IGCSE English As A Second Language (0993) — May–June 2024, Paper 11

17 questions · every question answerable online with instant point-by-point AI marking against the official mark scheme.

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

When was the term 'cosplay' invented?

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

What type of cosplay does Lana prefer?

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

What is the most famous cosplay contest called?

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

What type of character is Lana planning to be next in cosplay?

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Question 5 · 1 mark · Reading comprehension (Exercise 1)

How would Lana like to make money from cosplay in the future?

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Question 6 · 3 marks · Reading comprehension (Exercise 1)

How has Lana benefited from doing cosplay? Give three details.

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Question 7 · 9 marks · Reading comprehension (multiple matching, Exercise 2)

For each statement, write the correct letter, A, B, C or D, on the line. Which person … suggests why wild swimming is better than swimming in a pool?

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Question 8 · 4 marks · Note-making (Exercise 3)

Imagine you are going to give a talk to your classmates about reducing car use in cities. Use words from the article to help you write some notes. Make short notes under the…

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Question 9 · 3 marks · Note-making (Exercise 3)

Make short notes under the heading: What the writer has tried doing in order to reduce his own car use.

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Question 10 · 1 mark · Reading comprehension (multiple choice, Exercise 4)

In the first paragraph, the writer suggests that Serena is interesting because… Choose A, B or C. A: she's unusually clever. B: she's wearing a special device. C: she's the only…

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Question 11 · 1 mark · Reading comprehension (multiple choice, Exercise 4)

What information does the writer give in the second paragraph? Choose A, B or C. A: what has been learned from studying babies' brains. B: how babies' brains differ from those of…

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Question 12 · 1 mark · Reading comprehension (multiple choice, Exercise 4)

Why is Serena asked to wear gloves? Choose A, B or C. A: to make her fingers more visible. B: to protect some equipment. C: to record her movements.

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Question 13 · 1 mark · Reading comprehension (multiple choice, Exercise 4)

Serena begins her house-building task by… Choose A, B or C. A: describing her design. B: watching a short video. C: choosing what material to use.

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Question 14 · 1 mark · Reading comprehension (multiple choice, Exercise 4)

Serena's house-building task is part of research into how young children… Choose A, B or C. A: follow instructions. B: develop creativity. C: remember details.

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Question 15 · 1 mark · Reading comprehension (multiple choice, Exercise 4)

The phrase 'as she does so' in paragraph 5 refers to… Choose A, B or C. A: speaking quietly. B: moving rapidly. C: visiting the lab.

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Question 16 · 15 marks · Directed writing – email (Exercise 5)

You have decided to help at a sports event that will take place in your town next month. Write an email to a friend about this. In your email you should: describe the sports event…

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Question 17 · 15 marks · Directed writing – review (Exercise 6)

You recently bought a copy of a new magazine which is aimed at teenagers. You decide to review the magazine, and you will post the review on your school website. Some friends'…

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