GCSE JAPANESE (9–1): Actual June 2025 PAST PAPER 1: Listening and Understanding in
Japanese (Foundation Tier). All Assessment Questions & Mark Scheme [Edexcel 1JA0/1F]
Exam Resource Summary
The GCSE Japanese (9–1) June 2025 Paper 1: Listening and Understanding in Japanese
(Foundation Tier) (Edexcel 1JA0/1F) – All Assessment Questions & Mark Scheme document integrates
the complete official exam paper with its detailed mark scheme, serving as an effective revision and
practice aid. This paper evaluates students’ ability to comprehend spoken Japanese across everyday,
social, and cultural themes, testing recognition of key ideas, specific details, and tonal meaning. The
merged format presents each question alongside its marking criteria, clarifying examiner expectations
and scoring guidance. This resource is essential for focused revision, self-assessment, and improving
listening comprehension, making it a key tool for preparation for the June 2026 Edexcel GCSE
Japanese (9–1) Paper 1: Listening and Understanding in Japanese (Foundation Tier) examination.
Turn over
, 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
answer, put a line through the box and then mark your new answer with a cross .
Going on holiday
1 Some young people are talking about where they go on holiday.
What do they say?
Listen to the recording and put a cross in each one of the three correct boxes.
Example: goes to hot springs
A enjoys skiing
B likes seaside holidays
C goes on city breaks
D enjoys hiking
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E loves boating holidays
F takes coach tours
G enjoys the countryside
(Total for Question 1 = 3 marks)
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, Using my Japanese
2 Rohan is telling his class how he uses his Japanese.
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What does he say?
Listen to the recording and complete these statements by putting a cross in the
correct box for each question.
Example: He uses his Japanese to…
A make friends.
B play games.
C volunteer.
D earn money.
(i) He does this on…
A Wednesdays.
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B Thursdays.
C Fridays.
D Saturdays.
(ii) The activity takes place in the…
A library.
B school.
C park.
D church.
(iii) Rohan … with the children in English.
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A plays
B talks
C jokes
D sings
(Total for Question 2 = 3 marks)
3
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Japanese (Foundation Tier). All Assessment Questions & Mark Scheme [Edexcel 1JA0/1F]
Exam Resource Summary
The GCSE Japanese (9–1) June 2025 Paper 1: Listening and Understanding in Japanese
(Foundation Tier) (Edexcel 1JA0/1F) – All Assessment Questions & Mark Scheme document integrates
the complete official exam paper with its detailed mark scheme, serving as an effective revision and
practice aid. This paper evaluates students’ ability to comprehend spoken Japanese across everyday,
social, and cultural themes, testing recognition of key ideas, specific details, and tonal meaning. The
merged format presents each question alongside its marking criteria, clarifying examiner expectations
and scoring guidance. This resource is essential for focused revision, self-assessment, and improving
listening comprehension, making it a key tool for preparation for the June 2026 Edexcel GCSE
Japanese (9–1) Paper 1: Listening and Understanding in Japanese (Foundation Tier) examination.
Turn over
, 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
answer, put a line through the box and then mark your new answer with a cross .
Going on holiday
1 Some young people are talking about where they go on holiday.
What do they say?
Listen to the recording and put a cross in each one of the three correct boxes.
Example: goes to hot springs
A enjoys skiing
B likes seaside holidays
C goes on city breaks
D enjoys hiking
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
E loves boating holidays
F takes coach tours
G enjoys the countryside
(Total for Question 1 = 3 marks)
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
2
■■■■
, Using my Japanese
2 Rohan is telling his class how he uses his Japanese.
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
What does he say?
Listen to the recording and complete these statements by putting a cross in the
correct box for each question.
Example: He uses his Japanese to…
A make friends.
B play games.
C volunteer.
D earn money.
(i) He does this on…
A Wednesdays.
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
B Thursdays.
C Fridays.
D Saturdays.
(ii) The activity takes place in the…
A library.
B school.
C park.
D church.
(iii) Rohan … with the children in English.
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
A plays
B talks
C jokes
D sings
(Total for Question 2 = 3 marks)
3
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