Q2 a–c · Vocabulary: past paper questions
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- 0990/11 · May/June 2026 · Q2a(i)[1]
Once he was inside the restaurant, Hideji looked around.
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Koishi comments in a way that shows she regrets her father’s attitude to tourists.
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Koishi called in to see the people who lived around Hideji’s previous family home.
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Hideji is instantly cheered up when he realises he could return to the restaurant.
See it on the paper → - 0990/11 · May/June 2026 · Q2b[1]
Using your own words, explain what the writer means by each of the words underlined: ‘Hideji! How long has it been?’ exclaimed Nagare emerging from the kitchen and grinning broadly as he introduced his daughter, Koishi. ‘Years,’ laughed Hideji, glancing sideways at a young man devouring a bowl of something delicious. Q...
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Use one example from the text below to explain how the writer suggests the attitude of the delivery-rider to being asked for directions. Use your own words in your explanation. ‘I’m looking for “The Kamogawa Diner and Detective Agency”?’ Hideji repeated to the surly delivery rider who had paused begrudgingly, trapped a...
See it on the paper → - 0990/12 · May/June 2026 · Q2a(i)[1]
The documentary film is about creatures that are critical to the wellbeing of the Earth.
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Mina was concerned that rhinos as a species were disappearing.
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|The accommodation for volunteers coming from other countries was basic.
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There was only just sufficient money to purchase the drugs needed to treat the rescued rhinos.
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Using your own words, explain what the writer means by each of the words underlined: The rhinos aren’t exactly cooperating in their starring role. I'm keeping out of the way, enjoying the safe comfort of Izelle’s brand-new support vehicle. The mission? To move this particular crash of adult rhinos from the reserve and...
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Use one example from the text below to explain the writer’s attitude to the behaviour of the director. Use your own words in your explanation. ‘Come!’ the director copies Izelle, strutting forwards. ‘Don’t you call!’ Izelle barks fiercely. Izelle knows how to give orders: she deals with rhinos. The chastened director r...
See it on the paper → - 0990/12 · October/November 2025 · Q2a(i)[1]
The Commander felt that Q was the only person able to endure the experience of time travelling. (i)
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At the end of her mission, Q would be suddenly and very quickly moved back to 3030.
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Q knew that hiding her travelling clothing in bushes was potentially dangerous.
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The Commander tells Q that people will now look after future trees. (iv)
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inquisitive
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singly
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distracted
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Use one example from the text below to explain how the writer suggests Q’s thoughts and feelings about the money she is carrying. A sudden gush of panic flooded her mind, making her check her pocket. Relief radiated warmly as her eager hands folded round the small wads of paper. This was what people in this century cal...
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What examiners said
The boys and their mother have to pass through and around the delicate hills of sand to get access to the beach.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0990/11 Q2(a)(i) (Cambridge)
The goods carried by the ship that sank were never found, but the people on board were saved.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0990/11 Q2(a)(ii) (Cambridge)
It is not unusual for the narrator to discover everyday items that have been thrown away without thought on the beach.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0990/11 Q2(a)(iii) (Cambridge)
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