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Learn Extracted exam questions IGCSE English March 2025 · Paper 22

March 2025 · Paper 22

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1 1 mark multiple_choice p. 2 9.1

Which subject does the girl say she will probably study at university?

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
2 1 mark multiple_choice p. 2 9.1

What did the boy find difficult today?

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
3 1 mark multiple_choice p. 3 9.1

What has the woman decided to eat less of?

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
4 1 mark multiple_choice p. 3 9.1

What is the boy doing this weekend?

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
5 1 mark multiple_choice p. 3 9.1

What did the friends both enjoy seeing on holiday?

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
6 1 mark multiple_choice p. 4 9.1

What activity do the girl and boy agree to do for their mother's birthday?

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
7 1 mark multiple_choice p. 4 9.1

What is the theme for this year's photography competition?

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
8 1 mark multiple_choice p. 4 9.1

Where is the family's new house?

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
9 1 mark multiple_choice p. 5 9.2

\textbf{You will hear two classmates talking about a school sports lesson.}

What did both classmates especially like about the lesson?

  1. A

    acquiring a new skill
  2. B

    competing against each other
  3. C

    learning about sports from other cultures
10 1 mark multiple_choice p. 5 9.2

How did the girl feel about the game after the lesson?

  1. A

    interested in studying its different forms
  2. B

    pleased to discover videos of it
  3. C

    keen to play it again
11 1 mark multiple_choice p. 6 9.2

\textbf{You will hear an advertisement for some fruit-picking work.}

The best person for the job is someone with

  1. A

    an interest in full-time work in the future.
  2. B

    \textbf{not} many other commitments.
  3. C

    experience in a relevant role.
12 1 mark multiple_choice p. 6 9.2

As part of their job, workers can enjoy

  1. A

    overnight accommodation.
  2. B

    competitive rates of pay.
  3. C

    free food to take home.
13 1 mark multiple_choice p. 7 9.2

\textbf{You will hear two friends talking about a cooking course they are doing.}

What has pleased the boy about the course?

  1. A

    It has given him ideas for recipes.
  2. B

    It provides some useful skills.
  3. C

    It is environmentally friendly.
14 1 mark multiple_choice p. 7 9.2

How does the girl feel about doing the course?

  1. A

    disappointed in her progress
  2. B

    fascinated by the use of one type of ingredient
  3. C

    surprised by how much there is to learn
15 1 mark multiple_choice p. 8 9.2

\textbf{You will hear two students talking about a school football match they watched.}

Both students are annoyed about

  1. A

    a decision made by the referee.
  2. B

    some of the fans' behaviour.
  3. C

    a player missing an important goal.
16 1 mark multiple_choice p. 8 9.2

Why do the students think their players performed badly?

  1. A

    They had not done enough training as a team.
  2. B

    There were inexperienced team members.
  3. C

    Some of the team had injuries.
17 1 mark multiple_choice p. 9 9.2

\textbf{You will hear a woman leaving a voicemail message at the dentist.}

Why is the woman calling?

  1. A

    to cancel some treatment
  2. B

    to postpone an appointment
  3. C

    to find out what will happen during her visit
18 1 mark multiple_choice p. 9 9.2

What does the woman say about the online form she was sent?

  1. A

    It did not open properly.
  2. B

    It included some inaccurate information.
  3. C

    It was hard to follow the instructions for completing it.
19 1 mark multiple_choice p. 10 9.1

You will hear a boy called Arran giving a talk about his experience of the sport of ice-climbing.

\textbf{Ice-climbing}

Arran first saw people ice-climbing ...

  1. A

    during a trip outdoors.
  2. B

    at a specialist sports centre.
  3. C

    at an event for winter activities.
20 1 mark multiple_choice p. 10 9.1

Ice-climbers particularly enjoy the sport because they get to climb in ... places.

  1. A

    beautiful
  2. B

    peaceful
  3. C

    remote
21 1 mark multiple_choice p. 10 9.1

Arran's experience with ... finally convinced him to try ice-climbing.

  1. A

    freezing conditions
  2. B

    considerable heights
  3. C

    climbing techniques
22 1 mark multiple_choice p. 10 9.1

In his first lesson, Arran says he felt ... when he saw the ice-climbing equipment.

  1. A

    nervous
  2. B

    excited
  3. C

    confused
23 1 mark multiple_choice p. 11 9.1

Arran was upset with himself for forgetting to bring ... to wear for the lesson.

  1. A

    a waterproof jacket
  2. B

    additional gloves
  3. C

    a woollen sweater
24 1 mark multiple_choice p. 11 9.1

Just before starting his first climb, Arran thought there would be some ... moments.

  1. A

    fun
  2. B

    risky
  3. C

    surprising
25 1 mark multiple_choice p. 11 9.1

Arran thought that movements involving ... were hard to do during the climb.

  1. A

    kicking his legs
  2. B

    swinging his tools
  3. C

    standing correctly
26 1 mark multiple_choice p. 11 9.1

Arran felt ... when he reached the top of the ice wall.

  1. A

    proud of what he had done
  2. B

    eager to repeat the experience
  3. C

    relieved to have done so well
27 1 mark multiple_choice p. 13 9.2

Speaker 1

  1. A

    I knew I was unlikely to repeat the experience.
  2. B

    I wondered why I had postponed it for so long.
  3. C

    I was excited to have inspired other people.
  4. D

    I realised that I could make a career out of it.
  5. E

    I was pleased by people's reactions.
  6. F

    It was less fun than I had expected.
  7. G

    I felt more confident in myself.
  8. H

    It was physically challenging.
28 1 mark multiple_choice p. 13 9.2

Speaker 2

  1. A

    I knew I was unlikely to repeat the experience.
  2. B

    I wondered why I had postponed it for so long.
  3. C

    I was excited to have inspired other people.
  4. D

    I realised that I could make a career out of it.
  5. E

    I was pleased by people's reactions.
  6. F

    It was less fun than I had expected.
  7. G

    I felt more confident in myself.
  8. H

    It was physically challenging.
29 1 mark multiple_choice p. 13 9.2

Speaker 3

  1. A

    I knew I was unlikely to repeat the experience.
  2. B

    I wondered why I had postponed it for so long.
  3. C

    I was excited to have inspired other people.
  4. D

    I realised that I could make a career out of it.
  5. E

    I was pleased by people's reactions.
  6. F

    It was less fun than I had expected.
  7. G

    I felt more confident in myself.
  8. H

    It was physically challenging.
30 1 mark multiple_choice p. 13 9.2

Speaker 4

  1. A

    I knew I was unlikely to repeat the experience.
  2. B

    I wondered why I had postponed it for so long.
  3. C

    I was excited to have inspired other people.
  4. D

    I realised that I could make a career out of it.
  5. E

    I was pleased by people's reactions.
  6. F

    It was less fun than I had expected.
  7. G

    I felt more confident in myself.
  8. H

    It was physically challenging.
31 1 mark multiple_choice p. 13 9.2

Speaker 5

  1. A

    I knew I was unlikely to repeat the experience.
  2. B

    I wondered why I had postponed it for so long.
  3. C

    I was excited to have inspired other people.
  4. D

    I realised that I could make a career out of it.
  5. E

    I was pleased by people's reactions.
  6. F

    It was less fun than I had expected.
  7. G

    I felt more confident in myself.
  8. H

    It was physically challenging.
32 1 mark multiple_choice p. 13 9.2

Speaker 6

  1. A

    I knew I was unlikely to repeat the experience.
  2. B

    I wondered why I had postponed it for so long.
  3. C

    I was excited to have inspired other people.
  4. D

    I realised that I could make a career out of it.
  5. E

    I was pleased by people's reactions.
  6. F

    It was less fun than I had expected.
  7. G

    I felt more confident in myself.
  8. H

    It was physically challenging.
33 1 mark multiple_choice p. 14 9.3

You will hear an interview with a young artist called Daniel Mercer, who paints pictures of his local area.

What inspired Daniel to take up painting as a hobby?

  1. A

    seeing some street art on a wall
  2. B

    being told how good at art he was
  3. C

    going to an exhibition by a famous painter
34 1 mark multiple_choice p. 14 9.3

When talking about his time at university, Daniel says he regrets

  1. A

    studying there.
  2. B

    not working harder.
  3. C

    his choice of subject.
35 1 mark multiple_choice p. 14 9.3

The main reason Daniel uses oil paints rather than other types is because

  1. A

    they are relatively cheap.
  2. B

    they take a long time to dry.
  3. C

    they come in extremely rich colours.
36 1 mark multiple_choice p. 14 9.3

Daniel paints more cities than landscapes because

  1. A

    pictures of them sell for a higher price.
  2. B

    he can access urban areas more easily.
  3. C

    the resulting pictures are much livelier.
37 1 mark multiple_choice p. 15 9.3

Why does Daniel sometimes work in his car?

  1. A

    to avoid the attention of people who pass by
  2. B

    to enable him to stay warmer during cold weather
  3. C

    to see what he's painting in an unusual way
38 1 mark multiple_choice p. 15 9.3

How did Daniel feel before his first exhibition opened?

  1. A

    impatient for the start date to arrive
  2. B

    concerned that few people would come
  3. C

    dissatisfied with how his work was displayed
39 1 mark multiple_choice p. 15 9.3

Daniel's current project involves working directly with

  1. A

    a theatre.
  2. B

    a school.
  3. C

    a charity.
40 1 mark multiple_choice p. 15 9.3

What does Daniel say is the first thing people should do when they start painting?

  1. A

    Keep the whole process simple.
  2. B

    Invest in top-quality equipment.
  3. C

    Sign up to a class nearby.

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