GCSE
GERMAN ACTUAL 2025 PAPER MERGED WITH
MARK SCHEME H
Higher Tier Paper 1 Listening
Please write clearly in block capitals.
Candidate number
Centre number
Surname
Forename(s)
For Examiner’s Use
Candidate signature
I declare this is my own work. Question Mark
GCSE 1–5
6–7
8–9
H
10–12
13–16
GERMAN 17–19
20
Higher Tier Paper 1 Listening 21
22
Thursday 8 May 2025 Afternoon Time allowed: 45 minutes
23–24
approximately
(including 5 minutes’ reading time before the test) 25
You will need no other materials. 26
The pauses are pre-recorded for this test.
Instructions 27
28
29–30
TOTAL
, 2
Do not
write
outside the
• You must not use a dictionary.
• Use black ink or black ball-point pen.
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page.
• Do not open this book until you are told to do so.
This is what you should do for each item.
• After the question number is announced, there will be a pause to allow you to read the instructions and questions.
• Listen carefully to the recording and read the questions again.
• Listen to the recording again, and then answer the questions.
• When the next question is about to start you will hear a bleep like this (*).
• You may write at any time during the test.
• In Section A, answer the questions in English. In Section B, answer the questions in German.
• You must answer all the questions in the spaces provided. Do not write outside the box around each page or on blank
pages.
• Write neatly and put down all the information you are asked to give.
• Ask any questions now. You must not ask questions or interrupt during the test.
• 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.
• The test starts now. Information
• The marks for questions are shown in brackets.
• The maximum mark for this paper is 50.
• 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).
*jun258668LH01* 8668/LH
IB/M/Jun25/G4008/V5
IB/M/Jun25/8668/LH
, 3
Do not
write
outside the
box
Section A box
Questions and answers in English
Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
Holiday problems
Some young Austrians talk about problems they had on holiday.
What problem does each person mention?
Write the correct letter in the box.
A arguing with friends
B bad weather
C being robbed
D getting sunburnt
E missing luggage
F poor accommodation
G travel delays
0 1
[1 mark]
0 2
[1 mark]
0 3
[1 mark]
Turn over ►
0 4
[1 mark]
IB/M/Jun25/8668/LH 5
0 5
[1 mark]
, 4
Do not
write
outside the
*02*
Environment
4
Two German friends talk about the environment.
0 6 Which environmental actions does Paul mention?
Complete the table in English.
Last year
Paul bought an electric car
IB/M/Jun25/8668/LH
GERMAN ACTUAL 2025 PAPER MERGED WITH
MARK SCHEME H
Higher Tier Paper 1 Listening
Please write clearly in block capitals.
Candidate number
Centre number
Surname
Forename(s)
For Examiner’s Use
Candidate signature
I declare this is my own work. Question Mark
GCSE 1–5
6–7
8–9
H
10–12
13–16
GERMAN 17–19
20
Higher Tier Paper 1 Listening 21
22
Thursday 8 May 2025 Afternoon Time allowed: 45 minutes
23–24
approximately
(including 5 minutes’ reading time before the test) 25
You will need no other materials. 26
The pauses are pre-recorded for this test.
Instructions 27
28
29–30
TOTAL
, 2
Do not
write
outside the
• You must not use a dictionary.
• Use black ink or black ball-point pen.
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page.
• Do not open this book until you are told to do so.
This is what you should do for each item.
• After the question number is announced, there will be a pause to allow you to read the instructions and questions.
• Listen carefully to the recording and read the questions again.
• Listen to the recording again, and then answer the questions.
• When the next question is about to start you will hear a bleep like this (*).
• You may write at any time during the test.
• In Section A, answer the questions in English. In Section B, answer the questions in German.
• You must answer all the questions in the spaces provided. Do not write outside the box around each page or on blank
pages.
• Write neatly and put down all the information you are asked to give.
• Ask any questions now. You must not ask questions or interrupt during the test.
• 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.
• The test starts now. Information
• The marks for questions are shown in brackets.
• The maximum mark for this paper is 50.
• 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).
*jun258668LH01* 8668/LH
IB/M/Jun25/G4008/V5
IB/M/Jun25/8668/LH
, 3
Do not
write
outside the
box
Section A box
Questions and answers in English
Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
Holiday problems
Some young Austrians talk about problems they had on holiday.
What problem does each person mention?
Write the correct letter in the box.
A arguing with friends
B bad weather
C being robbed
D getting sunburnt
E missing luggage
F poor accommodation
G travel delays
0 1
[1 mark]
0 2
[1 mark]
0 3
[1 mark]
Turn over ►
0 4
[1 mark]
IB/M/Jun25/8668/LH 5
0 5
[1 mark]
, 4
Do not
write
outside the
*02*
Environment
4
Two German friends talk about the environment.
0 6 Which environmental actions does Paul mention?
Complete the table in English.
Last year
Paul bought an electric car
IB/M/Jun25/8668/LH
