Cambridge IGCSE™
* 0 7 1 6 7 8 3 1 7 0 *
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE 0510/13
Paper 1 Reading and Writing May/June 2024
2 hours
You must answer on the question paper.
No additional materials are needed.
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.
● Dictionaries are not allowed.
INFORMATION
● The total mark for this paper is 60.
● The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ].
This document has 16 pages. Any blank pages are indicated.
DC (DE/JG) 329979/3
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Exercise 1
Read the article about a beekeeping club, and then answer the questions.
Greenfield Beekeepers
by Liam Hall
Our club, The Greenfield Beekeepers, has been running for about six years now. My interest in
beekeeping started when I was a young child. My dad kept bees, so I have lots of happy childhood
memories of spending hours looking after the bees in our family garden. Later on in life, when I
discovered a colleague shared my passion, we decided to set up a club.
Our first task was to get all the necessary equipment. If you’re thinking of keeping bees, it’s important
to find out the cost before you begin. We were able to afford two hives (the wooden structures where
the bees live), some tools and protective clothing, and started from there. It’s also a good idea to
research suitable locations for keeping bees. We kept ours on a neighbour’s farm as neither of our
gardens was quite large enough for the hives.
Before long, our beekeeping club had attracted interest from local people who wanted to help and
learn more about bees. As our club grew, we decided we needed more space and so we approached
the local council who allowed us to move our hives to an area in the park. In exchange for this, the
council asked us to run some community projects. So we now run regular beekeeping workshops
and we hope to start a gardening one soon. We also do some craft sessions with children as part
of our beekeeping workshops. They love using bee products to create things, and particularly enjoy
making candles, but also honey biscuits and soap. It’s great to see the younger generation taking an
interest in bees.
Our club is getting more and more popular. We now have between 10 and 20 people who are
involved regularly and help out weekly. We don’t get any financial help from the council, so we
survive by selling honey to local shops and cafés. Although our honey is more expensive than the
brands you generally find in supermarkets, people enjoy buying products that have been produced
locally – and of course the taste is great!
Beekeeping may be an unusual way to spend your free time, but it’s really fun and you’re also
helping the environment by looking after the bee population. To learn about keeping your own bees,
it’s better to join a club first. We always welcome new beekeepers at our club. I’d also definitely
recommend you take a beekeeping course. You won’t regret it!
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Question 1
Who did Liam start a beekeeping club with?
.................................................................................................................................................... [1]
Question 2
Where did the club put its hives initially?
.................................................................................................................................................... [1]
Question 3
What kind of workshop is the club planning to run in the future?
.................................................................................................................................................... [1]
Question 4
What is the most popular workshop activity with children?
.................................................................................................................................................... [1]
Question 5
How does the club get money?
.................................................................................................................................................... [1]
Question 6
What advice does Liam give people who want to start keeping bees?
Give three details.
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
.................................................................................................................................................... [3]
[Total: 8]
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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE 0510/13
Paper 1 Reading and Writing May/June 2024
2 hours
You must answer on the question paper.
No additional materials are needed.
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.
● Dictionaries are not allowed.
INFORMATION
● The total mark for this paper is 60.
● The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ].
This document has 16 pages. Any blank pages are indicated.
DC (DE/JG) 329979/3
© UCLES 2024 [Turn over
, 2
Exercise 1
Read the article about a beekeeping club, and then answer the questions.
Greenfield Beekeepers
by Liam Hall
Our club, The Greenfield Beekeepers, has been running for about six years now. My interest in
beekeeping started when I was a young child. My dad kept bees, so I have lots of happy childhood
memories of spending hours looking after the bees in our family garden. Later on in life, when I
discovered a colleague shared my passion, we decided to set up a club.
Our first task was to get all the necessary equipment. If you’re thinking of keeping bees, it’s important
to find out the cost before you begin. We were able to afford two hives (the wooden structures where
the bees live), some tools and protective clothing, and started from there. It’s also a good idea to
research suitable locations for keeping bees. We kept ours on a neighbour’s farm as neither of our
gardens was quite large enough for the hives.
Before long, our beekeeping club had attracted interest from local people who wanted to help and
learn more about bees. As our club grew, we decided we needed more space and so we approached
the local council who allowed us to move our hives to an area in the park. In exchange for this, the
council asked us to run some community projects. So we now run regular beekeeping workshops
and we hope to start a gardening one soon. We also do some craft sessions with children as part
of our beekeeping workshops. They love using bee products to create things, and particularly enjoy
making candles, but also honey biscuits and soap. It’s great to see the younger generation taking an
interest in bees.
Our club is getting more and more popular. We now have between 10 and 20 people who are
involved regularly and help out weekly. We don’t get any financial help from the council, so we
survive by selling honey to local shops and cafés. Although our honey is more expensive than the
brands you generally find in supermarkets, people enjoy buying products that have been produced
locally – and of course the taste is great!
Beekeeping may be an unusual way to spend your free time, but it’s really fun and you’re also
helping the environment by looking after the bee population. To learn about keeping your own bees,
it’s better to join a club first. We always welcome new beekeepers at our club. I’d also definitely
recommend you take a beekeeping course. You won’t regret it!
© UCLES 2024 0510/13/M/J/24
, 3
Question 1
Who did Liam start a beekeeping club with?
.................................................................................................................................................... [1]
Question 2
Where did the club put its hives initially?
.................................................................................................................................................... [1]
Question 3
What kind of workshop is the club planning to run in the future?
.................................................................................................................................................... [1]
Question 4
What is the most popular workshop activity with children?
.................................................................................................................................................... [1]
Question 5
How does the club get money?
.................................................................................................................................................... [1]
Question 6
What advice does Liam give people who want to start keeping bees?
Give three details.
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
.................................................................................................................................................... [3]
[Total: 8]
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