2025 AQA GCSE SPANISH 8698/WH
Higher Tier Paper 4 Writing
Question Paper with Marking Scheme Attached
Please write clearly in block capitals.
Centre number Candidate number
Surname
Forename(s)
Candidate signature
I declare this is my own work.
GCSE
SPANISH
Higher Tier Paper 4 Writing
H
Tuesday 17 June 2025 Morning Time allowed: 1 hour 15 minutes
Materials
You will need no other materials. For Examiner’s Use
Instructions Question Mark
• You must not use a dictionary.
1
• Use black ink or black ball-point pen.
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page. 2
• You must answer three questions. 3
• You must answer either Question 1.1 or Question 1.2.
Do not answer both of these questions. TOTAL
• You must answer either Question 2.1 or Question 2.2.
Do not answer both of these questions.
• You must answer Question 3.
• Answer all questions in Spanish.
• You must answer the questions in the spaces provided. Do not write outside the box around each page or on
blank pages.
• If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at the end of this book. Write the question
number against your answer(s).
• Do all rough work in this answer book. Cross through any work you do not want to be marked.
Information
• The marks for questions are shown in brackets.
• The maximum mark for this paper is 60.
• In order to score the highest marks for Question 1.1/Question 1.2, you must write something about each bullet
point. You must use a variety of vocabulary and structures and include your opinions.
• In order to score the highest marks for Question 2.1/Question 2.2, you must write something about both bullet
points. You must use a variety of vocabulary and structures and include your opinions and reasons.
, 2
Do not write
outside the
Answer either Question 1.1 or Question 1.2. box
You must not answer both of these questions.
Either
0 1 . 1 Escribe un email a tu amigo español sobre la vida de los jóvenes.
Menciona:
• qué hiciste con amigos el fin de semana pasado
• un aspecto de la tecnología que no te gusta
• tu opinión sobre la vida en el colegio
• qué vas a estudiar el año próximo.
Escribe aproximadamente 90 palabras en español. Responde a todos los aspectos
de la pregunta.
[16 marks]
IB/M/Jun25/8698/WH
,3
Do not write
outside the
box
16
Turn over ►
IB/M/Jun25/8698/WH
, 4
Do not write
outside the
or box
0 1 . 2 Tu amigo argentino, Marcos, quiere saber más sobre ti.
Escríbele un email.
Menciona:
• qué te gusta hacer los fines de semana
• tu opinión sobre proteger el medio ambiente
• un festival que vas a visitar en el futuro
• qué hiciste en las vacaciones de Navidad el año pasado.
Escribe aproximadamente 90 palabras en español. Responde a todos los aspectos
de la pregunta.
[16 marks]
IB/M/Jun25/8698/WH
Higher Tier Paper 4 Writing
Question Paper with Marking Scheme Attached
Please write clearly in block capitals.
Centre number Candidate number
Surname
Forename(s)
Candidate signature
I declare this is my own work.
GCSE
SPANISH
Higher Tier Paper 4 Writing
H
Tuesday 17 June 2025 Morning Time allowed: 1 hour 15 minutes
Materials
You will need no other materials. For Examiner’s Use
Instructions Question Mark
• You must not use a dictionary.
1
• Use black ink or black ball-point pen.
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page. 2
• You must answer three questions. 3
• You must answer either Question 1.1 or Question 1.2.
Do not answer both of these questions. TOTAL
• You must answer either Question 2.1 or Question 2.2.
Do not answer both of these questions.
• You must answer Question 3.
• Answer all questions in Spanish.
• You must answer the questions in the spaces provided. Do not write outside the box around each page or on
blank pages.
• If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at the end of this book. Write the question
number against your answer(s).
• Do all rough work in this answer book. Cross through any work you do not want to be marked.
Information
• The marks for questions are shown in brackets.
• The maximum mark for this paper is 60.
• In order to score the highest marks for Question 1.1/Question 1.2, you must write something about each bullet
point. You must use a variety of vocabulary and structures and include your opinions.
• In order to score the highest marks for Question 2.1/Question 2.2, you must write something about both bullet
points. You must use a variety of vocabulary and structures and include your opinions and reasons.
, 2
Do not write
outside the
Answer either Question 1.1 or Question 1.2. box
You must not answer both of these questions.
Either
0 1 . 1 Escribe un email a tu amigo español sobre la vida de los jóvenes.
Menciona:
• qué hiciste con amigos el fin de semana pasado
• un aspecto de la tecnología que no te gusta
• tu opinión sobre la vida en el colegio
• qué vas a estudiar el año próximo.
Escribe aproximadamente 90 palabras en español. Responde a todos los aspectos
de la pregunta.
[16 marks]
IB/M/Jun25/8698/WH
,3
Do not write
outside the
box
16
Turn over ►
IB/M/Jun25/8698/WH
, 4
Do not write
outside the
or box
0 1 . 2 Tu amigo argentino, Marcos, quiere saber más sobre ti.
Escríbele un email.
Menciona:
• qué te gusta hacer los fines de semana
• tu opinión sobre proteger el medio ambiente
• un festival que vas a visitar en el futuro
• qué hiciste en las vacaciones de Navidad el año pasado.
Escribe aproximadamente 90 palabras en español. Responde a todos los aspectos
de la pregunta.
[16 marks]
IB/M/Jun25/8698/WH
