IGCSE English As A Second Language (0993) — May–June 2025, Paper 11

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

Read the article about an activity called parkour, and then answer the questions. What is another term for parkour?

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

What was the name of the group of friends who started parkour?

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

What was the group instructor's previous job?

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

Which movement did Sebastian try first?

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

Which object did the group use to practise parkour in the park?

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

How did Sebastian say he benefited from doing parkour? Give three details.

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

Read sections A–D of a magazine article about young seals in New Zealand. For each statement, write the correct letter, A, B, C or D, on the line. Which section includes the…

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Question 8 · 4 marks · Reading comprehension (note-making, Exercise 3)

Read the article about a rowing race called the Atlantic Challenge, and then complete the notes. Imagine you are going to give a talk to your classmates about the Atlantic…

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Question 9 · 3 marks · Reading comprehension (note-making, Exercise 3)

Make short notes under the heading. Highlights of the Atlantic Challenge: (three bullet points)

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

Read the blog by a student about prickly pear plants growing in Switzerland, and then answer the questions. For each question, choose the correct answer, A, B or C, and put a tick…

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

What is the main problem with prickly pears in Switzerland? A They can cause nasty injuries. B They prevent anything else from growing. C They affect popular winter sports.

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

Lia discovered that prickly pear plants were first brought to Switzerland A many years ago. B by a plant collector. C as a source of food.

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

What does 'diminishing' mean in line 23? A getting smaller B causing plants to die C happening at a lower level

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

What does Lia suggest about removing the prickly pear plants? A It is easier in certain locations. B It has never been tried before. C It is unlikely to be successful.

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

The purpose of the blog is to A report on a long-term scientific project. B encourage people to help remove plants. C make people aware of an environmental issue.

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

You recently went on a school trip to a museum in another city. Write an email to a friend about the school trip to the museum. In your email you should: • explain what you did in…

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Question 17 · 15 marks · Directed writing (discursive/argumentative article, Exercise 6)

In class, you have been discussing whether employees should be required to work for a maximum of four days a week, giving them three days of free time. Here are some comments from…

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