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Learn Extracted exam questions IGCSE English June 2024 · Paper 12

June 2024 · Paper 12

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1 1 mark short_answer p. 3 1.1

Where does the green turtle get its name from?

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2 1 mark short_answer p. 3 1.1

What makes the diet of adult green turtles different from other turtle species?

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3 1 mark short_answer p. 3 1.1

Where do green turtles usually sleep while underwater?

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4 1 mark short_answer p. 3 1.1

How does a male green turtle differ from a female?

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5 1 mark short_answer p. 3 1.1

How are green turtles described by the International Union for Conservation of Nature?

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6 3 marks short_answer p. 3 1.1

How are green turtles put in danger during their lives? Give \textbf{three} details.

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7 short_answer p. 5 1.2

Read the reviews by four young people (\textbf{A--D}) who are giving their opinions about a collection of poetry for teenagers called \textit{Voices}. Then answer \textbf{Questions 7(a)--(i)}.

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

\textbf{Which text includes the following ideas and opinions?}

7a 1 mark multiple_choice

Reading work by poets from my own age group inspired me.

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

There was too much focus on one specific topic.

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

I'd never heard of any of the poets in the book.

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

Some of the poems in the book helped me during difficult times.

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

I found many of the poems in the book hard to understand.

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

I think I could have chosen a better selection of poems.

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

There are too many poems by one particular poet.

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

I'm pleased that there are few very long poems.

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

The design on the front of the book will appeal to teenagers.

  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 about underground homes to your classmates. Use words from the article to help you write some notes.}

\textbf{Make short notes under each heading.}

Benefits which make underground homes popular: \begin{itemize} \item \hrulefill \item \hrulefill \item \hrulefill \item \hrulefill \end{itemize}

9 3 marks short_answer p. 7 1.3

Disadvantages of underground homes: \begin{itemize} \item \hrulefill \item \hrulefill \item \hrulefill \end{itemize}

10 1 mark multiple_choice p. 9 1.11.4

In paragraph 1, the writer suggests that decisions on whether to give negative feedback

  1. A

    depend on how you're feeling.
  2. B

    prove easy for most people.
  3. C

    are influenced by a range of factors.
11 1 mark multiple_choice p. 9 1.11.4

What does 'this' refer to in line 12?

  1. A

    people are often unwilling to provide feedback
  2. B

    people fail to realise how valuable feedback is
  3. C

    teachers say that feedback can improve performance
12 1 mark multiple_choice p. 9 1.11.4

In paragraph 3, the writer says that

  1. A

    the quality of feedback varies according to the situation.
  2. B

    people have a strong desire to get feedback.
  3. C

    those giving feedback believe it's not really helping.
13 1 mark multiple_choice p. 9 1.11.4

In paragraph 4, the writer says that a strength of the research was that

  1. A

    it analysed situations in which levels of authority vary.
  2. B

    the different experiments reached the same conclusions.
  3. C

    the frequency of feedback was taken into consideration.
14 1 mark multiple_choice p. 10 1.11.4

In paragraph 5, the writer suggests that feedback given in schools should

  1. A

    be a mixture of higher-level and general.
  2. B

    appear to be positive even when it is critical.
  3. C

    focus on learners' problems and their solutions.
15 1 mark multiple_choice p. 10 1.11.4

In the final paragraph, what advice does the writer offer about providing feedback?

  1. A

    Give it at every possible opportunity.
  2. B

    Approach every situation with care.
  3. C

    Practise before doing it in reality.
16 15 marks long_answer p. 12 2.12.22.33.13.2

You recently attended an interesting weekend course for teenagers.

\textbf{Write an email to a friend about the weekend course.}

In your email you should: \begin{itemize} \item give information about the course \item explain why you wanted to do the course \item say how the course could be better. \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 2.12.22.36.16.2

Your local newspaper has asked readers to send in articles about whether your town is a good place for teenagers to live. You decide to write an article for the newspaper.

\textbf{In your article, write about whether you think your town is a good place for teenagers to live.}

Here are some comments from your friends: \begin{itemize} \item \textbf{\textit{I think the entertainment here is more for adults than us.}} \item Everything is so expensive in the town centre. \item There are lots of places for people our age to meet up. \item \textit{Getting from one part of town to another is easy.} \end{itemize}

\textbf{Now write an article for the local newspaper giving your views.}

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 article and up to 9 marks for the language used.

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