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Learn Extracted exam questions IGCSE English November 2024 · Paper 11

November 2024 · Paper 11

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1 1 mark short_answer p. 3 1.1

How long ago did the Breathe Easy event first take place in Harmouth? \hrulefill

2 1 mark short_answer p. 3 1.1

Where can local people get cheaper tickets to the Breathe Easy event? \hrulefill

3 1 mark short_answer p. 3 1.1

What activity is being organised specifically for younger visitors at the Breathe Easy event? \hrulefill

4 1 mark short_answer p. 3 1.1

What sort of films are being shown at the Breathe Easy event? \hrulefill

5 1 mark short_answer p. 3 1.1

What can visitors to the Food Zone get for free at the Breathe Easy event? \hrulefill

6 3 marks short_answer p. 3 1.1

What do organisers still need volunteers to do at the Breathe Easy event? 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 \ldots}

7a 1 mark multiple_choice

explains what they did with the money they earned?

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

mentions something that affected which activity they did?

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

describes a technical skill they learned which has helped other people?

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

gives a reason why they stopped doing the activity?

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

describes some advice they received about how to do the activity?

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

admits getting into trouble for not doing the activity correctly at first?

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

mentions preferring to do the activity with someone else?

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

says they learned an important life lesson?

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

compares different people's experiences of doing the activity?

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

Reasons why people go on a virtual tour of a museum: \begin{itemize} \item \hrulefill \item \hrulefill \item \hrulefill \end{itemize}

9 4 marks short_answer p. 7 1.3

Advice given by a designer of virtual tours: \begin{itemize} \item \hrulefill \item \hrulefill \item \hrulefill \item \hrulefill \end{itemize}

10 1 mark multiple_choice p. 9 1.11.4

What does Gemma say about the place where she learned to snowboard?

  1. A

    The staff at the centre were very encouraging.

  2. B

    The centre was part of a large chain covering the country.

  3. C

    Having real snow at the centre would be an advantage.

11 1 mark multiple_choice p. 9 1.11.4

In paragraph 2, gymnastics is mentioned in order to

  1. A

    suggest that it is a suitable sport for younger people.

  2. B

    explain why Gemma decided to change sports.

  3. C

    show how one sport supports another.

12 1 mark multiple_choice p. 9 1.11.4

How did Gemma feel about the trophy she won in 2020?

  1. A

    surprised by how large it was

  2. B

    worried about causing damage to it

  3. C

    disappointed because not many people would see it

13 1 mark multiple_choice p. 9 1.11.4

What do we learn about the period when Gemma was injured?

  1. A

    The recovery process was more complex than she first thought.

  2. B

    It gave her the chance to go and watch her friends compete.

  3. C

    She made good use of the unexpected free time.

14 1 mark multiple_choice p. 10 1.11.4

What does 'This' refer to in line 31?

  1. A

    travelling all over the world

  2. B

    becoming very well known

  3. C

    entering more competitions

15 1 mark multiple_choice p. 10 1.11.4

What is the purpose of this article?

  1. A

    to describe the career and achievements of a young sportsperson

  2. B

    to warn other sportspeople of the work involved in becoming successful

  3. C

    to persuade people who are interested in sports to follow their dreams

16 15 marks long_answer p. 12 2.12.22.33.13.2

You have recently been to a new shopping mall. You enjoyed it but you had a small problem during your visit.

\textbf{Write an email to a friend about your visit to the shopping mall.}

In your email you should: \begin{itemize} \item say what you liked about your visit to the shopping mall \item describe the problem that you had during your visit \item make a plan for you and your friend to visit the shopping mall together. \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 class has recently been talking about films, and you have decided to write an article for your school magazine.

In your article, write about what you think makes a film enjoyable.

Here are some comments from students in your class: \begin{itemize} \item \textit{I like films about real events.} \item \textbf{I prefer films with famous actors in them.} \item Most films are too long! \item Too many films are about the same thing! \end{itemize}

\textbf{Now write an article for the school magazine, 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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