English as a Second Language

Stage 6

Paper 1 Reading and Use of English 2023

35 minutes

No additional materials are needed.

INSTRUCTIONS
• Answer all questions.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided.

INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 34.
• The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ].

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Part 1

Questions 1–5

Read the sentences below about Chen’s homework.

Circle the correct word for each space.

Example
Chen some problems with his homework yesterday.

had did got

1 Chen’s parents were too to help him. [1]

tiring lively busy

2 Chen started to about getting a bad mark. [1]

annoy worry bother

3 Chen read the instructions very to try and understand them. [1]

clearly carefully correctly

4 Next, Chen went online to out the answers to his teacher’s

questions. [1]

find carry look

5 Chen was pleased he was able to his homework without making

any mistakes. [1]

complete achieve solve

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Part 2

Questions 6–12

Read the text in each question.

What does it say?
For each question, circle the correct letter A, B or C.

Example

New Message A Andy would prefer to go cycling with

Julia on Saturday rather than on
Sunday.
To: Julia
Send From: Andy B Andy can go cycling with Julia on
Friday if she’s not free on Saturday.
Hello Julia
C Andy wants to go cycling with Julia
I can’t have Friday off to go cycling. on both Saturday and Sunday if
I’m still available on both Saturday possible.
and Sunday, but Saturday is better.
Let me know what’s best for you.

Andy

6 New Message What is the coach doing in this

message?
To: Football team A suggesting that the players need to
Send From: Coach practise more frequently

B saying that the team played with great

I’m impressed you played so well in
such terrible weather. That made the
game extra challenging, so don’t be
disappointed. They were lucky to
win this time!
skill despite the conditions
C letting the team know who they will
play against at the next match

[1]

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7 NOTICES What would the Art Club like people to

do?
Art Club
A provide certain items for members to
Our members urgently need use
your empty jars and boxes
for their next project! B become regular volunteers at the club

We’re collecting them until

September. C suggest some ideas for new projects

[1]

8 What does Sally want to do?

I have a tennis A play tennis with Mary after school

tournament when
school finishes
tomorrow, but I
B meet Mary to go to a tournament
can’t find my
racket or balls!
Could you lend
me yours if you C borrow Mary’s tennis equipment
aren’t playing too?
[1]
Thanks
Sally

9 New Message A Martin has won a prize in a

competition.
To: Angelique
B Martin is going to see a film this
Send From: Martin
evening.

C Martin wants to know the name of

Who played the main part in the film
an actor.
New Universe? I need to know that
for a competition to win cinema
tickets. I’ve got until tonight to enter.
[1]

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10 NOTICES The sign is telling people

Skateboard Park A to report anyone leaving rubbish in

the park.
• Skate carefully – especially
when busy
B to pay attention when using the park.
• Absolutely no bicycles
• Use litter bins
• Follow the rules C to slow down when cyclists are at
the park.

[1]

11 What is this notice saying?

Study Club
Every Thursday during term time A Members must go to every club
(3–5 p.m.) meeting.
Come whenever you need B The club meets weekly even during
support the holidays.
Teachers there to assist in any
subject C Members can get help with all kinds
of homework.

[1]

12 What is Petra doing in this message?

Hi Mike A complaining about the new rule

I can’t believe that B asking for more information about the

we’re not allowed new rule
to bring junk food
to school anymore. C suggesting that everyone agrees with
the new rule
I think that
everyone’s going to
[1]
find it hard at first,
don’t you?

Petra

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Part 3

Questions 13–17

Complete the conversation between two friends.

What does Jamila say to Lily?
For questions 13–17, write the correct letter A–H.

Example
Lily: Did you enjoy watching the tennis match?

Jamila: H
…………

Lily: It was sad that she lost. But the

person who won the match played
better.

Jamila: 13 ………… [1] A You’re a fantastic player!

Lily: I wish I was that good at tennis. B I don’t think so either.
Jamila: 14 ………… [1]
C I’m not sure. How many do we
need?
Lily: But I need more practice. I
thought we could play on
D Yes, she was brilliant. It was
Saturday.
amazing to watch.
Jamila: 15 ………… [1]
E OK. I think I might know where
Lily: Great. Have you got any tennis some are.
balls?
F I don’t know. They’re at home.
Jamila: 16 ………… [1]
G Good idea. I need to do some
Lily: Quite a few – because we might homework, but it’ll only take me
lose one or two of them. an hour.
Jamila: 17 ………… [1] H Yeah. Your sister played really
well.
Lily: Me too, and I’ll ask my sister if I can
borrow a few of hers.

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Part 4

Questions 18–24

Complete the email below.

For questions 18–24, write one word for each space.
There is an example at the beginning of the email.

To: oliver11@mymail.com
From: jenny35@mail.com

Hi Aunt Jenny

Thank you very much for (0) the money you sent me for my

birthday! I’d like to use it to buy a T-shirt. I’m going (18) get

one at that new shop in the town centre. It’s much better (19)

all the other shops. There are so (20) cool clothes to buy

there.

On my birthday, Mum and Dad (21) taking me and my best

friend, Sam, to the cinema. (22) you seen the new Space

Travel film yet? (23) you haven’t, you could come too.

(24) do you think?

Hope to see you soon!

Oliver

[Total: 7]

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Part 5

Questions 25–29

The teenagers below are all interested in adventure holidays in New Zealand.
On the next page there are descriptions of seven adventure holidays.
Decide which holiday would be the most suitable for each person.
For questions 25–29, write the correct letter (A–G) in the box.

25
Susan and her family want to visit some mountains on
foot for their adventure holiday.

[1]

26
Mohammed and his family love cycling and want an
adventure holiday where they can take some good
photographs of nature.
[1]

27
Maria and her family want to do something new for their
adventure holiday, so they want to travel by boat to learn
a water sport.
[1]

28
Li and his family love camping in the countryside, and
they are interested in making new friends while on an
adventure holiday.
[1]

29
Jafari and his family would like to fly somewhere to stay
at a beach for a few days for their adventure holiday.

[1]

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Adventure holidays in New Zealand
A Amazing Journeys
Our family adventures are for
beginners who like the sea!
We sail to Tauoma Harbour to
teach you how to use diving
equipment, then dive with an
experienced coach. We also
lend underwater cameras!
C Choose Fun!
Do you like spending time in
nature? Our pilot takes
families on a 1-hour
helicopter ride to Kahurangi
Park where you’ll camp for a
week. There are lots of areas
next to the sea for swimming,
diving, and having barbecues.
E Go-4-It!
Are you fit enough to go on a
2-day bicycle adventure?
Follow our experienced guide
to ride 1345 metres above
sea level to Pikitanga
Mountain. At each stop, you’ll
want to get out your camera,
so you won’t forget the
amazing views.
G Explore More
This 3-day adventure holiday
is brilliant for teenagers who
have experience cycling. Our
guides take you up to Aoraki
Mountain then to Hikurangi
Lake to go swimming. We
arrange flights for
international guests too.
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B Fresh Air
Our guides take international
groups camping at Lake
Hawea – the perfect place to
go swimming, hiking and
sailing. You’ll make lots of
friends on this 1-week
adventure! Photos of other
groups are on social media.
D Time Out
Are you interested in
birdwatching and the outdoor
life? We offer 5-day
adventures for families of all
sizes! During the day, there
are lots of different nature
activities such as fishing and
swimming. Each night, you’ll
sleep in a tent under the stars
in Kaokao Forest.
F Go Outdoors
Over four days, our guide
takes you on easy to
advanced paths to the top of
Maunganui Mountain then to
Mount Aoraki, so bring good
boots! Under 18s must come
with an adult.
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Part 6

Questions 30–34

Read the text and questions below.

For each question, circle the correct letter A, B or C.

Linn Olsen
Journalist, Anita Dokken, talks to 11-year-old Linn Olsen – a successful artist
from Norway

Linn’s mum, Cathrine, says her daughter’s interest in art began when she was very
little. ‘We read lots of children’s books together, and she really loved looking at the
pictures. For Linn’s second birthday, we took her to a museum with amazing
paintings. The next day, she started painting with her fingers. A few months later,
she began watching a weekly TV programme that shows children how to paint
pictures.’

At nine, Linn’s paintings were in an exhibition in Norway at a museum where

popular artists often show their artwork. She remembers this new experience well.
‘I was worried because I didn’t think anyone would like my paintings. But I sold all of
them, which was amazing. Some journalists there asked me questions for their
newspapers’ articles – that was cool.’

For such a young artist, Linn’s paintings are incredible. She says, ‘Each one takes
hours of planning. I want to paint people with interesting faces, so I’m always
looking for them everywhere I go – that’s as much fun as painting, actually. I enjoy
painting in our garage, because there’s lots of space for all my different colour
paints and brushes.’

Linn says about her future, ‘One day, I’d love to be a really well-known artist with
exhibitions around the world! But to do that, I need to get much better at painting, so
I practise every day. I was asked to give art classes to young people who want to
learn to paint, but I’m too busy at the moment.’

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30 Linn first became interested in A she read some books with

painting after her mum.

B she watched a TV programme.

C she visited a museum.

[1]

31 What surprised Linn about her first A how many paintings people bought
exhibition?
B how many journalists contacted her

C how many famous artists she met

[1]

32 What does Linn like most about A choosing the place to paint it in
preparing for a new painting?
B deciding which colour paints to use
in it

C finding someone to include in it

[1]

33 What does Linn want to do next? A teach art to children

B improve as an artist

C become more famous

[1]

34 What is the writer doing in this A describing how a young person

article? became an artist

B giving advice about having a

career as a young artist

C explaining why a young artist is an

international success
[1]

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