AQA_2024: AS 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 signa ture
I declare this is my own work.
AS
SPANISH
Paper 1 Listening, Reading and Writing
Monday 13 May 2024 Morning Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
Materials
For this paper you must have: For Examiner’s Use
listening material
insert for Section B Question 9 (enclosed). 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 in Section A and all questions in Section B.
You must answer the questions in the spaces provided. Do not write outside 4
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.
Information 8
The marks for each question are shown in brackets. 9
The maximum mark for this paper is 90.
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.
TOTAL
In questions requiring a summary you should write no more than 70 words and
you should write in full sentences.
This paper is divided into two sections:
Section A Listening and Writing 35 marks
Section B Reading and Writing 55 marks. IB/H/Jun24/G4004/E5
Advice
You may play back the listening material as many times as you wish.
You are, however, advised to allocate your time as follows:
Listening and Writing 40 minutes approximately
Reading and Writing 1 hour 5 minutes approximately.
,For AS Spanish Paper 1: Listening, Reading, and Writing, focus on
the following key areas:
1. Listening Skills:
Understanding Spoken Spanish: Practice listening to a range
of authentic spoken materials such as news reports, podcasts,
and interviews. Focus on key details like dates, facts, opinions,
and intentions.
Listening for Gist: Be able to understand the general meaning
of a conversation or dialogue even if you don't catch every word.
Listening for Specific Information: Focus on extracting
specific facts, figures, or arguments from spoken texts. Practice
listening to both formal and informal language.
Common Topics: Familiarize yourself with themes such as
family, education, technology, health, environment, culture, and
global issues.
2. Reading Skills:
Understanding Written Spanish: Practice reading a variety of
texts, including articles, letters, advertisements, and literary
excerpts. Focus on identifying the main idea, arguments, and
supporting details.
Skimming and Scanning: Develop skills to quickly find the
general meaning (skimming) and specific information (scanning)
in texts.
3. Writing Skills:
Structured Writing: Be able to write clear, coherent essays or
letters in Spanish, with a strong introduction, middle, and
conclusion.
Tenses and Grammar: Focus on mastering key tenses
(present, preterite, imperfect, future, conditional, sub-junctive)
and using them accurately.
4. Key Areas to Focus on for Success:
Past Exam Papers: Review previous exam papers to
understand the format and types of questions asked.
Time Management: Practice managing your time effectively,
especially in the writing section, to ensure all parts are
addressed thoroughly.
This summary focuses on essential skills and strategies for Listening,
Reading, and Writing in AS Spanish Paper 1, ensuring proficiency in
comprehension, grammar, and written expression.
7691/1
, 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 38 seconds
Tracks: 02–12
0 1 Las familias en Latinoamérica
Escucha este reportaje sobre las familias en Latinoamérica.
Selecciona la alternativa que mejor convenga para completar la frase.
Escribe A, B o C en la casilla.
0 1 . 1 En Colombia, la tasa de natalidad…
A está creciendo.
B sigue igual.
C está bajando.
[1 mark]
0 1 . 2 Hoy en día, la gente en Latinoamérica vive de media...
A hasta los cincuenta años.
B menos que en la década de los setenta.
C más tiempo que las generaciones anteriores.
[1 mark]
0 1 . 3 En Latinoamérica, el número de parejas sin hijos...
A se ha multiplicado en los últimos ochenta años.
B es el mismo que en Europa.
C está aumentando.
[1 mark]
IB/H/Jun24/7691/1
, 3
Do not write
outside the
box
0 1 . 4 Sofía no quiere tener niños porque...
A crean complicaciones que fastidian la vida.
B cuestan demasiado dinero.
C su marido no quiere criar a un niño.
[1 mark]
0 1 . 5 Sofía...
A confiesa que es un poco egoísta.
B quizás cambie de actitud.
C valora mucho su vida laboral.
[1 mark]
0 1 . 6 Sofía cree que...
se necesitan mejores medidas políticas que apoyen
A
a los padres.
B se debe luchar contra los cambios en el clima.
C existe mucha inestabilidad a nivel global.
[1 mark]
0 1 . 7 Sofía se pregunta si...
A tener un hijo es una decisión responsable.
realmente hay un deseo de controlar la población
B
mundial.
C le falta el amor maternal. 7
[1 mark]
Turn over ►
IB/H/Jun24/7691/1
Listening, Reading, and Writing.
(Merged Question Paper and Marking Scheme)
Please write clearly in block capitals.
Centre number Candidate number
Surname
Forename(s)
Candidate signa ture
I declare this is my own work.
AS
SPANISH
Paper 1 Listening, Reading and Writing
Monday 13 May 2024 Morning Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
Materials
For this paper you must have: For Examiner’s Use
listening material
insert for Section B Question 9 (enclosed). 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 in Section A and all questions in Section B.
You must answer the questions in the spaces provided. Do not write outside 4
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.
Information 8
The marks for each question are shown in brackets. 9
The maximum mark for this paper is 90.
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.
TOTAL
In questions requiring a summary you should write no more than 70 words and
you should write in full sentences.
This paper is divided into two sections:
Section A Listening and Writing 35 marks
Section B Reading and Writing 55 marks. IB/H/Jun24/G4004/E5
Advice
You may play back the listening material as many times as you wish.
You are, however, advised to allocate your time as follows:
Listening and Writing 40 minutes approximately
Reading and Writing 1 hour 5 minutes approximately.
,For AS Spanish Paper 1: Listening, Reading, and Writing, focus on
the following key areas:
1. Listening Skills:
Understanding Spoken Spanish: Practice listening to a range
of authentic spoken materials such as news reports, podcasts,
and interviews. Focus on key details like dates, facts, opinions,
and intentions.
Listening for Gist: Be able to understand the general meaning
of a conversation or dialogue even if you don't catch every word.
Listening for Specific Information: Focus on extracting
specific facts, figures, or arguments from spoken texts. Practice
listening to both formal and informal language.
Common Topics: Familiarize yourself with themes such as
family, education, technology, health, environment, culture, and
global issues.
2. Reading Skills:
Understanding Written Spanish: Practice reading a variety of
texts, including articles, letters, advertisements, and literary
excerpts. Focus on identifying the main idea, arguments, and
supporting details.
Skimming and Scanning: Develop skills to quickly find the
general meaning (skimming) and specific information (scanning)
in texts.
3. Writing Skills:
Structured Writing: Be able to write clear, coherent essays or
letters in Spanish, with a strong introduction, middle, and
conclusion.
Tenses and Grammar: Focus on mastering key tenses
(present, preterite, imperfect, future, conditional, sub-junctive)
and using them accurately.
4. Key Areas to Focus on for Success:
Past Exam Papers: Review previous exam papers to
understand the format and types of questions asked.
Time Management: Practice managing your time effectively,
especially in the writing section, to ensure all parts are
addressed thoroughly.
This summary focuses on essential skills and strategies for Listening,
Reading, and Writing in AS Spanish Paper 1, ensuring proficiency in
comprehension, grammar, and written expression.
7691/1
, 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 38 seconds
Tracks: 02–12
0 1 Las familias en Latinoamérica
Escucha este reportaje sobre las familias en Latinoamérica.
Selecciona la alternativa que mejor convenga para completar la frase.
Escribe A, B o C en la casilla.
0 1 . 1 En Colombia, la tasa de natalidad…
A está creciendo.
B sigue igual.
C está bajando.
[1 mark]
0 1 . 2 Hoy en día, la gente en Latinoamérica vive de media...
A hasta los cincuenta años.
B menos que en la década de los setenta.
C más tiempo que las generaciones anteriores.
[1 mark]
0 1 . 3 En Latinoamérica, el número de parejas sin hijos...
A se ha multiplicado en los últimos ochenta años.
B es el mismo que en Europa.
C está aumentando.
[1 mark]
IB/H/Jun24/7691/1
, 3
Do not write
outside the
box
0 1 . 4 Sofía no quiere tener niños porque...
A crean complicaciones que fastidian la vida.
B cuestan demasiado dinero.
C su marido no quiere criar a un niño.
[1 mark]
0 1 . 5 Sofía...
A confiesa que es un poco egoísta.
B quizás cambie de actitud.
C valora mucho su vida laboral.
[1 mark]
0 1 . 6 Sofía cree que...
se necesitan mejores medidas políticas que apoyen
A
a los padres.
B se debe luchar contra los cambios en el clima.
C existe mucha inestabilidad a nivel global.
[1 mark]
0 1 . 7 Sofía se pregunta si...
A tener un hijo es una decisión responsable.
realmente hay un deseo de controlar la población
B
mundial.
C le falta el amor maternal. 7
[1 mark]
Turn over ►
IB/H/Jun24/7691/1
