Learn Extracted exam questions IGCSE English 2024 Specimen · Paper 1
2024 Specimen · Paper 1
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In which country can you find living stone plants growing naturally? \hrulefill
What is each plant's pair of leaves known as? \hrulefill
How does the thick skin of the leaves protect the plant? \hrulefill
What is the main source of water for living stone plants without a long root? \hrulefill
How tall is the part of the plant that is above ground? \hrulefill
What advice does the writer give to people who want to grow living stone plants? Give \textbf{three} details. \begin{itemize}\item \hrulefill\item \hrulefill\item \hrulefill\end{itemize} [Total: 8]
Read the article about four young people (\textbf{A--D}) who enjoy cooking. Then answer Question \textbf{7(a)--(i)}. (A = Zac, B = Shelly, C = Mustafa, D = Becca)
\textbf{For each statement, write the correct letter A, B, C or D on the line.}
\textbf{Which person gives the following information?}
[Total: 9]
the idea that attempting complex-looking recipes is too much effort \hrulefill
a recommendation for a good source of inspiration \hrulefill
a description of the effect on the writer of eating a certain dish \hrulefill
a suggestion of how to adapt a recipe to individual preferences \hrulefill
an understanding that made the writer enjoy cooking more \hrulefill
the wish to be able to cook without having to follow recipes \hrulefill
some advice about how to benefit from a negative situation \hrulefill
something unexpected the writer learned from some recipes \hrulefill
the idea that the writer finds the process of cooking relaxing \hrulefill
Imagine you are going to give a talk about tiny homes to your classmates. Use words from the article to help you write some notes.
\textbf{Make short notes under each heading.}
Disadvantages of tiny homes:
\textit{Example: too small to suit everyone} \begin{itemize}\item \hrulefill\item \hrulefill\item \hrulefill\end{itemize}
Reasons why tiny homes are popular: \begin{itemize}\item \hrulefill\item \hrulefill\item \hrulefill\item \hrulefill\end{itemize} [Total: 7]
\textbf{For each question, choose the correct answer, A, B or C, and put a tick ($\checkmark$) in the appropriate box.}
How do people usually react when Josh explains his job to them?
What does Josh say influenced his choice of career?
In paragraph 3, Josh mentions some colleagues to demonstrate how
What does 'it' refer to in line 26?
Josh suggests that his job suits
What was Josh's main reason for writing this blog?
You recently bought an item online. There was a problem with it.
\textbf{Write an email to a friend about the problem.}
In your email you should: \begin{itemize}\item explain why you bought the item\item describe the problem with the item\item say what you are going to do about it.\end{itemize} \textbf{Write about 120 to 160 words.}
You will receive up to 6 marks for the content of your email, and up to 9 marks for the language used. [Total: 15]
Your class recently took part in a one-day sports festival for local schools. The organisers want students' opinions about the sports festival, and you have been asked to write a report.
\textbf{In your report, say what was enjoyable about the sports festival, \underline{and} suggest how it could be improved.}
Here are some comments from students in your class: \begin{itemize}\item It was a chance to meet students from other schools\item \textit{There weren't many new sports to try.}\item I learned a lot about fitness.\item We spent too much time listening to instructions.\end{itemize} \textbf{Now write a report for the organisers of the sports festival.}
The comments above may give you some ideas, and you should also use some ideas of your own.
\textbf{Write about 120 to 160 words.}
You will receive up to 6 marks for the content of your report and up to 9 marks for the language used. [Total: 15]