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INTERNATIONAL GCSE
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
Paper 3 Listening

Wednesday 6 June 2018 07:00 GMT Time allowed: 45 minutes

(including 5 minutes’ reading time before the test)
Materials
You will need no other materials.
For Examiner’s Use
Instructions
• Use black ink or black ball-point pen. Task Mark
• Fill in the box at the top of this page.
• Answer all questions. 1
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This is what you should do for each item.
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• After the question number is announced, there will be a pause to allow you to read the
instructions and questions. 4
• Listen carefully to the recording and read the questions again.
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• Listen to the recording again and then answer the questions.
• When the next question is about to start you will hear a bleep. TOTAL
• You may write at any time during the test.
• You must answer the questions in the spaces provided. Do not write on blank pages.
• Answer the questions in English.
• Write neatly and put down all the information you are asked to give.
• You must not ask questions or interrupt during the test.
• You now have 5 minutes to read through the question paper. You may make notes
during this time. You may open your answer book now.
• The test starts now.

Information
• The marks for questions are shown in brackets.
• The maximum mark for this paper is 40.
• You must not use a dictionary.

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Task 1 box

Listen carefully to the following statements. You will hear each statement twice.

Tick the box next to the correct answer for questions 01 to 04.

0 1 . 1 Where does the speaker prefer to revise?

A Public library.

B Park.

C Café.
[1 mark]

0 1 . 2 How long does he revise for in one session?

A Thirty minutes.

B One hour.

C Three hours.
[1 mark] 2

0 2 . 1 What mistake did they make on their aunt’s birthday?

A They went to the wrong location.

B They had written the time down incorrectly.

C They went on the wrong day.

[1 mark]

0 2 . 2 What did they bring with them?

A Her present.

B Her cake.

C Party decorations.
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[1 mark]

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0 3 . 1 When will the shop be closing? box

A 4.45

B 5.00

C 5.15
[1 mark]

0 3 . 2 Why are customers unable to pay on the third floor?

A The cash registers are closed.

B The lift is broken.

C There are no staff available.

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[1 mark]

0 4 . 1 Where is the Ancient Egyptian exhibition located?

A Opposite the museum’s front steps.

B Opposite the museum’s café.

C Opposite the British Museum.

[1 mark]

0 4 . 2 How often are the tours provided?

A Every week.

B Twice a day.

C Once a day.
[1 mark] 2

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Listen carefully to the following discussion between Abdullah and Iqra. Iqra is a school mentor. She
is talking to Abdullah about him moving to a new house. You will hear each statement twice.

0 5 Why is Abdullah worried? Give two reasons.

[2 marks]

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0 6 What advice does Iqra give to Abdullah? Give two examples.

[2 marks]

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0 7 How does Iqra suggest Abdullah can make new friends? Give two examples.
[2 marks]

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0 8 What does Abdullah say he will do after he has moved? Give two examples.
[2 marks]

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Listen carefully to the following radio advertisement about a new gym opening.

You will hear each statement twice.

Listen to the advertisement and complete the gaps in the notes below.

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Company: Williamson Gym

Opening: This weekend in Manchester. Membership will cost

per month.
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[1 mark]

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Facilities: Top of the range running track and exercise machines. They also have a

, jacuzzi and sauna to help you .

[2 marks] 2

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Classes: Aerobics classes are held every and swimming

lessons are provided for on Saturdays.

You can also take part in on Sundays in the rooftop

garden.
[3 marks] 3

1 2
Lifestyle: Their expert, called will provide advice on

maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle. Family membership deals at a reduced rate

are available until .

[2 marks] 2

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Listen carefully to the following talk. The head teacher is asking Mr Khan questions in a school
assembly. They are talking about college applications and how to complete them successfully.

You will hear each statement twice.

1 3 According to Mr Khan, on average how many applications does the college receive
every year?
[1 mark]

1 4 When is the deadline for submitting applications?

[1 mark]

1 5 What does Mr Khan suggest to check before submitting your application? Give three
examples.
[3 marks]

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1 6 Mr Khan provides some tips for making applications stand out. Give three examples.
[3 marks]

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Listen carefully to the following talk. It is part of a podcast by a journalist, John Adams. In it, he
talks about his recent trip to Beijing.

You will hear each statement twice.

Tick the box next to the correct answer for question 17.

1 7 How long was John in Beijing?

A Fifteen days.

B One month.

C Seven months.
[1 mark] 1

1 8 What image is the speaker creating with the use of the phrase ‘the whole of Beijing
became a sea of red’?
[2 marks]

1 9 What activity do they complete first on New Year’s Eve?

[1 mark]

Tick the box next to the correct answer for question 20.

2 0 What was the speaker’s attitude towards making dumplings?

A He enjoyed it.

B He found it difficult.

C He liked learning from others.

[1 mark] 1

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2 1 John and the family did many activities on New Year’s Day. Tick the box next to the box

three correct examples.

A They went shopping.

B They visited the hosts’ family.

C They went to a restaurant for lunch.

D They watched a performance in the town square.

E They went to pray at a temple.

F They went to the park.

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