Practice English Paper 1 with authentic IB English Lang & Lit (Old) exam questions for both SL and HL students. This question bank mirrors Paper 1, 2, 3 structure, covering key topics like textual analysis, language and identity, and perspectives and contexts. Get instant solutions, detailed explanations, and build exam confidence with questions in the style of IB examiners.
Paper
Level
Question 1
SL & HLPaper 1
1.[20]
How does the comic use visual and verbal features to inform and reassure the public?
Question 2
SL & HLPaper 1
How does the cartoonist use symbolism and visual elements to satirise Donald Trump’s approach to U.S.-China trade relations?
1.0
Question 3
SL & HLPaper 1
1.[20]
How does the comic use visual and written features to explain complex scientific ideas in an accessible way?
Question 4
SL & HLPaper 1
1.[20]
How do the visual and textual features shape the reader’s understanding and perception of Malta’s residency programme?
Question 5
SL & HLPaper 1
1.[20]
How does the writer’s use of language and structure shape meaning in the text?
Question 6
SL & HLPaper 1
1.[20]
How does the cartoonist use visual and textual contrast to critique societal values and priorities?
Question 7
SL & HLPaper 1
1.[20]
How does this advertisement use language, layout, and nutritional claims to persuade the audience that McDonald's food can be part of a healthy diet?
Question 8
SL & HLPaper 1
1.[20]
How does the writer use language and structure to inform and reassure the audience?
Question 9
SL & HLPaper 1
This text features a large banner of basketball player Caitlin Clark (#22) taking a shot, placed on the side of a building. Caitlin Clark was the #1 pick in the WNBA Class of 2024, and winner of the season’s Rookie of the Year award. She is known for her distance three-pointers. Analyze how visual elements is used to convey the purpose of this text.
1.[4]
Identify and describe the key visual elements of this advertisement.
2.[4]
How does the slogan "This was never a long shot" enhance the advertisement's message?
3.[4]
Explore how the ad appeals to emotions (pathos) to engage its audience.
4.[4]
Analyze how the ad uses symbolism to convey its message of confidence and success.
5.[4]
Discuss how the placement of the ad in an urban environment contributes to its effectiveness.
6.[20]
Using your responses to the questions above, create a bullet point outline to respond to the guiding question: How does this ad effectively convey its message of confidence and success?
Question 10
SL & HLPaper 1
1.[20]
How does the writer use persuasive language and visual elements to appeal to the target audience?