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Cambridge IGCSE™
ENGLISH
0520/02
For examination from 2021
Paper 2 Reading
SPECIMEN PAPER
1 hour
You must answer on the question paper.
No additional materials are needed.
INSTRUCTIONS
•Answer all questions.
•Use a black or dark blue pen.
•Write your name, center number and candidate number in the boxes at the top of the page.
•Write your answer to each question in the space provided. •Do
not use an erasable pen or correction fluid. •Do not
write on any bar codes.
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Dictionaries are not allowed.
INFORMATION
•The total mark for this paper is 45.
•The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ].
This document has 12 pages. Blank pages are indicated.
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1 Look at the pictures.
AT
B
VS
D
E
F
For each question, write the correct letter (A–F) in the appropriate box.
(a) Fabien tidies up his clothes.
[1]
(b) Felix has a little white rabbit.
[1]
(c) Fred is watching a game.
[1]
(d) Frank must clean the sink.
[1]
(e) Fouad looks for the first aid kit.
[1]
[Total: 5]
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2 Look at the signs.
At the station
TICKET OFFICE
TELEPHONES
B
AT
ORDER
E
COFFEE
VS
TOILET KIOSK
F
G
ROOM
WAITING
D
ACCESS TO
DOCKS
H
For each question, write the correct letter (A–H) in the appropriate box.
(a) I would like a travel magazine.
[1]
(b) I need to buy my ticket.
[1]
(c) Where can I leave my luggage?
[1]
(d) Where are the trains, please?
[1]
(e) I want to drink something.
[1]
[Total: 5]
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3 Read the text. For each question, check (ÿ) the box that corresponds to the correct answer.
Hi !
Today I'm resting at home because I'm tired.
Yesterday I attended a rock music concert with my friends for the first time. The music was
excellent. My favorite band was playing in the park of a big castle. There were thousands of
spectators. I stood for four hours because there weren't enough chairs for everyone.
It was very noisy but the atmosphere was wonderful.
At the end of the concert, I bought a T-shirt from the band and I wear it now. Unfortunately, to
get home we had to wait for a train for almost two hours. The time passed pretty quickly,
though, because we had so much to talk about the show.
Rock
(a) Today Peter is…
Has in college.
B at home.
C at the beach.
[1]
(b) Peter…
A liked the concert.
B hates music.
C often goes to concerts.
[1]
(c) The concert took place…
A at the party hall.
B at the stadium.
C outdoors.
[1]
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(d) At the concert, there was...
Has free drinks.
B a lot of noise.
It's few people.
[1]
(e) Now, Peter…
A has a memory of the concert.
B wants to become a musician.
C does school work.
[1]
(f) After the concert, Pierre…
A returned home by coach.
B went to the station.
C took the train at three o'clock.
[1]
(g) To pass the time, Peter and his friends have...
Talked a lot.
B sung.
C texted.
[1]
[Total: 7]
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4 Read the text. Answer the following questions in French.
Hi !
I am writing this e-mail to tell you about an incident that happened last weekend. Saturday
morning, I left with two friends, Sylvie and Louise. We were planning to do a long hike in
the forest and spend the night near a nice lake. We each carried a very heavy backpack
that contained clothes, a tent and a sleeping bag.
We left in the car with Louise's mother. She led us to a forest a few kilometers from the
lake. The weather was quite nice and, at first, everything was going very well. We were
very happy to be in the middle of nature.
Towards the end of the afternoon, we were almost at the lake. Me, I was walking in front
when, suddenly, I heard Sylvie scream very loudly. I turned around and saw Sylvie on the
ground. She had fallen and hurt her leg. She was in a lot of pain and could no longer walk.
Fortunately, Louise had her cell phone. So she was able to contact the emergency services.
We had to wait a long time, but finally an ambulance arrived and took us to the hospital.
A doctor examined Sylvie almost immediately. She had broken her leg. Louise's mother
came to pick us up, but Sylvie had to spend the night in the hospital and didn't come home
until the next day.
simone
(a) Why is Simone writing this e-mail?
.................................................. .................................................. ............................................ [1]
(b) What day did Simone and her two friends leave?
.................................................. .................................................. ............................................ [1]
(c) What did the girls want to do? (Give 2 details.)
1 ................................................. .................................................. ..............................................
2 ................................................ .................................................. ........................................ [2]
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(d) How did the girls make the trip to the forest?
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(e) Why were the girls happy to be in the forest?
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(f) Why did Simone turn around?
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(g) Where did Sylvie hurt?
.................................................. .................................................. ............................................ [1]
(h) After her accident, what was Sylvie no longer able to do?
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(i) How was Louise able to contact the ambulance?
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(j) What happened almost immediately in the hospital?
.................................................. .................................................. ............................................ [1]
(k) When did Sylvie return home?
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5 Read the statements (a–e) then the 8 descriptions (1–8).
Which option is best for each person?
For each statement (a–e), write the correct number (1–8) in the appropriate space.
Holiday projects
I love camping but I don't want to have to bring everything. I like
hiking in the forest or cycling with my wife and children.
To
..............
b
We are winter sports enthusiasts and active holidays interest us.
Being able to go to a fancy place in the evening to relax is also
very important for
We.
..............
vs
I would love to be able to go on vacation with my friends to
celebrate my 21st birthday. Unfortunately, we don't have a lot of
money so we need a cheap solution.
..............
d
Our children are older now and they are beginning to take an
interest in history rather than spending all their time by the sea.
We leave by car.
..............
e
My husband has always loved camping but now a tent no longer
offers him the luxury and comfort he desires so a compromise
has to be found. I love sunbathing and relaxation is the most
important thing to me.
..............
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1
Small hotel in the mountains right next to a ski resort. A quiet place that suits guests who are
not looking for a lively nightlife.
2
Do you like nature ? Rent a tent and all the necessary equipment for an outdoor vacation.
There are also toilet blocks and a shop that sells all the provisions you need.
3
Do you want a vacation in the countryside, but not far from the interesting tourist sites of the
region? A gite offers comfortable family holidays at prices to suit all budgets.
4
The Mont Royal Youth Hostel offers inexpensive accommodation for those under 26 years
old. You will need to show ID upon arrival and fill out a form at the hostel.
5
Large hotel in the center of Paris, near many historical monuments. Elevators and air
conditioning, and choice of restaurants and cafes in the area. Metro station 50 meters away,
but no parking.
6
Chalet for six people to rent in the center of a luxury ski resort. Nightclubs open until dawn.
Lots of boutiques selling designer clothes for a sophisticated and affluent clientele.
7
Caravans for rent at our campsite in the south of France. 15 minutes from the superb beaches
of the Côte d'Azur. Advance reservation required during high season.
8
If you like ecotourism, come and spend a week participating in an environmental project. You
could garden for a hospital or clean up a park to create a litter-free place for children to play.
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6 Read the text. Answer the following questions in French.
A brave action
Émilie worked in an office. At lunchtime, she often ate by the river and watched the boats.
One Monday, while she was eating her sandwich, Émilie heard a noise, then a cry. She
then saw that a young boy, who was playing near the river, had fallen into the water. She
immediately called the fire department.
But, while she was talking on the phone, Émilie understood that the young boy was in great danger.
He was so scared, poor boy, he couldn't even swim. She realized that if she waited for the
firefighters to arrive, it would be too late. She had to do something right away.
So, after taking off her shoes and putting her cell phone in her purse, Émilie jumped into the
water, which was freezing and she was immediately very cold. She couldn't swim fast because
her clothes were full of water. The situation was becoming more and more dangerous. Indeed,
she only saw the boy's hair sticking out of the water.
She shouted to him: “Courage, it will be fine. I'm coming ! Coming close to him, she then took
him by the neck. Then, she swam pulling it. When Emilie arrived at the edge of the river,
passers-by pulled the boy out of the water. Then they helped Emilie out. The boy was coughing
and having difficulty speaking. We offered them hot coffee and found blankets because they
were blue with cold.
Ten minutes later, the firefighters arrived and Émilie, who knew the boy was no longer in danger,
left without leaving his name or address. The boy never found out who had saved his life,
despite a call on the local radio. Émilie preferred to remain anonymous.
(a) At what time of day did Emily look at the boats?
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(b) Why couldn't the boy swim?
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(c) What did Emily do just before jumping into the water? (Give two details.)
1 ................................................. .................................................. ..............................................
2 ................................................ .................................................. ........................................ [2]
(d) Why was Emily swimming slowly?
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(e) What did Emily do when she got to the boy?
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(f) Who helped Emily get out of the water?
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(g) What was given to Emily and the boy to keep them warm? (Give two
details.)
1 ................................................. .................................................. ..............................................
2 ................................................ .................................................. ........................................ [2]
(h) Why did the boy never know that it was Emily who had saved his life?
.................................................. .................................................. ............................................ [1]
(i) How did the boy try to find Emily?
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