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Learn Extracted exam questions IGCSE English June 2025 · Paper 22

June 2025 · Paper 22

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1 1 mark multiple_choice p. 2 9.1

You will hear eight short recordings. For each question, choose the correct answer, \textbf{A}, \textbf{B}, \textbf{C} or \textbf{D}, and put a tick (✓) in the appropriate box.

You will hear each recording twice.

What activity would the man prefer to do with his friend on holiday?

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

Which dish is the boy helping to make?

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

What has the woman just been doing?

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

Which painting did the girl like most?

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

Which film do the friends decide to watch?

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

Where will the woman work in her new job?

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

What has the boy forgotten to bring on the bike ride?

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

What will the students do in the lesson?

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

You will hear five short recordings. For each question, choose the correct answer, \textbf{A}, \textbf{B} or \textbf{C}, and put a tick (✓) in the appropriate box.

You will hear each recording twice.

\textbf{You will hear a girl called Viola giving a class presentation about a tree-planting charity she volunteers for.}

What first inspired Viola to want to plant trees?

  1. A

    watching a video about trees
  2. B

    a lack of trees in her local area
  3. C

    the enthusiasm of a tree expert
10 1 mark multiple_choice p. 5 9.2

What does Viola say she disliked about the last time she planted trees?

  1. A

    The session was too long.
  2. B

    The site was unpleasant.
  3. C

    The weather was bad.
11 1 mark multiple_choice p. 6 9.2

\textbf{You will hear two school students discussing a geography project they are working on together.}

The girl has done less on the project than she expected because

  1. A

    she has been feeling unwell recently.
  2. B

    she had too much other schoolwork.
  3. C

    she has had to help out at home.
12 1 mark multiple_choice p. 6 9.2

What does the boy suggest the girl should do?

  1. A

    ask their teacher for a later deadline
  2. B

    allow him to help her with her work
  3. C

    give up other commitments to finish the project
13 1 mark multiple_choice p. 7 9.2

\textbf{You will hear two friends talking about a birthday party they both went to.}

Both friends agree that

  1. A

    the music was good.
  2. B

    there was a wide variety of food.
  3. C

    it finished too early.
14 1 mark multiple_choice p. 7 9.2

What present did the boy give to the host of the party?

  1. A

    something to wear
  2. B

    something to read
  3. C

    something to play
15 1 mark multiple_choice p. 8 9.2

\textbf{You will hear a man talking about his fashion blog.}

How does the man feel about the blog?

  1. A

    satisfied with how attractive it looks
  2. B

    surprised how easy it was to set up
  3. C

    delighted by people's responses to it
16 1 mark multiple_choice p. 8 9.2

How does the young man choose what to write about?

  1. A

    by looking on fashion websites
  2. B

    by going to different fashion shows
  3. C

    by observing the fashion of local people
17 1 mark multiple_choice p. 9 9.2

\textbf{You will hear a girl telling a friend about a snowboarding holiday with her family.}

How did the girl feel at the start of the holiday?

  1. A

    annoyed that her flight was delayed
  2. B

    disappointed by how little snow there was
  3. C

    upset because she left something at home
18 1 mark multiple_choice p. 9 9.2

What does the girl find most difficult about snowboarding now?

  1. A

    getting to the top of the slope
  2. B

    avoiding other people on the slope
  3. C

    stopping at the bottom of the slope
19 1 mark multiple_choice p. 10 9.1

You will hear an art teacher called Helen giving a talk about the Sand Life sand sculpture festival. For each question, choose the correct answer, \textbf{A}, \textbf{B} or \textbf{C}, and put a tick (✓) in the appropriate box.

You will hear the talk twice.

Now look at Questions \textbf{19–26}.

\textbf{Sand Life sand sculpture festival}

The festival is held in … every year.

  1. A

    the United States
  2. B

    Thailand
  3. C

    Spain
20 1 mark multiple_choice p. 10 9.1

Around … tonnes of sand are used to create the sculptures for the festival.

  1. A

    15 000
  2. B

    35 000
  3. C

    60 000
21 1 mark multiple_choice p. 10 9.1

To create the sculptures, sand from lakes is mixed with sand from the beach because …

  1. A

    it helps to keep the statues in good condition.
  2. B

    it is more environmentally friendly.
  3. C

    it allows the artists to produce work more easily.
22 1 mark multiple_choice p. 10 9.1

About … works of art are on display at the sculpture festival each year.

  1. A

    40
  2. B

    60
  3. C

    110
23 1 mark multiple_choice p. 11 9.1

Since it started, the majority of the sculptures shown at the festival have been of …

  1. A

    historical places.
  2. B

    wild animals.
  3. C

    popular characters.
24 1 mark multiple_choice p. 11 9.1

The first time Helen visited the festival, she was surprised how … many of the sculptures were.

  1. A

    enormous
  2. B

    original
  3. C

    abstract
25 1 mark multiple_choice p. 11 9.1

Helen was disappointed last time she went to the festival because …

  1. A

    the weather was bad that day.
  2. B

    part of the exhibition was closed.
  3. C

    there were so many people there.
26 1 mark multiple_choice p. 11 9.1

Helen strongly recommends … at the festival site.

  1. A

    hiring an electric vehicle
  2. B

    reserving a tour guide
  3. C

    going to a sculpture workshop
27 1 mark multiple_choice p. 13 9.2

You will hear six people talking about a documentary series on the environment called \textit{Green Tide}.

For Questions \textbf{27–32}, choose from the list (\textbf{A–H}) which idea each speaker expresses. Write the correct letter (\textbf{A–H}) on the answer line. Use each letter only once. There are two extra letters which you do not need to use.

You will hear the recordings twice.

Speaker 1

  1. A

    I've never seen a documentary of this type before.
  2. B

    I don't think the sound effects in it seem very realistic.
  3. C

    I've changed some aspects of my routine because of it.
  4. D

    I wish more people watched programmes like this.
  5. E

    The series missed out some important topics.
  6. F

    I think the presenter of the series was well-chosen.
  7. G

    I felt quite angry watching some of the episodes.
  8. H

    A lot of the music in the series is unnecessary.
28 1 mark multiple_choice p. 13 9.2

Speaker 2

  1. A

    I've never seen a documentary of this type before.
  2. B

    I don't think the sound effects in it seem very realistic.
  3. C

    I've changed some aspects of my routine because of it.
  4. D

    I wish more people watched programmes like this.
  5. E

    The series missed out some important topics.
  6. F

    I think the presenter of the series was well-chosen.
  7. G

    I felt quite angry watching some of the episodes.
  8. H

    A lot of the music in the series is unnecessary.
29 1 mark multiple_choice p. 13 9.2

Speaker 3

  1. A

    I've never seen a documentary of this type before.
  2. B

    I don't think the sound effects in it seem very realistic.
  3. C

    I've changed some aspects of my routine because of it.
  4. D

    I wish more people watched programmes like this.
  5. E

    The series missed out some important topics.
  6. F

    I think the presenter of the series was well-chosen.
  7. G

    I felt quite angry watching some of the episodes.
  8. H

    A lot of the music in the series is unnecessary.
30 1 mark multiple_choice p. 13 9.2

Speaker 4

  1. A

    I've never seen a documentary of this type before.
  2. B

    I don't think the sound effects in it seem very realistic.
  3. C

    I've changed some aspects of my routine because of it.
  4. D

    I wish more people watched programmes like this.
  5. E

    The series missed out some important topics.
  6. F

    I think the presenter of the series was well-chosen.
  7. G

    I felt quite angry watching some of the episodes.
  8. H

    A lot of the music in the series is unnecessary.
31 1 mark multiple_choice p. 13 9.2

Speaker 5

  1. A

    I've never seen a documentary of this type before.
  2. B

    I don't think the sound effects in it seem very realistic.
  3. C

    I've changed some aspects of my routine because of it.
  4. D

    I wish more people watched programmes like this.
  5. E

    The series missed out some important topics.
  6. F

    I think the presenter of the series was well-chosen.
  7. G

    I felt quite angry watching some of the episodes.
  8. H

    A lot of the music in the series is unnecessary.
32 1 mark multiple_choice p. 13 9.2

Speaker 6

  1. A

    I've never seen a documentary of this type before.
  2. B

    I don't think the sound effects in it seem very realistic.
  3. C

    I've changed some aspects of my routine because of it.
  4. D

    I wish more people watched programmes like this.
  5. E

    The series missed out some important topics.
  6. F

    I think the presenter of the series was well-chosen.
  7. G

    I felt quite angry watching some of the episodes.
  8. H

    A lot of the music in the series is unnecessary.
33 1 mark multiple_choice p. 14 9.3

You will hear an interview with a professional opera singer called Miroslav Antonin. For each question, choose the correct answer, \textbf{A}, \textbf{B} or \textbf{C}, and put a tick (✓) in the appropriate box.

You will hear the interview twice.

Now look at Questions \textbf{33–40}.

What made Miroslav decide that he wanted to train as a singer?

  1. A

    realising how good his voice was
  2. B

    watching a competition for young musicians
  3. C

    hearing a relative perform on a recording
34 1 mark multiple_choice p. 14 9.3

Miroslav gave up singing in a rock band because

  1. A

    his taste in music changed as he got older.
  2. B

    he disliked the behaviour of other members.
  3. C

    the music didn't suit his tone of voice.
35 1 mark multiple_choice p. 14 9.3

How did Miroslav feel the first time he sang in an opera?

  1. A

    astonished how positive the audience's reaction was
  2. B

    dissatisfied with the level of his performance
  3. C

    impatient to hear what critics said about him
36 1 mark multiple_choice p. 14 9.3

While working in the USA, Miroslav greatly improved

  1. A

    his acting skills.
  2. B

    the power of his voice.
  3. C

    his breathing techniques.
37 1 mark multiple_choice p. 15 9.3

What does Miroslav pay particular attention to in order to stay in good shape?

  1. A

    getting plenty of sleep
  2. B

    following an exercise routine
  3. C

    having a healthy diet
38 1 mark multiple_choice p. 15 9.3

Which aspect of his work does Miroslav find most challenging?

  1. A

    doing large amounts of practice
  2. B

    being away from home for long periods
  3. C

    dealing with accounts and contracts
39 1 mark multiple_choice p. 15 9.3

What would Miroslav like to do in the future?

  1. A

    direct an opera
  2. B

    appear in a film
  3. C

    write classical music
40 1 mark multiple_choice p. 15 9.3

What does Miroslav say anyone wanting to become an opera singer should do first?

  1. A

    see as many productions as possible
  2. B

    get a teacher you feel comfortable with
  3. C

    join a local group that puts on performances

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