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Learn Extracted exam questions IGCSE English November 2025 · Paper 23

November 2025 · Paper 23

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1 1 mark multiple_choice p. 2 9.1

How are the friends going to get to the concert?

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

Which activity did the man enjoy the most during the trip?

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

What does the man decide to order at the restaurant?

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

What does the woman offer to help her friend with?

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

What do the couple agree to buy for their garden?

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

Where is the boy planning to go on Sunday?

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

Which part of the school project would both students rather avoid?

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

Why is the boy's mother annoyed with him?

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

\textbf{You will hear a student speaking to a student accommodation officer.}

What is the reason for the student's call?

  1. A

    to make a complaint
  2. B

    to enquire about something
  3. C

    to update her bank details
10 1 mark multiple_choice p. 5 9.2

How does the student accommodation officer suggest contacting the office in future?

  1. A

    sending an email
  2. B

    coming in person
  3. C

    calling the office
11 1 mark multiple_choice p. 6 9.2

\textbf{You will hear a woman talking about her recent visit to an art gallery.}

What impressed the woman the most about the art gallery?

  1. A

    the interactive exhibitions
  2. B

    the space to be creative
  3. C

    the helpfulness of the staff
12 1 mark multiple_choice p. 6 9.2

When does the woman recommend visiting the art gallery?

  1. A

    in the morning
  2. B

    at lunchtime
  3. C

    in the late afternoon
13 1 mark multiple_choice p. 7 9.2

\textbf{You will hear two friends talking about hiring bikes during a weekend trip.}

What aspect of the bike hire is the man concerned about?

  1. A

    the cost
  2. B

    the safety
  3. C

    the availability
14 1 mark multiple_choice p. 7 9.2

The woman wants to hire the bikes to be able to

  1. A

    stay more active.
  2. B

    enjoy a new experience.
  3. C

    visit a wider range of places.
15 1 mark multiple_choice p. 8 9.2

\textbf{You will hear a restaurant manager talking to a group of new employees.}

The manager is explaining the importance of

  1. A

    being punctual.
  2. B

    the dress code.
  3. C

    clear communication.
16 1 mark multiple_choice p. 8 9.2

The manager says that the first task everyone needs to complete is to

  1. A

    arrange their breaks.
  2. B

    check the tables in their section.
  3. C

    make sure their devices are working.
17 1 mark multiple_choice p. 9 9.2

\textbf{You will hear a student discussing a problem with his course tutor.}

The student says he is currently struggling with the course due to a lack of

  1. A

    time to study.
  2. B

    quiet study areas.
  3. C

    study resources.
18 1 mark multiple_choice p. 9 9.2

What advice does the tutor offer to the student?

  1. A

    to focus more in class
  2. B

    to speak to other students
  3. C

    to change his approach to studying
19 1 mark multiple_choice p. 10 9.1

\textbf{You will hear a zoologist called Karl Smith giving a talk about giraffes.}

Karl says that in the wild, giraffes typically live up to … years.

  1. A

    20
  2. B

    25
  3. C

    30
20 1 mark multiple_choice p. 10 9.1

Karl points out that giraffes need a surprisingly small amount of … to survive.

  1. A

    water
  2. B

    food
  3. C

    nutrients
21 1 mark multiple_choice p. 10 9.1

A group of giraffes, known as a 'tower', typically consists of …

  1. A

    several males.
  2. B

    females and their young.
  3. C

    females and one male.
22 1 mark multiple_choice p. 11 9.1

When Karl started learning about giraffes' communication, he felt … by the range of sounds they produce.

  1. A

    impressed
  2. B

    confused
  3. C

    amused
23 1 mark multiple_choice p. 11 9.1

Giraffes prefer … as a way of protecting themselves.

  1. A

    kicking
  2. B

    biting
  3. C

    running
24 1 mark multiple_choice p. 11 9.1

Karl explains that giraffes' sleeping habits change depending on their …

  1. A

    location.
  2. B

    health.
  3. C

    age.
25 1 mark multiple_choice p. 11 9.1

Karl finds the … of giraffes particularly fascinating.

  1. A

    necks
  2. B

    tongues
  3. C

    feet
26 1 mark multiple_choice p. 11 9.1

Karl encourages the listeners to …

  1. A

    see some giraffes live.
  2. B

    go and see some photos.
  3. C

    check out a website.
27 1 mark multiple_choice p. 13 9.2

\textbf{You will hear six people talking about driving.}

Speaker 1

  1. A

    Being able to drive gives you freedom.
  2. B

    I'm determined to learn to drive despite my fear.
  3. C

    It's unfair that I'm not allowed to drive.
  4. D

    Certain types of driving make me feel nervous.
  5. E

    My parents encouraged me to start driving.
  6. F

    I have found trying to get a driving licence challenging.
  7. G

    Owning a car has both good and bad points.
  8. H

    The cost of owning a car is stopping me from driving.
28 1 mark multiple_choice p. 13 9.2

Speaker 2

  1. A

    Being able to drive gives you freedom.
  2. B

    I'm determined to learn to drive despite my fear.
  3. C

    It's unfair that I'm not allowed to drive.
  4. D

    Certain types of driving make me feel nervous.
  5. E

    My parents encouraged me to start driving.
  6. F

    I have found trying to get a driving licence challenging.
  7. G

    Owning a car has both good and bad points.
  8. H

    The cost of owning a car is stopping me from driving.
29 1 mark multiple_choice p. 13 9.2

Speaker 3

  1. A

    Being able to drive gives you freedom.
  2. B

    I'm determined to learn to drive despite my fear.
  3. C

    It's unfair that I'm not allowed to drive.
  4. D

    Certain types of driving make me feel nervous.
  5. E

    My parents encouraged me to start driving.
  6. F

    I have found trying to get a driving licence challenging.
  7. G

    Owning a car has both good and bad points.
  8. H

    The cost of owning a car is stopping me from driving.
30 1 mark multiple_choice p. 13 9.2

Speaker 4

  1. A

    Being able to drive gives you freedom.
  2. B

    I'm determined to learn to drive despite my fear.
  3. C

    It's unfair that I'm not allowed to drive.
  4. D

    Certain types of driving make me feel nervous.
  5. E

    My parents encouraged me to start driving.
  6. F

    I have found trying to get a driving licence challenging.
  7. G

    Owning a car has both good and bad points.
  8. H

    The cost of owning a car is stopping me from driving.
31 1 mark multiple_choice p. 13 9.2

Speaker 5

  1. A

    Being able to drive gives you freedom.
  2. B

    I'm determined to learn to drive despite my fear.
  3. C

    It's unfair that I'm not allowed to drive.
  4. D

    Certain types of driving make me feel nervous.
  5. E

    My parents encouraged me to start driving.
  6. F

    I have found trying to get a driving licence challenging.
  7. G

    Owning a car has both good and bad points.
  8. H

    The cost of owning a car is stopping me from driving.
32 1 mark multiple_choice p. 13 9.2

Speaker 6

  1. A

    Being able to drive gives you freedom.
  2. B

    I'm determined to learn to drive despite my fear.
  3. C

    It's unfair that I'm not allowed to drive.
  4. D

    Certain types of driving make me feel nervous.
  5. E

    My parents encouraged me to start driving.
  6. F

    I have found trying to get a driving licence challenging.
  7. G

    Owning a car has both good and bad points.
  8. H

    The cost of owning a car is stopping me from driving.
33 1 mark multiple_choice p. 14 9.3

\textbf{You will hear an interview with Eve Robson, a professional dressmaker.}

What was Eve's first experience of dressmaking?

  1. A

    She taught herself.
  2. B

    She studied it at school.
  3. C

    She learned from her family.
34 1 mark multiple_choice p. 14 9.3

Eve says that in her area of work, the most important thing is

  1. A

    paying attention to details.
  2. B

    having an imaginative approach.
  3. C

    building good relationships.
35 1 mark multiple_choice p. 14 9.3

Eve ensures that her clients are happy with her service by

  1. A

    matching the clothes to the client's figure.
  2. B

    taking lots of photos during the initial meeting.
  3. C

    asking for a detailed description of their preferences.
36 1 mark multiple_choice p. 14 9.3

How does Eve keep her dressmaking skills up to date?

  1. A

    by working with other dressmakers
  2. B

    by going to conferences
  3. C

    by paying for workshops
37 1 mark multiple_choice p. 15 9.3

When making a dress, Eve mostly uses her employees to

  1. A

    cut out the elements of the dress.
  2. B

    sew the pieces of material together.
  3. C

    make final changes to how the dress fits.
38 1 mark multiple_choice p. 15 9.3

Eve's most demanding client was difficult to deal with because

  1. A

    she frequently changed her mind.
  2. B

    she lacked confidence in herself.
  3. C

    she refused to attend appointments.
39 1 mark multiple_choice p. 15 9.3

What is Eve's main advice to people who want a career in dressmaking?

  1. A

    get your work seen by the public
  2. B

    gain lots of different experience
  3. C

    use internet resources
40 1 mark multiple_choice p. 15 9.3

In the near future, Eve is planning to focus on

  1. A

    working with local businesses.
  2. B

    improving her marketing.
  3. C

    hiring more staff.

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