IGCSE English As A Second Language (0993) — May–June 2025, Paper 12

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Question 1 · 1 mark · Reading and Writing - Exercise 1 (short-answer comprehension)

Read the article about butterflies (see shared stimulus), and then answer the question. How many species of butterfly have been found up until now? [1]

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Question 2 · 1 mark · Reading and Writing - Exercise 1 (short-answer comprehension)

How are Queen Alexandra's Birdwing butterflies described on the Red List of Threatened Species? [1]

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Question 3 · 1 mark · Reading and Writing - Exercise 1 (short-answer comprehension)

Why do scientists think Western Pygmy Blue butterflies are spreading to new locations? [1]

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Question 4 · 1 mark · Reading and Writing - Exercise 1 (short-answer comprehension)

What record does the Painted Lady hold among all the species of butterfly? [1]

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Question 5 · 1 mark · Reading and Writing - Exercise 1 (short-answer comprehension)

What is unusual about the diet of Harvester butterflies? [1]

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Question 6 · 3 marks · Reading and Writing - Exercise 1 (short-answer comprehension)

What features do different butterflies have that protect them from being eaten? Give three details. [3]

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Question 7 · 9 marks · Reading and Writing - Exercise 2 (multiple matching)

Read the article about four young people (A-D) who write their own songs (see shared stimulus). For each statement, write the correct letter, A, B, C or D. Which person ... gets…

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Question 8 · 4 marks · Reading and Writing - Exercise 3 (note-making)

Read the article about a type of bicycle called a recumbent bike (see shared stimulus), and then complete the notes. Imagine you are going to give a talk to your classmates about…

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Question 9 · 3 marks · Reading and Writing - Exercise 3 (note-making)

Make short notes under the heading. The disadvantages of recumbent bikes: - - - [3]

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Question 10 · 1 mark · Reading and Writing - Exercise 4 (multiple choice comprehension)

Read the article about a photographer called Ahmed Ibrahim, who takes pictures of life under the sea (see shared stimulus), and then answer the question. Choose the correct…

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Question 11 · 1 mark · Reading and Writing - Exercise 4 (multiple choice comprehension)

Choose the correct answer, A, B or C. Ahmed changed from making films to taking photographs because photography A would be cheaper in the long term. B was less technically…

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Question 12 · 1 mark · Reading and Writing - Exercise 4 (multiple choice comprehension)

Choose the correct answer, A, B or C. Ahmed says the most demanding aspect of taking photos in Antarctica is A coping with sudden changes in weather. B keeping equipment in…

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Question 13 · 1 mark · Reading and Writing - Exercise 4 (multiple choice comprehension)

Choose the correct answer, A, B or C. 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…

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Question 14 · 1 mark · Reading and Writing - Exercise 4 (multiple choice comprehension)

Choose the correct answer, A, B or C. 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…

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Question 15 · 1 mark · Reading and Writing - Exercise 4 (multiple choice comprehension)

Choose the correct answer, A, B or C. Ahmed recommends that anyone wanting to become an underwater photographer should first A complete training with a qualified professional. B…

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Question 16 · 15 marks · Reading and Writing - Exercise 5 (informal email)

You recently went away for the weekend with your family. However, there was a problem during your weekend away. Write an email to a friend telling them about your weekend away. In…

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Question 17 · 15 marks · Reading and Writing - Exercise 6 (review)

A new transport museum has just opened near where you live. You recently visited it with some friends and decide to post a review of your visit on the transport museum's website.…

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