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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE 1110/03

Paper 3 Listening April 2021
Approximately 45 minutes

You must answer on the question paper.

No additional materials are needed.

INSTRUCTIONS
• Answer all questions.
• There are six 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.
• While you are listening, write your answers on the question paper.
• 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.

INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 30.
• The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ].

This document has 12 pages. Any blank pages are indicated.

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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: Why did Jason visit Ally?

A B C

1 Who is the girl’s cousin?

A B C
[1]

2 Where did the boy go with his grandparents?

A B C
[1]

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3 Which book is the girl reading now?

A B C
[1]

4 Where did the girl go this weekend?

A B C
[1]

5 What did Suzie’s grandfather give her for her birthday?

A B C
[1]

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Part 2

Questions 6–10

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.

6 Which TV documentary series starts tonight?

A B C
[1]

7 Where did the girl leave her maths book?

A B C
[1]

8 Which location does the art teacher say is best for drawing people?

A B C
[1]

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9 Which type of transport did the girl dislike the most?

A B C
[1]

10 Which part of his body did the boy hurt?

A B C
[1]

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Part 3

Questions 11–15

You will hear people talking in five different situations.

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

11 You hear two friends talking about a school project.

What do they agree to do next?
A leave the library
B take a short break
C do some more research
[1]

12 You hear a dance teacher leaving a message for his student.

What does the dance teacher want to do?
A change some plans they have made
B help his student feel more confident
C encourage his student to work harder
[1]

13 You hear a boy talking to a friend about a film called ‘Big Friday’.
What did he like about it?
A the story
B the soundtrack
C the costumes
[1]

14 You hear a teacher talking about a video game course.

Who does he say the course is suitable for?
A teenagers of all ages
B teenagers with good maths skills
C teenagers who prefer working alone
[1]

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15 You hear two friends talking about class presentations they have to give.
What have they both already done?
A completed their research for their presentations
B discussed their presentations with their teacher
C practised what they will say during their presentations
[1]

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Part 4

Questions 16–20

You will hear an interview with a sixteen-year-old boy called Kai Travis, who is planning to sail alone
across the Atlantic Ocean.
For each question, circle the correct answer: A, B or C.

16 Kai says that when he was very young, his parents

A encouraged him to learn to sail.
B made him feel confident that he could become a good sailor.
C were amazed at how much he liked sailing.
[1]

17 What does Kai say about getting a boat for the trip across the Atlantic?
A His grandparents gave him one.
B A big company lent him one.
C He borrowed some money to buy one.
[1]

18 Kai chose the name Smooth Rider for the sailing boat because
A it moves so well through the water.
B his favourite band have the same name.
C someone he admires suggested it.
[1]

19 What is Kai’s biggest worry about his sailing trip?

A not being with other people
B not having good weather
C not having enough sleep
[1]

20 What does Kai say he thinks he will enjoy most?

A completing the journey
B being on a long boat journey
C seeing new things on the journey
[1]

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Part 5

Questions 21–25

You will hear a teacher telling students about a visit they will go on to a place called Bird World, a
large nature park where they will see many different kinds of birds.
For each question, fill in the missing information in the numbered space.

Bird World

Pick up a (21) at the entrance.

The penguins at Bird World’s penguin pool come from (22) .

The best film to see is the (23) Show.

Before going, look at the website, www. (24) .com.

A good souvenir to buy is a (25) .

[Total: 5 marks]

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Part 6

Questions 26–30

You will hear an interview with a seventeen-year-old girl called Hayden Berry about a winter
expedition in northern Canada.
For each question, circle the correct answer: A, B or C.

26 How did people react when Hayden told them she was going on the expedition?
A Her teachers were annoyed.
B Her friends were surprised.
C Her parents were worried.
[1]

27 What did Hayden find difficult about training for the expedition?
A getting enough rest
B gaining strength quickly enough
C having to repeat the same exercises
[1]

28 Hayden says her favourite part of the expedition was

A seeing animals in the wild.
B travelling along historic routes.
C listening to the guide’s stories.
[1]

29 Hayden says she hopes her achievement will encourage teenagers to

A be more competitive.
B spend more time outdoors.
C discover what their passions are.
[1]

30 What advice does Hayden give to people who want to do a similar expedition?
A Research the equipment you need before investing in it.
B Wait until you are absolutely mentally and physically ready.
C Try to find an expert to go on the expedition with you.
[1]

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