing Download Paper    –   Download Mark Scheme

June 2019 Paper 1: 4EA1/01R  Non-Fiction Texts & Transactional Download Paper    –   Download Mark Scheme

June 2019 Paper 2: 4EA1/02  Poetry & Prose Texts and Imaginative Writing Download Paper    –   Download Mark Scheme

June 2019 Paper 2: 4EA1/02R  Poetry & Prose Texts and Imaginative Writing Download Paper    –   Download Mark Scheme

January 2019 Pearson IGCSE English Language A Past Exam Papers (4EA1)

January 2019 Paper 1: 4EA1/01  Non-Fiction Texts & Transactional Writing Download Paper    –   Download Mark Scheme

January 2019 Paper 1: 4EA1/01R  Non-Fiction Texts & Transactional Download Paper    –   Download Mark Scheme

January 2019 Paper 2: 4EA1/02  Poetry & Prose Texts and Imaginative Writing Download Paper    –   Download Mark Scheme

January 2019 Paper 2: 4EA1/02R  Poetry & Prose Texts and Imaginative Writing Download Paper    –   Download Mark Scheme

June 2018 Pearson IGCSE English Language A Past Exam Papers (4EA1)

June 2018 Paper 1: 4EA1/01  Non-Fiction Texts & Transactional Writing Download Paper    –   Download Mark Scheme

June 2018 Paper 1: 4EA1/01R  Non-Fiction Texts & Transactional Download Paper    –   Download Mark Scheme

June 2018  Paper 2: 4EA1/02  Poetry & Prose Texts and Imaginative Writing Download Paper    –   Download Mark Scheme

June 2018 Paper 2: 4EA1/02R  Poetry & Prose Texts and Imaginative Writing Download Paper    –   Download Mark Scheme

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Edexcel English Language A iGCSE (4EA1/02) – Imaginative Writing Past Exam Questions

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We have collated the imaginative writing questions from past year papers and listed them here. If you are taking the Edexcel English Language specification A (4EA1/02) for your iGCSE, and need more practice for this part of the paper, you have come to the right place.

Imaginative Writing is in Paper 2 Section B. Answer one question out of three given prompts. You are advised to spend 45 minutes on this task. The total marks for this section is 30.

The assessment objectives tested in this section are:

AO4 communicate effectively and imaginatively, adapting form, tone and register of writing for specific purposes and audiences

AO5 write clearly, using a range of vocabulary and sentence structures, with appropriate paragraphing and accurate spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Table of Contents

  • Exam Paper Format
  • Anthologies Exam Questions Analysis
  • Poetry and Prose Text Past Exam Questions
  • Transactional Writing Past Exam Questions
  • Imaginative Writing Past Exam Questions

Imaginative Writing Questions Extracted from Past Year Papers (2014 – current)

Current syllabus (4ea1/01) answer one question..

Write about a time when you, or someone you know, made something. Your response could be real or imagined.

Your response will be marked for the accurate and appropriate use of vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar.

Write a story with the title ‘My Greatest Memory’.

Look at the images provided. Write a story that begins ‘The festival was crowded that night’.

Your response could be real or imagined. You may wish to base your response on one of the images.

June 2022 Resit

Write about a time when you, or someone you know, had time away from school. Your response could be real or imagined.

Write a story with the title ‘A Lucky Escape’.

OR Look at the images provided. Write a story that ends ‘It looked so different at night’.

January 2022

Write about a time when you, or someone you know, had to be brave. Your response could be real or imagined.

Write a story with the title ‘Everything Had Changed’. Your response could be real or imagined.

Look at the images provided.

Write a story that begins ‘It was an unusual gift’.

January 2022 Resit

Write about a time when you, or someone you know, had an exciting experience. Your response could be real or imagined.

Write a story with the title ‘The Dark City’. Your response could be real or imagined.

Write a story that starts ‘Was it really him?’

November 2021

Write about a time when you, or someone you know, felt proud. Your response could be real or imagined.

Write a story with the title ‘The Hidden Book’. Your response could be real or imagined.

Write a story that begins ‘It was like a dream’.

Write about a time when you, or someone you know, needed help. Your response could be real or imagined.

Write a story with the title ‘The Accident’. Your response could be real or imagined.

OR Look at the images provided.

Write a story that begins ‘I was too excited to sleep’.

Write about a time when you, or someone you know, went on a long journey. Your response could be real or imagined.

Write a story with the title ‘A New Start’. Your response could be real or imagined.

Write a story that begins ‘I tried to see what he was reading.’

June 2020 R

Write about a time when you, or someone you know, made an important decision. Your response could be real or imagined.

Write a story with the title ‘A Future World’. Your response could be real or imagined.

Write a story that starts ‘I laughed out loud’.

January 2020

Write about a time when you, or someone you know, saw something surprising. Your response could be real or imagined.

Write a story with the title ‘The Meeting’. Your response could be real or imagined.

Write a story that starts ‘Suddenly, without warning, there was a power cut.’

January 2020 R

Write about a time when you, or someone you know, did something by mistake.

Your response could be real or imagined.

Write a story with the title ‘The Promise’. Your response could be real or imagined.

Look at the images provided. Write a story that ends ‘I’m glad I decided to help.’

Write about a time when you, or someone you know, visited a new place.

Write a story with the title ‘The Storm’. Your response could be real or imagined.

Look at the images provided. Write a story that ends ‘I decided to get on with it.’

Your response will be marked for the accurate and appropriate use of vocabulary, spelling, punctuation.

June 2019 R

Write about a time when you, or someone you know, met an important person. Your response could be real or imagined.

Write a story with the title ‘The Painting’. Your response could be real or imagined.

Look at the images provided. Write a story that starts ‘Everywhere was silent.’

JANUARY 2019

Write about a time when you, or someone you know, challenged an unfair situation. Your response could be real or imagined.

Write a story with the title ‘Bitter, Twisted Lies’. Your response could be real or imagined.

Look at the images provided. Write a story that begins ‘It was a new day …’.

January 2019 R

Write about a time when you, or someone you know, felt lonely. Your response could be real or imagined.

Write a story with the title ‘The Deception’. Your response could be real or imagined.

Look at the images provided. Write a story that begins ‘They found a diary… ’.

Write about a time when you, or someone you know, enjoyed success. Your response could be real or imagined.

Write a story with the title ‘A Surprise Visitor’. Your response could be real or imagined.

Look at the images provided (below). Write a story that begins ‘I did not have time for this’.

June 2018 R

Write about a time when you, or someone you know, felt disappointed. Your response could be real or imagined.

Write a story with the title ‘Lost’. Your response could be real or imagined.

Look at the images provided. Write a story that ends ‘He heard the door slam.’

Old Syllabus. Answer ONE question.

January 2018.

Write on one of the following: EITHER

(a) You have been asked to give to give a talk to a group of teenagers about a person who has made life better for others. This could be someone you know personally or someone who is well-known. Write the text of your talk.

(b) The magazine is publishing A series of articles called ‘where I live’. Write your contribution, exploring what you like or dislike about your local area.

(c) Write a story with the title ‘Memories’.

(a) ‘Cities are dangerous, dirty and crowded places. Why would anyone want to live there?’

Give your views, arguing either for or against this statement.

(b) Your Community Improvement Group has decided to put up a new building to benefit your local area.

Write a letter persuading the Group to accept your ideas about uses for the new building.

(c) Write a story beginning ‘I never thought such an amazing thing could happen to me’.

June 2017 R

(a) ‘Let’s make our world a better place!’

You have been asked to give a talk to a group of young people on this topic. Write the text of your talk.

(b) ‘A Hard Choice I Had To Make.’

A website is collecting contributions from people who have had to make difficult choices.

Write your contribution.

(c) Write a story beginning ‘I was only trying to help’

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Edexcel IGCSE English Language: Paper 2 Imaginative Writing Tasks

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Edexcel IGCSE English Language: Paper 2 Imaginative Writing Tasks This resource includes a series of questions in the style of Edexcel’s English Language IGCSE Paper 2 Imaginative Writing exam paper. I have added some extra creative tasks with images which are my own and which colleagues are welcome to use.

More Edexcel English Language Resources Pearson Edexcel IGCSE English Language: Imaginative Writing Unit This unit of work is designed with a particular focus on Component 2 or 3 Imaginative writing. It explores descriptive and narrative writing within the context of gothic fiction, and includes a superbly presented 104 slide teaching PPT plus all 19 student resources and a set of detailed teacher’s notes.

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