AQA_2024: A-level Spanish - Paper 1
Listening, Reading, and Writing.
(Merged Question Paper and Marking Scheme)
Please write clearly in block capitals.
Centre number Candidate number
Surname
Forename(s)
Candidate signat ure
I declare this is my own work.
A-level
SPANISH
Paper 1 Listening, Reading and Writing
Friday 7 June 2024 Morning Time allowed: 2 hours 30 minutes
Materials
For this paper you must have: For Examiner’s Use
listening material
insert for Section B Question 6 and Question 7 (enclosed). Question Mark
Instructions 1
You must not use a dictionary. 2
Use black ink or black ball-point pen.
Fill in the boxes at the top of this page. 3
Answer all questions in Section A and all questions in Section B.
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
this book. Write the question number against your answer(s). 6
Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want to be 7
marked.
8
Information
The marks for each question are shown in brackets. 9
The maximum mark for this paper is 100.
You should note that the quality of your written language in both Spanish and 10
English will be taken into account when marks are awarded. 11
In questions requiring a summary you should write no more than 90 words and
you should write in full sentences. TOTAL
This paper is divided into two sections:
Section A Listening and Writing 30 marks
Section B Reading and Writing 70 marks.
Advice
You may play back the listening material as many times as you wish.
You are, however, advised to allocate your time as follows: IB/H/Jun24/G4006/E11
Listening and Writing 45 minutes approximately
Reading and Writing 1 hour 45 minutes approximately.
,For A-level Spanish Paper 1: Listening, Reading, and Writing, focus
on the following key areas: 7692/1
1. Listening Skills:
Understanding Spoken Spanish: Practice listening to authentic
materials, such as radio programs, podcasts, news reports, and
conversations. Focus on understanding key points, opinions, and
details.
Listening for Gist and Detail: Be able to grasp the general
meaning (gist) and extract specific information (details) from audio
sources.
2. Reading Skills:
Understanding Written Spanish: Practice reading a variety of
texts, such as articles, literature excerpts, advertisements, and
essays. Focus on key ideas, arguments, and supporting details.
Skimming and Scanning: Develop strategies for quickly
identifying the main idea (skimming) and specific information
(scanning) in texts.
3. Writing Skills:
Structured Writing: Write clear, well-organized essays or
responses. Focus on having an introduction, body, and
conclusion.
Tenses and Grammar: Use a range of tenses (present, preterite,
imperfect, future, conditional, subjunctive) accurately. Be confident
with irregular verbs and their conjugations.
4. Key Topics for All Sections:
Cultural Knowledge: Be familiar with cultural topics from
Spanish-speaking countries, such as festivals, traditions, art,
history, literature, and cinema.
5. Time Management:
Manage Your Time: You will have limited time for each section,
so practice time management to ensure you complete the
listening, reading, and writing tasks.
Balance Effort Across Sections: Allocate appropriate time for
each part of the exam: listening (approximately 25%), reading
(approximately 25%), and writing (approximately 50%).
6. Exam Techniques:
Listening: Pay attention to keywords and phrases, and take notes
if allowed. In multiple-choice or gap-fill questions, listen carefully
for specific details.
Reading: Answer questions based on what is directly stated in the
text, and refer to the text to justify your answers.
This summary helps you focus on the essential skills needed for A-level
Spanish Paper 1: Listening, Reading, and Writing, including key
strategies for comprehension, writing, and grammar.
, 2
Do not write
outside the
Section A Listening and Writing box
Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
Length of passage: one minute and 44 seconds
Tracks: 02–11
0 1 La ciudad autónoma de Melilla
Escucha este reportaje de Antena 3 sobre un incidente con inmigrantes en Melilla, en
el norte de África.
¿Qué afirmaciones son correctas?
Escribe A (si solo la afirmación A es correcta)
B (si solo la afirmación B es correcta)
A + B (si ambas afirmaciones, A y B, son correctas).
Escribe la(s) letra(s) correcta(s) en las casillas.
0 1 . 1
El intento de saltar la valla en Melilla fue uno de los más
A
grandes en años recientes.
Las autoridades impidieron que todos los inmigrantes
B
llegaran a Melilla.
[1 mark]
0 1 . 2
A El intento tuvo lugar durante la madrugada.
Las fuerzas marroquíes y la Guardia Civil trabajaron
B
juntas.
[1 mark]
IB/H/Jun24/7692/1
, 3
Do not write
outside the
box
0 1 . 3
Había menos de cien personas en el Centro de Estancia
A
Temporal de Inmigrantes.
Se sospecha que algunos agentes no cumplieron la ley
B
durante el incidente.
[1 mark]
0 1 . 4
A El trabajo de la Guardia Civil fue un fracaso total.
Los inmigrantes se comportaron violentamente con la
B
policía.
4
[1 mark]
Turn over for the next question
Turn over ►
IB/H/Jun24/7692/1
Listening, Reading, and Writing.
(Merged Question Paper and Marking Scheme)
Please write clearly in block capitals.
Centre number Candidate number
Surname
Forename(s)
Candidate signat ure
I declare this is my own work.
A-level
SPANISH
Paper 1 Listening, Reading and Writing
Friday 7 June 2024 Morning Time allowed: 2 hours 30 minutes
Materials
For this paper you must have: For Examiner’s Use
listening material
insert for Section B Question 6 and Question 7 (enclosed). Question Mark
Instructions 1
You must not use a dictionary. 2
Use black ink or black ball-point pen.
Fill in the boxes at the top of this page. 3
Answer all questions in Section A and all questions in Section B.
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
this book. Write the question number against your answer(s). 6
Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want to be 7
marked.
8
Information
The marks for each question are shown in brackets. 9
The maximum mark for this paper is 100.
You should note that the quality of your written language in both Spanish and 10
English will be taken into account when marks are awarded. 11
In questions requiring a summary you should write no more than 90 words and
you should write in full sentences. TOTAL
This paper is divided into two sections:
Section A Listening and Writing 30 marks
Section B Reading and Writing 70 marks.
Advice
You may play back the listening material as many times as you wish.
You are, however, advised to allocate your time as follows: IB/H/Jun24/G4006/E11
Listening and Writing 45 minutes approximately
Reading and Writing 1 hour 45 minutes approximately.
,For A-level Spanish Paper 1: Listening, Reading, and Writing, focus
on the following key areas: 7692/1
1. Listening Skills:
Understanding Spoken Spanish: Practice listening to authentic
materials, such as radio programs, podcasts, news reports, and
conversations. Focus on understanding key points, opinions, and
details.
Listening for Gist and Detail: Be able to grasp the general
meaning (gist) and extract specific information (details) from audio
sources.
2. Reading Skills:
Understanding Written Spanish: Practice reading a variety of
texts, such as articles, literature excerpts, advertisements, and
essays. Focus on key ideas, arguments, and supporting details.
Skimming and Scanning: Develop strategies for quickly
identifying the main idea (skimming) and specific information
(scanning) in texts.
3. Writing Skills:
Structured Writing: Write clear, well-organized essays or
responses. Focus on having an introduction, body, and
conclusion.
Tenses and Grammar: Use a range of tenses (present, preterite,
imperfect, future, conditional, subjunctive) accurately. Be confident
with irregular verbs and their conjugations.
4. Key Topics for All Sections:
Cultural Knowledge: Be familiar with cultural topics from
Spanish-speaking countries, such as festivals, traditions, art,
history, literature, and cinema.
5. Time Management:
Manage Your Time: You will have limited time for each section,
so practice time management to ensure you complete the
listening, reading, and writing tasks.
Balance Effort Across Sections: Allocate appropriate time for
each part of the exam: listening (approximately 25%), reading
(approximately 25%), and writing (approximately 50%).
6. Exam Techniques:
Listening: Pay attention to keywords and phrases, and take notes
if allowed. In multiple-choice or gap-fill questions, listen carefully
for specific details.
Reading: Answer questions based on what is directly stated in the
text, and refer to the text to justify your answers.
This summary helps you focus on the essential skills needed for A-level
Spanish Paper 1: Listening, Reading, and Writing, including key
strategies for comprehension, writing, and grammar.
, 2
Do not write
outside the
Section A Listening and Writing box
Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
Length of passage: one minute and 44 seconds
Tracks: 02–11
0 1 La ciudad autónoma de Melilla
Escucha este reportaje de Antena 3 sobre un incidente con inmigrantes en Melilla, en
el norte de África.
¿Qué afirmaciones son correctas?
Escribe A (si solo la afirmación A es correcta)
B (si solo la afirmación B es correcta)
A + B (si ambas afirmaciones, A y B, son correctas).
Escribe la(s) letra(s) correcta(s) en las casillas.
0 1 . 1
El intento de saltar la valla en Melilla fue uno de los más
A
grandes en años recientes.
Las autoridades impidieron que todos los inmigrantes
B
llegaran a Melilla.
[1 mark]
0 1 . 2
A El intento tuvo lugar durante la madrugada.
Las fuerzas marroquíes y la Guardia Civil trabajaron
B
juntas.
[1 mark]
IB/H/Jun24/7692/1
, 3
Do not write
outside the
box
0 1 . 3
Había menos de cien personas en el Centro de Estancia
A
Temporal de Inmigrantes.
Se sospecha que algunos agentes no cumplieron la ley
B
durante el incidente.
[1 mark]
0 1 . 4
A El trabajo de la Guardia Civil fue un fracaso total.
Los inmigrantes se comportaron violentamente con la
B
policía.
4
[1 mark]
Turn over for the next question
Turn over ►
IB/H/Jun24/7692/1
