IGCSE ESL EXAM Skills

When writing an informal email for IGCSE ESL Task 1, what is the appropriate word count?

• 50-75 words

• 75-100 words

• 100-150 words

• 150-200 words

In an informal email to a friend, which greeting is MOST appropriate?

• Dear Sir/Madam

• To whom it may concern

• Hi [friend's name]

• Respected friend

Which of these features is NOT typically found in informal writing?

• Contractions (I'm, don't)

• Phrasal verbs (meet up, hang out)

• Complex subordinate clauses

• Direct questions (Can you come?)

What is the most effective way to ensure you've covered all requirements in an informal writing task?

• Write more than the required word count

• Use advanced vocabulary only

• Underline key requirements in the question and check them off

• Focus on perfect grammar only

When suggesting a meeting place in an informal email, which expression would be MOST suitable?

• I suggest we convene at the specified location

• Would it be convenient to meet outside the stadium?

• Let's meet up at the coffee shop near the stadium

• A meeting at the designated venue would be appreciated

According to the exam skills box in the listening section, what should you do BEFORE listening to an audio recording?

• Write down all possible answers

• Look for synonyms and paraphrasing

• Skip reading the questions to save time

• Focus only on key words

In listening exercises where you need to select correct boxes, how many options should you typically select?

• All that seem correct

• The exact number specified in the instructions

• At least half of the options

• One from each category

What type of listening exercise is shown in Question 4 of the listening section?

• Multiple choice

• Gap-fill table

• Note completion

• Matching speakers to statements

When listening to identify advantages and disadvantages, what signposting language should you listen for?

• First, second, finally

• However, on the other hand, one downside

• For example, such as, like

• In conclusion, to summarize

What is the purpose of the 'practice identifying signposting' advice in the exam skills box?

• To improve grammar

• To help predict the topic

• To identify when speakers change topics

• To recognize when speakers present different sides of an argument