EXAMINATION 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ What is the structure of Paper 1?.
Answer: Q1 Retrieval (4 marks), Q2 Language (8 marks), Q3 Structure (8
marks), Q4 Evaluation (20 marks), Q5 Creative/Descriptive Writing (40
marks)
◍ What is the timing strategy for Q1?.
Answer: Approximately 5 minutes
◍ Cette rédaction examinera la question de.
Answer: this essay will analyse the question of
◍ Il convient de se poser la question de.
Answer: we must wonder
◍ Dans cette rédaction, il convient de.
Answer: in this essay, we must
◍ What skill is tested in Question 1?.
Answer: Identify explicit and implicit information in specified lines.
◍ La première remarque qu'on peut faire.
Answer: the first observation we can make
◍ What is a tip for Question 1?.
Answer: Scan lines carefully, eliminate wrong answers, stick only to the
lines referenced.
◍ Abordons d'abord la question de.
Answer: let's first tackle the question of
, ◍ Tout d'abord / en premier lieu.
Answer: first of all
◍ What skill is tested in Question 2?.
Answer: Analyse how writer's language creates meaning and effects.
◍ Intéressons-nous maintenant à.
Answer: now let's focus on the
◍ La deuxième constatation qui s'impose est.
Answer: the second observation we can make
◍ En deuxième lieu.
Answer: secondly
◍ Quant à.
Answer: as for
◍ En ce qui concerne.
Answer: regarding
◍ Outre cet élément, je voudrais aussi examiner le thème de.
Answer: in addition to this, I would like to examime the theme of
◍ Ceci nous amène à un autre aspect de l'œuvre.
Answer: this leads us to another important aspect of the work
◍ What is the method for Question 2?.
Answer: Point → Quote → Zoom in → Effect on reader
◍ What should you analyse in Question 2?.
Answer: Word choice, connotations, mood, tone, and atmosphere.
◍ What is the focus of Question 3?.
Answer: Analyse how the text is organised.
◍ Passons à un autre aspect de.
Answer: let's move on to another aspect of
◍ What are key elements to consider in Question 3?.