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English As a second language

Listening Extended

O.Level
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Cambridge International Examinations


Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education

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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE 0510/04
Paper 4 Listening (Extended) For Examination from 2015
SPECIMEN PAPER
Approx 50 minutes

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Candidates answer on the Question Paper.
No Additional Materials are required.

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST O


Write your Centre number, candidate number and name on all the work you hand in.
Write in dark blue or black pen.
Do not use staples, paper clips, glue or correction fluid.

Answer all questions.


Dictionaries are not permitted.
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The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.
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A

This document consists of 8 printed pages.

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Questions 1–4

You will hear four short recordings. Answer each question on the line provided. Write no more than
three words for each detail.

You will hear each recording twice.

1 (a) Where does this conversation take place?

...............................................................................................................................................[1]

(b) What two things does the woman decide to buy?

...................................................................................................................................................

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...............................................................................................................................................[1]

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2 (a) Which room is the student trying to find?

...............................................................................................................................................[1]

(b) Where exactly should the student go to find the room he needs? Give two details.
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...................................................................................................................................................

...............................................................................................................................................[1]
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3 (a) What does the new drink called ‘Sundrops’ have in it to keep you fit and well?

...............................................................................................................................................[1]

(b) Which flavour does the advert recommend if you want a change from the usual flavours?
a

...............................................................................................................................................[1]
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4 (a) Apart from taking a walk, what else does the speaker suggest the tourists do when they make
their stop?

...............................................................................................................................................[1]
A

(b) When will the trip definitely be finished by?

...............................................................................................................................................[1]

[Total: 8]

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Question 5

You will hear a talk given by a woman who is organising an exhibition of items found in a 2000-year-old
Chinese tomb. Listen to the talk and complete the details below. Write one or two words only in each
gap.

You will hear the talk twice.

Terracotta Army Exhibition

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(a) Exhibits on show: 10 terracotta warriors, ................................. other figures and many
other items from the tombs.

History of Terracotta Army

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Powerful ruler: Qin Shihuangdi – First Emperor of China

He united seven warring ................................. into one country: modern China

(b) Ancient .................................: kill all leader’s servants and bury them with him.
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Qin’s changes: instead of burying real people, organised an army of

(c) ................................. soldiers, made out of a sort of ................................., called


terracotta, to be buried alongside him.

What is special about the soldiers: each warrior made ................................., every
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face

(d) is .................................. .

Weapons found: swords, spears, ................................. and arrows, still

(e) ................................. and sharp.


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Weapons were covered in layer of chromium.

Transport of exhibits:

carried firstly by ................................. in special crates, and secondly by cargo

(f) ................................. .
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Popularity of exhibitions:

(g) exhibition held in ................................. was highly successful for the British Museum.

Museum stayed open at weekends until ................................., and tickets sold out in
record time.

How to see the current exhibition:

(h) book ................................. by telephone or online.

[Total: 8]
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Question 6

You will hear six people talking about music. For each of Speakers 1 to 6, choose from the list, A to G,
which opinion each speaker expresses. Write the letter in the box. Use each letter only once. There is
one extra letter which you do not need to use.

Speaker 1 A At first I was reluctant to learn a musical instrument.

Speaker 2 B Listening to music can change my mood.

Speaker 3 C I can communicate better through music than words.

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Speaker 4 D A family member had a strong influence on my musical tastes.

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Speaker 5 E I much prefer listening to live than recorded music.

Speaker 6 F I am keen to have a career in music.


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G I really enjoy dancing.

[Total: 6]
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Question 7

You will hear Annabel, a student, asking John Morgan, a wildlife photographer, some questions about
his career as part of a school radio programme. Listen to their conversation and look at the questions.
For each question choose the correct answer, A, B or C and put a tick (9) in the appropriate box.

You will hear the talk twice.

(a) What was John particularly interested in as a schoolboy?

A business studies

B art

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C photography

(b) Why did John have money problems early in his career?

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A He had little success as a salesman.

B He sold only a few photographs of foxes.

C He bought some very expensive equipment.


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(c) Where does John most like to go to take photographs?

A South Africa

B Antarctica
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C India

(d) What preparation does John do before he goes on a trip?


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A He reads up on animal behaviour.


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B He studies the geography of the area.

C He makes notes about possible pictures.

(e) How long did it take John to produce his most successful book?
A

A two months

B six months

C two years

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(f) John takes few close-up photographs of animals because

A it’s too dangerous.

B it upsets the animals.

C it’s technically difficult.

(g) What does John find most satisfying about his work?

A going to interesting places

B teaching people about animals

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C earning a great deal of money

(h) What is the best advice John has for students who would like to become wildlife
photographers?

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A take a lot of photographs

B follow a photographic course at college

C
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study the work of successful photographers

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Question 8

Part A

You will hear a biologist giving a talk about bats, and the problems faced by the species. Listen to the
talk and complete the notes in Part A. Write one or two words only in each gap. You will hear the talk
twice.

Bat conservation

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Many bats are dying from a new illness called ................................. syndrome.

........................................................ may have brought the fungus to North America

Bats are economically important for agriculture.

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The artificial bat cave:

It’s ................................. high


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Bats enter through a tunnel made of .................................

Other major cause of bat death:

Wind turbines kill bats when they are migrating

Sudden changes in ................................. damage bats’ lungs


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[Total: 5]
A

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Part B

Now listen to a conversation between two students about saving bats and complete the sentences in
Part B. Write one or two words only in each gap. You will hear the conversation twice.

Information on bat protection:

The best place to put a bat house is on a ................................. or building.

Getting the ................................. right is the most important factor for a successful bat house.

It’s best to have more than one ................................. inside a bat house.

When bats are feeding, wind turbines should not operate.

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.................................................................. are places where most bats are likely to drown.

Avoid cutting your ................................. (especially between May and September).

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[Total: 5]

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Cambridge International Examinations


Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education
* 3 2 0 7 2 3 8 2 7 5 *

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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE 0510/41
Paper 4 Listening (Extended) May/June 2015
Approx 45 minutes
Candidates answer on the Question Paper.

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No Additional Materials are required.

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

Write in dark blue or black pen.


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Write your Centre number, candidate number and name on all the work you hand in.

Do not use staples, paper clips, glue or correction fluid.

Answer all questions.


Dictionaries are not permitted.
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The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.
dh
A

This document consists of 9 printed pages and 3 blank pages.

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Questions 1–4

You will hear four short recordings. Answer each question on the line provided. Write no more than
three words for each answer.

You will hear each recording twice.

1 (a) Why will the train have to stop?

...............................................................................................................................................[1]

(b) How will the passengers complete their journey?

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...............................................................................................................................................[1]

2 (a) Why will everyone have a day off next week?

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...............................................................................................................................................[1]

(b) On what date might there be an extra day off next year?

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3 (a) What are the friends looking forward to in the film?

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(b) Where in the cinema will they sit to watch the film?

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4 (a) What kind of shoes does the boy want?


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(b) What two colours are available?

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[Total: 8]

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Question 5

You will hear a talk about a tree called the baobab tree. Listen to the talk and complete the notes below.
Write one or two words or a number in each gap.

You will hear the talk twice.

The Baobab Tree

Other names for the baobab tree:

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the bottle tree or the ........................................ tree [1]

or

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the ........................................ tree, because of the big seed pods hanging from [1]
skinny stems.

Some facts:
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The baobab grows well where weather is hot and dry.

Trunks can hold about ........................................ litres of water. [1]

Measurements around the trunk can be up to ........................................ . [1]


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People really like to use it as a ........................................ . [1]

The baobab fruit:

resembles a ........................................ [1]

weighs about 1.5 kilos


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tastes like a mixture of grapefruit, pear and vanilla.

The baobab bark:

used in the making of ........................................ [1]


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Why it is known as the tree of life:

many animals use different parts of the tree:

birds nest in branches

bush babies drink nectar

bark provides food for ........................................ [1]

supplies many things for humans, possibly even medicines.

[Total: 8]
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Question 6

You will hear six people talking about living in the city and in the countryside. For each of speakers
1 to 6, choose from the list, A to G, which opinion each speaker expresses. Write the letter in the box.
Use each letter only once. There is one extra letter which you do not need to use.

Speaker 1 A I needed to live in the city because of my career, but I have


moved to the countryside.

Speaker 2 B I’m glad we moved to the city mainly because of the better
transport facilities.

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Speaker 3 C I really want to live in the countryside, so I can have a healthier
life.

Speaker 4 D I would like to move into the city one day, but I know that can
never happen.

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Speaker 5 E I enjoyed city life, but I moved into the countryside for a new
job, and I love it.

Speaker 6 F I intend to go to the city for my higher education and then live
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G I’ve always lived in the countryside, and I don’t intend to move.

[Total: 6]
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Question 7

You will hear a TV presenter talking to Ivana, from the Czech Republic, who earns her living making
puppets. Listen to their conversation and look at the questions.

For each question choose the correct answer, A, B or C and put a tick (✓) in the appropriate box.

You will hear the talk twice.

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(a) People first started making puppets

A in the nineteenth century.

C
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two hundred years ago.

more than two thousand years ago.

(b) In the present day, who watches puppets for entertainment?


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A only children at the beach

B just a few serious theatre goers

C different people worldwide


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(c) What kind of puppet does Ivana show the television audience?

A a shadow puppet

B a string puppet
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C a glove puppet

(d) Which part of the puppets does Ivana find most difficult to make?

A the head

B the feet

C the hands

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(e) Ivana says she first learned to make puppets

A in a workshop.

B in a film studio.

C at senior school.

(f) Who does Ivana sell her puppets to?

A theatre directors

B art gallery owners

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C private individuals

(g) Why does Ivana like her work so much?

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A She finds it relaxing.

B She finds it rewarding.

C She finds it sociable.

(h) Where does Ivana get her ideas from?


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A television
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C novels

[Total: 8]
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Question 8

Part A

You will hear a man giving a talk about an expedition for young people on board a large sailing ship.
Listen to the talk and complete the notes in Part A. Write one or two words only in each gap. You will
hear the talk twice.

Great Ship Adventures

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To apply to take part in sailing adventure:

no experience required
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costs: .................... available. [1]

Activities include:

helping to sail the ship


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ensuring the .................... is in good order [1]

cleaning living and sleeping areas

keeping watch

climbing the masts


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learning how to send signals with ................................... [1]

Benefits of taking part:

you learn teamwork and how to communicate well

you get more ................................... as you cope with problems [1]

you make new friends from different ................................... and countries. [1]

[Total: 5]
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Part B

Now listen to a conversation between Zara and her brother, Mehmet, about the Great Ship Adventures
talk. Complete the sentences in Part B. Write one or two words only in each gap. You will hear the
conversation twice.

Taking part in a Great Ship Adventure

(a) On holiday, Mehmet likes to avoid ................................... and enjoys playing games
and sleeping. [1]

(b) Mehmet does not like the idea of ................................... and sea sickness. [1]

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(c) If Mehmet had to travel by sea, he would most like to go by ................................... . [1]

(d) Zara offers to get Mehmet a ................................... . [1]

(e) The brother and sister need more information on ................................... arrangements

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for their parents. [1]

[Total: 5]

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Cambridge International Examinations


Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education
* 3 1 2 8 3 9 4 2 4 4 *

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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE 0510/41
Paper 4 Listening (Extended) October/November 2015
Approx. 45 minutes
Candidates answer on the Question Paper.

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Additional Materials: As listed in Instructions to Supervisors.

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

Write in dark blue or black pen.


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Write your Centre number, candidate number and name on all the work you hand in.

Do not use staples, paper clips, glue or correction fluid.


DO NOT WRITE IN ANY BARCODES.

Answer all questions.


Dictionaries are not permitted.
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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.
dh
A

This document consists of 9 printed pages and 3 blank pages.

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Questions 1–4

You will hear four short recordings. Answer each question on the line provided. Write no more than
three words for each question.

You will hear each recording twice.

1 (a) Which restaurant did the woman eat at last night?

...............................................................................................................................................[1]

(b) What type of food does it serve?

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2 (a) What present has the man bought for his mother?

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...............................................................................................................................................[1]

(b) Where did he buy it?

...............................................................................................................................................[1]
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3 (a) What will the next radio programme be about?

...............................................................................................................................................[1]
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(b) Who will the special guest be in this programme?

...............................................................................................................................................[1]
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4 (a) Which school is the man’s daughter going to next year?


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...............................................................................................................................................[1]

(b) What does his daughter like most about the school?

...............................................................................................................................................[1]
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[Total: 8]

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Question 5

You will hear a student called Anna talking about some work experience she did last year at a television
studio. Listen to the talk and complete the details below. Write one or two words only in each gap.

You will hear the talk twice.

Anna’s TV work experience

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Applying for work experience at the studio
.............................. people were invited to apply. [1]
The hardest part of the application was writing a .............................. . [1]

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The work experience (4 weeks)

1st and 2nd weeks: worked with the .............................. team [1]
did research into .............................. with another student
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worked on an interview about .............................. in films [1]

3rd week: with the sports team


suggested the name .............................. for a new sports programme [1]
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Final week: spent a day with a team of writers for a .............................. [1]
programme

Advice:

It’s most important to .............................. during your work experience. [1]


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[Total: 8]
A

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Question 6

You will hear six people talking about reading books. For each of speakers 1 to 6, choose from the list,
A to G, which opinion each speaker expresses. Write the letter in the box. Use each letter only once.
There is one extra letter which you do not need to use.

You will hear the six speakers twice.

Speaker 1 A I prefer using an e-reader to a ‘real’ book.

Speaker 2 B It’s stimulating to read several books at the same time.

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Speaker 3 C I usually read books that friends have recommended to me.

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Speaker 4 D Sometimes I read the last page before I get to the end of the story.

Speaker 5 E I always finish every book that I start reading.


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Speaker 6 F I read reviews online before choosing a new book to read.

G I like reading before I go to sleep.


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[Total: 6]
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A

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Question 7

You will hear an interview with an astronaut called Fred Lucatoni, who recently spent six months living
on the International Space Station. Listen to the interview and look at the questions. For each question,
choose the correct answer, A, B or C, and put a tick () in the appropriate box.

You will hear the interview twice.

(a) Fred compares the length of the space station to that of a

A football pitch.

B six-bedroom house.

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C Boeing 747 plane.

(b) What does Fred miss most about being on the space station?

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A being able to float

B seeing the view of Earth

C getting a good night’s sleep O


(c) What aspect of life on board the space station did Fred sometimes find difficult?

A the compulsory exercise sessions

B the limited amount of room


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C the lack of privacy

(d) What does Fred say about the food that they eat?
a

A The menu is varied


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B It’s quite slow to prepare

C They all eat the same food together

(e) When Fred had to do an experiment using ants, he


A

A questioned the results.

B disagreed with the procedure.

C found their behaviour amusing.

(f) How did Fred feel about the people working in the control centre?

A He was aware of being constantly watched

B He felt that he had to fill in too many questionnaires

C He found it reassuring that there was always someone there

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(g) While Fred was on the space station, what did he most look forward to doing back on Earth?

A breathing fresh air

B having a shower

C driving his car

(h) In Fred’s opinion, the most important quality for an astronaut is being able to

A get on with people.

B stay calm in difficult situations.

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C give and receive clear instructions.

[Total: 8]

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Question 8

Part A

You will hear a man giving a talk about the history of the US dollar. Listen to the talk and complete the
sentences in Part A. Write one or two words in each gap.
You will hear the talk twice.

History of the US dollar

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Before the dollar existed
People who went to live in America in the 17th century soon ran out of money, so they

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used particular .............................. instead, which were recognised as currency by [1]
law.
People also tried using .............................. as currency, but many buildings were [1]
burned down as a result.

Early paper money (‘bills’)


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Dollar bills got the name .............................. because of the colour of the chemicals

used to print the reverse side.


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This colour was chosen because it was seen as a symbol of .............................. . [1]

Earlier bills, called .............................. , had some other colours on them. [1]
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[Total: 5]
A

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Part B

Now listen to a conversation between two students about the history of the US dollar and complete the
sentences in Part B. Write up to three words in each gap. You will hear the conversation twice.

The two-dollar bill


The front of the bill has one of the oldest designs currently being produced.
The bill shows a copy of a .............................. , unlike most other bills. [1]

It’s not often used.


‘..............................’ campaigns or competitions are organised to promote it. [1]

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There’s disagreement on the origin of the .............................. . [1]

Coins
These are made in a place called a mint.

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Each coin is known as a .............................. before it has any images put on it. [1]

There’s usually an image of a president on the front.

The 10-cent coin has .............................. on the back.


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[Total: 5]
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Cambridge IGCSE™
* 6 5 2 3 7 0 6 9 7 9 *

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE 0510/41


Paper 4 Listening (Extended) May/June 2023

Approximately 50 minutes

You must answer on the question paper.

No additional materials are needed.

INSTRUCTIONS
● Answer all questions.
● 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.
● Dictionaries are not allowed.

INFORMATION
● The total mark for this paper is 40.
● 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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Exercise 4

7 You will hear an interview with a chocolate maker called Edward Yardley. Listen to the interview
and look at the questions. For each question, choose the correct answer, A, B or C, and put a tick
(3) in the appropriate box.

You will hear the interview twice.

(a) Edward came to believe that chocolate is special thanks to

A a programme he saw.

B a museum he knew well.

C a collection he was given. [1]

(b) What does Edward say about the subject of his university degree?

A It still has an influence on his work.

B He’s unsure why he did it.

C It involved little practical work. [1]

(c) Edward says that his typical working day

A involves working with a range of clients.

B has become more demanding recently.

C would be boring for the majority of people. [1]

(d) What does Edward say is most difficult about developing new flavours of chocolate?

A getting the quantities of each of the ingredients right

B finding the best-quality ingredients to create them

C thinking of original combinations of ingredients [1]

(e) When tasting luxury chocolate, Edward suggests that people should

A use all of their senses to enjoy it.

B select a suitable drink to go with it.

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(f) How does Edward feel about chocolate-making competitions?

A dissatisfied with how they’re judged

B astonished at their popularity

C unwilling to take part in them [1]

(g) In the future, Edward is planning to

A create his own brand of chocolate.

B write a book of recipes involving chocolate.

C make beauty products containing chocolate. [1]

(h) What advice does Edward give to anyone wanting to become a chocolate maker?

A do general chef training first

B experiment as much as possible

C work with well-known professionals [1]

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6 You will hear six people talking about part-time courses they are doing. For each of speakers 1
to 6, choose from the list, A to G, which opinion each speaker expresses. Write the letter in the
appropriate box. Use each letter only once. There is one extra letter which you do not need to use.

You will hear the recordings twice.

Speaker 1 A A friend persuaded me to do the course.

Speaker 2 B I found it difficult to choose the right course.

Speaker 3 C I’m hoping the course will be useful for my future career.

Speaker 4 D I only joined the course to make friends.

Speaker 5 E The course is much better than I expected.

Speaker 6 F The other course members are lots of fun.

G I’m actually thinking of giving up the course.

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You must answer on the question paper.

No additional materials are needed.

INSTRUCTIONS
● Answer all questions.
● 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.
● Dictionaries are not allowed.

INFORMATION
● The total mark for this paper is 40.
● 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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7 You will hear an interview with a woman called Lina Edwards, who runs a flower‑arranging
business. Listen to the interview and look at the questions. For each question, choose the correct
answer, A, B or C, and put a tick (✓) in the appropriate box.

You will hear the interview twice.

(a) What gave Lina the idea for starting her business?

A a childhood interest

B a friend’s marriage

C a local festival [1]

(b) What helped Lina to learn about working with flowers?

A doing a part‑time course

B watching a relative

C working in a shop [1]

(c) Lina says that many people fail to realise that professional flower arrangers need to

A be well organised.

B show a sense of creativity.

C have good communication skills. [1]

(d) Lina feels that the hardest thing about working with flowers is

A keeping them in position.

B avoiding damaging them.

C making them last. [1]

(e) When asked what her favourite flower is, Lina

A says she feels embarrassed about her answer.

B explains why she doesn’t have one.

C suggests she finds the question annoying. [1]

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(f) How has Lina made her business more environmentally friendly?

A by using more locally grown flowers

B by providing recyclable packaging

C by finding a better way of transporting flowers [1]

(g) Lina says that the best thing she has done this year has been

A judging a competition.

B creating a TV show.

C working on a ship. [1]

(h) What is Lina going to do next?

A produce a book

B train an assistant

C set up a website [1]

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6 You will hear six people talking about clothes. For each of the speakers 1 to 6, choose from the
list, A to G, which opinion each speaker expresses. Write the letter in the appropriate box. Use
each letter only once. There is one extra letter which you do not need to use.

You will hear the recordings twice.

Speaker 1 A Everyone should learn how to repair their own clothes.

Speaker 2 B I prefer to buy second‑hand clothes.

Speaker 3 C I buy myself something almost every week.

Speaker 4 D It’s better to buy fewer items and get better quality.

Speaker 5 E I think more people should learn to make their own clothes.

Speaker 6 F It makes sense to hire clothes for special occasions.

G My friends and I often borrow each other’s clothes.


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You will hear four short recordings. Answer each question on the line provided. Write no more than
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You will hear a talk given by a man, called Stanley Chung, with an unusual hobby. Listen to the talk and
complete the details below. Write one or two words or a number in each gap.

You will hear the talk twice.

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People enjoy naming ........................................ as part of the quiz. [1]

Stanley organised quizzes for ........................................ when he was growing up. [1]

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Stanley was amazed to be served ........................................ after the food quiz [1]
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Stanley has agreed to work with a ........................................ in order to launch [1]


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Stanley suggests that in future people around ........................................ might do [1]
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You will hear six people talking about travelling. For each of speakers 1 to 6, choose from the list, A to
G, which opinion each speaker expresses. Write the letter in the box. Use each letter only once. There
is one extra letter which you do not need to use.

Speaker 1 A I rely on flying.

Speaker 2 B I prefer train travel.

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Speaker 4 D I need to use the car.

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Speaker 6 F OI love spending time at sea.

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You will hear an interview with a radio presenter called Heather, talking about her job. Listen to the
interview and look at the questions.

For each question choose the correct answer, A, B or C and put a tick (✓) in the appropriate box.

You will hear the interview twice.

(a) Heather has a degree in

A Journalism.

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C Law.

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B rewarding.

C exhausting.
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C a school.

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(f) What advice does Heather give to people who want a radio career?

A have voice training

B interview friends

C do unpaid work

(g) What is the best thing about being a radio presenter?

A free tickets to events

B meeting celebrities

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Part A

You will hear a man giving a talk about a museum. Listen to the talk and complete the notes in Part A.
Write one or two words or a number in each gap. You will hear the talk twice.

The Museum of Zoology

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• It is being redeveloped at the moment.

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Part B. Write up to three words or a number in each gap. You will hear the conversation twice.

Total price of the redevelopment: ........................................ . [1]

What will be on display

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• Also ........................................ – which hasn’t been on display for years [1]

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Write in dark blue or black pen.


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Do not use staples, paper clips, glue or correction fluid.


DO NOT WRITE IN ANY BARCODES.

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Dictionaries are not permitted.
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The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.
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You will hear four short recordings. Answer each question on the line provided. Write no more than
three words for each detail.

You will hear each recording twice.

1 (a) Who did Tom meet last night?

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(b) Where did they go?

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(b) Which new activity will be available for hotel guests next year?
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Question 5

You will hear a talk about an Italian wood sculptor called Aldo Da Luca. Listen to the talk and complete
the details below. Write one or two words only in each gap.

You will hear the talk twice.

Aldo Da Luca

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The speaker’s attention was attracted by a ........................... in the window of [1]


Da Luca’s showroom.

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As well as making realistic objects, Da Luca creates works on abstract themes such as
[1]

........................... . [1]
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In addition to wood, Da Luca is also currently carving in ..........…………….. . [1]

What the speaker likes best about Da Luca’s work is how ..........…………….. it looks. [1]
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Question 6

You will hear six people talking about an experience they will always remember. For each of speakers
1-6, choose from the list, A to G, which opinion each speaker expresses. Use each letter only once.
There is one extra letter which you do not need to use.

Speaker 1 A I didn’t expect the experience to be enjoyable.

Speaker 2 B A person I met has become very important for me.

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Speaker 4 D One particular song always reminds me of that time.

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Question 7

You will hear Emily, a student, asking Mark Robinson about his life as an aquatic ecologist, as part of a
college radio programme. Listen to their conversation and look at the questions.

For each question, choose the correct answer, A, B or C and put a tick () in the appropriate box.

You will hear the conversation twice.

(a) What does Mark say he enjoys most about his job?

A helping people to maintain their way of life

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C the opportunities to travel the world

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C looking at insects
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C He took his parents’ advice.

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A having contact with students


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C writing up his research

(e) What did Mark find particularly interesting about working in Mongolia?
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(f) Mark says he enjoys his journalistic work because it

A helps him to find out about a greater variety of habitat.

B gives him the chance to share what he learns with others.

C allows him to buy things he could not otherwise afford.

(g) What most helps Mark to relax?

A spending time with his friends

B helping colleagues with their work

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Question 8

Part A

You will hear a business lecturer giving a talk about a successful young businesswoman called Afua
Mensah. Listen to the talk and complete the details in Part A.

Write one or two words only in each gap. You will hear the talk twice.

Afua Mensah, Teenage Business Success

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becoming ........................... . [1]

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At a summer business camp for teenagers she received advice on ...........................


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Her most successful product is a kind of ........................... . [1]

Afua’s company now has ........................... members of staff. [1]


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Now listen to a conversation between two students and complete the details in Part B. Write one or
two words only in each gap. You will hear the conversation twice.

The development of Afua Mensah’s business


Afua did not attract the ..................................... she needed when she entered a competition. [1]

Afua’s business took off when she negotiated an agreement with a ..................................... chain. [1]

Afua’s appearance on a ..................................... on TV also contributed greatly to her success. [1]

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Afua is currently studying ..................................... . [1]

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Paper 4 Listening (Extended) February/March 2023

Approximately 50 minutes

You must answer on the question paper.

No additional materials are needed.

INSTRUCTIONS
● Answer all questions.
● 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.
● Dictionaries are not allowed.

INFORMATION
● The total mark for this paper is 40.
● 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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Exercise 4

7 You will hear an interview with Sara, the winner of the Young Make‑Up Artist competition. Listen to
the interview and look at the questions. For each question, choose the correct answer, A, B or C,
and put a tick (✓) in the appropriate box.

You will hear the interview twice.

(a) How did Sara first get involved in make‑up?

A She was encouraged by her girlfriends.

B She was inspired by her mother.

C She was persuaded to attend a make‑up course. [1]

(b) Sara decided to enter the competition because

A she had always enjoyed competing.

B she wanted to get the prize.

C she hoped to develop new friendships. [1]

(c) When preparing for the competition, Sara benefited most from

A researching the recent make‑up trends.

B watching videos about make‑up.

C working with a professional make‑up artist. [1]

(d) Which part of the competition did Sara find the most difficult?

A the natural make‑up

B the wedding make‑up

C the evening make‑up [1]

(e) What surprised Sara about other participants?

A how helpful they were

B how keen to win they were

C how relaxed they were [1]

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(f) What make‑up advice does Sara give?

A Buy the highest quality products you can afford.

B Only use your make‑up brushes for a limited period.

C Make sure you use the colours that suit you. [1]

(g) What does Sara say about entering the competition?

A It’s a good way to make friends.

B It’ll take up a lot of one’s time.

C It requires real passion for make‑up. [1]

(h) In the near future, Sara is planning to

A stay in education.

B start her own business.

C enter another competition. [1]

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Exercise 3

6 You will hear six people talking about the places they grew up in. For each of speakers 1 to 6,
choose from the list, A to G, which opinion each speaker expresses. Write the letter in the
appropriate box. Use each letter only once. There is one extra letter which you do not need to use.

You will hear the recordings twice.

Speaker 1 A The town did well to recover from a difficult past.

Speaker 2 B I’m surprised some people decided to move back there.

Speaker 3 C It’s a nice, but expensive place to live.

Speaker 4 D It doesn’t have any facilities for young people.

Speaker 5 E I’m considering moving back there in the future.

Speaker 6 F It’s always been popular with tourists.

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● 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.
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● Dictionaries are not allowed.

INFORMATION
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● The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ].
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Exercise 4

7 You will hear an interview with a woman called Sally Lund, who is talking about her work, making
objects from glass. Listen to the interview and look at the questions. For each question, choose
the correct answer, A, B or C, and put a tick (3) in the appropriate box.

You will hear the interview twice.

(a) Sally first started working with glass when

A she asked a glass company if she could work there.

B she had the chance to try it on a course she was studying.

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C making a mistake when she’s almost finished an object [1]


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(e) What does Sally say about her completed objects?

A She sometimes feels tempted to keep them herself.

B She uses them to help her improve her technique.

C She enjoys giving some as gifts to people she knows. [1]

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(f) The biggest advantage for Sally of having a business partner is that

A he provides help with some of the heavier objects.

B he is a source of practical ideas when needed.

C he encourages her to push herself a bit harder. [1]

(g) What has changed since Sally first started?

A Advertising her work has become more important.

B The tools she requires have become more sophisticated.

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A recommend her work to more people.

B ask her to create objects for their home.


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Exercise 3

6 You will hear six people talking about being able to drive a car. For each of speakers 1 to 6, choose
from the list, A to G, which opinion each speaker expresses. Write the letter in the appropriate
box. Use each letter only once. There is one extra letter which you do not need to use.

You will hear the recordings twice.

Speaker 1 A It’s made me concerned about the environment.

Speaker 2 B It’s made me feel less dependent on others.

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Speaker 3 C It’s been more expensive than I first thought.

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Speaker 4 D It’s made long journeys much easier.

Speaker 5 E It’s helped me to understand other drivers.

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It’s improved my job opportunities.

G It’s been less useful than I’d expected.


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Paper 4 Listening (Extended) October/November 2023

Approximately 50 minutes

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You must answer on the question paper.

No additional materials are needed.

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● Answer all questions.
● 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.
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● Do not write on any bar codes.
● Dictionaries are not allowed.

INFORMATION
● The total mark for this paper is 40.
● The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ].
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This document has 12 pages. Any blank pages are indicated.

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Exercise 4

7 You will hear an interview with a man called Michael Pearson, who is talking about his favourite
sport, kitesurfing. Listen to the interview and look at the questions. For each question, choose the
correct answer, A, B or C, and put a tick (3) in the appropriate box.

You will hear the interview twice.

(a) Michael became involved in kitesurfing

A thanks to a member of his family.

B through his interest in a similar sport.

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C after seeing others doing it online. [1]

(b) What problem did Michael have during his early kitesurfing experiences?

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A He damaged a lot of equipment.

B He found it hard to get to a suitable location.

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He had very little time available for it.

(c) How did Michael feel when he took part in his first competition?
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B unsure how good the other competitors would be

C embarrassed that he knew so few tricks [1]

(d) Michael decided to stop kitesurfing at one point because


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A he got an injury that prevented him from doing it.

B he wanted to try another activity.

C he had a frightening experience. [1]


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(e) Michael says that kitesurfing really helps him to

A forget about his day-to-day worries.

B think of solutions to his problems.

C feel grateful for all he has in life. [1]

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(f) What does Michael say about teaching kitesurfing?

A It helps him to develop his own skills too.

B He finds coping with challenging students hard.

C It involves more paperwork than he expected. [1]

(g) Michael says that kitesurfing has recently become more popular because

A it is now an Olympic sport.

B it costs relatively little to do.

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C it appears a lot on social media. [1]

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(h) What advice does Michael give kitesurfing beginners?

A Aim to make slow and steady progress.

B Make sure you wear the correct clothing.


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Exercise 3

6 You will hear six people talking about studying in another country. For each of speakers
1 to 6, choose from the list, A to G, which opinion each speaker expresses. Write the letter in the
appropriate box. Use each letter only once. There is one extra letter which you do not need to use.

You will hear the recordings twice.

Speaker 1 A I miss my family less than I imagined.

Speaker 2 B I’ve struggled to get to know people.

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Speaker 3 C I’ve had no difficulty understanding any of the lectures.

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Speaker 4 D The accommodation is better than I expected.

Speaker 5 E I hadn’t realised how different the culture would be.

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I wish I’d chosen a different course.

G I’ve received a lot of support from other students.


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