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June 2025 · Paper 23

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1 1 mark multiple_choice p. 2 9.1

Where would the woman most like to live?

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

What does the science teacher want her class to do now?

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

What do the man and his daughter decide to have for lunch?

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

What will the man do to improve his fitness?

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

Which is the woman's favourite room in her new home?

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

Who will give a talk to the art students tomorrow?

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

What did both friends watch on TV last night?

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

Which place in the city do both friends like?

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

\textbf{You will hear a man talking about his garden.}

What was the problem with the man's flowers this year?

  1. A

    their location
  2. B

    too little water
  3. C

    poor quality soil
10 1 mark multiple_choice p. 5 9.2

What does the man decide to do next year?

  1. A

    hire a gardener to help him
  2. B

    do some research online
  3. C

    grow only vegetables
11 1 mark multiple_choice p. 6 9.2

\textbf{You will hear a woman talking about a ride she recently went on with her cycling club.}

What went wrong on the ride?

  1. A

    She had a problem with her bike.
  2. B

    She discovered she'd forgotten her lunch.
  3. C

    She got lost along the route.
12 1 mark multiple_choice p. 6 9.2

Who completed the ride with the woman?

  1. A

    a colleague
  2. B

    a neighbour
  3. C

    a relative
13 1 mark multiple_choice p. 7 9.2

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

What does the woman like most about the moon?

  1. A

    the light it creates on clear nights
  2. B

    the way it constantly changes shape
  3. C

    the things she can see on its surface
14 1 mark multiple_choice p. 7 9.2

When the man was reading about the moon, he discovered

  1. A

    how many poems focus on it.
  2. B

    how many people want to visit it.
  3. C

    how many things are still unknown about it.
15 1 mark multiple_choice p. 8 9.2

\textbf{You will hear a man talking to a shop assistant about buying a shirt.}

What does the shop assistant say about the shirts on display?

  1. A

    They're the latest style.
  2. B

    They've just been delivered.
  3. C

    They're very popular.
16 1 mark multiple_choice p. 8 9.2

What does the man like about the shirt he chooses?

  1. A

    the material it's made of
  2. B

    its unusual colour
  3. C

    how well it fits him
17 1 mark multiple_choice p. 9 9.2

\textbf{You will hear a biology lecturer talking about a species of butterfly.}

Why was the lecturer surprised to hear that people have seen the butterfly?

  1. A

    The weather has been too cold for it recently.
  2. B

    Attempts to increase its numbers have all failed.
  3. C

    People thought that it no longer existed.
18 1 mark multiple_choice p. 9 9.2

What information does the lecturer give students wishing to see the butterfly?

  1. A

    It's easy to distinguish from other species.
  2. B

    It's possible to find it around its favourite food.
  3. C

    It's got relatively small wings.
19 1 mark multiple_choice p. 10 9.1

Sophie reports that any typical group of … adults in Alaska is likely to include one pilot.

  1. A

    6
  2. B

    25
  3. C

    70
20 1 mark multiple_choice p. 10 9.1

The plane that Sophie's family owned for the longest time was built in the …

  1. A

    1960s.
  2. B

    1970s.
  3. C

    1980s.
21 1 mark multiple_choice p. 10 9.1

Sophie says that seeing … was the most memorable view from their plane.

  1. A

    forests
  2. B

    volcanoes
  3. C

    rivers
22 1 mark multiple_choice p. 10 9.1

Sophie's relatives particularly rely on having … delivered by plane.

  1. A

    medicine
  2. B

    food
  3. C

    mail
23 1 mark multiple_choice p. 11 9.1

Sophie particularly admires early Alaskan pilots' ability to fly without access to …

  1. A

    proper airports.
  2. B

    weather information.
  3. C

    modern devices.
24 1 mark multiple_choice p. 11 9.1

Sophie decided to write an article about … in Alaska.

  1. A

    student pilots
  2. B

    pilot instructors
  3. C

    older pilots
25 1 mark multiple_choice p. 11 9.1

During a recent trip to Alaska, Sophie travelled by plane to go … in a remote area.

  1. A

    sailing
  2. B

    skiing
  3. C

    hiking
26 1 mark multiple_choice p. 11 9.1

While waiting to fly back to Anchorage, Sophie began thinking about …

  1. A

    how storms can often affect flights.
  2. B

    the consequences if her flight was cancelled.
  3. C

    her previous experience of missing a flight.
27 1 mark multiple_choice p. 13 9.2

Speaker 1

  1. A

    I understand the functions on my camera better.
  2. B

    I've gained the skills needed to take pictures of street scenes.
  3. C

    I'm better at arranging the people in my photos.
  4. D

    I've become skilled at photographing celebrations.
  5. E

    I've realised I need to pay attention to the background of my photos.
  6. F

    I've discovered the best piece of equipment for me to buy.
  7. G

    I'm now able to photograph moving objects.
  8. H

    I feel more confident about using lighting in different ways.
28 1 mark multiple_choice p. 13 9.2

Speaker 2

  1. A

    I understand the functions on my camera better.
  2. B

    I've gained the skills needed to take pictures of street scenes.
  3. C

    I'm better at arranging the people in my photos.
  4. D

    I've become skilled at photographing celebrations.
  5. E

    I've realised I need to pay attention to the background of my photos.
  6. F

    I've discovered the best piece of equipment for me to buy.
  7. G

    I'm now able to photograph moving objects.
  8. H

    I feel more confident about using lighting in different ways.
29 1 mark multiple_choice p. 13 9.2

Speaker 3

  1. A

    I understand the functions on my camera better.
  2. B

    I've gained the skills needed to take pictures of street scenes.
  3. C

    I'm better at arranging the people in my photos.
  4. D

    I've become skilled at photographing celebrations.
  5. E

    I've realised I need to pay attention to the background of my photos.
  6. F

    I've discovered the best piece of equipment for me to buy.
  7. G

    I'm now able to photograph moving objects.
  8. H

    I feel more confident about using lighting in different ways.
30 1 mark multiple_choice p. 13 9.2

Speaker 4

  1. A

    I understand the functions on my camera better.
  2. B

    I've gained the skills needed to take pictures of street scenes.
  3. C

    I'm better at arranging the people in my photos.
  4. D

    I've become skilled at photographing celebrations.
  5. E

    I've realised I need to pay attention to the background of my photos.
  6. F

    I've discovered the best piece of equipment for me to buy.
  7. G

    I'm now able to photograph moving objects.
  8. H

    I feel more confident about using lighting in different ways.
31 1 mark multiple_choice p. 13 9.2

Speaker 5

  1. A

    I understand the functions on my camera better.
  2. B

    I've gained the skills needed to take pictures of street scenes.
  3. C

    I'm better at arranging the people in my photos.
  4. D

    I've become skilled at photographing celebrations.
  5. E

    I've realised I need to pay attention to the background of my photos.
  6. F

    I've discovered the best piece of equipment for me to buy.
  7. G

    I'm now able to photograph moving objects.
  8. H

    I feel more confident about using lighting in different ways.
32 1 mark multiple_choice p. 13 9.2

Speaker 6

  1. A

    I understand the functions on my camera better.
  2. B

    I've gained the skills needed to take pictures of street scenes.
  3. C

    I'm better at arranging the people in my photos.
  4. D

    I've become skilled at photographing celebrations.
  5. E

    I've realised I need to pay attention to the background of my photos.
  6. F

    I've discovered the best piece of equipment for me to buy.
  7. G

    I'm now able to photograph moving objects.
  8. H

    I feel more confident about using lighting in different ways.
33 1 mark multiple_choice p. 14 9.3

\textbf{You will hear an interview with a student, Tom Fenwick, who recently helped out on a local archaeology project - searching a site for historical evidence.}

How did Tom find out about the project?

  1. A

    His tutor mentioned it.
  2. B

    He came across it online.
  3. C

    It was located near his home.
34 1 mark multiple_choice p. 14 9.3

Why did Tom decide to join the project?

  1. A

    He enjoyed reading about ancient history.
  2. B

    He'd applied to study history at university.
  3. C

    He wanted to spend time outdoors learning about history.
35 1 mark multiple_choice p. 14 9.3

On Tom's first day at the site, he

  1. A

    realised it would be hard work.
  2. B

    was worried he might make a mistake.
  3. C

    felt his knowledge might not be extensive enough.
36 1 mark multiple_choice p. 14 9.3

What did Tom learn about the site?

  1. A

    It had been abandoned at one point.
  2. B

    It had been a major trading centre.
  3. C

    It had last been occupied many centuries ago.
37 1 mark multiple_choice p. 15 9.3

When Tom found an ancient pot, he

  1. A

    got permission to take it to some experts.
  2. B

    could identify what it had been used for.
  3. C

    was amazed by the skill involved in making it.
38 1 mark multiple_choice p. 15 9.3

When Tom used a machine to locate metal, he

  1. A

    felt determined to operate it effectively.
  2. B

    discovered a new hobby for himself.
  3. C

    was disappointed with how rarely he found anything.
39 1 mark multiple_choice p. 15 9.3

What does Tom say about the necklace he discovered?

  1. A

    It had probably belonged to generations of the same family.
  2. B

    It was the only one of its kind in the country.
  3. C

    It may have been made in the local area.
40 1 mark multiple_choice p. 15 9.3

Now Tom has left the project, he feels

  1. A

    proud of the contribution he made.
  2. B

    delighted that he's made some useful contacts.
  3. C

    keen to return soon to continue the work.

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