IGCSE Prep (Reading)

IGCSE Preparation (reading)

Read the article about reintroducing animals called beavers into Scotland, and then answer the

following questions.

Multiple Choice

In which century did beavers die out in Scotland?

• fifteenth

• sixteenth

• seventeen

• eighteen

Multiple Choice

What clothing made from beaver fur was especially popular?

• jacket

• belt

• hats

• sweater

Multiple Choice

How long did it take to prepare the first application to reintroduce beavers to Scotland?

• 8 years

• 9 years

• 10 years

• 11 years

Multiple Choice

What reason was given for rejecting the first application to reintroduce beavers?

• animal in danger

• pollutions

• grow a new forest

• damage ancient forests

Multiple Choice

Which group of people was most strongly against the reintroduction of beavers?

• farmers

• firefighters

• government workers

• teachers

Multiple Choice

What important decisions about Scottish beavers have been made since 2016? Give two details.

• allowed to move (to new) territories

  protected species / protected by the government

• do not allowed to move (to new) territories

  protected species / protected by the government

• allowed to move (to new) territories

  do not protected species / protected by the government

• do not allowed to move (to new) territories

  do not protected species / protected by the government

Multiple Choice

What sound does the writer listen for to check if beavers are active?

• splash

• Cronk

• chatter

• creek

Multiple Choice

Which phrase does the writer like to use to describe beavers?

• modern engineers

• modern teachers

• natural engineers

• natural teachers

Read the article about three people (A–C) who are describing accommodation they stayed in while on

holiday. Then answer Question 9(a)–(h).

Multiple Choice

Which person …

says their accommodation was smaller than they were expecting?

• A

• B

• C

Multiple Choice

Which person …

suggests that their accommodation was rather dirty?

• A

• B

• C

Multiple Choice

Which person …

admits to not liking how the accommodation was decorated?

• A

• B

• C

Multiple Choice

Which person …

says they spent little time in their accommodation during the holiday?

• A

• B

• C

Multiple Choice

Which person …

needed to ask the owners of the accommodation for help?

• A

• B

• C

Multiple Choice

Which person …

had difficulty finding the way to their accommodation?

• A

• B

• C

Multiple Choice

Which person …

wishes they’d stayed in the accommodation at a different time of year?

• A

• B

• C

Multiple Choice

Which person …

has already booked to go back to the same accommodation?

• A

• B

• C

Read the article about yoga, and then complete the notes.

Open Ended

The history of yoga:

The history of yoga (suitable verb required for each point)

1 originated in India

2 developed (around) 5000 years ago

3 introduced into western nations in nineteenth century

Open Ended

Proven benefits of yoga:

Proven benefits of yoga

1 (develops physical) flexibility

2 (increased physical) strength

3 reduces back pain

4 (learn how to) breathe effectively

5 improved balance

6 better(-quality) sleep

Open Ended

Problems that can occur when doing yoga:

Problems that can occur when doing yoga

1 injury

2 distracted / distraction

3 (learning) wrong techniques

4 (frustration at) lack of progress

5 unrealistic aims

6 (not intended as) replacement for exercise targets

Read the article about going to a two‑day music festival.

Write a summary of the advice the writer gives for going to the music festival.

Your summary should be about 80 words long (

Open Ended

What are the Relevant Content points from the text:

Relevant Content points to include are:

Advice the writer gives for going to the music festival:

1 go to the festival with friends

2 book a spot at the campsite (as soon as you can)

3 think carefully about how you’re going to get there

4 take waterproof clothing / take a coat / take boots

5 (don’t forget to) pack sun cream

6 plan which bands you want to watch (before you go)

7 get food at the festival / don’t take food with you

8 avoid taking too many things