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June 2025 · Paper 12

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1 1 mark short_answer p. 3 1.1

How many species of butterfly have been found up until now? \hrulefill

2 1 mark short_answer p. 3 1.1

How are Queen Alexandra's Birdwing butterflies described on the Red List of Threatened Species? \hrulefill

3 1 mark short_answer p. 3 1.1

Why do scientists think Western Pygmy Blue butterflies are spreading to new locations? \hrulefill

4 1 mark short_answer p. 3 1.1

What record does the Painted Lady hold among all the species of butterfly? \hrulefill

5 1 mark short_answer p. 3 1.1

What is unusual about the diet of Harvester butterflies? \hrulefill

6 3 marks short_answer p. 3 1.1

What features do different butterflies have that protect them from being eaten?

Give \textbf{three} details. \hrulefill \hrulefill \hrulefill

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

gets their greatest inspiration from nature?

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

has phases when ideas for songs disappear?

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

has included writing songs in their regular routine?

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

writes best when they're with other people?

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

usually writes the words before the music?

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

makes several different versions of the same song?

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

feels tired after spending time working on a song?

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

shares their initial ideas before developing them?

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

creates their work entirely on a computer?

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

The advantages of recumbent bikes: \begin{itemize} \item \hrulefill \item \hrulefill \item \hrulefill \item \hrulefill \end{itemize}

9 3 marks short_answer p. 7 1.3

The disadvantages of recumbent bikes: \begin{itemize} \item \hrulefill \item \hrulefill \item \hrulefill \end{itemize}

10 1 mark multiple_choice p. 9 1.11.4

What does Ahmed suggest about his childhood?

  1. A

    He is grateful for being raised in a creative household.
  2. B

    He tended to ignore any careers guidance he was given.
  3. C

    He felt inspired by the example his parents set.
11 1 mark multiple_choice p. 9 1.11.4

Ahmed changed from making films to taking photographs because photography

  1. A

    would be cheaper in the long term.
  2. B

    was less technically challenging.
  3. C

    suited his character better.
12 1 mark multiple_choice p. 9 1.11.4

Ahmed says the most demanding aspect of taking photos in Antarctica is

  1. A

    coping with sudden changes in weather.
  2. B

    keeping equipment in working order.
  3. C

    finding the intended subjects.
13 1 mark multiple_choice p. 9 1.11.4

Why did Ahmed and his family recently move from a city to a tropical island?

  1. A

    It provided easier access to filming opportunities.
  2. B

    It offered more inspiration for ideas for projects.
  3. C

    It matched better with their preferred lifestyle.
14 1 mark multiple_choice p. 10 1.11.4

What does Ahmed say is the main goal of his photography?

  1. A

    to show people things they've never seen before
  2. B

    to rebuild contact between people and animals
  3. C

    to illustrate the harm people are doing to the planet
15 1 mark multiple_choice p. 10 1.11.4

Ahmed recommends that anyone wanting to become an underwater photographer should first

  1. A

    complete training with a qualified professional.
  2. B

    develop their photography skills on land.
  3. C

    ensure that they are experienced divers.
16 15 marks long_answer p. 12 2.12.22.33.13.2

You recently went away for the weekend with your family. However, there was a problem during your weekend away.

\textbf{Write an email to a friend telling them about your weekend away.}

In your email you should: \begin{itemize} \item say why you were going away \item describe what the problem was \item explain how the problem affected you and your family. \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 2.12.22.37.17.2

A new transport museum has just opened near where you live. You recently visited it with some friends and decide to post a review of your visit on the transport museum's website.

Here are some comments: \begin{itemize} \item \textit{I learned a lot about different forms of transport.} \item \textit{Some of the interactive displays were not working.} \item \textit{The guides could explain things in different languages.} \item \textit{I was expecting the museum to be bigger.} \end{itemize}

\textbf{Now write a review of your visit to the new transport museum.}

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 review and up to 9 marks for the language used.

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