IGCSE English As A Second Language (0511) — May–June 2025, Paper 22

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Question 1 · 1 mark · Listening - short recordings (gist/detail), picture options

What activity would the man prefer to do with his friend on holiday? (Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D - the options are four pictures.) A, B, C, D: see picture stimulus.

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Question 2 · 1 mark · Listening - short recordings (gist/detail), picture options

Which dish is the boy helping to make? (Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D - the options are four pictures.) A, B, C, D: see picture stimulus.

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Question 3 · 1 mark · Listening - short recordings (gist/detail), picture options

What has the woman just been doing? (Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D - the options are four pictures.) A, B, C, D: see picture stimulus.

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Question 4 · 1 mark · Listening - short recordings (gist/detail), picture options

Which painting did the girl like most? (Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D - the options are four pictures.) A, B, C, D: see picture stimulus.

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Question 5 · 1 mark · Listening - short recordings (gist/detail), picture options

Which film do the friends decide to watch? (Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D - the options are four pictures.) A, B, C, D: see picture stimulus.

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Question 6 · 1 mark · Listening - short recordings (gist/detail), picture options

Where will the woman work in her new job? (Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D - the options are four pictures.) A, B, C, D: see picture stimulus.

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Question 7 · 1 mark · Listening - short recordings (gist/detail), picture options

What has the boy forgotten to bring on the bike ride? (Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D - the options are four pictures.) A, B, C, D: see picture stimulus.

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Question 8 · 1 mark · Listening - short recordings (gist/detail), picture options

What will the students do in the lesson? (Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D - the options are four pictures.) A, B, C, D: see picture stimulus.

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Question 9 · 1 mark · Listening - short recordings (attitude/opinion/detail)

What first inspired Viola to want to plant trees? A watching a video about trees B a lack of trees in her local area C the enthusiasm of a tree expert

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Question 10 · 1 mark · Listening - short recordings (attitude/opinion/detail)

What does Viola say she disliked about the last time she planted trees? A The session was too long. B The site was unpleasant. C The weather was bad.

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Question 11 · 1 mark · Listening - short recordings (attitude/opinion/detail)

The girl has done less on the project than she expected because A she has been feeling unwell recently. B she had too much other schoolwork. C she has had to help out at home.

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Question 12 · 1 mark · Listening - short recordings (attitude/opinion/detail)

What does the boy suggest the girl should do? A ask their teacher for a later deadline B allow him to help her with her work C give up other commitments to finish the project

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Question 13 · 1 mark · Listening - short recordings (attitude/opinion/detail)

Both friends agree that A the music was good. B there was a wide variety of food. C it finished too early.

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Question 14 · 1 mark · Listening - short recordings (attitude/opinion/detail)

What present did the boy give to the host of the party? A something to wear B something to read C something to play

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Question 15 · 1 mark · Listening - short recordings (attitude/opinion/detail)

How does the man feel about the blog? A satisfied with how attractive it looks B surprised how easy it was to set up C delighted by people's responses to it

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Question 16 · 1 mark · Listening - short recordings (attitude/opinion/detail)

How does the young man choose what to write about? A by looking on fashion websites B by going to different fashion shows C by observing the fashion of local people

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Question 17 · 1 mark · Listening - short recordings (attitude/opinion/detail)

How did the girl feel at the start of the holiday? A annoyed that her flight was delayed B disappointed by how little snow there was C upset because she left something at home

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Question 18 · 1 mark · Listening - short recordings (attitude/opinion/detail)

What does the girl find most difficult about snowboarding now? A getting to the top of the slope B avoiding other people on the slope C stopping at the bottom of the slope

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Question 19 · 1 mark · Listening - extended talk (detail/inference)

The festival is held in ... every year. A the United States B Thailand C Spain

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Question 20 · 1 mark · Listening - extended talk (detail/inference)

Around ... tonnes of sand are used to create the sculptures for the festival. A 15 000 B 35 000 C 60 000

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Question 21 · 1 mark · Listening - extended talk (detail/inference)

To create the sculptures, sand from lakes is mixed with sand from the beach because ... A it helps to keep the statues in good condition. B it is more environmentally friendly. C…

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Question 22 · 1 mark · Listening - extended talk (detail/inference)

About ... works of art are on display at the sculpture festival each year. A 40 B 60 C 110

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Question 23 · 1 mark · Listening - extended talk (detail/inference)

Since it started, the majority of the sculptures shown at the festival have been of ... A historical places. B wild animals. C popular characters.

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Question 24 · 1 mark · Listening - extended talk (detail/inference)

The first time Helen visited the festival, she was surprised how ... many of the sculptures were. A enormous B original C abstract

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Question 25 · 1 mark · Listening - extended talk (detail/inference)

Helen was disappointed last time she went to the festival because ... A the weather was bad that day. B part of the exhibition was closed. C there were so many people there.

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Question 26 · 1 mark · Listening - extended talk (detail/inference)

Helen strongly recommends ... at the festival site. A hiring an electric vehicle B reserving a tour guide C going to a sculpture workshop

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Question 27 · 1 mark · Listening - matching opinions to speakers

Speaker 1: choose from the list (A-H) which idea this speaker expresses. Write the correct letter (A-H). Each letter is used only once; there are two extra letters not needed.…

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Question 28 · 1 mark · Listening - matching opinions to speakers

Speaker 2: choose from the list (A-H) which idea this speaker expresses. Write the correct letter (A-H). Each letter is used only once; there are two extra letters not needed.…

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Question 29 · 1 mark · Listening - matching opinions to speakers

Speaker 3: choose from the list (A-H) which idea this speaker expresses. Write the correct letter (A-H). Each letter is used only once; there are two extra letters not needed.…

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Question 30 · 1 mark · Listening - matching opinions to speakers

Speaker 4: choose from the list (A-H) which idea this speaker expresses. Write the correct letter (A-H). Each letter is used only once; there are two extra letters not needed.…

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Question 31 · 1 mark · Listening - matching opinions to speakers

Speaker 5: choose from the list (A-H) which idea this speaker expresses. Write the correct letter (A-H). Each letter is used only once; there are two extra letters not needed.…

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Question 32 · 1 mark · Listening - matching opinions to speakers

Speaker 6: choose from the list (A-H) which idea this speaker expresses. Write the correct letter (A-H). Each letter is used only once; there are two extra letters not needed.…

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Question 33 · 1 mark · Listening - interview (detail/opinion/inference)

What made Miroslav decide that he wanted to train as a singer? A realising how good his voice was B watching a competition for young musicians C hearing a relative perform on a…

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Question 34 · 1 mark · Listening - interview (detail/opinion/inference)

Miroslav gave up singing in a rock band because A his taste in music changed as he got older. B he disliked the behaviour of other members. C the music didn't suit his tone of…

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Question 35 · 1 mark · Listening - interview (detail/opinion/inference)

How did Miroslav feel the first time he sang in an opera? A astonished how positive the audience's reaction was B dissatisfied with the level of his performance C impatient to…

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Question 36 · 1 mark · Listening - interview (detail/opinion/inference)

While working in the USA, Miroslav greatly improved A his acting skills. B the power of his voice. C his breathing techniques.

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Question 37 · 1 mark · Listening - interview (detail/opinion/inference)

What does Miroslav pay particular attention to in order to stay in good shape? A getting plenty of sleep B following an exercise routine C having a healthy diet

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Question 38 · 1 mark · Listening - interview (detail/opinion/inference)

Which aspect of his work does Miroslav find most challenging? A doing large amounts of practice B being away from home for long periods C dealing with accounts and contracts

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Question 39 · 1 mark · Listening - interview (detail/opinion/inference)

What would Miroslav like to do in the future? A direct an opera B appear in a film C write classical music

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Question 40 · 1 mark · Listening - interview (detail/opinion/inference)

What does Miroslav say anyone wanting to become an opera singer should do first? A see as many productions as possible B get a teacher you feel comfortable with C join a local…

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