The set text question is in part 2 of the Writing paper for these exams and is one of five questions

you can choose from during this part. Candidates should not attempt the

optional set text question in part 2 unless they have the necessary vocabulary and understanding of the text to answer the task set. Teachers are best placed to judge which, if

any, of the set texts and/or film versions may be appropriate and stimulating for a given teaching situation.

Here are the set texts for 2013 and 2014.

EXAM 2013 SET TEXTS 2014 SET TEXTS FURTHER INFORMATION

William Makepeace Thackeray: Vanity Fair LP Hartley: The Go-Between

FCE1 Click here

Mary Stewart: This Rough Magic Sebastian Junger: The Perfect Storm

Mary Shelley: Frankenstein The ELT Graphic Novel Mary Shelley: Frankenstein The ELT Graphic Novel
FCE for Schools1 Click here

Anthony Bourke & John Rendall: A Lion Called Christian Anthony Bourke & John Rendall: A Lion Called Christian

2 2
William Golding: Lord of the Flies William Golding: Lord of the Flies
CAE Click here
3 3
P D James: The Lighthouse P D James: The Lighthouse

4
Sue Monk Kidd: The Secret Life of Bees E.M.Forster: Howards End5
CPE Click here

Harold Pinter: The Birthday Party Nick Hornby: An Education 6

1
For Cambridge English: First and Cambridge English: First for Schools the suggested editions are Graded Readers which have been adapted to the level that is suitable

for candidates. Teachers and candidates should be aware that the language level in other editions may be less accessible.

2
Teachers may choose to prepare candidates for questions on this set text by studying a film version as well as, or instead of, the novel.

3
There is currently no film version of this book.

4
Teachers may choose to prepare candidates for questions on this set text by studying the film as well as, or instead of, the novel.

5
Teachers may choose to prepare candidates for questions on this set text by studying the 1992 film directed by James Ivory as well as, or instead of, the novel.

6
Screenplay and film directed by Lone Scherfig 2009.