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Learn Extracted exam questions IGCSE English June 2024 · Paper 11

June 2024 · Paper 11

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1 1 mark short_answer p. 3 1.1

When was the term 'cosplay' invented?

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2 1 mark short_answer p. 3 1.1

What type of cosplay does Lana prefer?

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3 1 mark short_answer p. 3 1.1

What is the most famous cosplay contest called?

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4 1 mark short_answer p. 3 1.1

What type of character is Lana planning to be next in cosplay?

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5 1 mark short_answer p. 3 1.1

How would Lana like to make money from cosplay in the future?

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6 3 marks short_answer p. 3 1.1

How has Lana benefited from doing cosplay?

Give \textbf{three} details. \begin{itemize} \item \hrulefill \item \hrulefill \item \hrulefill \end{itemize}

7 short_answer p. 5 1.2

\textbf{For each statement, write the correct letter, A, B, C or D, on the line.}

\textbf{Which person …}

7a 1 mark multiple_choice

suggests why wild swimming is better than swimming in a pool?

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
7b 1 mark multiple_choice

explains why they avoid saying where they swim?

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
7c 1 mark multiple_choice

says that they prefer to go wild swimming alone?

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
7d 1 mark multiple_choice

mentions that they were surprised to see some wildlife while swimming?

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
7e 1 mark multiple_choice

describes the effect that wild swimming has on their state of mind?

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
7f 1 mark multiple_choice

says that they will go wild swimming whatever the weather?

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
7g 1 mark multiple_choice

suggests that a memory of wild swimming might have been inaccurate?

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
7h 1 mark multiple_choice

gives some advice for people who are new to wild swimming?

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
7i 1 mark multiple_choice

suggests that they have done something risky when wild swimming?

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
8 4 marks short_answer p. 7 1.3

\textbf{Imagine you are going to give a talk to your classmates about reducing car use in cities.}

\textbf{Use words from the article to help you write some notes.}

\textbf{Make short notes under each heading.}

Policies that have been introduced to reduce car use: \begin{itemize} \item \hrulefill \item \hrulefill \item \hrulefill \item \hrulefill \end{itemize}

9 3 marks short_answer p. 7 1.3

What the writer has tried doing in order to reduce his own car use: \begin{itemize} \item \hrulefill \item \hrulefill \item \hrulefill \end{itemize}

10 1 mark multiple_choice p. 9 1.11.4

In the first paragraph, the writer suggests that Serena is interesting because

  1. A

    she's unusually clever.
  2. B

    she's wearing a special device.
  3. C

    she's the only participant in an experiment.
11 1 mark multiple_choice p. 9 1.11.4

What information does the writer give in the second paragraph?

  1. A

    what has been learned from studying babies' brains
  2. B

    how babies' brains differ from those of young children
  3. C

    why young children's brains have been harder to study
12 1 mark multiple_choice p. 9 1.11.4

Why is Serena asked to wear gloves?

  1. A

    to make her fingers more visible
  2. B

    to protect some equipment
  3. C

    to record her movements
13 1 mark multiple_choice p. 9 1.11.4

Serena begins her house-building task by

  1. A

    describing her design.
  2. B

    watching a short video.
  3. C

    choosing what material to use.
14 1 mark multiple_choice p. 10 1.11.4

Serena's house-building task is part of research into how young children

  1. A

    follow instructions.
  2. B

    develop creativity.
  3. C

    remember details.
15 1 mark multiple_choice p. 10 1.11.4

The phrase '\textbf{as she does so}' in paragraph 5 refers to

  1. A

    speaking quietly.
  2. B

    moving rapidly.
  3. C

    visiting the lab.
16 15 marks long_answer p. 12 2.12.22.33.13.2

You have decided to help at a sports event that will take place in your town next month.

\textbf{Write an email to a friend about this.}

In your email you should: \begin{itemize} \item describe the sports event that you are going to help at \item say why you decided to help at the sports event \item explain what you will be doing at the sports event. \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.

17 15 marks long_answer p. 14 2.12.22.37.17.2

You recently bought a copy of a new magazine which is aimed at teenagers. You decide to review the magazine, and you will post the review on your school website.

Here are some comments about the magazine from your friends: \begin{itemize} \item \textit{It's quite expensive.} \item I'd prefer longer articles. \item There are some interesting topics. \item I love the photos! \end{itemize}

\textbf{Now write a review of the new magazine.}

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 review, and up to 9 marks for the language used.

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