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Learn Extracted exam questions IGCSE English November 2024 · Paper 12

November 2024 · Paper 12

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1 1 mark short_answer p. 3 1.1

What was Erchana aiming to make people more aware of by doing this challenge?

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2 1 mark short_answer p. 3 1.1

Which experience during her journey particularly scared Erchana?

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3 1 mark short_answer p. 3 1.1

What did Erchana especially look forward to eating during the challenge?

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4 1 mark short_answer p. 3 1.1

How did Erchana successfully deal with negative thoughts?

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5 1 mark short_answer p. 3 1.1

What did running with other people stop Erchana focusing on?

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6 3 marks short_answer p. 3 1.1

What does Erchana say were the highlights of the experience? Give \textbf{three} details.

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

[Total: 8]

7 short_answer p. 5 1.2

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

\textbf{Which person \ldots}

[Total: 9]

7a 1 mark multiple_choice

says that \textbf{not} having a secure job can bring certain advantages?

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

regrets the impact that their work has on other aspects of their life?

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

appreciates some support they were given?

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

suggests that young creative people are often treated unfairly?

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

emphasises the value of establishing specific targets?

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

thinks they paid too much attention to the views of other people?

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

expresses frustration at having to do work for other businesses?

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

suggests that only one type of work was an option for them?

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

admits to being over-confident at one stage?

  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 reaction videos to your classmates. Use words from the article to help you write some notes.

Make short notes under each heading.

Reasons why people choose to watch reaction videos:

\textit{Example: they can be very entertaining}

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

9 4 marks short_answer p. 7 1.3

Advice on how to make reaction videos that appeal to people:

\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.

How did Daniel feel about his discovery of an ancient gold bracelet?

  1. A

    unsure how significant it really was
  2. B

    impressed by the condition of the item
  3. C

    surprised at how little effort it had required
11 1 mark multiple_choice p. 9 1.11.4

Daniel says that the main reason he likes metal-detecting is that it's

  1. A

    a good way of spending time outdoors.
  2. B

    an interest he shares with other people.
  3. C

    an activity he has a natural talent for.
12 1 mark multiple_choice p. 9 1.11.4

Daniel recommends joining a metal-detecting club in order to

  1. A

    be able to borrow high-quality equipment.
  2. B

    avoid having to do a lot of paperwork.
  3. C

    gain access to the best sites.
13 1 mark multiple_choice p. 9 1.11.4

What is the writer doing in the fourth paragraph?

  1. A

    explaining the reasons for changes in metal-detecting
  2. B

    expressing her personal opinion on metal-detecting
  3. C

    giving details to support a point about metal-detecting
14 1 mark multiple_choice p. 10 1.11.4

The writer includes a statement from James Hunter to emphasise how archaeologists

  1. A

    recognise the contribution that metal detectorists make.
  2. B

    dislike the freedom metal detectorists are allowed.
  3. C

    worry about the popularity that metal-detecting has.
15 1 mark multiple_choice p. 10 1.11.4

The writer says metal-detecting wouldn't suit her because of

  1. A

    the way she'd feel about \textbf{not} finding much.
  2. B

    the amount of time it would take up.
  3. C

    the costs that would be involved.
16 15 marks long_answer p. 12 2.12.22.33.13.2

You recently found yourself in a difficult situation. You received some help to deal with that situation.

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

In your email, you should:

\begin{itemize} \item explain what the difficult situation was \item describe the help that you received \item say how you felt about the experience. \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

A new shopping centre has recently opened in your area, and last week you visited it with a few friends. The managers of the shopping centre want students' opinions about the shopping centre, and you have been asked to write a report.

\textbf{In your report, explain what you think of the shopping centre AND suggest what the managers of the shopping centre could do to encourage more people to visit it.}

Here are some comments:

\begin{itemize} \item This area already has a few other shopping centres. \item It's easy to get there. \item The shops are quite expensive. \item There is a range of places to eat. \end{itemize}

\textbf{Now write a report for the managers of the shopping centre, giving your views.}

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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