Please write clearly in block capitals.
Centre number Candidate number
Surname
Forename(s)
Candidate signature
I declare this is my own work.
GCSE
SPANISH
Foundation Tier Paper 3 Reading
AQA-GCSE Spanish Foundation Tier: Paper 3 Reading (Merged Question Paper & Marking Scheme)
June 2024
F
Tuesday 4 June 2024 Morning Time allowed: 45 minutes
Materials
For Examiner’s Use
You will need no other materials.
Question Mark
Instructions
1
• You must not use a dictionary.
• Use black ink or black ball-point pen. 2
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page. 3
• Answer all questions.
4
• You must answer the questions in the spaces provided. Do not write outside
the box around each page or on blank pages. 5
• If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at the end of 6
this book. Write the question number against your answer(s).
7
• In Section A, answer the questions in English.
In Section B, answer the questions in Spanish. 8
In Section C, translate the passage into English. 9
• Do all rough work in this answer book. Cross through any work you do not 10
want to be marked.
11
Information 12
• The marks for questions are shown in brackets. 13
• The maximum mark for this paper is 60.
14
15
TOTAL
*JUN248698RF01* IB/M/Jun24/G4006/E9 8698/RF
,The GCSE Spanish Foundation Tier Paper 3 Reading exam for June 2024 is
scheduled for Tuesday 4 June 2024 (Morning). This exam tests your ability to
understand written Spanish across a variety of texts. You will be assessed on your
comprehension skills, including your understanding of different types of written
content such as advertisements, letters, brochures, articles, and short narratives.
Overview of the Exam:
The Reading exam is typically 1 hour long and consists of several sections. The
questions will test your ability to understand both general and specific information
from a range of texts. These will include multiple-choice questions, matching tasks,
gap-fill exercises, and short-answer questions.
Structure of the Exam:
1. Section 1: Short Reading Comprehensions
o You will be presented with short texts (e.g., advertisements, letters, or postcards)
followed by a series of multiple-choice or matching questions.
o These questions test your ability to pick out specific information from the text,
such as names, dates, times, and other key details.
o Example Question:
¿A qué hora abre el restaurante? (What time does the restaurant open?)
You will need to choose the correct time from a list of options provided.
2. Section 2: Longer Reading Passages
o This section includes longer texts such as emails, articles, or short stories. You will
be asked to answer a series of questions that require more detailed answers.
o Some questions may ask you to match statements to people, fill in gaps with the
correct word from a list, or answer in full sentences.
o Example Question:
¿Qué hace Laura los fines de semana? (What does Laura do on weekends?)
You will need to give a short, clear answer based on the text.
3. Section 3: Texts with Gaps to Fill
o In this section, you will be given a text with missing words. You will have to fill in
the gaps with the correct word from a given list.
o Example Question:
Mi hermano va al ________ para estudiar. (My brother goes to ________ to
study.)
You would need to choose the correct word from a list of options, such as colegio
(school), cine (cinema), or biblioteca (library).
4. Section 4: True/False/Not Mentioned Questions
o You will read a passage and then answer whether certain statements are true,
false, or if the information is not mentioned in the text.
o Example Question:
El artículo dice que el cine está cerca de la escuela. (The article says that the
cinema is near the school.)
You would answer true or false based on the text.
, 2
Do not write
outside the
Section A box
Questions and answers in English
Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
0 1 A theatre in Madrid
You read about the people who work in a theatre.
Número de personas Departamento
48 Anuncios y publicidad
30 Venta de entradas
51 Luces y efectos especiales
17 Pelo y maquillaje
Finish the sentences.
Write the correct letter in each box.
A bars and cafés.
B costume design.
C hair and make-up.
D lighting and special effects.
E publicity.
F ticket sales.
0 1 . 1 48 people work in
[1 mark]
0 1 . 2 30 people work in
[1 mark]
0 1 . 3 51 people work in
[1 mark]
0 1 . 4 17 people work in 4
[1 mark]
*02*
IB/M/Jun24/8698/RF
, 3
Do not write
outside the
0 2 A maths teacher box
Your friend has interviewed his maths teacher, Pablo Blanco.
You read the interview.
Estar con la familia, ir de paseo,
¿Qué le gusta hacer en su tiempo libre?
viajar.
Soy un desastre en todos los
¿Cuál es su deporte favorito? deportes, pero me gusta salir en bici y
juego al baloncesto un poco.
Me gusta mucho el rock y me gustaría
¿Y su música favorita? empezar a tocar la guitarra en el
futuro.
Decide if the following statements are true (T), false (F) or not mentioned (NM) in
the text.
Write T if the statement is true.
F if the statement is false.
NM if the statement is not mentioned in the text.
0 2. 1 Pablo likes going for a walk in his free time.
[1 mark]
0 2. 2 Pablo is a talented sportsman.
[1 mark]
0 2. 3 Pablo loves swimming.
[1 mark]
0 2. 4 Pablo plays the guitar. 4
[1 mark]
Turn over ►
*03*
IB/M/Jun24/8698/RF
Centre number Candidate number
Surname
Forename(s)
Candidate signature
I declare this is my own work.
GCSE
SPANISH
Foundation Tier Paper 3 Reading
AQA-GCSE Spanish Foundation Tier: Paper 3 Reading (Merged Question Paper & Marking Scheme)
June 2024
F
Tuesday 4 June 2024 Morning Time allowed: 45 minutes
Materials
For Examiner’s Use
You will need no other materials.
Question Mark
Instructions
1
• You must not use a dictionary.
• Use black ink or black ball-point pen. 2
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page. 3
• Answer all questions.
4
• You must answer the questions in the spaces provided. Do not write outside
the box around each page or on blank pages. 5
• If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at the end of 6
this book. Write the question number against your answer(s).
7
• In Section A, answer the questions in English.
In Section B, answer the questions in Spanish. 8
In Section C, translate the passage into English. 9
• Do all rough work in this answer book. Cross through any work you do not 10
want to be marked.
11
Information 12
• The marks for questions are shown in brackets. 13
• The maximum mark for this paper is 60.
14
15
TOTAL
*JUN248698RF01* IB/M/Jun24/G4006/E9 8698/RF
,The GCSE Spanish Foundation Tier Paper 3 Reading exam for June 2024 is
scheduled for Tuesday 4 June 2024 (Morning). This exam tests your ability to
understand written Spanish across a variety of texts. You will be assessed on your
comprehension skills, including your understanding of different types of written
content such as advertisements, letters, brochures, articles, and short narratives.
Overview of the Exam:
The Reading exam is typically 1 hour long and consists of several sections. The
questions will test your ability to understand both general and specific information
from a range of texts. These will include multiple-choice questions, matching tasks,
gap-fill exercises, and short-answer questions.
Structure of the Exam:
1. Section 1: Short Reading Comprehensions
o You will be presented with short texts (e.g., advertisements, letters, or postcards)
followed by a series of multiple-choice or matching questions.
o These questions test your ability to pick out specific information from the text,
such as names, dates, times, and other key details.
o Example Question:
¿A qué hora abre el restaurante? (What time does the restaurant open?)
You will need to choose the correct time from a list of options provided.
2. Section 2: Longer Reading Passages
o This section includes longer texts such as emails, articles, or short stories. You will
be asked to answer a series of questions that require more detailed answers.
o Some questions may ask you to match statements to people, fill in gaps with the
correct word from a list, or answer in full sentences.
o Example Question:
¿Qué hace Laura los fines de semana? (What does Laura do on weekends?)
You will need to give a short, clear answer based on the text.
3. Section 3: Texts with Gaps to Fill
o In this section, you will be given a text with missing words. You will have to fill in
the gaps with the correct word from a given list.
o Example Question:
Mi hermano va al ________ para estudiar. (My brother goes to ________ to
study.)
You would need to choose the correct word from a list of options, such as colegio
(school), cine (cinema), or biblioteca (library).
4. Section 4: True/False/Not Mentioned Questions
o You will read a passage and then answer whether certain statements are true,
false, or if the information is not mentioned in the text.
o Example Question:
El artículo dice que el cine está cerca de la escuela. (The article says that the
cinema is near the school.)
You would answer true or false based on the text.
, 2
Do not write
outside the
Section A box
Questions and answers in English
Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
0 1 A theatre in Madrid
You read about the people who work in a theatre.
Número de personas Departamento
48 Anuncios y publicidad
30 Venta de entradas
51 Luces y efectos especiales
17 Pelo y maquillaje
Finish the sentences.
Write the correct letter in each box.
A bars and cafés.
B costume design.
C hair and make-up.
D lighting and special effects.
E publicity.
F ticket sales.
0 1 . 1 48 people work in
[1 mark]
0 1 . 2 30 people work in
[1 mark]
0 1 . 3 51 people work in
[1 mark]
0 1 . 4 17 people work in 4
[1 mark]
*02*
IB/M/Jun24/8698/RF
, 3
Do not write
outside the
0 2 A maths teacher box
Your friend has interviewed his maths teacher, Pablo Blanco.
You read the interview.
Estar con la familia, ir de paseo,
¿Qué le gusta hacer en su tiempo libre?
viajar.
Soy un desastre en todos los
¿Cuál es su deporte favorito? deportes, pero me gusta salir en bici y
juego al baloncesto un poco.
Me gusta mucho el rock y me gustaría
¿Y su música favorita? empezar a tocar la guitarra en el
futuro.
Decide if the following statements are true (T), false (F) or not mentioned (NM) in
the text.
Write T if the statement is true.
F if the statement is false.
NM if the statement is not mentioned in the text.
0 2. 1 Pablo likes going for a walk in his free time.
[1 mark]
0 2. 2 Pablo is a talented sportsman.
[1 mark]
0 2. 3 Pablo loves swimming.
[1 mark]
0 2. 4 Pablo plays the guitar. 4
[1 mark]
Turn over ►
*03*
IB/M/Jun24/8698/RF
