IGCSE English As A Second Language (0993) — May–June 2023, Paper 21

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Question 1 · 1 mark · Reading comprehension (Exercise 1)

How many trees will be used to create the Future Library?

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Question 2 · 1 mark · Reading comprehension (Exercise 1)

What must writers have shown in their writing to be chosen for the project?

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Question 3 · 1 mark · Reading comprehension (Exercise 1)

What time of year do the writers hand over their new book?

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Question 4 · 1 mark · Reading comprehension (Exercise 1)

How do people finally reach the Future Library ceremony location?

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Question 5 · 2 marks · Reading comprehension (Exercise 1)

What instructions is each writer given about the content of their new book? Give two details.

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Question 6 · 1 mark · Reading comprehension (Exercise 1)

What nationality is the writer who finished their book at the last minute?

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Question 7 · 2 marks · Reading comprehension (Exercise 1)

What concerns does Katie have about the project? Give two details.

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Question 8 · 4 marks · Reading comprehension (Exercise 1)

What attracts writers to take part in the project? Give four details.

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Question 9 · 10 marks · Reading comprehension (multiple matching, Exercise 2)

For each question, write the correct letter A, B, C, D or E on the line. Which person … is enjoying learning to be more artistic?

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Question 10 · 5 marks · Note-making (Exercise 3)

You are going to give a talk about slacklining to your class at school. Prepare some notes to use as the basis for your talk. Make short notes under the heading: What appeals to…

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Question 11 · 4 marks · Note-making (Exercise 3)

Make short notes under the heading: Advice for setting up slacklining equipment for beginners.

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Question 12 · 16 marks · Summary writing (Exercise 4)

Read the article about light pollution. Write a summary about what the harmful effects of light pollution are AND what people can do to reduce light pollution. Your summary should…

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Question 13 · 16 marks · Directed writing – email (Exercise 5)

Your school is running a competition to find the best idea for a business that could be started by teenagers. One of the competition rules is that you must enter together with…

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Question 14 · 16 marks · Directed writing – report (Exercise 6)

Your school recently held an art exhibition to show students' artwork. Your teacher has asked you to write a report on the exhibition. In your report, say what was good about the…

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