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June 2024 · Paper 23

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1 1 mark multiple_choice p. 2 9.1

What did the girl like most in the park?

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
2 1 mark multiple_choice p. 2 9.1

What did the boy spend most time looking at during his museum trip yesterday?

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
3 1 mark multiple_choice p. 3 9.1

What did both friends particularly enjoy at the restaurant?

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
4 1 mark multiple_choice p. 3 9.1

How did the boy get to college this morning?

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
5 1 mark multiple_choice p. 3 9.1

Which new sport would the girl like to do?

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
6 1 mark multiple_choice p. 4 9.1

What job is the girl considering doing in the future?

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
7 1 mark multiple_choice p. 4 9.1

Which activity will the girl help with in the park?

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
8 1 mark multiple_choice p. 4 9.1

Where is the boy moving to?

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
9 1 mark multiple_choice p. 5 9.2

\textbf{You will hear two friends talking about the photos they've taken in the countryside.}

The girl is pleased with her photos of birds because

  1. A

    she wasn't expecting to see many that day.
  2. B

    she isn't a very experienced photographer.
  3. C

    she didn't feel familiar with her new camera.
10 1 mark multiple_choice p. 5 9.2

Why is the boy disappointed with his photos?

  1. A

    They are too similar.
  2. B

    There's too little light in them.
  3. C

    They look too ordinary.
11 1 mark multiple_choice p. 6 9.2

\textbf{You will hear a man leaving a message for a colleague about his car.}

What happened to the man's car this morning?

  1. A

    It wouldn't start.
  2. B

    It made a loud noise.
  3. C

    It broke down halfway to work.
12 1 mark multiple_choice p. 6 9.2

The man thinks that his car

  1. A

    might cost a lot to repair.
  2. B

    should perhaps be sold.
  3. C

    has been useful while he's had it.
13 1 mark multiple_choice p. 7 9.2

\textbf{You will hear two people talking about the market in their town.}

What did the woman buy at the market this morning?

  1. A

    a present for a relative
  2. B

    some clothes for a special occasion
  3. C

    something nice for herself
14 1 mark multiple_choice p. 7 9.2

What does the woman say about shopping in the market?

  1. A

    She's often surprised by what she finds.
  2. B

    Some of the items are poor quality.
  3. C

    The range of things to buy is increasing.
15 1 mark multiple_choice p. 8 9.2

\textbf{You will hear a man talking about his experiences of reading novels.}

What does the man say about his literature class at school?

  1. A

    It put him off reading novels for a few years.
  2. B

    It introduced him to writers he hadn't heard of.
  3. C

    It involved studying books he didn't enjoy.
16 1 mark multiple_choice p. 8 9.2

How does the man feel about novels now?

  1. A

    He's keen to read anything that's new.
  2. B

    He's happy to recommend good ones to others.
  3. C

    He's enjoying expanding his collection of them.
17 1 mark multiple_choice p. 9 9.2

\textbf{You will hear two friends talking about holidays.}

The friends agree that when going away on holiday,

  1. A

    it's essential to include time to rest.
  2. B

    it's important not to have to travel too far.
  3. C

    it's nice to go somewhere they've been before.
18 1 mark multiple_choice p. 9 9.2

The man says he chose his holiday destination last year because

  1. A

    it had been recommended by a friend.
  2. B

    it had been featured on a travel show.
  3. C

    it had been his dream to visit it for ages.
19 1 mark multiple_choice p. 10 9.1

\textbf{You will hear a woman called Marta Harris giving a talk about small creatures called bats.}

Marta first became interested in bats when she was …

  1. A

    studying at university.
  2. B

    working in an office.
  3. C

    staying with a friend.
20 1 mark multiple_choice p. 10 9.1

Marta says she decided to learn more about bats because …

  1. A

    their lives seem to be a mystery.
  2. B

    they are attractive to look at.
  3. C

    they clearly need help.
21 1 mark multiple_choice p. 10 9.1

Marta explains that … is the most useful way that bats help the environment.

  1. A

    eating harmful insects
  2. B

    spreading seeds around
  3. C

    helping flowers to grow
22 1 mark multiple_choice p. 10 9.1

Marta especially likes the fact that bats …

  1. A

    fly with amazing skill.
  2. B

    manage to live close to people.
  3. C

    only come out in the evening.
23 1 mark multiple_choice p. 11 9.1

Marta says there are about … different species of bat in her country.

  1. A

    25
  2. B

    18
  3. C

    10
24 1 mark multiple_choice p. 11 9.1

Marta says the place where she saw the most bats was …

  1. A

    by a river.
  2. B

    in a forest.
  3. C

    near a sports field.
25 1 mark multiple_choice p. 11 9.1

Marta was surprised by how … some bat calls that she heard were.

  1. A

    varied
  2. B

    loud
  3. C

    frequent
26 1 mark multiple_choice p. 11 9.1

Marta does … to teach more people about bats.

  1. A

    exhibitions
  2. B

    guided walks
  3. C

    presentations
27 1 mark multiple_choice p. 13 9.2

\textbf{You will hear six people talking about long-distance train travel.}

Speaker 1

  1. A

    It's always exciting when I set off.
  2. B

    It's less expensive than I thought.
  3. C

    It's more environmentally friendly.
  4. D

    It's an excellent way to see the scenery.
  5. E

    It means that I use my time efficiently.
  6. F

    It gives me opportunities for interesting conversations.
  7. G

    It offers comfort and space.
  8. H

    It's a great way to observe other people.
28 1 mark multiple_choice p. 13 9.2

Speaker 2

  1. A

    It's always exciting when I set off.
  2. B

    It's less expensive than I thought.
  3. C

    It's more environmentally friendly.
  4. D

    It's an excellent way to see the scenery.
  5. E

    It means that I use my time efficiently.
  6. F

    It gives me opportunities for interesting conversations.
  7. G

    It offers comfort and space.
  8. H

    It's a great way to observe other people.
29 1 mark multiple_choice p. 13 9.2

Speaker 3

  1. A

    It's always exciting when I set off.
  2. B

    It's less expensive than I thought.
  3. C

    It's more environmentally friendly.
  4. D

    It's an excellent way to see the scenery.
  5. E

    It means that I use my time efficiently.
  6. F

    It gives me opportunities for interesting conversations.
  7. G

    It offers comfort and space.
  8. H

    It's a great way to observe other people.
30 1 mark multiple_choice p. 13 9.2

Speaker 4

  1. A

    It's always exciting when I set off.
  2. B

    It's less expensive than I thought.
  3. C

    It's more environmentally friendly.
  4. D

    It's an excellent way to see the scenery.
  5. E

    It means that I use my time efficiently.
  6. F

    It gives me opportunities for interesting conversations.
  7. G

    It offers comfort and space.
  8. H

    It's a great way to observe other people.
31 1 mark multiple_choice p. 13 9.2

Speaker 5

  1. A

    It's always exciting when I set off.
  2. B

    It's less expensive than I thought.
  3. C

    It's more environmentally friendly.
  4. D

    It's an excellent way to see the scenery.
  5. E

    It means that I use my time efficiently.
  6. F

    It gives me opportunities for interesting conversations.
  7. G

    It offers comfort and space.
  8. H

    It's a great way to observe other people.
32 1 mark multiple_choice p. 13 9.2

Speaker 6

  1. A

    It's always exciting when I set off.
  2. B

    It's less expensive than I thought.
  3. C

    It's more environmentally friendly.
  4. D

    It's an excellent way to see the scenery.
  5. E

    It means that I use my time efficiently.
  6. F

    It gives me opportunities for interesting conversations.
  7. G

    It offers comfort and space.
  8. H

    It's a great way to observe other people.
33 1 mark multiple_choice p. 14 9.3

\textbf{You will hear an interview with a student called Jamie Walsh, whose hobby is exploring his city on foot.}

Why did Jamie decide to start exploring his city on foot?

  1. A

    He'd recently taken up walking for pleasure.
  2. B

    He thought it would give him a fresh impression of the place.
  3. C

    He found nearby rural areas were becoming too busy.
34 1 mark multiple_choice p. 14 9.3

Jamie says that initially, he made sure he

  1. A

    avoided turning the walks into a personal challenge.
  2. B

    had time to absorb what was around him.
  3. C

    maintained a relaxed walking speed.
35 1 mark multiple_choice p. 14 9.3

How does Jamie find time to walk as well as study?

  1. A

    He deliberately goes to new areas to buy food.
  2. B

    He takes public transport to the outskirts at weekends.
  3. C

    He stops on his journey home from classes to explore places.
36 1 mark multiple_choice p. 14 9.3

What has Jamie found particularly helpful when planning his walks?

  1. A

    including suitable places to rest
  2. B

    using a paper map
  3. C

    having variation on each route
37 1 mark multiple_choice p. 15 9.3

Jamie explains that one advantage of staying within his city is that

  1. A

    he can visit parts connected to his family.
  2. B

    he can go home again if he gets bored.
  3. C

    he can easily encourage others to join him.
38 1 mark multiple_choice p. 15 9.3

What surprises Jamie about the people he meets on his walks?

  1. A

    how much help they give him
  2. B

    how long they've been in the city
  3. C

    how friendly they are
39 1 mark multiple_choice p. 15 9.3

Jamie says he's got the greatest enjoyment from reading about the city's

  1. A

    architecture.
  2. B

    history.
  3. C

    famous people.
40 1 mark multiple_choice p. 15 9.3

Which discovery has personally benefited Jamie the most?

  1. A

    great cafés in unexpected places
  2. B

    interesting galleries on the edge of the city
  3. C

    beautiful parks he'd never heard of

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