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Learn Extracted exam questions IGCSE English March 2025 · Paper 12

March 2025 · Paper 12

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1 1 mark short_answer p. 3 1.1

When was the town of Coober Pedy built?

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2 1 mark short_answer p. 3 1.1

What development in the 1980s made it easier for more tourists to get to Coober Pedy?

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3 1 mark short_answer p. 3 1.1

How often do trains stop near Coober Pedy?

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4 1 mark short_answer p. 3 1.1

Which months are given as being the worst times for tourists to visit?

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5 1 mark short_answer p. 3 1.1

Where in the area can visitors see an unusual piece of public art?

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6 3 marks short_answer p. 3 1.1

What are the benefits for people in Coober Pedy of having buildings underground?

Give \textbf{three} details.

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7 short_answer p. 5 1.2

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

\textbf{Which person \ldots}

7a 1 mark multiple_choice

mentions that a part of the tradition has changed over time?

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

suggests that other people might enjoy making this a tradition too?

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

contrasts their tradition with something that many people do?

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

describes what different people enjoy about the tradition?

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

says that people outside the family are impressed by the tradition?

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

describes the consequence of changing part of the tradition?

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

admits that the tradition might not continue in future?

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

describes an occasion when the tradition had an effect on other people?

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

explains that the tradition began because of an unexpected event?

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

\textbf{Imagine you are going to give a talk to your classmates about going on a Great Outdoors adventure holiday.}

\textbf{Use words from the article to help you write some notes.}

\textbf{Make short notes under each heading.}

How to prepare for your adventure holiday:

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9 3 marks short_answer p. 7 1.3

The personal qualities an adventure holiday can develop:

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10 1 mark multiple_choice p. 9 1.11.4

What does Lisa say is important about doing her artwork in public?

  1. A

    She gets people to stop focusing only on their phones.
  2. B

    She brings art to people who might not go to see it.
  3. C

    She gets ideas for new pictures from people she talks to.
11 1 mark multiple_choice p. 9 1.11.4

What point does Lisa make about the weather?

  1. A

    Changes in wind direction prevent her from working.
  2. B

    It's difficult to protect her artwork from wet conditions.
  3. C

    Hot temperatures prevent people from seeing her artwork.
12 1 mark multiple_choice p. 9 1.11.4

In paragraph 3, the writer suggests that Lisa

  1. A

    considers her art to be more important than money.
  2. B

    is pleased about being a well-known artist.
  3. C

    uses techniques that have been copied by other people.
13 1 mark multiple_choice p. 9 1.11.4

What advice does Lisa give to people who would like to try sand art in public?

  1. A

    Include ideas from the local area in your artwork.
  2. B

    Create your artwork where lots of people walk past.
  3. C

    Be prepared to deal with negative comments.
14 1 mark multiple_choice p. 10 1.11.4

What is the writer doing in paragraph 5?

  1. A

    suggesting the number of visitors Lisa is expecting
  2. B

    giving the reason for a request Lisa made
  3. C

    explaining why producing enough artwork was hard for Lisa
15 1 mark multiple_choice p. 10 1.11.4

The writer has written the article to

  1. A

    give a profile of an unusual artist.
  2. B

    review the work of a local artist.
  3. C

    describe the process of creating sand art.
16 15 marks long_answer p. 12 2.12.22.33.13.2

In your town, a new place has opened for young people to use.

\textbf{Write an email to a friend telling them about the new place.}

In your email you should:

\begin{itemize} \item describe the place that has opened for young people \item explain how the place can improve the lives of young people \item suggest your friend goes to the place with you. \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 2.12.22.38.18.2

Your class recently had a discussion about whether all teenagers should do exercise. Your teacher has asked you to write an essay about the subject.

\textbf{In your essay, give your opinion about whether all teenagers should do exercise.}

Here are some comments:

\begin{itemize} \item \textit{Some teenagers don't have time to exercise.} \item \textit{It can cost a lot to do exercise.} \item \textit{Doing exercise means we are healthier.} \item \textit{Exercising is fun!} \end{itemize}

\textbf{Now write an essay for your teacher.}

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 essay and up to 9 marks for the language used.

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