Question 3 (Cambridge (CIE) IGCSE English Language): Exam Questions

Read Text C, Running for my life, in the insert and then answer Question 3(a-d).

3(a)(i) Identify a word or phrase from the text which suggests the same idea as the words in bold:

Anna was running from one end of New Zealand to the other.

Read Text C, Running for my life, in the insert and then answer Question 3(a-d).

3(a)(ii) Identify a word or phrase from the text which suggests the same idea as the words in bold:

Anna was going to run the whole way with absolutely no help or assistance.

Read Text C, Running for my life, in the insert and then answer Question 3(a-d).

3(b)(i) Use your own words to explain what the writer means by the word in bold:

"a perceptive work colleague had introduced me to Kevin" (line 25)

Read Text C, Running for my life, in the insert and then answer Question 3(a-d).

3(b)(ii) Use your own words to explain what the writer means by the word in bold:

"Local expert Kevin had quizzed me about sections of the trail" (line 27)

Read Text C, Running for my life, in the insert and then answer Question 3(a-d).

3(b)(iii) Use your own words to explain what the writer means by the word in bold:

"Local expert Kevin had quizzed me about sections of the trail" (line 27)

Read Text C, Running for my life, in the insert and then answer Question 3(a-d).

3(c) Use one example from the text below to explain how the writer suggests Anna's attitude during the radio interview.

Use your own words in your explanation.

"I was sitting, star-struck, in the Southland FM's Invercargill studio, marvelling at radio host Rach's seemingly exotic accent. I already loved the way that people here pronounced my name as: “Inna!” I grinned widely from behind a microphone bigger than my head.

Rach continued: “So, are you brave or stupid?”

“Perhaps both,” I laughed enigmatically. “And excited.”"

Read Text C, Wanaka, in the insert and then answer Question 3(a-d).

3(a)(i) Identify a word or phrase from the text which suggests the same idea as the word in bold:

The writer felt that the training presentation had been designed to emphasise that the least attractive job on the resort was being a liftie.

Read Text C, Wanaka, in the insert and then answer Question 3(a-d).

3(a)(ii) Identify a word or phrase from the text which suggests the same idea as the words in bold:

The writer struggled to walk, almost falling, as he arrived back at his accommodation.

Read Text C, Wanaka, in the insert and then answer Question 3(a-d).

3(b)(i) Use your own words to explain what the writer means by each of the words in bold:

"…generally overlooked by bosses - providing each person crewing the lift is capable of running it on their own."

Read Text C, Wanaka, in the insert and then answer Question 3(a-d).

3(b)(ii) Use your own words to explain what the writer means by each of the words in bold:

"…providing each person crewing the lift is capable of running it on their own."

Read Text C, Wanaka, in the insert and then answer Question 3(a-d).

3(b)(iii) Use your own words to explain what the writer means by each of the words in bold:

"“Back-country” was everything outside the marked boundaries of the ski-area (avoided for fear of avalanches)."

Read Text C, Wanaka, in the insert and then answer Question 3(a-d).

3(c) Use one example from the text below to explain how the writer suggests Tony's feelings when he realises the extent of what he does not know about his new job.

Use your own words in your explanation.

"And that was it: training was over! I'd never pushed a button, had only the flimsiest concept how a ski lift even worked, much less how to fix one if something went wrong, didn't know how to test the equipment, use the radio in case of emergency or assist guests on and off the lift. Ski lifts spin all day, every hour transporting skiers and riders of all ability levels up the mountain. I didn't know how many things I didn't know about my new job - but suspected there were plenty."

Read Text C, The new job, in the insert and then answer Question 3(a-d).

3(a)(i) Identify a word or phrase from the text which suggests the same idea as the words in bold:

Edgar took big, confident steps while escorting Jeswin to their workplace.

Read Text C, The new job, in the insert and then answer Question 3(a-d).

3(a)(ii) Identify a word or phrase from the text which suggests the same idea as the word in bold:

Jeswin felt happy that his job was mostly going well.

Read Text C, The new job, in the insert and then answer Question 3(a-d).

3(b)(i) Use your own words to explain what the writer means by the word in bold:

"Jeswin wriggled to detach himself from Edgar's large hand" (line 9)

Read Text C, The new job, in the insert and then answer Question 3(a-d).

3(b)(ii) Use your own words to explain what the writer means by the word in bold:

"making sure that the passengers had the documents they needed to fly" (line 10)

Read Text C, The new job, in the insert and then answer Question 3(a-d).

3(b)(iii) Use your own words to explain what the writer means by the word in bold:

"showing them where to take their luggage and giving helpful and friendly advice" (line 11)

Read Text C, The new job, in the insert and then answer Question 3(a-d).

3(c) Use one example from the text below to explain how the writer suggests Edgar's thoughts and feelings at that time.

Use your own words in your explanation.

“‘I've got a report to write for the boss tonight!’ huffed Edgar. ‘Apparently she doesn't know what our job involves. Hah!’

He marched towards the group. ‘Good morning. Your documents, please, so I can make sure they are in order before you drop your luggage off.’ Edgar flipped through identity documents with the dexterity of a master player shuffling a deck of cards, before surveying the three suitcases. ‘Take it you packed those suitcases yourselves and they haven't been out of sight since you got here? Go to the roped area over there. Shouldn't be too long to wait.’”

Read Text C, The violinist, in the insert and then answer Question 3(a-d).

3(a)(i) Identify a word or phrase from the text which suggests the same idea as the words in bold:

Seth was wandering around the town.

Read Text C, The violinist, in the insert and then answer Question 3(a-d).

3(a)(ii) Identify a word or phrase from the text which suggests the same idea as the words in bold:

The man who had found the violin had tried to locate its owner but his efforts had been in vain.

Read Text C, The violinist, in the insert and then answer Question 3(a-d).

3(b)(i) Use your own words to explain what the writer means by each of the words in bold:

“I dare you …” the violin's eyes teased.

Read Text C, The violinist, in the insert and then answer Question 3(a-d).

3(b)(ii) Use your own words to explain what the writer means by each of the words in bold:

“How quirky yet attractive,” thought Seth.

Read Text C, The violinist, in the insert and then answer Question 3(a-d).

3(b)(iii) Use your own words to explain what the writer means by the word in bold:

“How quirky yet attractive,” thought Seth.

Read Text C, The violinist, in the insert and then answer Question 3(a-d).

3(c) Use one example from the text below to explain how the writer suggests Seth's experiences and feelings when he plays the violin. Use your own words in your explanation.

“Violin in hand, Seth stopped four strings with his fingers, and drew the bow over them with one rapid sweep. He'd produced a rich chord. He was surprised by how strong the sound was. He raised his bow again and the violin replied enchantingly. Seth felt excitement shooting through him.”

Read Text C, The lost cave, in the insert and then answer Question 3(a-d).

3(a)(i) Identify a word or phrase from the text which suggests the same idea as the words in bold:

The ivy completely covered the rock face.

Read Text C, The lost cave, in the insert and then answer Question 3(a-d).

3(a)(ii) Identify a word or phrase from the text which suggests the same idea as the words in bold:

Shaima did not know what was happening in the garden.

Read Text C, The lost cave, in the insert and then answer Question 3(a-d).

3(b)(i) Use your own words to explain what the writer means by each of the words in bold:

Rohaan lifted himself to his elbows.

Read Text C, The lost cave, in the insert and then answer Question 3(a-d).

3(b)(ii) Use your own words to explain what the writer means by each of the words in bold:

He freed himself from the remaining foliage.

Read Text C, The lost cave, in the insert and then answer Question 3(a-d).

3(b)(iii) Use your own words to explain what the writer means by each of the words in bold:

He freed himself from the remaining foliage.

Read Text C, The lost cave, in the insert and then answer Question 3(a-d).

3(c) Use one example from the text below to explain how the writer suggests Rohaan's feelings when he first sees the cave entrance.

Use your own words in your explanation.

“He looked at what was left of the rock face. A gaping hole stared defiantly back at him, as if inviting a stand-off. Rohaan dropped his eyes to break the gaze and received an immense surprise. Half a metre from the base was the floor of a cave entrance. It was surely inviting him to look inside.”

Read Text C, The big adventure, in the insert and then answer Question 3(a-d).

3(a)(i) Identify a word or phrase from the text which suggests the same idea as the words in bold:

After a vacation in Ilhabela, Andy and Abi were going to make last minute alterations to the yacht.

Read Text C, The big adventure, in the insert and then answer Question 3(a-d).

3(a)(ii) Identify a word or phrase from the text which suggests the same idea as the words in bold:

Andy and Abi felt nauseous almost all the time they were on board the boat crossing the Atlantic.

Read Text C, The big adventure, in the insert and then answer Question 3(a-d).

3(b)(i) Use your own words to explain what the writer means by the word in bold:

"Getting to Rio entailed crossing one of the planet's loneliest stretches of ocean."

Read Text C, The big adventure, in the insert and then answer Question 3(a-d).

3(b)(ii) Use your own words to explain what the writer means by the word in bold:

"We could expect to be sun-roasted, swamped by rogue waves and smacked by wayward flying-fish."

Read Text C, The big adventure, in the insert and then answer Question 3(a-d).

3(b)(iii) Use your own words to explain what the writer means by the word in bold:

"Days before leaving, I sat up late at night talking with Torries, a friend from work. I confessed to being terrified."

Read Text C, The big adventure, in the insert and then answer Question 3(a-d).

3(c) Use one example from the text below to explain how the writer suggests Andy's attitude to the coast near Ilhabela.

Use your own words in your explanation.

"The coast just north of Ilhabela is punctuated by pretty, tranquil coves. Abi and I were looking forward to a week of snorkelling and generally lounging about. But first, Dael pointed out, a storm was coming. The channel between Ilhabela and the mainland is long and thin. Hills on both sides provide the perfect funnel for the strong winds that develop over the South Atlantic. The water is also very shallow, conducive to close, steep waves."