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Learn Extracted exam questions IGCSE English March 2024 · Paper 12

March 2024 · Paper 12

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1 1 mark short_answer p. 3 1.1

How are the stones usually displayed when they are played?

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2 1 mark short_answer p. 3 1.1

Who first discovered the stones in Dak Lak?

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3 1 mark short_answer p. 3 1.1

How many of the stones in Dak Lak were in good condition?

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4 1 mark short_answer p. 3 1.1

Where did the tests on the Dak Lak stones take place?

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5 1 mark short_answer p. 3 1.1

What did the Raglai people use the stones for?

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6 3 marks short_answer p. 3 1.1

What affects the range of sounds that the stones make?

Give \textbf{three} details.

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[Total: 8]

7 short_answer p. 5 1.2

For each statement, write the correct letter A, B, C or D on the line.

\textbf{Which young person \ldots}

[Total: 9]

7a 1 mark multiple_choice

says that the location inspires them to be creative? \hrulefill

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

mentions being able to see the sea wherever they are in their house? \hrulefill

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

admits to having an unusual opinion about an activity? \hrulefill

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

describes an intention to gain some knowledge about something found locally? \hrulefill

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

explains their personal reaction to changes in their environment during the year? \hrulefill

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

mentions why they might choose to move from the area? \hrulefill

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

mentions a benefit to health of living near the sea? \hrulefill

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

describes a regular issue that annoys people living in the area? \hrulefill

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

compares the scenery in the different places they have lived? \hrulefill

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

Imagine you are going to give a talk about storytelling to your classmates. Use words from the article to help you write some notes.

\textbf{Make short notes under each heading.}

How storytelling can benefit the people who are listening:

\textit{Example: enjoy the whole storytelling experience}

\begin{itemize} \item \hrulefill \item \hrulefill \item \hrulefill \end{itemize}

9 4 marks short_answer p. 7 1.3

How storytellers should prepare for telling a story:

\begin{itemize} \item \hrulefill \item \hrulefill \item \hrulefill \item \hrulefill \end{itemize}

[Total: 7]

10 1 mark multiple_choice p. 9 1.11.4

For each question, choose the correct answer, A, B or C, and put a tick ($\checkmark$) in the appropriate box.

Why does Jaya think she is successful at her job?

  1. A

    She is good at predicting the next fashion trend.
  2. B

    She has experience of fashion in many different cultures.
  3. C

    She feels confident when writing about different elements of fashion.
11 1 mark multiple_choice p. 9 1.11.4

Jaya says that working for \textit{Fashion First} magazine

  1. A

    improved her communication skills.
  2. B

    allowed her to make valuable contacts.
  3. C

    made her think more about where clothes were made.
12 1 mark multiple_choice p. 9 1.11.4

What does Jaya say about the impact of fashion on the environment?

  1. A

    The fashion industry needs to make faster improvements.
  2. B

    Fashion journalists need to highlight the problems more effectively.
  3. C

    Customers need to be more aware of the issues fashion creates.
13 1 mark multiple_choice p. 9 1.11.4

What does 'They' in Line 27 refer to?

  1. A

    young designers
  2. B

    unusual clothes
  3. C

    large audiences
14 1 mark multiple_choice p. 10 1.11.4

In the last paragraph, Jaya mentions a website and

  1. A

    describes her contribution to the site.
  2. B

    suggests readers use the links it contains.
  3. C

    explains how it fills a particular gap in knowledge.
15 1 mark multiple_choice p. 10 1.11.4

Jaya is writing this article to

  1. A

    give an account of her experiences as a fashion journalist.
  2. B

    explain the steps involved in becoming a fashion journalist.
  3. C

    describe why fashion journalism is important to the clothes industry.
16 15 marks long_answer p. 12 2.12.22.33.13.2

You recently took part in an important concert at your school. Something surprising happened during the concert.

\textbf{Write an email to a friend about your experience.}

In your email you should:

\begin{itemize} \item describe how you prepared for the concert \item explain what happened that was surprising \item say what you did after the concert finished. \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.

[Total: 15]

17 15 marks long_answer p. 14 2.12.22.35.15.2

Your class recently went to a careers day to get information about different types of jobs. Now your teacher wants you to write a report about the careers day.

\textbf{In your report, say what you found useful about the careers day, AND how you think it could be improved next year.}

Here are some comments from students in your class:

\begin{itemize} \item \textit{The people were very friendly.} \item \textit{All the jobs were quite similar.} \item \textit{I managed to ask a lot of questions.} \item \textit{One day wasn't long enough.} \end{itemize}

\textbf{Now write a report for your teacher about the careers day.}

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 report, and up to 9 marks for the language used.

[Total: 15]

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