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Essays From Past Papers 4EB0: No. Year Discursive Narrative Descriptive
Essays From Past Papers 4EB0: No. Year Discursive Narrative Descriptive
4EB0
No. Year Discursive Narrative Descriptive
‘I do all my work on the computer, Write a story (true or Describe two places you know well,
1 2009 Sample but I couldn’t live without my mobile.’ imaginary) entitled one which is quiet and one which
To what extent do you sympathise with this view? ‘The Challenge’. is noisy.
‘Travel broadens the mind.’ ‘The Visit’ Describe your favourite place. This may
2 2011 June To what extent do you agree with this view? be a real or imaginary location.
‘I want every student to leave here as a better person.’ ‘A Great Adventure’ Choose an activity that you have taken
3 2012 January To what extent do you agree that taking part in part in. Describe both the activity and
challenging activities is good for people? your thoughts and feelings about it.
‘Teenagers spend too much time on their mobile ‘The Message’ Describe your favourite room.
4 2012 May phones
and computers.’
To what extent do you agree with this view?
‘We can choose our friends but we can’t ‘The Reunion’ Describe a person who has had a big
5 2013 January choose our family.’ Discuss. influence on your life.
‘Young people do not do enough to help others.’ ‘Chance’ Describe your favourite possession and
6 2013 May To what extent do you agree with this statement? explain why it is important to you.
To what extent do you agree with the view that people ‘Lost’ Describe a journey you have been on.
7 2014 January who take part in dangerous activities and sports are
selfish and often put other people’s lives at risk?
4EB1
2016 Extra ‘All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.’ ‘The Escape’ Describe a hobby or leisure activity
23 To what extent do you agree with this? that you have taken part in.
Assessment
‘To travel is better than to arrive.’ Discuss. ‘The Beginning’ Describe a place that has made an impression
24 2018 Sample on you.
25 2018 June ‘A home is more than just a house.’ Discuss. ‘The Locked Door’ Describe your journey to school, college, or work.
26 2018 June 1R ‘It is better to be safe than sorry.’ Discuss. ‘The Accident’ Describe the most exciting time in your life.
‘It is better to live life rather than read about it.’ ‘Friendship’ Describe an experience that has made
27 2019 January To what extent do you agree with this? a positive difference to you.
‘Teenagers and parents are bound to disagree.’ ‘The Gift’ Describe the object that matters the most to you.
28 2019 January 1RDiscuss.
‘You have to work hard to get what you want.’ ‘The Prize’ Describe a time when you learnt something new.
29 2019 June To what extent do you agree with this?
‘One person can make a positive difference.’ ‘The Challenge’ Describe a time when you felt nervous.
30 2019 June 1R To what extent do you agree with this?
‘People need each other.’ ‘The Promise’ Describe a memorable person.
31 2020 January 1RTo what extent do you agree with this statement?
‘It is important to plan for the future.’ Discuss. ‘Just in Time’ Describe a helpful person and the effect of
32 2020 June the help given.
33 2020 June 1R ‘We all need challenges to help us learn.’ Discuss. ‘Time for a Change’ Describe your favourite time of year.
‘We only regret the chances we do not take.’ ‘Doing the Right Thing’ Describe your favourite form of transport.
34 2021 June To what extent do you agree with this?
Describe your journey to school, college, or work.