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Pearson Edexcel International GCSE

Wednesday 22 May 2024
Afternoon (Time: 55 minutes) Paper
reference 4ES1/02R
English as a Second Language  

PAPER 2: Listening

You do not need any other materials. Total Marks

Instructions
•• Use black ink or ball-point pen.
Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name,
centre number and candidate number.
• You will have time at the beginning of each part to read the questions before you
hear the recording.
•• You will hear each recording twice.
Answer all questions.
• Answer the questions in the spaces provided
– there may be more space than you need.
• Dictionaries may not be used in this examination.
Information
•• The total mark for this paper is 40.
The marks for each question are shown in brackets
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.

Advice
•• Write your answers clearly and neatly.
Read each question carefully and keep to the word limits given.
•• Try to answer every question.
Provided that your answers can be understood, marks will not be deducted if you
spell words incorrectly. However, your answers should be grammatically correct.
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Answer ALL questions in this part. Write your answers in the spaces provided.

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Section A
In this section, you will hear five short extracts in which people are talking about their
favourite types of books.
Read the list of types of books below, then listen to the extracts.
For Questions 1–5, identify which type of book (A–H) is being described by each
speaker by marking a cross for the correct answer . If you change your mind about
an answer, put a line through the box and then mark your new answer with
a cross .
Not all types of books are described and each may be used more than once.
One mark will be awarded for each correct answer.
A Science fiction
B Action and adventure
C Cookery books
D Detective and crime
E Biographies or real-life stories
F Classical literature
G Fantasy novels
H Travelogues

1 Speaker 1
A B C D E F G H

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2 Speaker 2
A B C D E F G H

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3 Speaker 3
A B C D E F G H

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5 Speaker 5
A B C D E F G H

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Section B
In this section, you will hear a short talk about World Book Day.
For Questions 6–10, listen and answer the questions below. Write no more than
THREE words for each answer.
One mark will be awarded for each correct answer.
6 How long ago was this special day created?
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7 What do children need to get their own free book?

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8 Give one activity children can do with their friends when they are in school.
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9 Who might come to talk specially to the children?

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10 Where did a member of the British royal family host a book club?
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(Total for Part 1 = 10 marks)

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Answer ALL questions in this part. Write your answers in the spaces provided.

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In this part, you will hear a talk about shopping in your local area.
For Questions 11–18, listen and complete the notes. Write no more than THREE
words for each answer.
One mark will be awarded for each correct answer.

Support your local shops

Big stores or local shopping?
A lot of time was (11) ……………………………………………………………………………
travelling to shop in a retail park.
(1)
A (12) …………………………………………………………………………… has recently done
some research on where people prefer to shop.
(1)
Shopping at (13) …………………………………………………………………………… means
that you are helping your local community.
(1)
Benefits to the local businesses
Lots of different shops help to create a
(14) …………………………………………………………………………… community.
(1)
Without being told what to do by (15) …………………………………………………………………………… ,
it is easier for small businesses to try out new products.
(1)
For many (16) …………………………………………………………………………… it is a good chance to
sell their products, such as toys and clothes.
(1)
Benefits to the community
Unlike international companies, local businesses will pay
(17) …………………………………………………………………………… to help support the
local economy.
(1)
Shop owners and their staff will (18) ……………………………………………………………………………
you if you shop with them regularly.
(1)

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 Questions 19 and 20 must be answered with a cross in a box . If you change your
mind about an answer, put a line through the box and then mark your new
answer with a cross .
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19 Gareth Jones thinks that internet shopping

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A does not allow you to choose the best options.

B does not let you try what you plan to buy.

C does not allow you to return unwanted items.

D does not create a particularly positive experience.

20 Gareth Jones thinks that shopping locally is good because it means that
(1)

A you do not have to sit on the sofa all day.

B you might meet a friend and have a chat.

C you will find time to help the environment.

D you can only benefit cities with this scheme.

(Total for Part 2 = 10 marks)

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 Part 3
In this part, you will hear a radio interview with a popular television presenter,

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Kirsty Allsopp.
For Questions 21–25, listen and answer the questions. You do not need to write in
full sentences.
One mark will be awarded for each correct answer.
Interview with a television presenter
21 What is the interviewer pleased to share with the listeners of the programme?
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22 How does the interviewer originally feel about the campaign’s goal?
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23 According to Kirsty Allsopp, how do you show the campaign organisers how much
litter you have collected?
(1)

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24 Why did Kirsty’s older son start picking up stones, feathers and shells on the beach?
(1)

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25 What does the interviewer think of litter picking as an activity for the family?
(1)

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Questions 26–30 must be answered with a cross in a box . If you change your mind
about an answer, put a line through the box and then mark your new answer
with a cross .
26 According to the interviewer, what should the listeners be teaching their children?
(1)

A To stop traffic when picking up litter.

B To be responsible for where they live.

C To let adults dispose of the litter.

D To be proud of only just their area.

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A Only selfish people drop litter.

B It is not much fun picking up litter.

C To protect the seas and oceans.

D There is litter everywhere.

28 According to Kirsty, what is incredible about this campaign?

(1)

A Only schools and clubs can take part in it.

B She is the ambassador for the second year.

C It is the most popular it has ever been.

D A lot can be done on a simple family walk.

29 Why does the interviewer think listeners should take part in the campaign?
(1)

A Kirsty will then become a more successful ambassador.

B Listener support will change things for the better.

C The countryside in particular needs help.

D Listeners will be rewarded for the most litter collected.

30 What does Kirsty think is most important when litter picking?

(1)

A Wear strong, tough gloves.

B Cover your arms and legs.

C Wear suitable clothing.

D Carry hand sanitiser.

(Total for Part 3 = 10 marks)

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In this part, you will hear a podcast on how diet affects your wellbeing.

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For Questions 31–33 and 38–40, listen and complete the sentences below. Write no
more than THREE words for each answer.
For Questions 34–37, complete the table. Write no more than THREE words for
each answer.
One mark will be awarded for each correct answer.
Your diet and wellbeing
Introduction
31 The brain uses more energy than any other ……………………………………………………………………………
in the body.
(1)
32 A good diet benefits your …………………………………………………………………………… , as well as making you
feel happier.
(1)
33 Nowadays, to help plan your meals, you can get free ……………………………………………………………………………
from many supermarkets.
(1)
Results from recent research

Benefits from an improved diet Ways to improve a diet

34 After weeks of keeping to a healthy diet, 36 Eating foods, like nuts, that contain
…………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………

thought people felt more positive. improves the brain.

(1) (1)
35 If your brain is healthy, you are likely to 37 Frozen fruit and vegetables are
…………………………………………………………………………… healthy and
better with problems. ……………………………………………………………………………

(1)
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(1)

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38 Even if you are …………………………………………………………………………… by a small amount, you can feel
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tired and unwell.

(1)
39 Try getting up earlier in the mornings to give yourself time for breakfast
and go for a …………………………………………………………………………… before work.
(1)
40 To feel positive, you need to eat a …………………………………………………………………………… of foods and to
relax more.
(1)
(Total for Part 4 = 10 marks)

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