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IGCSE English Paper 1 Reading Exam - October/November 2024
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* 0123456789001 * , , ™ Cambridge IGCSE Gifted ¬O. 4pFs?z=>fW ¬[w2Ay}\}Qcwq ¥EeU5¥ue¥UU5EEU *7538253065* FIRST LANGUAGE ENGLISH Paper 1 Reading 0500/13 October/November 2024 2 hours You must answer on the question paper. You will need: Insert (enclosed) INSTRUCTIONS • Answer all questions. • Use a black or dark blue pen. • Write your name, centre 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. • If additional space is needed, you should use the lined pages at the end of this booklet; the question number or numbers must be clearly shown. • Dictionaries are not allowed. INFORMATION • The total mark for this paper is 80. • The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ]. • The insert contains the reading texts. This document has 16 pages. Any blank pages are indicated. 11_0500_13_2024_1.2 © UCLES 2024 [Turn over , , Read Text A, What are earthscrapers?, in the insert and then answer Questions 1(a)–(e) on this question paper. Question 1 (a) What is the name of the type of building that is built a long distance downwards into the ground? Earthscrapers ........................................................................................................................................... 1 mark ........................................................................................................................................... [1] (b) Using your own words, explain what the text means by: (i) shocking length ‘impressive distance’ (line 4) ................................................................................. 2 marks ................................................................................................................................ [2] numerous buildings (ii) ‘countless structures’ (line 5). ................................................................................ 2 marks ................................................................................................................................ DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN 2 [2] DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN * 0123456789002 * It is not deep enough 1 mark • ......................................................................................................................................... It is not big enough It is not multifunctional • ......................................................................................................................................... [2] (d) Re-read paragraphs 3 and 4 (‘One proposal ... the project.’). (i) Give two ways in which Mexico City might benefit if an earthscraper was built. It conserves They would prevent threatened historic buildings • .............................................................................................................................. It could conserve space in the city • .............................................................................................................................. [2] (ii) Explain why building the Mexico City earthscraper could be seen as problematic. 1) The deeper you go the more problems arise. 1 mark ................................................................................................................................ DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN Give two reasons why an underground car park could not be described as an ‘earthscraper’. DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN (c) Re-read paragraph 2 (‘Countless structures ... architectural plans.’). They would need to consider adequate ventilation 3. A lot of hazards Mexico has a hot climate ................................................................................................................................ © UCLES 2024 ĬÍĊ®Ġ´ðÆó¿ú½Ċ¿Ċèþ× ĬĕÙø³Åíīãíû®ěý³ÉęĂ ĥĕµÕõõåõÅĥµĕÕõõąĥÕ 11_0500_13_2024_1.2 [3] DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN 2. Needs a lot of thought and consideration ................................................................................................................................ 3 , , (e) Re-read paragraph 5 (‘There are mixed feelings ... to consider too.’). Using your own words, explain why some people might be against earthscrapers. 1 mark They cost a lot of money which takes out of the national budget ........................................................................................................................................... In some places they might not be environmentally friendly 1 mark ........................................................................................................................................... 1 mark They may require a lot of heating and cooling ........................................................................................................................................... DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN * 0123456789003 * [3] DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN , © UCLES 2024 ĬÏĊ®Ġ´ðÆó¿ú½Ċ¿Čèþ× ĬĕÚ÷»ÃñěÖċĆû¿õħÉĩĂ ĥĕÅĕµĕÅĕÕĕĥĕÕĕĕÅõÕ 11_0500_13_2024_1.2 [Turn over 4 , , Read Text B, Buying an underground house, in the insert and then answer Question 1(f) on this question paper. (f) According to Text B, in what ways can someone buying and living in their first underground home ensure that it is a positive experience? You must use continuous writing (not note form) and use your own words as far as possible. DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN * 0123456789004 * When considering whether to buy an underground home you need to enter with a positive ........................................................................................................................................... mindset it is more expensive to live underground than to live in the surface so it isn't a ........................................................................................................................................... plan for the faint hearted or people who can't invest a huge sum of money. ........................................................................................................................................... Some advise when deciding to live underground is to buy a pre-built home in an under ground ........................................................................................................................................... community this comes with a lot of benefits because when you build your house in a remote ........................................................................................................................................... area because you will have advice from people who have lived there for years and maybe a ........................................................................................................................................... supply network incase of problems. You may think that living in an underground home would ........................................................................................................................................... but if you buy a house designed by a good architect ........................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................... DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN Up to 10 marks are available for the content of your answer and up to 5 marks for the quality of your writing. 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Question 2 (a) Identify a word or phrase from the text which suggests the same idea as the words underlined: Milo warns the group that the way down into Underground City could be challenging. decent ................................................................................................................................ [1] (ii) The narrator and Jodie both looked closely at the phone to read about Underground City. studied ................................................................................................................................ [1] (iii) Underground City appears awe-inspiring on the narrator’s phone. amazing ................................................................................................................................ [1] DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN (i) DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN * 0123456789006 * (b) Using your own words, explain what the writer means by each of the words underlined: Milo is waiting for us to gather round him. He smiles expansively and beckons us closer. His eyes pick out Ben and a young girl, the only two children present. expressivly expansively ............................................................................................................ [1] leans closer (ii) beckons ................................................................................................................. [1] select (iii) pick out .................................................................................................................. [1] (i) © UCLES 2024 ĬÑĊ®Ġ´ðÆó¿ú½ĊÀČåþ× ĬĕÚõ°ÅħĨÐøāÀÙÙôñđĂ ĥõÅÕµÕåõĥåĥĕÕõõÅåÕ 11_0500_13_2024_1.2 DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN [1] DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN stoop slightly ................................................................................................................................ DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN (iv) Before they enter the chamber, the visitors have to lean forwards and lower their heads. DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN * 0123456789007 * 7 , , (c) Use one example from the text below to explain how the writer suggests Simon’s thoughts and feelings on the journey back to the hotel. Use your own words in your explanation. I notice how the volcanic rock and soil that had made burrowing underground so easy once means that this is not a land of fertile forests. A handful of lonely broken trees wither in the dry flat land as far as the eye can see. An evening walk to see this open landscape under a vast sky is a tempting idea. My camera would capture some spectacular panoramic vistas. Meanwhile, Milo is telling us about a must-visit outdoor market selling local crafts. Not my favourite thing to do ... The writer coveys Simons feeling about going back to the hotel perfectly when they say "An ........................................................................................................................................... evening walk to see the open landscape under a vast sky is a tempting idea" to show how he ........................................................................................................................................... loved his surroundings and wanted to stay and look at the surroundings and stay in the moment. ........................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................... 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DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN * 0123456789010 * • • • describe the area of Tassos and give your thoughts about it explain why you visited Underground City and give your thoughts about the experience describe what else there is to do in Tassos and give your advice about the best ways to make sure that the holiday is enjoyed by the whole family. Write about 250 to 350 words. Up to 15 marks are available for the content of your answer and up to 10 marks for the quality of your writing. DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN Write a letter to your friend in which you: Dear Rebecca, .......................................................................................................................................................... I am writing this letter in response to your question on whether Tassos is a desirable vacation spot for you and your family. 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