Reading & Writing
How long is the duration of Paper 1 (Reading and Writing)?
2 hours
How long is the approximate duration of Paper 2 (Listening)?
50 minutes
The tense using present simple + present simple is...
(talk about truth, habits, facts)
present real conditional
(If I eat sweets too late, it's hard for me to fall asleep.)
How many text types are there in IGCSE ESL?
Informal Email/Letter, Review, Article, Essay, Report
What is the total marks available for Paper 1 (Reading and Writing)?
60 marks
What is the number of total marks available for Paper 2 (Listening)?
40 marks
A question that doesn't need an answer is called ...
It can be used as a hook in the introductory paragraph for a review.
A rhetorical question.
(Do you love binging television shows? This binge-worthy TV series will satisfy binge-watching cravings.)
Is a review text type formal?
Depends on the audience (school magazine or city newspaper? Fancy restaurant or local fast food restaurant?
In Exercise 1, how many 5WH questions are there, and what is the maximum mark?
6 questions with 8 maximum marks
Mention the types of question that appear all over Paper 2 (Listening)?
MCQ and Multiple matching
What tense is useful to talk about...
life experiences, unfinished actions, changes over time, action that began in past and has an effect on the present
present perfect tense
(I have been to Paris three times)
(I have attended before)
Which linking words should we avoid using when writing informal letters?
Therefore, moreover, furthermore, in addition, hence, thus, consequently, as a result.
(and, also, plus, so, that's why, but, still, even so, first, then, after that, next) is better
How many exercises are there in total for Paper 1 (Reading and Writing)? How many for Reading and how many for Writing?
6 exercises in total: 4 for Reading and 2 for Writing
Mention THREE main structures of Paper 3 (Speaking)?
Interview
Short Talk
Discussion
What are some ways to make our writing sound more informal?
contractions, phrasal verbs, less formal verbs (get vs. acquire), speak directly to your friend, shorter sentences
Which possible writing topics could you receive in the final exam and should revise for?
Leisure, fashion, art, working life, healthy living, sports and games
What is the proportion of Paper 1 (Reading and Writing) to the whole syllabus percentage?
70%
What is the proportion of Paper 2 (Listening) to the overall syllabus grade?
30%
What tense can be used for writing recommendation at the end of a review?
future real conditional
(If you love historical drama, this series will be perfect for you.)
What is the structure of an informal email and reviews?
Email: greeting, introduction (greet your friend and mention why you're writing), one paragraph per bullet point, closing, signature
Review: introduction (who,what,when,where), personal opinions about several aspects, recommendation