P2 Ex 3 · A talk: completing sentences: past paper questions
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- 0991/21 · October/November 2025 · Q19[1]
The oldest of the shark species living today appeared about … million years ago. A 200 B 250 C 400
See it on the paper → - 0991/21 · October/November 2025 · Q20[1]
The name ‘shark’ most probably comes from a word meaning … A bad person. B sea dog. C large fish.
See it on the paper → - 0991/21 · October/November 2025 · Q21[1]
There are currently around … species of sharks found worldwide. A 300 B 450 C 500
See it on the paper → - 0991/21 · October/November 2025 · Q22[1]
Jana says that sharks’ noses work in a similar way to human … A tongues. B ears. C eyes.
See it on the paper → - 0991/21 · October/November 2025 · Q23[1]
Jana was surprised to learn that one function of a shark’s rough skin is to … A stop other creatures living on it. B hurt animals they want to eat. C help it move more quickly.
See it on the paper → - 0991/21 · October/November 2025 · Q24[1]
Most species of shark would … if they stopped swimming. A sink to the bottom B become cooler C be unable to breathe
See it on the paper → - 0991/21 · October/November 2025 · Q25[1]
Jana says she handles sharks safely by … A covering up their eyes. B turning them upside down. C stroking them on the head.
See it on the paper → - 0991/21 · October/November 2025 · Q26[1]
It is believed that in the last fifty years, about … of the world’s sharks have disappeared. A 30% B 70% C 90%
See it on the paper → - 0991/21 · May/June 2025 · Q19[1]
John recommends … as good places for people to see bees. A thick forests B busy towns C open fields
See it on the paper → - 0991/21 · May/June 2025 · Q20[1]
John especially enjoys watching bees … on wild flowers. A landing B feeding C resting
See it on the paper → - 0991/21 · May/June 2025 · Q21[1]
John is most interested in recording the … of bees he sees. A location B number C species
See it on the paper → - 0991/21 · May/June 2025 · Q22[1]
John believes there are now as many as … types of bees in Britain. A 100 B 250 C 270
See it on the paper → - 0991/21 · May/June 2025 · Q23[1]
John thinks the type of bee called the … is currently having the most difficulty surviving. A bumblebee B honeybee C solitary bee
See it on the paper → - 0991/21 · May/June 2025 · Q24[1]
John says that … is an essential role carried out by volunteers. A collecting money B updating databases C reporting falls in bee populations
See it on the paper → - 0991/21 · May/June 2025 · Q25[1]
John’s key aim in his work is to make sure people are … bees. A keen to take care of B aware of the beauty of C informed about the lives of
See it on the paper → - 0991/21 · May/June 2025 · Q26[1]
John says that planting wild flowers … is surprisingly effective in helping bees. A on balconies B along roadsides C in gardens
See it on the paper → - 0991/22 · May/June 2025 · Q19[1]
The festival is held in … every year. A the United States B Thailand C Spain
See it on the paper → - 0991/22 · May/June 2025 · Q20[1]
Around … tonnes of sand are used to create the sculptures for the festival. A 15 000 B 35 000 C 60 000
See it on the paper → - 0991/22 · May/June 2025 · Q21[1]
To create the sculptures, sand from lakes is mixed with sand from the beach because … A it helps to keep the statues in good condition. B it is more environmentally friendly. C it allows the artists to produce work more easily.
See it on the paper → - 0991/22 · May/June 2025 · Q22[1]
About … works of art are on display at the sculpture festival each year. A 40 B 60 C 110
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What examiners said
Large parts of this question were answered well by a lot of candidates. Responses containing repetition of words, either preceding or following the gap, were not credited as they lead to an incorrect grammatical fit. In some cases, wrong singular and plural nouns meant that candidates could not be credited. Some parts of the question were left blank by a few candidates.
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 0991/31 Q5 (Cambridge)
Large parts of this question were answered well by many candidates. Responses containing repetition of words, either preceding or following the gap, were not credited as they led to an incorrect grammatical fit. In some cases, wrong singular and plural nouns meant that candidates could not be credited. Some parts of the question were left blank by a few candidates.
— Examiner report, May/June 2023, 0991/31 Q5 (Cambridge)
Large parts of this question were answered well by a lot of candidates. Responses containing repetition of words, either preceding or following the gap, were not credited as they lead to an incorrect grammatical fit. In some cases, wrong singular and plural nouns meant that candidates could not be credited. Some parts of the question were left blank by a few candidates.
— Examiner report, October/November 2022, 0991/31 Q5 (Cambridge)
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