English as a Second Language

Stage 7

Paper 2 Listening 2023

Approximately 35 minutes

No additional materials are needed.

INSTRUCTIONS
• Answer all questions.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided.
• There are five parts to the test.
• You will hear each part of the test twice.
• For each part of the test there will be time for you to look through the questions and time for you to
check your answers.

INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 25.
• The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ].

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Part 1

Questions 1–5

For each question, there are three pictures and a short recording.
Choose the correct picture and circle the letter A, B or C below it.

Example What will the boy have for lunch?

A B C

1 Where does the girl find her swimming hat?

A B C

[1]

2 What birthday present do they decide to buy?

A B C

[1]

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3 What was the weather like when they arrived at the hotel?

A B C

[1]

4 How has the girl tried to research her history project?

A B C

[1]

5 Which hobby is the boy going to start doing?

A B C

[1]

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Part 2

Questions 6–10

You will hear people talking in five different situations.

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

6 You hear two friends talking about a dance competition.

What does the girl say about the competition?

A Some dancers will be on TV.

B The dancers have to dance alone.
C Dance videos are available online.
[1]

7 You hear two friends talking about a poster the boy is making.

What does the girl think will improve the poster?

A more words
B more colours
C more pictures
[1]

8 You hear an announcement about an art gallery.

What does the man say about the gallery?

A Entry is sometimes free.

B The gallery is open every day.
C The activities are only for children.
[1]

9 You hear a teacher telling her students to write a story.

What does she tell them to do?

A Write about the same topic.

B Write their stories in class.
C Write a story of any length.
[1]

10 You hear two friends talking about a new sports centre.

What do they agree about the sports centre?

A The changing rooms could be better.

B Drinks in the cafe taste good.
C It’s hard to book a court.
[1]

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Part 3

Questions 11–15

You will hear a teacher telling her class about a trip to a science museum.
For each question, fill in the missing information in the numbered space.

Trip to the Science Museum

Everyone should be at school by (11) a.m.

Students should wear school uniform and bring their (12)

with them.

Students will find the exhibition on (13) useful.

In the exhibition, students can take (14) for their project.

Students can buy (15) from the museum shop for a

reasonable price.

[Total: 5]

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Part 4

Questions 16–20

You will hear an interview with a girl called Bethan who is talking about running.
For each question, circle the correct answer A, B or C.

16 How did Bethan first become interested in running?

A She started running with a family member.

B She found out about a race.
C She joined a club at school.
[1]

17 What does Bethan enjoy most about running?

A having a challenge
B travelling to different places
C meeting other people
[1]

18 On the day of a race, Bethan usually

A makes sure she eats lots of healthy food.

B tries to relax as much as she can.
C talks to her mum about the race.
[1]

19 Since Bethan injured her ankle, she has

A been in touch with other runners.

B done a different sport.
C planned some races.
[1]

20 What advice does Bethan give about training for races?

A Train with someone else.

B Never give up trying.
C Always set yourself goals.
[1]

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Part 5

Questions 21–25

You will hear five people talking about playing different instruments.
For speakers 1–5, choose from the list A–H what each speaker says.
Use the letters only once. There are three extra letters which you do not need to use.

21 Speaker 1 A I taught myself how to play.

22 Speaker 2 B I like learning to play online.

23 Speaker 3 C I started lessons later than planned.

24 Speaker 4 D I like playing with my family.

25 Speaker 5 E I want to win a prize.

F I like playing in concerts.

G I’d like to meet some music students.

H I want to play another instrument.

[Total: 5]

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