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IGCSE English as a Second Language (Count-in speaking) 0511 · Topic 9

P2 Ex 2 · Conversations: past paper questions

120 real questionsasked in 4 of the last 10 exam series2024–2025

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  1. 0511/21 · October/November 2025 · Q9[1]

    How did the boy learn to make and upload videos? A He used lots of online resources. B He was taught by someone he knew. C He went on a short course.

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  2. 0511/21 · October/November 2025 · Q10[1]

    What made the boy choose the environment as the topic for his videos? A He had a long-term interest in the subject. B Someone suggested it would help his studies. C It provided many different aspects to focus on. You will hear a teacher talking to a student called Maria about her progress in science.

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  3. 0511/21 · October/November 2025 · Q11[1]

    The teacher suggests that Maria should A contribute more during classes. B give more detail in her written work. C be more careful when doing experiments.

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  4. 0511/21 · October/November 2025 · Q12[1]

    What does the teacher think is the best subject for Maria to study at university? A engineering B medicine C physics You will hear two friends talking about a new café in their town.

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  5. 0511/21 · October/November 2025 · Q13[1]

    The friends agree that A the opening hours are convenient. B it serves a wide variety of food. C there’s a welcoming atmosphere.

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  6. 0511/21 · October/November 2025 · Q14[1]

    Why would the girl like to work at the café? A The pay is quite good there. B It would help her career aims. C She would meet lots of people. You will hear two friends talking about playing the guitar.

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  7. 0511/21 · October/November 2025 · Q15[1]

    What helped the girl most when she was learning to play the guitar? A practising regularly B having a teacher C watching people play

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  8. 0511/21 · October/November 2025 · Q16[1]

    Before buying a guitar, the girl advises the boy to A read lots of reviews. B visit a musical instrument shop. C try out hers first. You will hear two friends talking about a novel called Storm Beach.

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  9. 0511/21 · October/November 2025 · Q17[1]

    How did the boy find out about the novel? A He saw an advertisement for it. B It was described in an article. C His teacher told him about it.

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  10. 0511/21 · October/November 2025 · Q18[1]

    The friends think the novel would be even better if A it was shorter. B it had more dialogue in it. C it included some younger characters.

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  11. 0511/22 · October/November 2025 · Q9[1]

    What would the boy change if he made the biscuits again? A the quantity B the ingredients C the cooking time

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  12. 0511/22 · October/November 2025 · Q10[1]

    How does the girl feel about the boy’s interest in cooking? A surprised he likes it B keen to encourage him C pleased they have something in common You will hear a man leaving a message for a colleague about a hotel.

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  13. 0511/22 · October/November 2025 · Q11[1]

    Which aspect of the hotel did the man appreciate the most? A the food provided B the reception staff C the conference facilities

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  14. 0511/22 · October/November 2025 · Q12[1]

    The man asked to change his bedroom because A he wanted a better view. B he thought it would be noisy. C he needed more space to work. You will hear two friends discussing a TV programme called The Repair Show.

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  15. 0511/22 · October/November 2025 · Q13[1]

    The friends agree that the best thing about the programme is A the stories people tell about their objects. B the value of the objects people bring in. C the skill of the people doing the repairs.

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  16. 0511/22 · October/November 2025 · Q14[1]

    What did the woman learn about a clock that a man brought in? A where it came from B who gave it to him C how it got broken You will hear a man and a woman talking about a travel guidebook.

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  17. 0511/22 · October/November 2025 · Q15[1]

    The man chose this particular guidebook because A a relative recommended it. B it was on offer in the shop. C he read good reviews of it online.

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  18. 0511/22 · October/November 2025 · Q16[1]

    What issue does the woman have with taking a guidebook? A It might not be up to date. B It is too heavy to carry around. C It focuses only on the most popular places. You will hear a woman talking to a friend about her computer.

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  19. 0511/22 · October/November 2025 · Q17[1]

    What was the main problem with the woman’s old computer? A It was too slow. B It had a small screen. C Its memory was almost full.

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  20. 0511/22 · October/November 2025 · Q18[1]

    How does the woman feel about her new computer? A She is unsure where to put it. B She is finding the keyboard tricky to use. C She is worried that it might get damaged.

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