Reading comprehension — IGCSE English (0465) questions by topic
Reading comprehension in IGCSE English sets short-answer and multiple-choice questions on a non-fiction text about fairy penguins and a club-joining account, asking who hoped joining a club would build confidence, what human activities threaten fairy penguins, how long they typically live, and how their stomach colour protects them.
Identify and explain are the command words that recur, worth between 1 and 9 marks depending on how many details a question asks for. This page holds 7 questions, all from 2024 papers. Practise pulling exact details from the text and submit each answer for instant marking, so a near-miss detail is flagged immediately rather than costing a mark you would not notice until results day.
May–June 2024, Paper 01
In their natural environment, how long do fairy penguins usually live?
Answer this question and get it marked →What colour are baby penguins when they are born?
Answer this question and get it marked →How does the colour of the penguins' stomachs protect them?
Answer this question and get it marked →What makes fairy penguins avoid coming back to land?
Answer this question and get it marked →What do fairy penguins look for as soon as they come back to land?
Answer this question and get it marked →What human activities can cause problems for fairy penguins? Give three details.
Answer this question and get it marked →Which person says they hoped that joining the club would make them more confident? Write the letter A, B, C or D on the line.
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