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Learn Extracted exam questions IGCSE English November 2024 · Paper 23

November 2024 · Paper 23

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1 1 mark multiple_choice p. 2 9.1

Where are the friends going to spend their break?

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

What did the boy enjoy the most during the trip?

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

Which instrument is the girl going to play at the school concert?

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

What time is the yoga class the man wants to take?

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

Which item is on special offer at the shop?

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

Where is the man hoping to stay on his holiday?

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

How did the girl learn to draw?

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

What is the homework for the following week?

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

How does the girl feel about the history project?

  1. A

    nervous
  2. B

    optimistic
  3. C

    excited
10 1 mark multiple_choice p. 5 9.2

The boy has done some preparation using

  1. A

    borrowed notes.
  2. B

    library resources.
  3. C

    the internet.
11 1 mark multiple_choice p. 6 9.2

The boy suggests that the tennis coach was

  1. A

    relaxed.
  2. B

    encouraging.
  3. C

    demanding.
12 1 mark multiple_choice p. 6 9.2

The boy's friend can sign up for the tennis class by

  1. A

    calling the club.
  2. B

    sending an email.
  3. C

    completing a form.
13 1 mark multiple_choice p. 7 9.2

The guest was most unhappy about

  1. A

    the level of noise.
  2. B

    the attitude of the staff.
  3. C

    the quality of the food.
14 1 mark multiple_choice p. 7 9.2

Following her complaint, the guest received

  1. A

    a reduction in her bill.
  2. B

    free entry to the spa.
  3. C

    a special rate for the next visit.
15 1 mark multiple_choice p. 8 9.2

The speaker first learnt how to cook

  1. A

    from her friends.
  2. B

    from her family.
  3. C

    from online tutorials.
16 1 mark multiple_choice p. 8 9.2

The speaker says that she especially enjoys

  1. A

    cooking healthy food.
  2. B

    inviting people for meals.
  3. C

    being able to save money.
17 1 mark multiple_choice p. 9 9.2

The painting has been shown at the gallery

  1. A

    for about a week.
  2. B

    for two months.
  3. C

    for nearly two years.
18 1 mark multiple_choice p. 9 9.2

What is unusual about the painting?

  1. A

    the woman's emotion
  2. B

    the woman's clothes
  3. C

    the woman's hairstyle
19 1 mark multiple_choice p. 10 9.1

Nina says that barn owls often live \ldots

  1. A

    in urban areas.
  2. B

    in woods and fields.
  3. C

    quite close to people.
20 1 mark multiple_choice p. 10 9.1

Barn owls are often seen in areas covered in grass, as these provide \ldots

  1. A

    safety from other animals.
  2. B

    a source of food.
  3. C

    a quiet environment.
21 1 mark multiple_choice p. 10 9.1

Nina mentions that unlike other birds, barn owls can \ldots

  1. A

    fly silently.
  2. B

    hear very well.
  3. C

    see in the dark.
22 1 mark multiple_choice p. 10 9.1

Barn owls typically lay their first eggs in \ldots

  1. A

    March.
  2. B

    April.
  3. C

    May.
23 1 mark multiple_choice p. 11 9.1

Young owls typically spend \ldots with their mother.

  1. A

    between 8 and 20 days
  2. B

    at least 30 days
  3. C

    just over 8 weeks
24 1 mark multiple_choice p. 11 9.1

Nina was surprised to learn that \ldots are a threat to barn owls.

  1. A

    bad weather conditions
  2. B

    chemicals used in farming
  3. C

    low levels of food supplies
25 1 mark multiple_choice p. 11 9.1

The Owl Box Project \ldots

  1. A

    supports owls in different ways.
  2. B

    was set up by a group of farmers.
  3. C

    is small and community-based.
26 1 mark multiple_choice p. 11 9.1

Right now, the best way to help the Owl Box Project is by \ldots

  1. A

    donating money.
  2. B

    building nesting boxes.
  3. C

    sharing information about their work.
27 1 mark multiple_choice p. 13 9.2

Speaker 1

  1. A

    I think that the tickets were overpriced.
  2. B

    I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it.
  3. C

    Festivals are a great place to meet new people.
  4. D

    It can be hard work to organise a festival.
  5. E

    Visiting a festival made me start a new hobby.
  6. F

    I was a bit concerned about the safety at the event.
  7. G

    I don't enjoy festivals as much as I used to.
  8. H

    I was impressed by the skills shown at the event.
28 1 mark multiple_choice p. 13 9.2

Speaker 2

  1. A

    I think that the tickets were overpriced.
  2. B

    I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it.
  3. C

    Festivals are a great place to meet new people.
  4. D

    It can be hard work to organise a festival.
  5. E

    Visiting a festival made me start a new hobby.
  6. F

    I was a bit concerned about the safety at the event.
  7. G

    I don't enjoy festivals as much as I used to.
  8. H

    I was impressed by the skills shown at the event.
29 1 mark multiple_choice p. 13 9.2

Speaker 3

  1. A

    I think that the tickets were overpriced.
  2. B

    I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it.
  3. C

    Festivals are a great place to meet new people.
  4. D

    It can be hard work to organise a festival.
  5. E

    Visiting a festival made me start a new hobby.
  6. F

    I was a bit concerned about the safety at the event.
  7. G

    I don't enjoy festivals as much as I used to.
  8. H

    I was impressed by the skills shown at the event.
30 1 mark multiple_choice p. 13 9.2

Speaker 4

  1. A

    I think that the tickets were overpriced.
  2. B

    I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it.
  3. C

    Festivals are a great place to meet new people.
  4. D

    It can be hard work to organise a festival.
  5. E

    Visiting a festival made me start a new hobby.
  6. F

    I was a bit concerned about the safety at the event.
  7. G

    I don't enjoy festivals as much as I used to.
  8. H

    I was impressed by the skills shown at the event.
31 1 mark multiple_choice p. 13 9.2

Speaker 5

  1. A

    I think that the tickets were overpriced.
  2. B

    I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it.
  3. C

    Festivals are a great place to meet new people.
  4. D

    It can be hard work to organise a festival.
  5. E

    Visiting a festival made me start a new hobby.
  6. F

    I was a bit concerned about the safety at the event.
  7. G

    I don't enjoy festivals as much as I used to.
  8. H

    I was impressed by the skills shown at the event.
32 1 mark multiple_choice p. 13 9.2

Speaker 6

  1. A

    I think that the tickets were overpriced.
  2. B

    I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it.
  3. C

    Festivals are a great place to meet new people.
  4. D

    It can be hard work to organise a festival.
  5. E

    Visiting a festival made me start a new hobby.
  6. F

    I was a bit concerned about the safety at the event.
  7. G

    I don't enjoy festivals as much as I used to.
  8. H

    I was impressed by the skills shown at the event.
33 1 mark multiple_choice p. 14 9.3

How did Max learn how to juggle?

  1. A

    by watching TV
  2. B

    from a family member
  3. C

    by attending a class
34 1 mark multiple_choice p. 14 9.3

Max gave his first juggling performance

  1. A

    thanks to being encouraged by a friend.
  2. B

    to help out someone he knew.
  3. C

    to show off his juggling skills.
35 1 mark multiple_choice p. 14 9.3

What did Max find most difficult about juggling in public for the first time?

  1. A

    making the children laugh
  2. B

    not dropping any of the items
  3. C

    feeling comfortable with the audience
36 1 mark multiple_choice p. 14 9.3

Max says that the main thing to remember when you learn how to juggle is

  1. A

    not to get discouraged.
  2. B

    to try to concentrate.
  3. C

    to practise as often as possible.
37 1 mark multiple_choice p. 15 9.3

What does Max say about choosing which items to juggle?

  1. A

    The items should be large enough to be easily seen.
  2. B

    Messy items should be avoided if possible.
  3. C

    Lighter items work better than heavy ones.
38 1 mark multiple_choice p. 15 9.3

What do Max's parents think about his job?

  1. A

    They wish it earned him more money.
  2. B

    They'd prefer him to work locally.
  3. C

    They've decided it would be better as a hobby.
39 1 mark multiple_choice p. 15 9.3

In the future, Max is planning to

  1. A

    go back to university.
  2. B

    perform on television.
  3. C

    teach others how to juggle.
40 1 mark multiple_choice p. 15 9.3

Max doesn't want to try for the world record because

  1. A

    he can't afford to pay for it.
  2. B

    he isn't skilled enough.
  3. C

    he doesn't enjoy competing.

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