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Learn Extracted exam questions IGCSE English November 2025 · Paper 13

November 2025 · Paper 13

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1 1 mark short_answer p. 3 1.1

Who noticed the first signs that Surtsey was being formed? \hrulefill

2 1 mark short_answer p. 3 1.1

What do all scientists have to take part in before a trip to Surtsey? \hrulefill

3 1 mark short_answer p. 3 1.1

How must visitors to Surtsey find their way around the island? \hrulefill

4 1 mark short_answer p. 3 1.1

What was the first type of animal seen on Surtsey? \hrulefill

5 1 mark short_answer p. 3 1.1

What is the most serious potential threat to wildlife on Surtsey? \hrulefill

6 3 marks short_answer p. 3 1.1

What factors does the writer say limit how long scientists can spend on Surtsey?

Give \textbf{three} details.

\hrulefill \hrulefill \hrulefill

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 …}

7a 1 mark multiple_choice

suggests that a long-term career on stage is unlikely?

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

mentions the physical demands of acting on stage?

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

finds it a challenge to balance performing with other commitments?

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

was pleased to find that actors are exactly as she imagined?

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

is frequently shocked by the behaviour of audiences?

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

became an actor as a result of trying to help someone else?

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

emphasises the importance to actors of a satisfied audience?

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

has benefited from the advice of more experienced actors?

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

finds it hard to take acting seriously?

  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 urban rewilding to your classmates. Use words from the article to help you write some notes.

Make short notes under each heading.

Effects of urban rewilding that Josh has noticed in his city: \begin{itemize}\item \hrulefill\item \hrulefill\item \hrulefill\end{itemize}

9 2 marks short_answer p. 7 1.3

Why urban rewilding is good for business: \begin{itemize}\item \hrulefill\item \hrulefill\end{itemize}

10 2 marks short_answer p. 7 1.3

Mistaken beliefs about urban rewilding: \begin{itemize}\item \hrulefill\item \hrulefill\end{itemize}

11 1 mark multiple_choice p. 9 1.11.4

Kat says that flying doctors and vets

  1. A

    have a more difficult job than most people imagine.
  2. B

    offer a practical solution to a problem.
  3. C

    deserve to be more well known.
12 1 mark multiple_choice p. 9 1.11.4

What does Kat suggest about her career?

  1. A

    It is something she has never considered changing.
  2. B

    It was what her parents always encouraged her to do.
  3. C

    It was an obvious choice given her childhood experiences.
13 1 mark multiple_choice p. 9 1.11.4

What does ‘it’ refer to in line 16?

  1. A

    driving to see patients
  2. B

    doing a wider variety of work
  3. C

    getting everything in Kat’s plane
14 1 mark multiple_choice p. 9 1.11.4

In paragraph 4, what point does Kat make about flying?

  1. A

    It has become increasingly difficult to justify financially.
  2. B

    It helps to distract her from her work as a vet.
  3. C

    It is something she prefers to do for pleasure.
15 1 mark multiple_choice p. 10 1.11.4

Kat mentions having disagreements as an example of

  1. A

    the way her relationship with her parents has changed.
  2. B

    the problems faced by her parents when she is away.
  3. C

    the love she and her parents have for their way of life.
16 1 mark multiple_choice p. 10 1.11.4

In the final paragraph, Kat explains why her work situation

  1. A

    would only really suit people from the local area.
  2. B

    has an attraction that is hard for most people to see.
  3. C

    seems to be discouraging young vets looking for work.
17 15 marks long_answer p. 12 2.12.22.33.13.2

You recently attended a family celebration. Something unexpected happened during the celebration.

\textbf{Write an email to a friend about the celebration.}

In your email, you should: \begin{itemize}\item explain what the celebration was\item describe what happened that was unexpected\item say how you felt afterwards.\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.

18 15 marks long_answer p. 14 2.12.22.35.15.2

You recently went on a school trip to a museum. Your head teacher would like opinions on the museum trip and has asked you to write a report about it.

\textbf{In your report, say what was good about visiting the museum AND suggest how the experience for young visitors to the museum could be improved.}

Here are some comments: \begin{itemize}\item The museum made history interesting.\item The technology there was old-fashioned.\item The museum staff were helpful.\item There wasn’t much information there.\end{itemize}

\textbf{Now write a report on the museum trip for your head teacher.}

The comments 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.

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