Reading comprehension — IGCSE English As A Second Language (0511) questions by topic
Reading comprehension in IGCSE English As A Second Language sets multiple-choice and short-answer questions on non-fiction texts, such as Ahmed's account of his childhood, Abdu's interest in wildlife, why Western Pygmy Blue butterflies are spreading, and how Queen Alexandra's Birdwing butterflies are described on a threatened-species list.
Identify, state and give are the command words that recur, worth between 1 and 9 marks per response. This page brings together 16 questions from 2025 papers. Practise selecting the answer that matches the text precisely, then submit each response for instant marking, so a plausible-sounding option that misses the exact wording is caught immediately rather than costing marks quietly across the paper.
May–June 2025, Paper 12
How many species of butterfly have been found up until now?
Answer this question and get it marked →How are Queen Alexandra's Birdwing butterflies described on the Red List of Threatened Species?
Answer this question and get it marked →Why do scientists think Western Pygmy Blue butterflies are spreading to new locations?
Answer this question and get it marked →What record does the Painted Lady hold among all the species of butterfly?
Answer this question and get it marked →What is unusual about the diet of Harvester butterflies?
Answer this question and get it marked →What features do different butterflies have that protect them from being eaten? Give three details.
Answer this question and get it marked →For each statement, write the correct letter, A, B, C or D, on the line. Which person ... gets their greatest inspiration from nature?
Answer this question and get it marked →For each question, choose the correct answer, A, B or C, and put a tick in the appropriate box. What does Ahmed suggest about his childhood? A He is grateful for being raised in a…
Answer this question and get it marked →Ahmed changed from making films to taking photographs because photography A would be cheaper in the long term. B was less technically challenging. C suited his character better.
Answer this question and get it marked →Ahmed says the most demanding aspect of taking photos in Antarctica is A coping with sudden changes in weather. B keeping equipment in working order. C finding the intended…
Answer this question and get it marked →Why did Ahmed and his family recently move from a city to a tropical island? A It provided easier access to filming opportunities. B It offered more inspiration for ideas for…
Answer this question and get it marked →What does Ahmed say is the main goal of his photography? A to show people things they've never seen before B to rebuild contact between people and animals C to illustrate the harm…
Answer this question and get it marked →Ahmed recommends that anyone wanting to become an underwater photographer should first A complete training with a qualified professional. B develop their photography skills on…
Answer this question and get it marked →May–June 2025, Paper 13
How many oil paintings do experts think that Van Gogh produced?
Answer this question and get it marked →For each statement, write the correct letter, A, B, C or D, on the line. Which section suggests that there are few other countries with a similar trail?
Answer this question and get it marked →For each question, choose the correct answer, A, B or C, and put a tick in the appropriate box. Abdu initially became interested in wildlife when he was A listening to a podcast.…
Answer this question and get it marked →Other IGCSE English As A Second Language topics
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