GCSE PERSIAN (9–1): Actual June 2025 PAST PAPER 3: Reading and Understanding
(Foundation Tier). All Assessment Questions & Mark Scheme [Edexcel 1PN0/3F]
Exam Resource Summary
The GCSE Persian (9–1) June 2025 Paper 3: Reading and Understanding (Foundation Tier)
(Edexcel 1PN0/3F) – All Assessment Questions & Mark Scheme contains the full official Edexcel
reading exam and its corresponding mark scheme. Tailored for Foundation Tier learners, it assesses
comprehension of written Persian through texts on familiar themes such as daily life, culture, and
community. The paper includes varied question formats—multiple choice, matching, and short written
answers—testing students’ ability to extract meaning and interpret key details. The mark scheme
provides clear guidance on accepted responses and scoring, making this an essential resource for
structured revision and confident preparation for the June 2026 Edexcel GCSE Persian (9–1) Paper 3:
Reading and Understanding (Foundation Tier) examination.
Turn over
, SECTION A
Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
Some questions 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 .
Plans for Nowruz
1 Read the section below.
ما برای تعطیالت نوروز برای بار اول به ایران سفر میکنیم و خیلی دوست دارم شهر تهران را مینا
.ببینم
. برای اجرای آواز خیلی تمرین میکنم.برای نوروز در جشن مدرسه ایرانیام شرکت میکنم احمد
خانوادهی ما هر سال در خانهمان جشن بزرگی میگیرند و دوستان ایرانی و خارجی زیادی رضا
.در آن شرکت میکنند
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
.ریحانه ما برای شب نوروز به خانهی دوستان خود میرویم و غذای ایرانی میخوریم
What do they say about their plans for Nowruz? Enter Mina, Ahmad, Reza or
Reyhane. You can use each person more than once.
Example: .............................M
.........i..na ............ will be travelling.
(a) .............................................................................. practises singing for the ceremony. (1)
(b) .............................................................................. hosts a big party. (1)
(c) .............................................................................. goes to a friend’s house to celebrate. (1)
(d) attends a celebration at school. (1)
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..............................................................................
(e) .............................................................................. is interested in visiting a city for the first time. (1)
(f) .............................................................................. has Iranian food. (1)
(Total for Question 1 = 6 marks)
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, A New Skill
2 Read the following diary entry by Delara.
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. من فقط در تعطیالت تابستان به آنها کمک میکنم.خالهی من به همراه دخترخالهام کافهای در غرب لندن دارند
کامال یاد بگیرم ولی درست کردن نوشیدنی و دسرً در مدت کمی توانستم درست کردن هر نوع ساندویچی را
ً از صحبتکردن با مشتریها لذت میبرم و کارهای کافه. من هفتهای سه روز به کافه میروم.کمی سخت است
اصال
.خستهام نمیکند
Complete the gap in each sentence using a word from the box below. There are more
words than gaps.
west sandwiches tired aunt
north uncle talking half-term
great summer singing drinks
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
Example: Delara’s .................................................... . ..... ...... .....
a u n t... has a cafe.
(a) The cafe is in the ........................................................................................................................ side of London. (1)
(b) Delara works during ........................................................................................................................ in the cafe. (1)
(c) Delara knows how to make ........................................................................................................................ fully. (1)
(d) Delara enjoys ........................................................................................................................ to the customers. (1)
(e) Delara does not feel .................................. at the end of the working
day. (1)
(Total for Question 2 = 5 marks)
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
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(Foundation Tier). All Assessment Questions & Mark Scheme [Edexcel 1PN0/3F]
Exam Resource Summary
The GCSE Persian (9–1) June 2025 Paper 3: Reading and Understanding (Foundation Tier)
(Edexcel 1PN0/3F) – All Assessment Questions & Mark Scheme contains the full official Edexcel
reading exam and its corresponding mark scheme. Tailored for Foundation Tier learners, it assesses
comprehension of written Persian through texts on familiar themes such as daily life, culture, and
community. The paper includes varied question formats—multiple choice, matching, and short written
answers—testing students’ ability to extract meaning and interpret key details. The mark scheme
provides clear guidance on accepted responses and scoring, making this an essential resource for
structured revision and confident preparation for the June 2026 Edexcel GCSE Persian (9–1) Paper 3:
Reading and Understanding (Foundation Tier) examination.
Turn over
, SECTION A
Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
Some questions 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 .
Plans for Nowruz
1 Read the section below.
ما برای تعطیالت نوروز برای بار اول به ایران سفر میکنیم و خیلی دوست دارم شهر تهران را مینا
.ببینم
. برای اجرای آواز خیلی تمرین میکنم.برای نوروز در جشن مدرسه ایرانیام شرکت میکنم احمد
خانوادهی ما هر سال در خانهمان جشن بزرگی میگیرند و دوستان ایرانی و خارجی زیادی رضا
.در آن شرکت میکنند
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
.ریحانه ما برای شب نوروز به خانهی دوستان خود میرویم و غذای ایرانی میخوریم
What do they say about their plans for Nowruz? Enter Mina, Ahmad, Reza or
Reyhane. You can use each person more than once.
Example: .............................M
.........i..na ............ will be travelling.
(a) .............................................................................. practises singing for the ceremony. (1)
(b) .............................................................................. hosts a big party. (1)
(c) .............................................................................. goes to a friend’s house to celebrate. (1)
(d) attends a celebration at school. (1)
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
..............................................................................
(e) .............................................................................. is interested in visiting a city for the first time. (1)
(f) .............................................................................. has Iranian food. (1)
(Total for Question 1 = 6 marks)
2
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, A New Skill
2 Read the following diary entry by Delara.
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
. من فقط در تعطیالت تابستان به آنها کمک میکنم.خالهی من به همراه دخترخالهام کافهای در غرب لندن دارند
کامال یاد بگیرم ولی درست کردن نوشیدنی و دسرً در مدت کمی توانستم درست کردن هر نوع ساندویچی را
ً از صحبتکردن با مشتریها لذت میبرم و کارهای کافه. من هفتهای سه روز به کافه میروم.کمی سخت است
اصال
.خستهام نمیکند
Complete the gap in each sentence using a word from the box below. There are more
words than gaps.
west sandwiches tired aunt
north uncle talking half-term
great summer singing drinks
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
Example: Delara’s .................................................... . ..... ...... .....
a u n t... has a cafe.
(a) The cafe is in the ........................................................................................................................ side of London. (1)
(b) Delara works during ........................................................................................................................ in the cafe. (1)
(c) Delara knows how to make ........................................................................................................................ fully. (1)
(d) Delara enjoys ........................................................................................................................ to the customers. (1)
(e) Delara does not feel .................................. at the end of the working
day. (1)
(Total for Question 2 = 5 marks)
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
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