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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
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Paper 2 Listening
October 2024
Approximately 35 minutes
You must answer on the question paper.
No additional materials are needed.
INSTRUCTIONS
• Answer all questions.
• There are five parts to the test.
• You will hear each part of the test twice.
• For each part of the test there will be time for you to look through the questions and time for you to
check your answers.
• While you are listening, write your answers on the question paper.
• Use a black or dark blue pen.
• Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the boxes at the top of the page.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided.
• Do not use an erasable pen or correction fluid.
• Do not write on any bar codes.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 25.
• The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ].
This document has 8 pages. Any blank pages are indicated.
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Part 1
Questions 1–5
For each question, there are three pictures and a short recording.
Choose the correct picture and circle the letter A, B or C below it.
Example What will the boy have for lunch?
A
1
B
C
How are the friends going to get to school tomorrow?
A
B
C
[1]
2
Which activity hasn’t the girl done at the park?
A
B
C
[1]
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Where is the boy going to do some research next?
A
B
C
[1]
4
What does the girl still need for the camping trip?
A
B
C
[1]
5
What is the girl’s latest blog post about?
A
B
C
[1]
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Part 2
Questions 6–10
You will hear people talking in five different situations.
For each question, circle the correct answer: A, B or C.
6
You will hear a girl and her dad talking about a movie.
What does the girl say about it?
A
B
C
She loved the scenery.
She enjoyed the special effects.
She thought the story was great.
[1]
7
You will hear a girl talking about a restaurant.
What does she say about it?
A
B
C
The service was disappointing.
The food was unpleasant.
The music was annoying.
[1]
8
You will hear a boy leaving a message for his friend about a school project.
Why is he leaving the message?
A
B
C
to confirm some information
to make a suggestion
to admit a mistake
[1]
9
You will hear two friends talking about a concert.
What do they agree about?
A
B
C
It cost too much.
They didn’t have a great time.
There was an unexpected surprise.
[1]
10 You will hear part of a presentation by a scientist.
What’s the main topic of the presentation?
A
B
C
pollution levels
wild animals
climate change
[1]
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Part 3
Questions 11–15
You will hear a student called Sanjit giving a presentation about how his family sold things they didn’t
want at something called a garage sale.
For each question, fill in the missing information in the numbered space.
Sanjit’s garage sale
Before the sale
Sanjit got the idea to sell things after talking with his (11)
.
Sanjit borrowed a large (12)
.
On the day of the sale
Sanjit’s dad made sure they had enough (13)
Sanjit prepared some (14)
.
.
The result
Sanjit’s family earned the most from old (15)
.
[Total: 5]
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Part 4
Questions 16–20
You will hear a podcast interview with a teenager called Mia Barker about being a twin.
For each question, circle the correct answer: A, B or C.
16 What do most people ask Mia about being a twin?
A
B
C
how to identify any differences between her and her twin
whether she and her twin both do well at school
if she can tell what her twin is thinking
[1]
17 Mia says the best thing about being a twin is
A
B
C
having someone in her life who has similar opinions.
being able to play clever tricks on people with someone.
knowing that there is someone around who will always support her.
[1]
18 According to Mia, the main difference between her and her twin is
A
B
C
the sort of films they prefer watching.
the type of music they enjoy listening to.
the kind of food they like eating.
[1]
19 Mia feels glad that her parents
A
B
C
give her and her twin the same opportunities.
avoid dressing her and her twin in matching clothes.
encourage her and her twin to discuss their future goals together.
[1]
20 Mia explains that she found it interesting to take part in
A
B
C
a documentary about twins.
an event that celebrates twins.
a research project on twin behaviour.
[1]
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Part 5
Questions 21–25
You will hear five teenagers talking about places they like going to in their town.
For Questions 21–25, choose from the list A–H what each speaker says.
Use the letters only once. There are three extra letters which you do not need to use.
21 Speaker 1
A
I enjoy going there with my school friends.
22 Speaker 2
B
I’d like to go there for a celebration.
23 Speaker 3
C
I prefer going there in the mornings.
24 Speaker 4
D
I have a suggestion to improve this place.
25 Speaker 5
E
I usually go there with a family member.
F
I think this place is mainly for older people.
G
I think the prices there are fairly reasonable.
H
I only go there occasionally.
[Total: 5]
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