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Cambridge IGCSE
FIRST LANGUAGE ENGLISH 0500/11
*7039230623*
Paper 1 Reading May/June 2023
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.
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Read Text A, What is a motivational speaker?, in the insert and then answer Questions 1(a)–(e) on
this question paper.
Question 1
(a) What is an alternative name for a motivational speaker, according to the text?
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(b) Using your own words, explain what the text means by:
(i) ‘reputation as an expert’ (line 3): ...........................................................................
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(ii) ‘different perspective’ (line 4): ...............................................................................
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(c) Re-read paragraph 2 (‘The ultimate tactics.’).
Identify two ways that a motivational speaker might have an emotional or mental effect on a
person’s life.
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(d) Re-read paragraphs 3 and 4 (‘Some motivational television.’).
(i) Identify two different types of online or live audience that motivational speakers might
talk to, according to the text.
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(ii) Explain why the job of a motivational speaker might appeal to some people.
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(e) Re-read paragraph 5 (‘There is successful.’’’).
Using your own words, explain why this expert does not consider that the speakers they
have met are motivational.
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Read Text B, Why I am quitting motivational speaking, in the insert and then answer Question 1(f)
on this question paper.
Question 1
(f) According to Text B, what were the writer’s reasons for giving up motivational speaking?
You must use continuous writing (not note form) and use your own words as far as possible.
Your summary should not be more than 120 words.
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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Cambridge IGCSE
FIRST LANGUAGE ENGLISH 0500/11
*7039230623*
Paper 1 Reading May/June 2023
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.
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© UCLES 2023 [Turn over
, 2
Read Text A, What is a motivational speaker?, in the insert and then answer Questions 1(a)–(e) on
this question paper.
Question 1
(a) What is an alternative name for a motivational speaker, according to the text?
...........................................................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................................... [1]
(b) Using your own words, explain what the text means by:
(i) ‘reputation as an expert’ (line 3): ...........................................................................
................................................................................................................................ [2]
(ii) ‘different perspective’ (line 4): ...............................................................................
................................................................................................................................ [2]
(c) Re-read paragraph 2 (‘The ultimate tactics.’).
Identify two ways that a motivational speaker might have an emotional or mental effect on a
person’s life.
• .........................................................................................................................................
• ......................................................................................................................................... [2]
(d) Re-read paragraphs 3 and 4 (‘Some motivational television.’).
(i) Identify two different types of online or live audience that motivational speakers might
talk to, according to the text.
• ..............................................................................................................................
• .............................................................................................................................. [2]
(ii) Explain why the job of a motivational speaker might appeal to some people.
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(e) Re-read paragraph 5 (‘There is successful.’’’).
Using your own words, explain why this expert does not consider that the speakers they
have met are motivational.
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........................................................................................................................................... [3]
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Read Text B, Why I am quitting motivational speaking, in the insert and then answer Question 1(f)
on this question paper.
Question 1
(f) According to Text B, what were the writer’s reasons for giving up motivational speaking?
You must use continuous writing (not note form) and use your own words as far as possible.
Your summary should not be more than 120 words.
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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