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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE 0837/01

Paper 1 Reading and Usage April 2020
40 minutes
You must answer on the question paper.
No additional materials are needed.
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INFORMATION
 The total mark for this paper is 30.
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Part 1
Questions 1 – 5
Read the sentences below about a camping holiday and circle the correct word for
each space.
Example:
0 Katy’s family go on a camping ………… every year.
trip place journey
1 This summer, Katy ………… her friend Olivia if she wanted to go with them. [1]
invited offered asked
2 Olivia didn’t have any strong boots, so she ………… some from Katy. [1]
brought lent borrowed
3 When Olivia and Katy ………… at the campsite, they put up their tent. [1]
arrived came got
4 Katy and Olivia ………… their days playing volleyball and swimming. [1]
took spent used
5 In the evenings, everyone sat round the fire, sang songs and ………… [1]
stories.
said told spoke
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Part 2
Questions 6 – 15
Complete the email below.

For questions 6 – 15, write ONE word for each space.
Example: (0) sorry
To:
From:
I’m (0) sorry I haven’t emailed you (6) a long
time. I’ve been very busy. Luke, a friend of mine, plays ice hockey and a few weeks
(7) he asked me (8) I wanted to learn
how to play. I’ve just started having lessons. I’m not very good yet so I have
(9) practise a lot.
At first, I fell over. Now I can skate quite well, but not as fast
(10) Luke. I’d (11) to play in the same
team as him, so I need a lot more practice.
Playing ice hockey is more fun (12) just skating, but it
(13) be quite dangerous. Last week I hurt (14)
foot. It’s better now and I’m playing again.
(15) don’t you come and watch me play? It’ll be fun.
[Total: 10 marks]
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Part 3
Questions 16 – 20
Complete the conversation between two friends.

What does Sasha say to Michelle?
For questions 16 – 20, write the correct letter A – H.
Example:
Michelle: Have you got any plans for your birthday, Sasha?
Sasha: 0 D
Michelle: I had a picnic with my family.
Sasha: 16 ………… [1] A I love going to the cinema.
Michelle: That’s true. So what about a B That’s a good idea, but I’m not sure
party? all my friends could come.
Sasha: 17 ………… [1] C I can ask my sister. She’s got some

brilliant ones.
Michelle: Well, some of them might be
busy, but it’ll still be fun. D I’m not sure really. What did you do
for yours?
Sasha: 18 ………… [1]
E I think they’re right about that.
Michelle: You can decide later. Perhaps
you should ask your parents F Maybe. But how many people
first. should I invite?
Sasha: 19 ………… [1] G That sounds nice. But it’s a bit cold
for that now.
Michelle: I hope they agree. And do you
have any games we could H You’re right! I’ll talk to them tonight.
play?
Sasha: 20 ………… [1]
Michelle: That’s good.
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Part 4
Questions 21 – 25
Look at the text in each question.

Circle the correct letter A, B or C.
Example:
0 A Andy would prefer to go sailing with

Julia on Saturday rather than on
Sunday.
B Andy can go sailing with Julia on

Friday if she’s not free on Saturday.
C Andy wants to go sailing with Julia on

both Saturday and Sunday if possible.
21 Kaya doesn’t like the T-shirt because it

is the wrong
A style.
Thanks for sending
the picture of the B colour.
T-shirt, Mum. I’m
sure it’d fit, and blue C size.
would go well with
my jeans. But it looks
a bit young for me, [1]
so don’t buy it.
Kaya
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22 A Students are needed to put away

library books.
If you are available at
lunchtimes to help return B Students who cannot find a library
library books to shelves, book should ask for help.
please tell Mr Small and he
will show you what to do. C Students must return library books to
the shelves after reading them.
[1]
23 Students cycling to school in winter

should
Advice for students A wear waterproof clothes.

cycling to school in
winter
B keep away from heavy traffic.
• wear helmets and bright
clothing
C stay in brightly lit areas.
• avoid busy roads
• check that your lights are [1]

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24 What does Lucy want Ava to do?
A give her opinion on a story
Ava, you know that

story Mrs Clark B suggest a topic to write about
asked us to write for
our English lesson C confirm what their homework is
tomorrow? Does it
have to be about [1]
finding treasure? I
wasn’t really listening
in class today.
Lucy
25 A Any student who wants to watch the

swimming contest can sit here.
These seats are reserved B You can’t sit here unless you’re
for students taking part in
competing in the swimming contest.
the swimming contest.
C These seats can’t be used while the
swimming contest is going on.
[1]
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Part 5
Questions 26 – 30
Read the text below and the questions on the opposite page.
For each question, circle the correct letter, A, B or C.
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Filming dolphins
Tim Jones is a film-maker who has made lots of animal films for children.
Dolphins are his favourite animal and he has travelled around the world
filming them. He enjoys filming dolphins because they’re not afraid of the
cameras, so he can get very near to them.
Dolphins are difficult to find. Film-makers sometimes spend several days in

the water looking for them, but Tim was lucky with his latest film. He saw
some dolphins on the first day of filming. He then had to dive into the water.
The water was very cold, but his biggest problem was that he couldn’t swim
as fast as the dolphins.
During filming, Tim noticed how friendly the dolphins were and how
interested they were in the camera, but he expected this. What he couldn’t
believe was that when he swam to the right the dolphins did too. It was
almost as if they thought he was another dolphin.
In the film, the dolphins seem to be playing games together, which is

amazing. But Tim explains that what really shows how intelligent they are, is
how they talk to each other by making noises. He says the dolphins use
these noises to tell each other where to find food.
For his next project, Tim plans to film elephants in Africa. Sarah Francis,
another film-maker, has agreed to work with him on the film. But before he
does that, he’s going to spend time with his family because he hasn’t seen
them much recently.
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26 Tim likes making films about A they are many children’s favourite
dolphins because animal.
B it means he can visit different

countries.
C he is able to get close to them.

[1]
27 What was the most difficult thing for A The dolphins were hard to find.
Tim in his latest film?
B The water was very cold.
C The dolphins moved very quickly.

[1]
28 What surprised Tim about the A They were interested in his

dolphins? camera.
B They copied what he did.
C They were very friendly.

[1]
29 Why does Tim think that dolphins are A They can talk to each other.
clever?
B They find food easily.
C They play lots of games.

[1]
30 Which of these things is Tim going A film elephants in Africa

to do first?
B spend time with his family
C work with another film-maker

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Cambridge Assessment International Education

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40 minutes
Candidates answer on the Question Paper.
No Additional Materials are required.
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST
Write your Centre number, candidate number and name in the spaces at the top of this page.
Write in dark blue or black pen.
Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid.
DO NOT WRITE IN ANY BARCODES.
Answer all questions.

You should pay attention to punctuation, spelling and handwriting.
At the end of the examination, fasten all your work securely together.
The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.
The total number of marks for this paper is 30.
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Part 1
Questions 1–5
Read the sentences below about a boy who plays the violin and circle the correct
word for each space.
Example:
0 Oliver ………… to the music club at his school.
joins belongs agrees
1 Oliver’s grandfather ………… him a violin as a birthday present. [1]
paid bought spent
2 Oliver says it is quite ………… to play the violin. [1]
heavy strong hard
3 It ………… Oliver about six months to become a good violin player. [1]
kept put took
4 Oliver plays all ………… of music on the violin. [1]
things kinds parts
5 Oliver has ………… lots of friends at the school music club. [1]
made done given
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Part 2
Questions 6–15
For questions 6–15, write ONE word for each space.
Example: (0) for
From: Amelie
To: Hannah
Thanks (0) for your email. I’m writing (6) ………………….…… let
you know about my new house. It’s a lovely, big house. My room is on the top floor
and you (7) ……..…………..…… see the whole town from the window!
(8) ………………...…… is a wardrobe for all my clothes and a couple of shelves for
my toys.
I really like my new school too. It’s in (9) …………..……..…… next street and I walk
there (10) ……………..…..…… my new classmates. It doesn’t take very
(11) …………..……..…… time to get there. One girl in my class is called Joanna.
She’s really nice. She’s ten years (12) ………………….…… – exactly the same age
(13) ……..…………..…… me.
(14) ………..………..…… don’t you come and visit us? It’s easy to get here
(15) ………………….…… train and we will meet you at the station.
[Total: 10 marks]
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Part 3
Questions 16–20

What does Jack say to Charlie?
For questions 16–20, write the correct letter A–H.
Example:
Charlie: Are you entering the school photography competition, Jack?
Jack: 0 C
Charlie: I’m going to. You should, too.

It’ll be fun. And there are prizes!
A Where should we take our photos?
Jack: 16 ………… [1]
B What kind?
Charlie: That’s what I thought at first.
But then I decided to take C I’m not sure. How about you?
pictures of some animals.
D Yes, maybe. Shall I meet you at
Jack: 17 ………… [1] two?
Charlie: Birds, I think. I’m going to the E I like those photos.

park this afternoon to take
pictures of the ducks. Why F Great. I hope we both win prizes.
don’t you come too?
G OK, thanks, and perhaps I’ll take
Jack: 18 ………… [1] some photos of the trees.
Charlie: That’s a good idea. Or you H I know. But it’s hard choosing what
might see something else that’s to take photos of.
interesting.
Jack: 19 ………… [1]
Charlie: OK. Then we can cycle to the

park together.
Jack: 20 ………… [1]
Charlie: So do I!
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Part 4
Questions 21–25

What does it say?
0 New Message A Andy would prefer to go sailing with

To: Julia Sunday.
Send From: Andy B Andy can go sailing with Julia on
Hello Julia Friday if she’s not free on Saturday.
I can’t have Friday off to go C Andy wants to go sailing with Julia on
sailing. I’m still available on both both Saturday and Sunday if possible.
Saturday and Sunday, but
Saturday is better. Let me know
what’s best for you.
Andy
21 A It’s a good idea to bring food to eat

Tuesday’s basketball match after the match.
 Sign below if interested in B Parents are needed to help train the

playing basketball team.
C If you want to take part, add your
 Snacks provided afterwards name to the list.
 Parent supporters welcome [1]
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22 A Matthew wants Jack to make a

suggestion.
Hey, Jack. B Matthew would like to ask Jack a
I was wondering if favour.
we should ask
C Matthew needs Jack’s opinion on
Caleb to join our something.
football team when
Adam leaves. Let [1]
me know if you
think that’s a good
idea.
Matthew
23 This notice tells pupils

NOTICES
Class 5B A when the postponed trip will take
place.
Today’s geography trip
is postponed due to B who will accompany them on the
bad weather. school trip.
C what to do if they still want to go on
Contact Mr Blake for the trip.
a refund or to find out
new arrangements. [1]
24 A You can buy Claudia’s guitar and case

for $40.
GUITAR FOR SALE!
Only $40 (case B If you’re interested in buying a guitar,
extra). contact Claudia.
Nearly new! C Claudia’s guitar is cheap because of
Get in touch if its condition.
interested.
Claudia, Class 4 [1]
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25 What is Lily doing in this text?
A telling Georgia when to give

Georgia something back to her
Sorry, but I left my
B saying that she’ll bring something to
red hat somewhere
dance practice tonight
in your house this
afternoon. If you C explaining where she left something
could bring it to when she was at Georgia’s house
dance practice [1]
tonight, that’d be
great.
Thanks!
Lily
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Part 5
Questions 26–30
For each question, circle the correct letter A, B or C.
___________________________________________________________________
Rosie’s dinosaur tooth

Rosie Macintyre is 11. She lives in Scotland, and she loves dinosaurs. A few
years ago, her science teacher showed the class some pictures and explained
that these animals lived on Earth millions of years ago. Rosie thought they
were really cool, so now she spends lots of time reading books and watching
TV programmes about them and drawing dinosaur pictures.
One day, Rosie and her friends were on the beach near her home when she
saw something fantastic – a dinosaur tooth! She immediately got out her
mobile phone. She wanted to call her mum and dad. But before she did that,
she looked at a photograph of a dinosaur tooth on a science website, to
check that it looked the same. It did!
Rosie and her parents then took the tooth to scientist Dr Kevin Chen, a
dinosaur expert at a museum. Dr Chen told Rosie how old it was, and
explained how marks on it showed what kind of food the dinosaur ate. He
thinks the tooth is amazing because it’s one of the largest ones he has ever
seen.
The tooth is in the museum now. Dr Chen thought Rosie might be unhappy
about this, but she doesn’t mind. She says she was afraid of losing it at
home. The museum is popular with visitors, and the tooth is near the
entrance where everyone can see it. Rosie thinks this is great and hopes to
find another piece of a dinosaur one day.
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26 How did Rosie become interested A She read about them in some
in dinosaurs? books.
B She saw something about them
on TV.
C She learnt about them during a
lesson at school.
[1]
27 What was the first thing that A She took a photograph of it.
Rosie did when she found the
B She went on a science website.
dinosaur tooth?
C She phoned her mum and dad.
[1]
28 What surprised Dr Chen about A the size of it

Rosie’s dinosaur tooth?
B the marks on it
C the age of it
[1]
29 How does Rosie feel about her A sad that it is in the museum
dinosaur tooth now?
B worried about losing it
C happy that lots of people look at it
[1]
30 What is the writer doing in this A describing how a schoolgirl found

text? something unusual
B explaining which activities a
schoolgirl likes best
C telling us how science changed a
schoolgirl’s life
[1]
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Paper 1 Reading and Usage October 2019
40 minutes
Write your centre number, candidate number and name in the spaces at the top of this page.
Do not use staples, paper clips, glue or correction fluid.

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Part 1
Questions 1–5
Read the sentences below about a birthday present and circle the correct word for
each space.
Example:
0 Millie wanted to get her mum something ………… for her birthday.
special favourite kind
1 Millie couldn’t ………… what kind of present her mum would like. [1]
suppose decide believe
2 Millie’s mum likes new clothes but she ………… has everything she needs. [1]
quickly soon already
3 Millie worried about it so much that it made her ………… . [1]
afraid unhappy difficult
4 Millie ………… her dad to help her choose a present. [1]
asked said explained
5 Millie’s dad said it didn’t ………… what present she gave her mum. [1]
mean mind matter
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Part 2
Questions 6–15
Complete the message below that was left on the internet.
For questions 6–15, write ONE word for each space.
Example: (0) old
My name is Jane. I’m 13 years (0) old and I’ve got two
younger brothers. I was born in Sydney, Australia, and we lived there until I
was 12. Six months (6) my dad got a new job and
my family moved to Toronto in Canada. I like our new house here more
(7) our house in Sydney but the weather isn’t as hot
(8) in Australia.
I’ve made some new friends at school. (9) are really
nice and we spend a (10) of time together playing
popular Canadian sports. I didn’t know very (11)
about sports like ice hockey before I came here, so it has
(12) good to learn how to play.
I (13) like to make some friends who live in
other parts of Canada so I can learn more about the country.
(14) you are interested, please write back and tell
(15) about yourself.
[Total: 10 marks]
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Part 3
Questions 16–20

What does Mark say to Alex?
For questions 16–20, write the correct letter A–H.
Example:
Alex: Hi Mark, are you doing anything this Saturday? Do you want to go to the
cinema?
Mark: 0 H
…………
Alex: Do you mean the one who’s a

famous footballer?
A What do you think about him?
Mark: 16 ………… [1]
B OK. Talk to you later.
Alex: Wow! You’re really lucky. Is he
nice? C That’s right. He plays for a London
team.
Mark: 17 ………… [1]
D But it doesn’t matter.
Alex: That’s cool. I’d really like to meet
him. E Well, you can if you like. Do you
want to come round to my house on
Mark: 18 ………… [1] Saturday?
Alex: I’d love to! Is that OK with your F Very, and he’s funny too.
mum?
G I’ll ask. Shall I text you tonight and
Mark: 19 ………… [1] let you know?
Alex: Phone me instead. H Sorry, I can’t. Uncle Paul’s coming

to stay.
Mark: 20 ………… [1]
Alex: Great! Thanks Mark.
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Part 4
Questions 21–25

What does it say?
Example:
0 New Message A Andy would prefer to go sailing with

To: Julia Sunday.
Send From: Andy B Andy can go sailing with Julia on
Friday if she’s not free on Saturday.
Hello Julia
C Andy wants to go sailing with Julia on
I can’t have Friday off to go
sailing. I’m still available on both both Saturday and Sunday if possible.
Saturday and Sunday, but
Saturday is better. Let me know
what’s best for you.
Andy
21 Why is Sophie writing?
A to ask Olivia if she can borrow a game

Olivia
Thanks for letting
me borrow that game! B to recommend a game to Olivia
You must try one
called Animal Magic C to offer to lend Olivia a game
if you get the chance.
My neighbour just [1]
lent it to me – it’s
fantastic.
Sophie
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22 What is Tom doing in the message?
A comparing the place he is visiting with

We’re enjoying our home
holiday – this place is
great. Dad went B explaining why he made a particular
surfing yesterday, but decision
the water was too C complaining about the lack of
cold for me, so I went activities on holiday
fishing. [1]
See you when I get
home.
Tom
23 A Some equipment has recently been

NOTICES
moved to a new location.
PLEASE NOTE
Hockey sticks and B Mr Turner is now permanently in
tennis rackets are now charge of sports equipment.
kept in the new store C Only hockey and tennis equipment is
outside the gym. available for the moment.
Until further notice,
see Mr Turner for all [1]
other equipment.
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24 Message What should Amy do?

Amy
A ask her guitar teacher if he can
Your guitar teacher called.
change the day of her lesson
He has an appointment
next Wednesday and needs B confirm the new arrangement for next
to move your lesson to week’s guitar lesson
Thursday – it’ll be shared C suggest someone she can share her
with another student. guitar lesson with
Let him know if that’s OK.
Mum [1]
25 A Mark should check with his dad which

things he needs for tennis practice.
Mark B Mark’s dad won’t take him to tennis

Dad can’t pick you up practice unless he’s packed the right
until 18:45 to take you kit.
to tennis practice.
Don’t forget to pack C Mark needs to be ready for tennis
your tennis kit before practice when his dad collects him.
then so you don’t [1]
keep him waiting.
Mum
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Part 5
Questions 26–30
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A very old ship

by William James, age 12
Last Friday, I visited an old warship called

the Mary Rose with my class. The ship
sank to the bottom of the sea in 1545 and
stayed there for hundreds of years. When it
was found in 1982, it was put in a museum.
I’d wanted to see the Mary Rose for a long
time, so for me it was an exciting trip.
Before the trip, our teacher showed us a

video about the Mary Rose. I thought it was a fantastic story, and I read a
book my dad gave me about its history as well. Then, when we went on the
trip, we listened to audio guides, so I learnt even more about the ship.
I learnt how normal people lived in those times, for example, what they ate
and wore. I thought these things were interesting, but what I enjoyed
learning about most was the kind of games people played and what
musical instruments they had.
Quite often when ships are under the sea for hundreds of years, there’s
nothing left to see. But many things were found on the Mary Rose,
including wooden bowls and leather objects. The ship is small, but during a
war 700 men lived on board. It was amazing: I couldn’t believe there was
enough space for so many people.
After the trip, we put our drawings and stories about the Mary Rose on the
classroom wall. Some students didn’t enjoy the trip, but I thought it was
great. I’m planning to find out more about the 1500s, especially about how
ships were built.
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26 In the first paragraph, William is A describing how a ship was found.
B telling people what life was like in

the 1540s.
C explaining how a wish came true.

[1]
27 To prepare for their visit, William’s A listened to a radio programme.

class
B watched a film.
C read a book.
[1]
28 What was William most interested A the clothes people wore

in about life on the ship?
B the food people ate
C the activities people did

[1]
29 What surprised William about the A how many people lived on the
Mary Rose? Mary Rose
B how different the Mary Rose was

from other ships
C how many things were found on

the Mary Rose
[1]
30 What would William like to do A draw some pictures of the Mary

next? Rose
B read what his classmates wrote

about the trip
C learn more about how people

made ships in the past
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Cambridge International Examinations

CANDIDATE
NAME
CENTRE CANDIDATE
NUMBER NUMBER
*5446911918*
40 minutes
Write your Centre number, candidate number and name on all the work you hand in.

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Part 1
Questions 1 – 5
Read the sentences below about a birthday party and circle the correct word for each space.
Example:
0 It was Emily’s birthday last week and she ………… all her friends to a party.
collected invited offered
1 Emily’s birthday party was at a big park ………… her house. [1]
near close next
2 Emily ………… her favourite clothes for her birthday party. [1]
dressed wore put
3 Emily’s mum prepared some ………… for Emily and her friends to eat at the party. [1]
picnic meal food
4 Emily and her friends ………… to music and sang songs. [1]
heard played listened
5 Emily and her friends ………… a lot of fun at her birthday party. [1]
enjoyed had made
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Questions 6 – 15
Example: (0) much
From: Giorgio
To: Peter
Thanks so (0) ………much……… for your email. It was really great (6) …………………….
hear from you. I’m glad that you (7) ……………………. enjoying your new school. Your
new classmates sound really nice. (8) ……………………. you can, please send
(9) ……………………. a photograph of them.
I’m feeling a bit sad at the moment (10) ……………………. my friend Ben has moved to a
different class. But (11) ……………………. both play on the same football team so I’ll still
see him every week.
I’m also playing lots of tennis (12) ……………………. my sister at the moment. I’ve
improved a lot and I’m better (13) ……………………. her now. Mum says that I’m the best
player in the family!
(14) ……………………. about you? (15) ……………………. you still play tennis? Write back
soon!
[Total: 10 marks]
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Questions 16 – 20

What does Tom say to James?
Example:
James: Hey, Tom. Are you doing anything next weekend?
Tom: B
0 …………
James: Well, my brother gave me some tickets

for a rock concert.
A Do you like rock music?
Tom: 16 ………… [1]
B Not much. Why?
James: Do you want to come too? The band’s
called ‘Stone Dragons’. They’re playing C Sure, but I need to ask my parents for
in Green Park next Saturday and money to pay for the ticket.
Sunday.
D How will we get them?
Tom: 17 ………… [1]
E If we go on Saturday, we won’t miss
James: Don’t worry about that. My brother won football on Sunday.
them in a competition!
F And tell him my dad can drive us there.
Tom: 18 ………… [1]
G Cool. You’re really lucky!
James: It doesn’t matter, really. What do you
think? H That’s brilliant. So which day do you want
to go?
Tom: 19 ………… [1]
James: That’s true. Right, I’ll let my brother

know you’re coming.
Tom: 20 ………… [1]
James: That’ll be great. Thanks.
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Part 4
Questions 21 – 25

What does it say?
Example:
0 A Andy would prefer to go sailing with Julia on

Saturday rather than on Sunday.
B Andy can go sailing with Julia on Friday if

she’s not free on Saturday.
C Andy wants to go sailing with Julia on both

Saturday and Sunday if possible.
21 Mrs Spencer’s class
Today’s art lessons A will happen in a different place.

Mr White is absent, so his
pupils will join Mrs Spencer’s
class for a lesson at 3.30. This
B will be taught by a different teacher.
will be held in Mr White’s
classroom, as it has more
space. C will be held at a later time.
[1]
22 Where did Nathan leave his homework?
Mum A in the car

When you pick me up
in the car, can you
bring my homework? I B on his desk
meant to take it off my
desk and put it in my
backpack, but I forgot. C in his backpack
Nathan
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23 Why has Dan sent the text?
Hi Tom A to remind Tom about the date of the trip

We have to tell Mr
Newton by 30
November if we’re B to check if Tom can go on the trip
interested in the ski
trip and I wanted to
know if your C to ask Tom to tell his parents about the trip
parents have said
you can go.
Dan
[1]
24 A If you buy two chocolate bars, you only pay

Today only!
for one of them.
Special offer on all chocolate bars.
Buy two – get another one free! B Every chocolate bar is reduced in price
today.
C You can get three chocolate bars for the

price of two.
[1]
25 A Tennis players can use the courts before the

UNDER 14s TENNIS tournament begins.
TOURNAMENT
Be at the tennis club at 9.00 to B Tennis players do not need to be at the club
register.
until the tournament starts.
The courts open for practice
from 9.30 for an hour and the
tournament starts at 11.00. C Tennis players must be ready to start the
tournament immediately after their arrival.
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Part 5
Questions 26 – 30
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One boat, one dream

Young sailor Laura Dekker talks about her love of the sport
My mother is from Germany and my father is from the Netherlands, but I was actually born
in New Zealand. They were on a sailing trip at the time. When the trip ended, they decided
to return to my dad’s home country. That’s where we lived when I was a child.
Every day after school, instead of playing with other kids, I preferred to spend time sailing
with Dad. He taught me everything I know about boats. I was only six when I went out on a
boat alone for the first time.
On my eighth birthday, Dad gave me a book by an American woman called Tania Aebi.
She sailed around the world alone when she was 18. I thought her story was really
interesting and I told Dad that I wanted to do the same.
When I was 14, I knew that I was ready for my own trip. My father was happy for me to go.
The TV and newspapers were interested because I was the youngest person to do this, but
that wasn’t important for me. I just wanted to sail my boat and do something new and
exciting.
My round-the-world trip took me 17 months. I enjoyed arriving in different countries and

meeting people there. But what I loved most was feeling close to the sea and sky, and
seeing some amazing animals. It was a fantastic journey.
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26 Which country did Laura grow up in? A Germany
B New Zealand
C the Netherlands
[1]
27 When Laura was a child, she A preferred to be alone.
B liked being with her father.
C enjoyed playing with her friends.
[1]
28 What gave Laura the idea of sailing A a present she received

around the world alone?
B a conversation with her father
C a meeting with an American woman
[1]
29 Laura went on a round-the-world trip A to have an adventure.

because she wanted
B to make her dad happy.
C to be the youngest person to do this.
[1]
30 For Laura, what was the best part of A meeting new people
her round-the-world trip?
B being near to nature
C seeing different countries

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Questions 1 – 5
Read the sentences below about a school camping trip and circle the correct word for each space.
Example:
0 Last week, my class ………… on a camping trip.
went visited took
1 The campsite was in the ………… of a farmer’s field. [1]
part corner end
2 When we arrived, our teacher gave us ………… for putting up the tent. [1]
instructions messages notices
3 We ………… on the campsite for three nights. [1]
kept stayed left
4 On the first evening, we were very tired, so we went to bed ………… . [1]
soon already early
5 We all ………. that it was a brilliant trip. [1]
agreed supposed preferred
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Questions 6 – 15
Complete the message below that was put on the internet.
Example: (0) is
My name (0) ………is……… Rosa. I live in Granada which is in the south
(6) ……………………. Spain. I think it’s (7) ……………………. beautiful city.
I live in a small flat (8) ……………………. my parents and my brother. He’s called Manuel
and he’s two years older (9) ……………………. me. My brother and I walk to school every
day. I like school and my favourite subject is maths. Our teacher gives us a
(10) ……………………. of homework, but I don’t mind.
At weekends, I usually go to the park. (11) ……………………. it’s hot, I go to the swimming
pool instead.
I would like (12) ……………………. practise my English and am looking
(13) ……………………. a penfriend. (14) ……………………. don’t you write back and tell
(15) ……………………. all about your family and hobbies?
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Questions 16 – 20

What does Alex say to Sam?
Example:
Sam: Hi Alex. Do you want to come to my house tomorrow?
Alex: 0 D
Sam: That’s a shame. What are you doing?
Alex: 16 ………… [1] A I’ll check and let you know. Do you want
me to bring you anything back?
Sam: Wow! How did you get tickets for that?
B Our mum got them for us.
Alex: 17 ………… [1]
C Do you want to come with us?
Sam: You’re so lucky. I’d love to go to that.
D Thanks, but I’ll be out all day.
Alex: 18 ………… [1]
E Perhaps you’ll get to see it next time but
Sam: What channel is it on? you can watch this match on TV.
Alex: 19 ………… [1] F There are no tickets left.
Sam: I’d like a scarf, please. I can give you G Don’t worry. It’s your birthday soon. It can
the money now if you like. be your present.
Alex: 20 ………… [1] H Didn’t I tell you? I’m going to London with
my brother to watch the football final.
Sam: Thanks, Alex. That’s really kind.
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Questions 21 – 25

What does it say?
Example:



21 A If members show their ID cards, they get free

sports clothes.
SPORTS CENTRE
FEBRUARY’S SPECIAL B Sports clothes are on offer to everyone today
OFFER! only.
All sports clothes: 50%
discount
C People who belong to the club will pay less
Member ID cards
essential
for sports clothes this month.
[1]
22 From: Mike A Mike would rather go to the cinema on

Saturday than on Sunday.
To: Anna
I can’t go to the cinema on B Mike wants to know if Anna prefers to go to
Thursday. I’m not doing much this the cinema on Sunday.
Saturday or Sunday, but Saturday is
C Mike is too busy to go to the cinema on
better for me. Let me know what
Saturday and Sunday.
you prefer.
[1]
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23 Why is Jake writing to Ollie?
A He is asking what tonight’s maths homework

Hi Ollie is.
You know the maths
homework for tonight? B He would like him to explain part of the
Got any idea how to do maths homework.
the first exercise? Give
me a ring if you have. C He wants to give him some advice about the
Jake maths homework.
[1]
24 What must cyclists do?

CYCLISTS
Look out for
pedestrians A They must get off their bike if people are
– keep to walking on the path.
the marked
cycle path
B They must not go outside the cycle lane.
C They must stop to let people walk across the

path.
[1]
25 A Thomas is asking Adam to give back a

computer game he has borrowed.
Adam
Thanks for lending
me that motor
B Thomas is suggesting a day to meet so he
racing computer can return Adam’s computer game.
game – I’m glad you
got it back ok. You C Thomas is offering to lend Adam a computer
can borrow my new game.
football one if you
want and return it
on Saturday. [1]
Thomas
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Questions 26 – 30
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The gold ring

Sixteen-year-old Monika Levin lives on a farm in the north of Sweden with
her family. One day, about ten years ago, Monika was in the kitchen with
her mother, Ulrike, and they decided to make a cake together. At the time,
Ulrike was wearing the gold ring which her husband gave her when they
got married.
Monika remembers that her mother wanted to keep the ring clean, so she
took it off her finger and put it on the kitchen table. But after they put the
cake in the oven and tidied up the kitchen, they saw that the ring was
gone! They looked everywhere – on the floor, behind the cupboards – but
couldn’t find it.
Last weekend, the Levin family had a big surprise. Ulrike grows a lot of
fresh food in her garden, and one day, when she needed some carrots for
the family’s dinner, she went out to get some. A short time later, Monika
heard a loud shout from the garden, and she ran outside.
In the garden Monika found her mother holding a small carrot, about the
size of a finger. And, believe it or not, the carrot was growing inside her
mother’s gold ring! There is only one problem – Ulrike’s fingers are now
too fat for the ring. But she is very happy to have her ring back, and she’s
going to look after it carefully from now on and make sure it doesn’t get
mixed up with rubbish from the kitchen.
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26 When the wedding ring was lost, what A They were baking.
were Monika and her mum doing?
B They were eating cake.
C They were cleaning the kitchen.
[1]
27 Monika last saw the wedding ring A on her mum’s finger.
B on the kitchen floor.
C on the table.
[1]
28 Why did Monika’s mum go into the A to look for her ring
garden?
B to get some vegetables
C to call her family to come and eat dinner
[1]
29 Why isn’t Monika’s mum wearing her A It is broken.
ring now?
B It is too small for her.
C She is afraid of losing it.
[1]
30 What is the writer doing in this text? A describing normal family life on a farm in
Sweden
B telling us about an unusual type of gold jewellery
C explaining how something was found in a

strange place
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Questions 1 – 5
Read the sentences below about a sports centre and circle the correct word for each space.
Example:
0 A new sports centre has just ………… close to where Emma lives.
entered opened began
1 Emma usually goes there on Fridays because there is a special ………… for students. [1]
money cost price
2 It only ………… Emma ten minutes to walk to the sports centre. [1]
takes gets needs
3 Emma often ………… her friend Judy outside the sports centre. [1]
meets invites arrives
4 Sometimes Emma spends the ………… morning at the sports centre. [1]
full whole extra
5 Emma ………… sports clothes when she goes to the sports centre. [1]
dresses wears puts
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Questions 6 – 15
Complete the message below, which a girl has put on a website.
Example: (0) years
My name is Joanna Davis and I am twelve (0) years old. I live in the centre
(6) ………… London. When I grow (7) ………… , I’d like to be a singer but my mum
doesn’t think this is a good idea. She wants me to study maths at university and
become a maths teacher like her. The problem is – I don’t like maths! I have maths
lessons every day at school and (8) ………… are very boring!
I’ve got a (9) ………… of hobbies. I love spending time (10) ………… my friends at
the park. We often (11) ………… shopping or play basketball together. I really enjoy
cycling too. I joined a cycling club two years (12) ………… and we practise together
twice (13) ………… week.
Please (14) ………… me an email and tell me (15) ………… your family and your
hobbies.
[Total: 10 marks]
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Part 3
Questions 16 – 20

What does Katy say to Mandy?
Example:
Mandy: What are you doing tomorrow, Katy?
H
Katy: 0 …………
Mandy: I’m going into town. Would you like to

come with me?
Katy: 16 ………… [1] A Great. I need to get some new pens for
school.
Mandy: OK. I’m happy to go out then and I’m
glad we’re going together. B Yes, I’ve seen it already.
Katy: 17 ………… [1] C I’d love to. Shall I meet you in the
afternoon?
Mandy: Well, I’d like to go to the shops first.
D So, do you think we need to get tickets
Katy: 18 ………… [1] first?
Mandy: I can help you choose them. What else E I’ve got some money for a new one.
do you want to do?
F Why don’t we go to the cinema when
Katy: 19 ………… [1] we’ve finished shopping?
Mandy: Great idea! There are lots of good films G Me too. What do you want to do when we
on at the moment. get there?
Katy: 20 ………… [1] H I don’t have any plans.
Mandy: I’ll check online and let you know. See

you tomorrow!
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Part 4
Questions 21 – 25

What does it say?
Example:



21 A The students will be told when the sports hall

is ready to use.
STUDENTS B The students need to ask permission to use
the sports hall.
Because of the building
work, the sports hall will C The students can still play sports in the hall
be closed until further during the building work.
notice. [1]
22 What does Rosa want Abby to do?

Hi Abby
Do you remember I A borrow a game
lent you that game
called Space
Adventures?
Well, I wonder if I B return a game to her
could have it back -
my cousin wants to
borrow it. C lend a game to her cousin
Thanks
Rosa
[1]
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23 A Ask Mr Wallace if you want to practise with

these tennis balls.
B Other tennis balls are available for players

Use these tennis
balls for practice taking part in competitions.
only. New ones for
competitions in Mr C There are some new tennis balls in the
Wallace’s cupboard. cupboard for today’s practice.
[1]
24
A Sally won’t be able to get to the party.
Jenny
I know it’s Anna’s
party this afternoon B Jenny should stay at home until Sally arrives.
but don’t wait for
me at yours. Dad’s
car’s broken down,
so Mum’s giving me C Sally will meet Jenny at the party.
a lift. She’ll take me
straight there.
Sally [1]
25 Students going on the zoo trip should

From:
To: All students A pay for their own lunch.
Subject: Zoo trip
Bus leaves school at 7.30 am on B meet by the bus at 7.30.
Wednesday. Please come to the hall
ten minutes before. Lunch is included
in the price, but you will need money C bring some cash.
for snacks.
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Part 5
Questions 26 – 30
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My holiday in Canada
by thirteen-year-old Ben Carter
This summer, I travelled round Canada with my parents and younger brother Daniel. Our
uncle went there last year and told us about all the different things you can do there. It
sounded amazing, so we decided to go. I already knew lots about Canada from my lessons
at school and couldn’t wait to get there.
One day, we went on a boat journey down a river in the Rocky Mountains. The water was
freezing cold and very fast moving. We had to practise holding onto the boat so we didn’t
fall out. Then away we went! It was just amazing! I didn’t want it to end, but it wasn’t safe to
go any further. Only a few metres after the place where we stopped, there was a hundred-
metre waterfall.
Another day we went to Drumheller, in the south of Canada, where scientists have found
lots of dinosaur bones. As well as going on a tour of the town’s museum, we went to watch
scientists working outside. One of them let my brother pick up some real dinosaur teeth.
Daniel thought it was the best part of the day!
Mum and Dad’s favourite bit was walking in the mountains. Daniel and I got bored because
we wanted to see some bears, but of course that didn’t happen! At the top of one very high
mountain, Mum and Dad couldn’t believe there was nothing to see for miles. From
mountains in Europe, you can always see something – a road or a village if nothing else!
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26 Ben’s family went to Canada A they planned to visit an uncle.

because B they knew very little about the place.
C they wanted to do lots of activities there.
[1]
27 The river journey had to finish A everyone got very cold.

because B the water became too dangerous.
C a passenger fell out of the boat.
[1]
28 What did Daniel like most about his A having a dinosaur tooth in his hand
visit to Drumheller? B walking round the dinosaur museum
C talking to the scientists about dinosaurs
[1]
29 What surprised Ben’s parents on the A They saw some bears.

mountain walk? B Canada seemed so empty.
C The mountains were really high.
[1]
30 Why has Ben written this text? A to describe some places he visited
B to explain about dangers in the mountains
C to tell people about daily life in another
country
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Questions 1 – 5
Read the sentences below about a boy’s mobile phone and circle the correct word for each space.
Example:
0 Joe’s dad ………… a phone for him for his birthday.
bought paid gave
1 Joe ………… messages to his friends on his phone. [1]
makes receives sends
2 Joe usually puts his phone in his jacket ………… when he goes out. [1]
pocket bag case
3 When Joe has some spare ………… , he plays games on his phone. [1]
moment time hour
4 Joe’s teacher gets angry if Joe or his friends ………… their phones in class. [1]
look call use
5 Joe ………… his phone to his sister when her phone was broken. [1]
lent borrowed put
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Questions 6 – 15

Example: (0) my
From: Amy
To: Hannah
Hi Hannah,
I’m going camping with (0) my family in the summer. (6) ………… you like to come?
We (7) ………… going to stay near a lake (8) ………… two weeks in July. It’s a beautiful
place, and (9) ………… are lots of things to do. We can swim in the lake and we can
(10) ………… sailing and windsurfing too. I’m sure it will (11) ………… fun.
We’ve got (12) ………… sleeping bag you can borrow, and my tent is big enough for both
of (13) ………… . So you don’t need to bring anything (14) ………… you except your
clothes. Please ask your mum and dad (15) ………… you can come!
Amy
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Questions 16 – 20

What does Billy say to Sam?
Example:
Sam: Hey, Billy, are you free at the weekend?
H
Billy: 0 …………
Sam: We need an extra person for our

basketball game on Sunday afternoon.
A Do you like playing basketball?
Billy: 16 ………… [1]
B It’s OK. I think I’ll go on my bike.
Sam: That’s OK. We only play for fun. Come
on, you’ll enjoy it.
C How long is the game?
Billy: 17 ………… [1]

D That’s near the river, isn’t it?
Sam: Lots of boys from our school. You’ll

E OK, then. I’ll come and play.
know most of them.
F Who’s on your team?
Billy: 18 ………… [1]
G I haven’t played in a match for a long time.
Sam: Great. The game’s at two o’clock at
Prince’s Park.
H I think so. Why?
Billy: 19 ………… [1]
Sam: That’s right. Shall I ask my dad if he

can give us a lift there?
Billy: 20 ………… [1]
Sam: That’s a good idea. I’ll do that too!
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Questions 21 – 25

What does it say?
Example:



21 A You have to practise before coming to school

on Wednesday.
Orchestra practice begins B It is not necessary to bring your own

Wednesday evening at instrument.
7.30 in school hall. Anyone
borrowing an instrument C If you are going to be late, you should see Mr
should collect it from Mr Walker.
Walker the day before.
Please arrive on time. [1]
22 Why is Evie writing to Megan?

Megan
I’m glad you’re A to tell her which café her party is going to be
coming to my held at
party at Sunshine
Cafe! There’s a B to explain about a change to the menu for
choice of dishes, her party
but we need to
order in advance. C to find out what she would like to eat at her
Let me know what party
you fancy!
Evie [1]
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23 A You have to enter the gym another way.
This door to B The gym is out of use for a temporary period.

gym out of
use until
further C You should go through this door to enter the
notice. Entry school hall.
through
school hall [1]
only.
24 A Jasmine wants to do the history project

Tom together with Tom.
The teacher wants our
history projects tomorrow B Jasmine would like Tom to hand in her
but I won’t be there – history project.
I’ve got a swimming
competition. Could you C Jasmine has taken Tom’s history project
collect mine from my house
on your way to school?
home with her.
Jasmine
[1]
25 A The coach is going to take the team to a

Alex
different match this weekend.
Your football coach called. He’s
moving this weekend’s match to B The coach has put off the match until next
next Saturday. Can you let him weekend.
know whether you’re still
available to play? C The coach needs to know if Alex can do
Mum extra practice before the weekend.
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Questions 26 – 30
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A young cook
When he was younger, thirteen-year-old Dara Reilly enjoyed

watching cooking programmes on TV. But it was his
grandmother who showed him how to cook. She could make
lots of different dishes and never needed to use a cookbook.
Last year, Dara entered a five-day cooking competition for teenagers called Cook It. On the
first day, they were put into teams and given a box of food to make a three-course meal.
They were also given a laptop, so they could email people they knew for ideas. Dara sent a
message to his grandmother, who told him how to make some special dishes with the
things in the box.
There were some difficult moments for the young cooks. When they were baking cakes,
one boy put in salt instead of sugar. Another time, when they had to work in the kitchen of a
real restaurant, the members of one team couldn’t agree. And when they had to boil a
perfect egg without a clock, all the teams had problems.
Dara’s team didn’t win the competition, but he says he doesn’t mind. ‘I don’t think the
competition helped me become a better cook, but I’m still glad I entered. The Cook It
kitchen was amazing. It was so modern. But the best thing for me was making so many
new friends. That was great!’
Dara now goes to cooking classes. He’s going to start his own website soon and give other
teenagers advice on cooking great dishes. And who knows? He might even open his own
restaurant one day.
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26 How did Dara learn to cook? A He read a lot of cookbooks.

B He watched TV shows about cooking.
C He was taught by someone in his family.
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27 Why was Dara given a laptop? A to look for interesting dishes

B to contact someone for help
C to make a list of the food he needed
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28 What was a problem for everyone in A working in a real kitchen

the competition? B boiling a perfect egg
C making a cake
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29 Dara says the thing he liked most A meeting lots of people.

about the competition was B becoming a better cook.
C working in an amazing kitchen.
[1]
30 What is Dara planning to do in the A open a restaurant

future? B become a cookery teacher
C put some cooking ideas online
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Read the sentences below about a mobile phone and circle the correct word for each space.
Example:
0 My parents ………… me a new mobile phone for my birthday.
gave put won
1 My last phone didn’t ………… a camera, but this one does. [1]
add keep include
2 I’ve already ………… some great photos to my friends. [1]
sent arrived brought
3 Sometimes I forget to ………… off my phone in the cinema. [1]
get turn take
4 I’m going to download some songs ………… this afternoon. [1]
already then later
5 I’ll be really careful not to ………… this phone. [1]
lose miss fail
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Questions 6 – 15

Example: (0) you
From: Ben
To: Ivan
Hi Ivan,
I'm writing to let (0) ………you……… know that I have moved house! We now
(6) ……………………. in a flat in the city. It’s better (7) …………………. our village house.
It’s got a (8) ……………………. of rooms. We’re near a sports centre
(9) ……………………. a cinema. I miss my friends from the village, but I’m glad we moved
because I love city life. Now I don’t have (10) ……………………. get a bus to school. I
walk there (11) ……………………. day with a new friend who (12) ……………………. called
Kwame.
Write to (13) ……………………. very soon! I (14) ……………………. love to hear your
news.
This is (15) ……………………. new address:
15b, Newfield House

London
Ben
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Questions 16 – 20

What does Dan say to Milly?
Example:
Milly: Hi, Dan. Have you been away?
Dan: D
0 …………
Milly: Lucky you! What did you do there?

A I’d really like that. When is a good time?
Dan: 16 ………… [1]
B Oh, you know, lots of swimming, museums,
Milly: Sounds lovely. You practised your nice food.
French, I hope!
C Where are all your photos?
Dan: 17 ………… [1]
D My grandparents took me to France for a
Milly: Great! I loved trying things like that week.
when I went to France last summer.
E Well, I don’t speak French.
Dan: 18 ………… [1]
F Really? Did you take any photos there?
Milly: Lots. They’re on my computer. How
about coming to my house to look at G Yes, it’s great. I can come after my
them? piano lesson.
Dan: 19 ………… [1] H Well, yes, I spoke to people in shops and

other places.
Milly: Is tomorrow evening OK for you?
Dan: 20 ………… [1]
Milly: OK. See you then! And bring your

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Questions 21 – 25

What does it say?
Example:
0 A This is a good place for students to discuss

their homework.
Computer Room
For private study only. Pupils

B Some of these computers can be used by
talking together will be asked
students working together.
to leave.
C Students are not allowed to have

conversations in this room.
21 Why has Monica written the email?
A to check if Anna is going on the trip
B to ask Anna to book places on the trip
C to remind Anna about the date of the trip

[1]
22 A Do not skateboard if other people are in the

park.
B Take care when skateboarding with other

skateboarders.
C Make sure you don’t skateboard outside the

skateboarding zone.
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A Motorcyclists can try out the race course
between 10.30 and 11.30.
B Motorcyclists do not need to be at the track

until 12.00.
C Motorcyclists must be ready to start the first

race at 10.00.
[1]
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A If students show their ID cards, they get a

free DVD.
B DVDs are on offer for the next few weeks.
C Students can currently get DVDs at reduced

prices.
[1]
25 Frankie is asking Tom to
A go and watch John play in a match.
B play in the match instead of John.
C contact John about playing in the match.

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Questions 26 – 30
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Anna Learns to Surf
Before I went to Australia, I did a beginner’s surfing course in Portugal. I travelled there
from my home in Spain and hoped to learn lots. I wanted to be a good surfer by the time I
got to Australia, where they are very advanced. But, I was no better at the end of the
course! I was part of a group of four people and we spent five hours on both days
practising on the beach, not in the water!
So, when I travelled to Australia I booked a course at Waves Surf School. The surfing
teacher’s instructions were easy to follow and, after just three days, everyone in my group
could stand on their boards and surf all the way to the beach. It was amazing! After a
hard day, I returned to a lovely apartment and looked out at the sea. I then relaxed for a
bit before going out for dinner.
The staff at the surf school were great. They told me about the best tourist places to visit
and even drove me home to my apartment when I went clothes shopping and had too
many bags to carry. While I was at the school, I learned more about Australia and its
people than I did when I visited cities like Brisbane. I had a great time and it was really
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26 What level surfer was Anna after her A a beginner

course in Portugal?
B a good surfer
C an advanced surfer
[1]
27 How long was Anna’s surfing course in A 2 days
Portugal?
B 4 days
C 5 days
[1]
28 In Australia, Anna was surprised about A how heavy her surfboard was.
B how long she spent in the water each day.
C how quickly her surfing improved.
[1]
29 Anna had some help with A driving to places as a tourist.
B bringing her shopping back.
C buying the right surfing clothes to wear.
[1]
30 How did Anna feel at the end of her A sad that she learned so little about the country
surfing course?
B worried about going to Brisbane
C unhappy to be returning home
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Paper 2 Writing April 2020
40 minutes
INSTRUCTIONS
INFORMATION
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Questions 1 – 5
Read the descriptions of some words below about people enjoying their free time.
What is the word for each one?
There is one space for each letter in the word. The first letter is already there.
For each question, complete the words.
Example:
0 i ___
People go here if they enjoy watching c ___ n ___
e ___
m ___
a
films.
1 These are groups of people who play t ___ ___ ___ ___ [1]
sport together.
2 This is a time when you can relax and h ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ [1]
enjoy yourself.
3 When people go online they visit these to w ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ [1]
find the information they need.
4 You go out to do this if you want to buy s ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ [1]
things like food, clothes or shoes.
5 This is when people take food outside, p ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ [1]
often in summer, and eat it together.
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Question 6
Read the email from your English friend, Anna.
To:
Send From: Anna
We’ve just done an interesting

school project about castles. Tell
me about an interesting project
you’ve done. What was the project
about? How long did it take you to
write? Why was it interesting?
Write an email to Anna and answer the questions.

Write 25–35 words.
Write the email below.
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Question 7
Your English teacher wants you to write a story.
Your story must begin with this sentence:
Josh couldn’t believe it when the woman in the painting started to smile
at him.

Write your story below.
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Questions 1–5
Read the descriptions of some words below about the weather.

For each question, complete the word.
Example:
0 This is what water becomes when it is i c e

very cold.
1 People wear these to keep their hands g ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ [1]
warm in winter.
2 Some people enjoy a day at the beach s ___ ___ ___ ___ [1]
when the weather is like this.
3 The weather needs to be windy to fly this. k ___ ___ ___ [1]
4 People take this with them when it is u ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ [1]
raining outside.
5 There needs to be a lot of this if you s ___ ___ ___ [1]

want to go skiing.
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Question 6
You would like to go to the cinema with your English friend, Kate, on Saturday.
Write an email to Kate.
Say:
• which film you want to see
• why you want to see that film
• what time you would like to meet.

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Question 7
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Paper 2 Writing October 2019
40 minutes

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Questions 1–5
Read the descriptions of some words below about food and drink.
Example:
0 This is usually thin and round and has cheese i ___

p ___ z ___
z ___
a
and tomato on top.
1 You use this to cut your food. k ___ ___ ___ ___ [1]
2 Some people cry when they cut this o ___ ___ ___ ___ [1]
vegetable into small pieces.
3 This is made from fruit and some people j ___ ___ [1]
put it on bread.
4 Cakes and chocolate have this in them to make s ___ ___ ___ ___ [1]
them sweet.
5 People put their food inside this to keep f ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ [1]
it cold.
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Question 6
Read the email from your English friend, Sam.
From: Sam
My new hobby is playing the piano and it’s great fun. Tell me about a
hobby you enjoy. What is your hobby? How often do you do your hobby?
Why do you enjoy it?
Write an email to Sam and answer the questions.

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Question 7
Toby looked at the crowd of people and was surprised to see his best
friend.

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CANDIDATE
NAME
CENTRE CANDIDATE
NUMBER NUMBER
*8433823605*
40 minutes

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Questions 1 – 5
Example:
0 You hold this in your hand when you are eating p ___
s ___ o ___
o ___
n
soup.
1 This is how you feel when you need to drink. t ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ [1]
2 This is made from milk and people often put it in c ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ [1]
a sandwich.
3 People put food in this to keep it cold. f ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ [1]
4 This is the first meal of the day. b ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ [1]
5 This drink is made from fruit. j ___ ___ ___ ___ [1]
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Question 6
You and your family have just moved into a new home. Write an email to your English friend, Robbie.
In your email
• say where your new home is
• describe your bedroom
• invite Robbie to visit you.
Write 25 – 35 words.
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Question 7
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NUMBER NUMBER
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40 minutes

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Questions 1 – 5
Read the descriptions of some words below about free time.

Example:
0 If you enjoy films, you may go here. i ___

c ___ n ___
e ___
m ___
a
1 This is a time when you can relax and enjoy yourself. h ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
[1]
2 This is a group of people who play a sport together. t ___ ___ ___
[1]
3 People who like new clothes enjoy doing this. s ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
[1]
4 If you want to take photographs, you will need this. c ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
[1]
5 People who enjoy reading sometimes visit this l ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
place to borrow books. [1]
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Question 6
You went to see a concert by your favourite band last night. Write an email to your English friend, Jo.
Say:
• what the band is called
• where the concert was
• why you liked the concert.
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Question 7
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NAME
CENTRE CANDIDATE
NUMBER NUMBER
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Questions 1 – 5
Example:
0 This is the list of all the things you can eat and e ___
m ___ n ___
u
drink in a restaurant.
1 You can put this into a drink if you want to make it s ___ ___ ___ ___ [1]
sweeter.
2 This is the meal that you eat at the beginning of b ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ [1]
the day.
3 This is usually red and people often put it in salads. t ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ [1]
4 You put food in here if you want to keep it cold. f ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ [1]
5 People put their food on this before taking it to the p ___ ___ ___ ___ [1]
table.
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Part 2
Question 6
You are going to a new swimming pool tomorrow with your English friend, Alex. Write an email to
Alex.
Tell Alex:
• what time you want to go to the pool
• how you will get there
• what Alex should bring.

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Question 7
Ben put on his coat and ran out into the snow.
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CENTRE CANDIDATE
NUMBER NUMBER
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Questions 1 – 5
Read the descriptions of some words below about things that people wear.
Example:
0 People wear this on their head when it is sunny. h a ___

___ t
1 People put this on when they go outdoors in the winter. c ___ ___ ___ [1]
2 Nurses and police officers wear this when they are at u ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ [1]
work.
3 People wear these on their hands when it is cold. g ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ [1]
4 Girls often wear this with a blouse instead of putting on s ___ ___ ___ ___ [1]
a dress or trousers.
5 People wear these shoes when they do sport. t ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ [1]
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Question 6
Read the email from your English friend, Sam.
From: Sam
To:
I’ve just got a great new computer game. Tell me

about a computer game you like. What is it called?
What happens in the game? Why do you like it?
Write an email to Sam and answer the questions.

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Question 7
Kate found an old bottle on the beach and saw there was something
inside it.
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Questions 1 – 5
Read the descriptions of some words below.

For each question, complete the words.
Example:
0 You can buy these or get them from the garden. l ___
f ___ o ___
w ___
e ___
r ___
s
1 If someone gives you this, you will be able to tell the w ___ ___ ___ ___
time.
[1]
2 This is very sweet and most people love to eat it. c ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
[1]
3 You wear these on your hands. g ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
[1]
4 If someone gives you this, you can put it on your p ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
bedroom wall.
[1]
5 You can use this to ride to school or your friend’s b ___ ___ ___
house. [1]
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Question 6
Read the email from your English friend, Billie.
From: Billie
To:
I’d like to know about the new cooking club at

school. What day is it on? How much does it
cost? What do I need to bring?
Write an email to Billie and answer the questions.

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Question 7
Your English teacher has asked you to write a story.
Jo ran over to the window and looked outside.

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Paper 3 Listening April 2020
Approximately 25 minutes
INSTRUCTIONS
 There are four 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.
INFORMATION
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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: Where is the girl’s hat?
A B C
1 Which performer did the girl like best in the TV talent show?
A B C
[1]
2 What did Sophie eat at the restaurant?
A B C
[1]
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A B C
[1]
4 Which TV programme did the girl watch last night?
A B C
[1]
5 Where did the boy leave his glasses?
A B C
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Questions 6 – 10
Listen to Ricky and his friend talking about a soccer club for children.
For each question, circle the correct answer A, B or C.
6 For Ricky to join the soccer club, his mother needs to

A fill in a form.
B make a phone call.
C go on the internet.
[1]
7 Where does the soccer club play?

A at a high school
B in a sports hall
C in a park
[1]
8 What time do the players have to arrive?

A quarter to ten
B ten o’clock
C half past ten
[1]
9 What must Ricky not wear when playing for the club?
A trainers
B a blue t-shirt
C trousers
[1]
10 What should Ricky take with him?

A a drink
B some money
C a snack
[1]
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Part 3
Questions 11 – 15
You will hear an interview with a girl called Sarah, who is talking about a
small car called a go-kart which her dad helped her to make.
11 Sarah says they got the materials they needed for the go-kart from
A a local garage.
B a recycling centre.
C a shop in their town.
[1]
12 What did Sarah’s dad want to add to the go-kart?

A good brakes
B some lights
C a logo
[1]
13 What happened the first time Sarah tried the go-kart?

A She drove it very fast.
B She crashed into a tree.
C She lost a wheel.
[1]
14 For the race, Sarah’s mum told her she needed to wear a helmet and
A some sunglasses.
B a T-shirt with long sleeves.
C a pair of gloves.
[1]
15 Sarah says that after the race, she felt
A disappointed with her performance.
B surprised by the result.
C keen to try again soon.
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Questions 16 – 20
You will hear a girl called Maria telling her class about her trip to the River Museum.
For each question, fill in the missing information in the numbered space.
Trip to the River Museum
Opening times
 open: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
 February – October
Location
 50 km from London
 good way to get to the museum: by (16)
Things to see
 display in main gallery: (17)
 models of riverside buildings

 special exhibition on at the moment: (18)
of the river
Museum facilities
 shop sells souvenirs and books
 best food in café: (19)
Website
 www.(20) .co.uk
[Total: 5 marks]
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approximately 25 minutes
While you are listening, write your answers on the question paper.

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
There are four parts to the test.
You will hear each part twice.
For each part of the test there will be time for you to look through the questions and time for you to check
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Questions 1–5
A B C
1 How much will they spend on the present?
A B C
[1]
2 Where did the boy want to go for his summer vacation?
A B C
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3 What will the girl wear to the barbecue?
A B C
[1]
4 Which animals did Katia like best at the zoo?
A B C
[1]
5 What is the boy’s father doing at the moment?
A B C
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Questions 6–10
Listen to a boy called Marc and his friend Cristina talking about a basketball game
they are going to watch.
6 Which basketball team will Marc’s brother play against?
A The Kings
B The Silver Stars
C The Lions
[1]
7 Where is the basketball game?
A at Marc and Cristina’s school
B at a city-centre college
C at a sports centre
[1]
8 How will Marc and Cristina get to the game?
A by bus
B on foot
C by car
[1]
9 Cristina will leave her house at
A 4:30.
B 5:00.
C 7:30.
[1]
10 What does Cristina need to take to the game?
A some food
B a coat
C some money
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Questions 11–15
You will hear a radio interview with a university student called Daisy Clarke, who
has just written her first novel.
11 When does Daisy usually write?
A in the evenings
B early in the morning
C between classes at college [1]
12 Why did Daisy choose to write historical fantasy?
A She is particularly interested in history.

B She likes being able to use her imagination.
C She can find information about past events easily. [1]
13 The story in Daisy’s novel is based on
A something that a friend told her.

B another novel she has read.
C a childhood game. [1]
14 Daisy thinks her talks in schools are popular because
A she makes them fun for the teenagers.

B she has interests in common with the teenagers.
C she is close to the teenagers in age. [1]
15 What does Daisy say about her next novel?
A She has thought of a title.

B She has done the research already.
C She has decided on the main character. [1]
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Questions 16–20
You will hear a teacher telling his students about a class trip they are going on to a
farm.
____________________________________________________________________
Class trip to a farm

Details of farm:
 name: (16) Farm
 20 km from school
Date and times:

 date of trip: 4th March
 be at school by: (17)
Things to bring:
 hat and gloves
 a (18)
Lunch at the farm:

 milk, orange juice or water
 soup made with (19) from the farm
 sandwiches
 fruit
Before the trip:

 farm animal to find out about: (20)
[Total: 5 marks]
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A B C
1 What is the boy going to do this evening?
A B C
[1]
2 Where is the girl now?
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[1]
4 Which is the girl’s new hat?
A B C
[1]
5 Who did the girl buy a present for?
A B C
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Questions 6–10
You will hear Ella talking to a friend about a school trip.
6 Where are the class going on their geography trip?

A the beach
B the forest
C the mountains
[1]
7 When must Ella be at school?
A by 9:00
B by 9:15
C by 9:30
[1]
8 What must Ella wear?
A a raincoat
B boots
C a sweater
[1]
9 Ella should take
A a drink.
B sandwiches.
C some money.
[1]
10 What will the class do after the trip?
A write about the day
B do a quiz
C draw a poster
[1]
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Questions 11–15
You will hear an interview with a girl called Sophie Jones, who is talking about her
new hobby of horse riding.
11 Before Sophie had her first riding lesson,
A she already knew what it would involve.
B she was sure it was the right hobby for her.
C she got some advice that made her feel better.

[1]
12 When Sophie went to her first lesson
A she needed to change her clothes.
B she had to ride in the rain.
C she had problems getting onto her horse.

[1]
13 Where did Sophie’s teacher take her for her ride?
A across some fields
B into a wood
C along some streets

[1]
14 Sophie says that during her lesson
A the horse seemed to know what to do.
B the teacher stayed close by her side.
C the instructions became easier to understand.

[1]
15 How did Sophie feel at the end of her first lesson?
A less tired than she expected
B keen to book another lesson
C more confident about riding

[1]
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Questions 16–20
You will hear a teacher telling his class about a science day at school.
Science day at school
Topic of science day this year: (16)
Name of scientist helping class 6: Dr. (17)
What to take to school for our science experiment: (18)
What our class will do after science day: a (19)
Amount my parents have to pay for science day: (20)
[Total: 5 marks]
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CANDIDATE
NAME
CENTRE CANDIDATE
NUMBER NUMBER
*1330172436*
*5054632290*


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A B C
1 What is Sally going to do this afternoon?
A B C
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2 Which view from the bus did the boy like best?
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3 What was the weather like last Saturday?
A B C
[1]
4 What does the girl choose in the café?
A B C
[1]
5 What is the girl doing tomorrow afternoon?
A B C
[1]
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Questions 6 – 10
You will hear a girl called Tina talking to her friend Ben about piano lessons.
6 Which day does Tina have her piano lesson?
A Monday
B Tuesday
C Friday
[1]
7 What is the most difficult thing for Tina?
A playing quickly enough
B reading the music
C playing the right notes
[1]
8 Tina tells Ben that her teacher is very
A busy.
B funny.
C young.
[1]
9 What advice does Tina give Ben about learning the piano?
A Use an easy beginner’s book.
B Watch lessons on the internet.
C Try to play songs you know.
[1]
10 How will Tina help Ben?
A by taking him to a piano concert
B by practising with him
C by lending him an instrument
[1]
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Questions 11 – 15
You will hear an interview on local radio with a girl called Holly Wright, who is
talking about the sport of BMX biking.
11 When Holly first borrowed a BMX bike, she found
A it was too heavy for her.
B she could do tricks on it easily.
C it was smaller than she expected.

[1]
12 What does Holly say about the bike her dad bought for her?
A The brakes were difficult to use.
B She changed its colour.
C It cost a lot of money.

[1]
13 BMX biking became popular in Holly’s town because a coach
A helped to get a new BMX park.
B set up a BMX club for young people.
C held BMX competitions.

[1]
14 What advice did the coach give Holly about BMX biking?
A Stay close to the ground.
B Look ahead to the next jump.
C Keep your feet on the pedals.

[1]
15 How did Holly feel when she learnt a difficult trick?
A disappointed she couldn’t do it on her own
B keen to show it to her friends
C pleased she managed it so quickly

[1]
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Questions 16 – 20
You will hear a boy called Harry talking to his class about a family wildlife trip to Africa.
Harry’s wildlife trip
Harry’s trip was through the (16) ......................... National Park in Africa.
Harry travelled mostly by (17) ......................... through the park.
Harry learnt the names of many different (18) ......................... in the park.
Harry felt lucky to see some (19) ......................... during his trip.
Back at home, Harry used his (20) ......................... to help him remember
places on his trip.
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A B C
1 What does Charlie want for his birthday?
A B C
[1]
2 Where is the children's ball?
A B C
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3 What is Matteo going to borrow?
A B C
[1]
4 Which instrument will the girl play in the concert?
A B C
[1]
5 What time does the film start today?
A B C
[1]
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Questions 6 – 10
You will hear Rosa asking her friend Tom about the hockey club at her new school.
6 It is possible that hockey practice will change to
A Monday.
B Wednesday.
C Friday.
[1]
7 Where does the hockey club play?
A in a sports centre
B at school
C in a park
[1]
8 How often do they have matches?
A once a week
B twice a month
C once a month
[1]
9 What is the hockey coach like?
A boring
B quiet
C friendly
[1]
10 What kit do the players wear?
A green shorts and red T-shirts
B blue shorts and red T-shirts
C green shorts and blue T-shirts
[1]
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Questions 11 – 15
You will hear an interview with a thirteen-year-old boy called Jack who enjoys cooking.
11 When Jack was three years old,
A he often drew pictures of food.
B he watched a lot of TV programmes about cooking.
C he sometimes played with his sister's toy kitchen.
[1]
12 How did Jack's parents encourage him?
A They showed him how to make their favourite dishes.
B They allowed him to cut up vegetables.
C They let him use the kitchen whenever he wanted.
[1]
13 What does Jack say about recipes?
A He usually follows recipes carefully.
B He generally invents his own recipes.
C He prefers to use recipes from cookery books.
[1]
14 What does Jack say about healthy food?
A He was taught about healthy diets at school.
B The ingredients he prefers to use are healthy.
C His friends introduced him to healthy food.
[1]
15 What does Jack hope to do in the future?
A to become a chef
B to set up a cookery website
C to take part in cooking competitions
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Questions 16 – 20
You will hear a radio announcer giving details about a competition.

Details of radio station competition
Prizes
Winners will receive free tickets and free (16) ......................... to see a new film.
Second prize will be a £10 cinema voucher.
Questions
• Who plays Sam in ‘Adventures at Midnight’?
• What is the name of the (17) ......................... in the film ‘The Golden Key’?
• When was ‘The Runner’ made?
How to enter
Include with your entry: your name, your (18) ......................... and contact details.
Post answers to: 63 (19) ......................... Road, London PL4 5DN
Email answers to competition@targetradio.com
Entries must be received no later than the (20) ......................... of August.
[Total: 5 marks]
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NAME
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A B C
1 What is Heather doing today?
A B C
[1]
2 How old will Anita be on her next birthday?
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3 Where will the girl meet her friends?
A B C
[1]
4 Which T-shirt does the girl want to buy?
A B C
[1]
5 What time do they want to get to the stadium?
A B C
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Part 2
Questions 6 – 10
You will hear a boy called Tom asking his friend Mandy about making a cake.
6 Tom would like to make a cake for his
A mum.
B sister.
C grandma.
[1]
7 Mandy tells Tom not to
A bake the cake for too long.
B add too much sugar to the cake.
C mix the cake too much.

[1]
8 What does Mandy say Tom should put on top of the cake?
A strawberries
B chocolate
C cream
[1]
9 Mandy and Tom agree to go shopping on
A Saturday morning.
B Saturday afternoon.
C Saturday evening.
[1]
10 Mandy asks Tom to
A take a picture of the cake.
B make a cake for their classmates.
C save some cake for her.

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Questions 11 – 15
You will hear an interview with a teenage ice-skater called Rob Green who dances on ice to music.
11 How did Rob first get interested in ice-skating?
A He saw a photograph of his father ice-skating.
B He went ice-skating with his cousin.
C He was given some ice-skates as a present.

[1]
12 What does Rob like best about ice-skating?
A taking part in competitions
B meeting new people
C being able to skate to music

[1]
13 What does Rob say about his daily routine?
A He doesn't enjoy getting up so early.
B He doesn't spend enough time with his friends.
C He doesn't always have time to do homework.

[1]
14 Rob says it’s good having his mother as his coach because
A she allows him to miss practice sessions.
B she does fitness training with him at home.
C she doesn't make him work too hard.

[1]
15 Rob says people should go to ice-skating competitions because
A they'll be amazed at the ice-skaters' speed.
B they'll see well-known ice-skaters.
C they can't watch ice-skating on TV very often.

[1]
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Questions 16 – 20
You will hear a teacher telling her class about a trip to the Natural History Museum.
A special trip to the Natural History Museum
Staying the night at the museum
The trip starts on Friday the (16) ......................... of March.
The museum will provide each person with a (17) ......................... .
Indoor picnic at the museum
We'll get food from the museum café.
Don't bring any (18) ......................... to the museum.
Activities at the museum
Museum guides will show us around and let us feel animal (19) ......................... .
There will be a film about (20) ......................... at 9 p.m.
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A B C
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A B C
[1]
2 Who is the new student in their class?
A B C
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3 What sport is the girl's brother doing now?
A B C
[1]
4 What time will David’s party begin?
A B C
[1]
5 What did Milly’s mother buy her?
A B C
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Questions 6 – 10
You will hear a girl called Sophie asking her friend Josh about a school photography competition.
6 For this year’s competition, students need to take photos of
A the weather.
B animals and birds.
C trees and plants.

[1]
7 Josh says he took his photos
A in a forest.
B in a park.
C in his garden.
[1]
8 Their teacher said that photos are better if you
A take them in the morning.
B keep them simple.
C include some colours.

[1]
9 The teacher would like them to give her the photos on
A Wednesday.
B Thursday.
C Friday.
[1]
10 Where will the school first show the photos?
A on the internet
B in the art room
C in the school magazine

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Questions 11 – 15
You will hear a radio interview with Charlie Hayes, a freestyle footballer who entertains people by
doing tricks with a ball.
11 Charlie became interested in freestyle football as a career when
A he saw it in a television advertisement.
B he could no longer play for a football team.
C he was asked to judge a freestyle competition.
[1]
12 Charlie thinks the best thing he has done as a freestyle footballer is
A to meet his favourite player.
B to star in a documentary film.
C to travel around South America.
[1]
13 Charlie feels nervous when he is performing
A on television.
B at small private events.
C at crowded football stadiums.
[1]
14 When Charlie meets his fans, they usually want
A to know how to become successful at sport.
B to find out how he learns his tricks.
C to show him their own tricks.
[1]
15 Charlie has decided to start teaching football because
A he thinks he will be able to do it well.
B he wants children to enjoy sport more.
C he knows he cannot do freestyle forever.
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Questions 16 – 20
You will hear a radio announcement about a family music day.

Family music day
Date: 8 May
Concert
Place: (16) ......................... Hall
Type of music: classical
Name of composer: Tom (17) .........................
You can join in the performance with your own (18) ......................... .
Other activities
The afternoon includes a free (19) ......................... about young people in a music
competition.
Children must be at least (20) ......................... years old to go to the afternoon

activities.
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SPECIMEN PAPER approximately 25 minutes


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[1]
2 What will the girl cook?
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3 What did the girl do yesterday?
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[1]
4 How much is the skirt?
A B C
[1]
5 Which mirror will they buy for their mother?
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Questions 6 – 10
You will hear Jack talking to his friend, Becky, about a school trip.
6 Where are they going?

A a library
B a museum
C a factory [1]
7 Which day is the trip?

A Tuesday
B Wednesday
C Thursday [1]
8 What time will they leave school?

A 9.45
B 9.55
C 10.20 [1]
9 What must they take with them on the trip?

A a drink
B a camera
C a notebook [1]
10 What do Jack and Becky have to write after the trip?

A a story
B a letter
C an article [1]
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Questions 11 – 15
You will hear part of an interview with a girl called Sally Myers whose first book has recently been
published.
11 Why did Sally decide to write her first book?
A People said her stories were good.

B Her family bought her a diary.
C Her penfriend suggested it. [1]
12 Why didn’t Sally’s Dad want her to send her book to a publisher?
A He didn’t like it very much.

B He had given her help to write it.
C He was worried that they wouldn’t be interested. [1]
13 Sally sent her book to a company which
A published books of a similar type.

B published her favourite stories.
C published books only on the internet. [1]
14 How did Sally feel when the company phoned her Mum?
A very excited
B extremely surprised
C anxious about the future [1]
15 What does Sally say about her next book?
A It will be quite different from her first one.

B It will be written for older readers.
C It will be about something all children experience. [1]
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Questions 16 – 20
You will hear an announcement about competitions in a seaside town.

THIS YEAR’S COMPETITIONS
 Make models of sea animals you find between the (16) ......................... .
This year use bits of (17) ........................ from your home or found
on the beach.
 Create an exhibition of (18) ......................... .
 Family beach fun (Sunday afternoon only)
Use buckets, spades and sand to make a (19) ......................... .
 Model boat show
This will be held by the (20) ......................... near the beach huts.
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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE 0837/01

You must answer on the question paper.

No additional materials are needed.

This document has 12 pages. Blank pages are indicated.

0 Katy’s family go on a camping ………… every year.

trip place journey

invited offered asked

brought lent borrowed

arrived came got

took spent used

said told spoke

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Complete the email below.

Example: (0) sorry

I’m (0) sorry I haven’t emailed you (6) a long

(7) he asked me (8) I wanted to learn

(9) practise a lot.

(10) Luke. I’d (11) to play in the same

team as him, so I need a lot more practice.

Playing ice hockey is more fun (12) just skating, but it

(13) be quite dangerous. Last week I hurt (14)

foot. It’s better now and I’m playing again.

(15) don’t you come and watch me play? It’ll be fun.

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Complete the conversation between two friends.

Michelle: I had a picnic with my family.

Sasha: 16 ………… [1] A I love going to the cinema.

Sasha: 17 ………… [1] C I can ask my sister. She’s got some

Sasha: 20 ………… [1]

Michelle: That’s good.

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Look at the text in each question.

0 A Andy would prefer to go sailing with

B Andy can go sailing with Julia on

C Andy wants to go sailing with Julia on

21 Kaya doesn’t like the T-shirt because it

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22 A Students are needed to put away

23 Students cycling to school in winter

Advice for students A wear waterproof clothes.

• check that your lights are [1]

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24 What does Lucy want Ava to do?

A give her opinion on a story

Ava, you know that

25 A Any student who wants to watch the

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Dolphins are difficult to find. Film-makers sometimes spend several days in

In the film, the dolphins seem to be playing games together, which is

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B it means he can visit different

C he is able to get close to them.

C The dolphins moved very quickly.

28 What surprised Tim about the A They were interested in his

B They copied what he did.

C They were very friendly.

C They play lots of games.

30 Which of these things is Tim going A film elephants in Africa

C work with another film-maker