2025 AQA GCSE SPANISH Higher Tier Paper 1 Listening Question
Paper & Mark Scheme (Merged) June 2025 [VERIFIED]
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 1 Listening
H
Tuesday 10 June 2025 Morning Time allowed: 45 minutes approximately
(including 5 minutes’ reading time before the test)
You will need no other materials.
The pauses are pre-recorded for this test. For Examiner’s Use
Instructions Question Mark
You must not use a dictionary.
1–3
Use black ink or black ball-point pen.
Fill in the boxes at the top of this page. 4–7
Do not open this book until you are told to do so.
This is what you should do for each item. 8
After the question number is announced, there will be a pause to allow you to read the 9
instructions and questions.
Listen carefully to the recording and read the questions again. 10–14
Listen to the recording again, and then answer the questions. 15–16
When the next question is about to start, you will hear a bleep like this (*).
You may write at any time during the test. 17
In Section A, answer the questions in English. In Section B, answer the questions in
18–20
Spanish.
You must answer all the questions in the spaces provided. Do not write outside the 21
box around each page or on blank pages.
Write neatly and put down all the information you are asked to give. 22
Ask any questions now. You must not ask questions or interrupt during the test. 23–26
You now have five minutes to read through the question paper. You may make notes
during this time. You may open your answer book now. 27–28
The test starts now.
29–32
Information
The marks for questions are shown in brackets. 33–34
The maximum mark for this paper is 50. TOTAL
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).
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Do not write
outside the
Section A box
Questions and answers in English
Town and neighbourhood
Your Spanish friend’s mother has just returned from the new shopping centre.
Answer the questions in English.
0 1 Which shop impressed her?
[1 mark]
0 2 What did she not like about the bowling alley?
[1 mark]
0 3 What does the shopping centre not have?
[1 mark]
3
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Do not write
outside the
box
Technology
You are staying in a hotel in Spain and the receptionist is explaining about how to use
the technology in the hotel.
Which statements are correct?
Write A if only statement A is correct
B if only statement B is correct
A+B if both statements A and B are correct.
0 4
A Access to WiFi is free in the bedrooms.
B Access to WiFi is free in reception.
[1 mark]
0 5
A The connection is reasonably fast.
B Sometimes the signal may be lost.
[1 mark]
0 6
A The WiFi password is in the brochure in the room.
B The receptionist hands you a price list.
[1 mark]
0 7
A You need a key card to enter your room.
B You need a key card if you order room service. 4
[1 mark]
Turn over ►
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outside the
box
0 8 Voluntary work
You attend a meeting at school with your Spanish friends. Their teacher is explaining
a programme of voluntary work in a primary school in Peru.
For each group of pupils, choose the activity they will be doing.
A Arts and crafts
B Cooking
C Music
D Outdoor activities
E Reading
Write the correct letter in each box.
Answer all parts of the question.
0 8 . 1 Group 1 [1 mark]
0 8 . 2 Group 2 [1 mark]
0 8 . 3 Group 3 [1 mark] 3
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Paper & Mark Scheme (Merged) June 2025 [VERIFIED]
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 1 Listening
H
Tuesday 10 June 2025 Morning Time allowed: 45 minutes approximately
(including 5 minutes’ reading time before the test)
You will need no other materials.
The pauses are pre-recorded for this test. For Examiner’s Use
Instructions Question Mark
You must not use a dictionary.
1–3
Use black ink or black ball-point pen.
Fill in the boxes at the top of this page. 4–7
Do not open this book until you are told to do so.
This is what you should do for each item. 8
After the question number is announced, there will be a pause to allow you to read the 9
instructions and questions.
Listen carefully to the recording and read the questions again. 10–14
Listen to the recording again, and then answer the questions. 15–16
When the next question is about to start, you will hear a bleep like this (*).
You may write at any time during the test. 17
In Section A, answer the questions in English. In Section B, answer the questions in
18–20
Spanish.
You must answer all the questions in the spaces provided. Do not write outside the 21
box around each page or on blank pages.
Write neatly and put down all the information you are asked to give. 22
Ask any questions now. You must not ask questions or interrupt during the test. 23–26
You now have five minutes to read through the question paper. You may make notes
during this time. You may open your answer book now. 27–28
The test starts now.
29–32
Information
The marks for questions are shown in brackets. 33–34
The maximum mark for this paper is 50. TOTAL
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).
IB/M/Jun25/G4002/V21 8698/LH
, 2
Do not write
outside the
Section A box
Questions and answers in English
Town and neighbourhood
Your Spanish friend’s mother has just returned from the new shopping centre.
Answer the questions in English.
0 1 Which shop impressed her?
[1 mark]
0 2 What did she not like about the bowling alley?
[1 mark]
0 3 What does the shopping centre not have?
[1 mark]
3
IB/M/Jun25/8698/LH
, 3
Do not write
outside the
box
Technology
You are staying in a hotel in Spain and the receptionist is explaining about how to use
the technology in the hotel.
Which statements are correct?
Write A if only statement A is correct
B if only statement B is correct
A+B if both statements A and B are correct.
0 4
A Access to WiFi is free in the bedrooms.
B Access to WiFi is free in reception.
[1 mark]
0 5
A The connection is reasonably fast.
B Sometimes the signal may be lost.
[1 mark]
0 6
A The WiFi password is in the brochure in the room.
B The receptionist hands you a price list.
[1 mark]
0 7
A You need a key card to enter your room.
B You need a key card if you order room service. 4
[1 mark]
Turn over ►
IB/M/Jun25/8698/LH
, 4
Do not write
outside the
box
0 8 Voluntary work
You attend a meeting at school with your Spanish friends. Their teacher is explaining
a programme of voluntary work in a primary school in Peru.
For each group of pupils, choose the activity they will be doing.
A Arts and crafts
B Cooking
C Music
D Outdoor activities
E Reading
Write the correct letter in each box.
Answer all parts of the question.
0 8 . 1 Group 1 [1 mark]
0 8 . 2 Group 2 [1 mark]
0 8 . 3 Group 3 [1 mark] 3
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