Cambridge IGCSE IGCSE & A-Level Sheet preview

Learn Extracted exam questions IGCSE English November 2025 · Paper 11

November 2025 · Paper 11

Source PDF on the left, extracted YAML on the right. Compare numbering, marks, options and text.

1 1 mark short_answer p. 3 1.1

When did building work on the Øresund Link begin?

\hrulefill

2 1 mark short_answer p. 3 1.1

How long is the tunnel section of the crossing?

\hrulefill

3 1 mark short_answer p. 3 1.1

What is Saltholm Island famous for?

\hrulefill

4 1 mark short_answer p. 3 1.1

Which group of people are able to visit all parts of Peberholm Island?

\hrulefill

5 1 mark short_answer p. 3 1.1

Where did the material used to build Peberholm Island come from?

\hrulefill

6 3 marks short_answer p. 3 1.1

What was important in the design of the tunnel and bridge sections of the Øresund Link? Give \textbf{three} details.

\hrulefill \hrulefill \hrulefill

[Total: 8]

7 short_answer p. 5 1.2

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

Which person ...

[Total: 9]

7a 1 mark multiple_choice

mentions that lots of other people also like to study at this place?

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

describes the time when they decided the place was good for studying?

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

explains that they have recommended the place to others?

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

says they do \textbf{not} spend all the time at the place studying?

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

suggests something that would improve the place?

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

mentions when is the best time to study at this place?

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

makes a comparison between two different places they use for study?

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

describes how something recently changed at the place?

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

suggests that the place is an unusual choice for study?

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

Imagine you are going to give a talk to your classmates about water hyacinths.

Use words from the article to help you write some notes.

Make short notes under each heading.

Problems water hyacinths cause:

\textit{Example: can damage the environment}

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

9 3 marks short_answer p. 7 1.3

Methods of controlling water hyacinths:

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

[Total: 7]

10 1 mark multiple_choice p. 9 1.11.4

Why did Adele decide to join a canoe club?

  1. A

    She thought it would teach her useful skills.
  2. B

    She wanted to spend more time outdoors.
  3. C

    She saw how much a friend enjoyed it.
11 1 mark multiple_choice p. 9 1.11.4

Adele likes canoeing on rivers because

  1. A

    she can canoe more quickly there.
  2. B

    it offers more of a challenge.
  3. C

    there are lots of things to look at.
12 1 mark multiple_choice p. 9 1.11.4

What point does Adele make about competing in the third paragraph?

  1. A

    Learning things was more important than winning.
  2. B

    Luck played a big part in her early achievements.
  3. C

    Listening to her teachers was the key to her success.
13 1 mark multiple_choice p. 9 1.11.4

How did Adele feel about moving to a higher level of competition?

  1. A

    confident that she could cope with more difficult routes
  2. B

    excited about competing against different people
  3. C

    pleased about beginning a new race-training routine
14 1 mark multiple_choice p. 10 1.11.4

What advice does Adele have for other young canoeists?

  1. A

    buy high-quality safety equipment
  2. B

    try out a variety of locations
  3. C

    follow professional canoeists online for tips
15 1 mark multiple_choice p. 10 1.11.4

What does Adele say has been a surprising benefit of canoeing?

  1. A

    She's discovered a personal quality she didn't know she had.
  2. B

    She's made friends from a wide range of backgrounds.
  3. C

    She's managed to make a decision regarding a future career.
16 15 marks long_answer p. 12 2.12.22.33.13.2

You have seen an expensive item that you want to buy. You don't have enough money at the moment, but you have a plan to get the money to buy it.

\textbf{Write an email to a friend about your plan to buy the item.}

In your email you should: \begin{itemize} \item describe the item that you want to buy \item tell your friend why you want to buy the item \item explain how you are going to get the money to buy the item. \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 2.12.22.37.17.2

A new sports centre has recently opened in your town. Your teacher has asked you to write a review of the sports centre for your school magazine.

Here are some comments about the sports centre: \begin{itemize} \item There's lots of equipment. \item It's expensive. \item It's very busy at weekends. \item The staff are really helpful. \end{itemize}

\textbf{Now write a review of the new sports centre.}

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.

[Total: 15]

Log in or create account

IGCSE & A-Level