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Candidate surname Other names
Centre Number Candidate Number
Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1)
Monday 11 May 2026
1CN0/1F
Afternoon (Time: 30 minutes and Paper
5 minutes’ reading) reference
Chinese
(spoken Mandarin/spoken Cantonese)
PAPER 1: Listening and understanding in Chinese
Foundation Tier
You do not need any other materials. Total Marks
Instructions
•• Use black ink or ball-point pen.
Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name,
centre number and candidate number.
•• AllAnswer
questions are set in English.
all questions in English.
• Answer the questions in the spaces provided
– there may be more space than you need.
• You must not use a dictionary.
Information
•• You have 5 minutes to read through the paper before the first extract starts.
You may make notes during these 5 minutes.
• You will hear the extract twice. You may write at any time during the tests.
There will be a pause between each question.
•• The total mark for this paper is 50.
The marks for each question are shown in brackets
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
Advice
•• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
Try to answer every question.
• Check your answers if you have time at the end. Turn over
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, Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
Some questions must be answered with a cross in a box . If you change your mind about an
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answer, put a line through the box and then mark your new answer with a cross .
Sports
1 What do these students say about sports?
Listen to the recording and put a cross in each one of the three correct boxes.
Example: I like playing table tennis.
A I really like basketball.
B I really like running.
C I really like playing tennis.
D I love swimming.
E I really like playing basketball.
F I enjoy badminton.
G I love playing football.
(Total for Question 1 = 3 marks)
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, An international event
2 You hear the organiser introduce an event in China.
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What does she say?
Listen to the recording and complete these statements by putting a cross in the
correct box for each question.
Example: The event is being held…
A in the morning.
B at lunchtime.
C in the afternoon.
D in the evening.
(i) The event is a…
(1)
A film screening.
B concert.
C sports match.
D fashion show.
(ii) Those involved are all studying in…
(1)
A Japan.
B France.
C America.
D the UK.
(iii) The organiser invites the audience to stay on and…
(1)
A chat in Chinese.
B complete a survey.
C take photos.
D make a donation.
(Total for Question 2 = 3 marks)
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Candidate surname Other names
Centre Number Candidate Number
Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1)
Monday 11 May 2026
1CN0/1F
Afternoon (Time: 30 minutes and Paper
5 minutes’ reading) reference
Chinese
(spoken Mandarin/spoken Cantonese)
PAPER 1: Listening and understanding in Chinese
Foundation Tier
You do not need any other materials. Total Marks
Instructions
•• Use black ink or ball-point pen.
Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name,
centre number and candidate number.
•• AllAnswer
questions are set in English.
all questions in English.
• Answer the questions in the spaces provided
– there may be more space than you need.
• You must not use a dictionary.
Information
•• You have 5 minutes to read through the paper before the first extract starts.
You may make notes during these 5 minutes.
• You will hear the extract twice. You may write at any time during the tests.
There will be a pause between each question.
•• The total mark for this paper is 50.
The marks for each question are shown in brackets
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
Advice
•• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
Try to answer every question.
• Check your answers if you have time at the end. Turn over
P79246A
©2026 Pearson Education Ltd.
P:1/1/1
*P79246A0116*
, Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
Some questions must be answered with a cross in a box . If you change your mind about an
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
answer, put a line through the box and then mark your new answer with a cross .
Sports
1 What do these students say about sports?
Listen to the recording and put a cross in each one of the three correct boxes.
Example: I like playing table tennis.
A I really like basketball.
B I really like running.
C I really like playing tennis.
D I love swimming.
E I really like playing basketball.
F I enjoy badminton.
G I love playing football.
(Total for Question 1 = 3 marks)
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, An international event
2 You hear the organiser introduce an event in China.
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
What does she say?
Listen to the recording and complete these statements by putting a cross in the
correct box for each question.
Example: The event is being held…
A in the morning.
B at lunchtime.
C in the afternoon.
D in the evening.
(i) The event is a…
(1)
A film screening.
B concert.
C sports match.
D fashion show.
(ii) Those involved are all studying in…
(1)
A Japan.
B France.
C America.
D the UK.
(iii) The organiser invites the audience to stay on and…
(1)
A chat in Chinese.
B complete a survey.
C take photos.
D make a donation.
(Total for Question 2 = 3 marks)
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