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Learn Extracted exam questions IGCSE English June 2024 · Paper 13

June 2024 · Paper 13

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1 1 mark short_answer p. 3 1.1

Who did Liam start a beekeeping club with?

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2 1 mark short_answer p. 3 1.1

Where did the club put its hives initially?

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3 1 mark short_answer p. 3 1.1

What kind of workshop is the club planning to run in the future?

\hrulefill

4 1 mark short_answer p. 3 1.1

What is the most popular workshop activity with children?

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5 1 mark short_answer p. 3 1.1

How does the club get money?

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6 3 marks short_answer p. 3 1.1

What advice does Liam give people who want to start keeping bees? Give \textbf{three} details.

\begin{itemize} \item \hrulefill \item \hrulefill \item \hrulefill \end{itemize}

[Total: 8]

7 short_answer p. 5 1.2

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

Which person \ldots

7a 1 mark multiple_choice

suggests they prefer playing music in the company of others?

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

hopes to receive public approval for their music?

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

believes you can be a successful musician without a teacher?

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

refers to being inspired by a family member?

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

wishes they had not been discouraged by the views of others?

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

talks about the relaxing effect of playing music?

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

created something that was a great success?

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

offers a tip about how to overcome personal disappointment?

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

mentions an event that changed their opinion?

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

Imagine you are going to give a talk about living walls to your classmates. Use words from the article to help you write some notes.

Make short notes under each heading.

Reasons why living walls are popular:

\begin{itemize} \item \hrulefill \item \hrulefill \item \hrulefill \item \hrulefill \end{itemize}

9 3 marks short_answer p. 7 1.3

Disadvantages of living walls:

\begin{itemize} \item \hrulefill \item \hrulefill \item \hrulefill \end{itemize}

[Total: 7]

10 1 mark multiple_choice p. 9 1.11.4

What does Emma say about her first job?

  1. A

    It was supposed to be a long-term position.
  2. B

    It was an important role in the company.
  3. C

    It taught her some useful skills.
11 1 mark multiple_choice p. 9 1.11.4

What does 'happy accidents' in paragraph 2 mean?

  1. A

    mistakes that have unexpected results
  2. B

    errors that spoil what has been produced
  3. C

    failed experiments that are easy to learn from
12 1 mark multiple_choice p. 9 1.11.4

In paragraph 3, Emma mentions how some people

  1. A

    envy her flexible working hours.
  2. B

    underestimate how demanding her job is.
  3. C

    suggest that she should work elsewhere.
13 1 mark multiple_choice p. 9 1.11.4

What does Emma say about technology in paragraph 4?

  1. A

    It makes people less patient.
  2. B

    It has limited benefit for artistic people.
  3. C

    It has little connection to the popularity of pottery.
14 1 mark multiple_choice p. 10 1.11.4

What does 'it' refer to in line 37?

  1. A

    being interviewed in a TV studio
  2. B

    failing to make the final selection
  3. C

    applying for a place on the show
15 1 mark multiple_choice p. 10 1.11.4

What do we learn about Emma in the final paragraph?

  1. A

    She sometimes doubts her own ability.
  2. B

    She's easily influenced by others' opinions.
  3. C

    She lacks a competitive spirit.
16 15 marks long_answer p. 12 2.12.22.33.13.2

You recently borrowed your cousin's jacket for an event. While you were wearing the jacket, you damaged it.

\textbf{Write an email to your cousin about this.}

In your email you should:

\begin{itemize} \item describe the event you needed the jacket for \item explain how you damaged the jacket \item say what you're going to do about the damage. \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]

17 15 marks long_answer p. 14 2.12.22.35.15.2

You and your class recently spent a weekend at an activity centre where students could try different outdoor sports such as sailing and rock climbing. Now your teacher has asked you to write a report about the activity weekend.

\textbf{In your report, say what was enjoyable about the activity weekend, AND suggest how it could be improved.}

Here are some comments from students who went on the activity weekend:

\begin{itemize} \item It was great fun! \item We couldn't try all the sports. \item The meals were too small. \item I loved the accommodation. \end{itemize}

\textbf{Now write a report for your teacher about the activity weekend.}

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]

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