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English B SL
November 2025 · Paper 2

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  • 20questions
  • 25marks
  • 20question parts
  • 3micro-topics

What this paper tests

Mark distribution

  • Core Themes100%

Hardest areas (by marks)

  1. 1.The environment5 marks

Question types

other: 100%0%
  • other100%

0% of parts are show / prove.

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Which topics dominate November 2025 Paper 2?

Core Themes 100% (typical 100%).

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