English as a Second Language

Stage 4

Paper 1 Reading and Use of English 2023

35 minutes

No additional materials are needed.

INSTRUCTIONS
• Answer all questions.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided.

INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 34.
• The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ].

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Part 1

Questions 1–5

Look at sentences 1–5 and the pictures.

For each sentence, write the letters of the missing word.

Example

Ingrid read all about a very famous castle on a

w ___
___ e ___
b ___
s ___
i ___
t ___
e .

1 Ingrid wanted to visit the castle, which was near

l ___ ___ ___ .

a big ___

[1]

2 The family travelled to the castle on a

c ___ ___ ___ ___ .

___

[1]

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3 Ingrid was excited as she walked through the

g ___ ___ ___ ___ .

two large castle ___

[1]

4 g ___ ___ ___ ___ showed

The tour ___

Ingrid lots of interesting things.

[1]

5 Ingrid loved seeing paintings of the

k ___ ___ ___ ___ and queens who

___

lived there.

[1]

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Part 2

Questions 6–12

Read the text in each question.

What does it say?
For each question, circle the correct letter A, B or C.

6 Which day can you still get tickets for

School Play
the play?

Sunday: seats available A Friday

Friday and Saturday: fully booked B Saturday

C Sunday
[1]

7 Where would you find this notice?

Show your student A a bookshop

ID to borrow any
books or
magazines. B a market

C a library
[1]

8 What is this notice saying?

A Never take your phone to school.

Leave phones at home.
Anyone using them even
during breaks will see me. B Only use your phone during breaks.
Headteacher
C See the headteacher before using
your phone.
[1]

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9 Why did Elisa send Derek this

message?
Derek
My family’s A to invite him to the barbecue
having a
barbecue
tomorrow. B to ask if he has been to a barbecue
Would you like
to join us? C to explain why he will enjoy her
Elisa barbecue
[1]

10 What is this sign saying?

Greenwood Park
Danger from rainstorm A Do not enter the park.
River path: closed
Forest paths: open B Be careful in the park.

C The park will open soon.

[1]

11 What does Ahmed want Valeri to do?

Hi Valeri A give him some advice

Should I do
my science
B explain something to him
project about
oceans or
deserts? C find some information for him
Thanks [1]
Ahmed

12 Where would you see this sign?

Don’t eat meat, chicken A in a supermarket

or fish?
Tell us when ordering.
B at a restaurant

C on a farm
[1]

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Part 3

Questions 13–17

Read the sentences 13–17.

Circle the best answer A, B or C.

Example

Let’s paint a picture. A That’s a pity!

B Good idea!
C Well done!

13 Would you like to cycle or walk to the A I don’t mind.

park?
B Take care!
C See you there.
[1]

14 Thanks for lending me your comic A Who has them?

books.
B I’ll read it soon!
C Did you enjoy them?
[1]

15 I’m afraid I forgot your video game A No thanks.

again!
B Of course not.
C Don’t worry.
[1]

16 Tomorrow, my family’s going to A Where did you go exactly?

Canada for a month.
B What will you do there?
C When are you going?
[1]

17 Should we take your little brother to A That’s all right.

the park with us?
B I suppose so.
C I’m sure he can.
[1]

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Part 4

Questions 18–24

Read the text below.

For each number 18–24, circle the correct word on the next page.

Space invaders: an early video game

Space Invaders, (0) of the earliest video games, became popular in

the 1970s. Tomohiro Nishikado got the idea (18) the game after

watching the film Star Wars.

Tomohiro’s game (19) 48 space invaders, or small aliens, in each level.

Players needed to kill the aliens (20) they moved slowly down the

screen. (21) they did this before the aliens reached the bottom,

players could try the next level, where the aliens moved more (22) .

Space Invaders was a simple game, but similar to modern games, (23)

are fun to play and enjoyed by (24) many people today.

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Example

0 one some each

18 to for with [1]

19 had have having [1]

20 except while during [1]

21 As But If [1]

22 quick quicker quickly [1]

23 which how what [1]

24 such too so [1]

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Part 5

Questions 25–29

Read the questions below.

Then read the article about the school holidays on the next page.
For questions 25–29, circle the correct letter A, B or C.

25 Who tried a new sport during the holidays?

A Luis
B Petro
C Evan
[1]

26 Who made a new friend in the holidays?

A Luis
B Petro
C Evan
[1]

27 Who went sightseeing during the holidays?

A Luis
B Petro
C Evan
[1]

28 Who was sometimes bored in the holidays?

A Luis
B Petro
C Evan
[1]

29 Who enjoyed spending time with his family during the holidays?
A Luis
B Petro
C Evan
[1]

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Our school holidays

Luis
I went on a beach holiday with my parents and sister. I
sometimes think it’s boring doing sports, like playing tennis
with her during term time because she’s younger than me. But
we all went surfing together every day like we did last year,
which was fun. I met a boy there, who was really nice and we
did some cool stuff together. I see him a lot now I’m home
because he lives quite near me.

Petro
I really wanted to go on holiday with my parents this year.
They were busy with work, so instead a friend and I joined a
holiday club. I didn’t enjoy it much because the activities
weren’t very interesting – most of them were for younger kids.
But I played badminton for the first time, which was great. Next
summer, I’d really love to have a holiday in a big city like Paris
and go sightseeing there.

Evan
My parents said I could visit my friend Jake, who moved to
New York last year. We visited all the famous places there
together – it was fantastic! And we both enjoy skateboarding,
so we went to different parks and practised some new
skateboarding jumps. I really wanted to meet his best friend –
he was away, unfortunately. And I missed my parents
sometimes, but it was a good holiday.

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Part 6

Questions 30–34

Read the text and questions below.

For each question, circle the correct letter A, B or C.

An interview with 23-year-old Ellie Beaumont,

who visited every country in the world!
by Jake Miller, aged 9

How long does it take to visit all the countries in the world?
I know people who’ve completed this journey in three years. It took me five years
to save enough money to do a four-year journey around the world.

What did you do before visiting a new country?

I booked flights, but I didn’t plan every moment of the trip. I loved discovering
new places and learning the language while I was there. But I always took a
good book with me, so I had something to do.

What did you do when you first arrived?

In every country, I went on foot to explore a new city – often for several hours! I
did that before anything else. Then I usually found somewhere nice to eat. It’s a
brilliant way to meet and talk to the people there.

Which place did you most enjoy visiting?

Well, I had a great time at Bondi Beach in Australia. Spending time in the
Amazon Rainforest was amazing! That was the best experience, but travelling
across the Sahara Desert was really cool too.

What will you do next?

During the trip, I wrote a blog and even made a short film about my journey. And
I think it was good because a museum wants my advice on what to include in a
travel exhibition they’re putting on. I’m really pleased!

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30 How many years did it take for Ellie to A three

travel to every country?
B four

C five
[1]

31 What did Ellie do before visiting a new A studied the language

country?
B packed something to read

C decided where to go
sightseeing
[1]

32 What was the first thing Ellie did in a A found a good restaurant
new country?
B chatted with local people

C went for a long walk around

[1]

33 What was Ellie’s favourite place to A a beach

visit?
B a desert

C a rainforest
[1]

34 What is Ellie planning to do next? A help with an exhibition

B make a short film

C write a blog
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English as a Second Language
Stage 4

Paper 2 Listening 2023

Approximately 20 minutes

No additional materials are needed.

INSTRUCTIONS
• Answer all questions.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided.
• There are three parts to the test.
• You will hear each part of the test twice.
• For each part of the test there will be time for you to look through the questions and
time for you to check your answers.

INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 17.
• The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ].

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Part 1

Questions 1–7

For each question, there are three pictures and a short recording.
Choose the correct picture and circle the letter A, B or C below it.

Example What game did Richard play today?

A B C

1 Which dress does the girl like best?

A B C
[1]

2 How did the boy travel to school this morning?

A B C
[1]

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3 Where did the girl see a rabbit?

A B C
[1]

4 What time is the science lesson today?

11:00 11:15 11:30

A B C
[1]

5 Where is the girl’s bag now?

A B C
[1]

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6 Where in town will the friends go first?

A B C
[1]

7 What is the boy doing tomorrow?

A B C
[1]

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Part 2
Questions 8–12

You will hear five different conversations.

For each question, circle the correct answer A, B or C.

8 Where did the boy’s new sweater come from?

A Spain
B Japan
C Australia
[1]

9 What did the boy like most about the movie?

A It was very funny.
B His favourite actors were in it.
C The music was unusual.
[1]

10 What did the girl forget to do?

A finish her homework
B upload her homework
C ask her teacher about her homework
[1]

11 How does the girl feel about the chess competition?

A pleased she’s taking part
B worried she might make a mistake
C surprised her teacher chose her
[1]

12 What does the boy say about reading news stories?

A They’re difficult to understand.
B They’re more interesting online.
C They’re important to know about.
[1]

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Part 3

Questions 13–17

You will hear a girl called Alice telling her class about her hobby, skateboarding.
For each question, fill in the missing information in the numbered space.

Alice’s hobby: skateboarding

Example Where she goes skateboarding: at the park

13 Who Alice goes skateboarding with: her

14 How long she spends skateboarding each week: about

hours

15 What picture is on her new skateboard: a

16 What she always wears for skateboarding: a

17 Name of shop that sells good skateboards:

[Total: 5]

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English as a Second Language
Stage 4

Paper 3 Writing 2023

25 minutes

No additional materials are needed.

INSTRUCTIONS
• Answer all questions.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided.

INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 20.
• The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ].

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Part 1

Look at the letters and write the word.

Example

You should go to see the doctor when you don’t feel well.

r o o c d t

1 You use a if you need to cut a piece of cake.

n e f k i
[1]

2 People go to a when they have a problem with their teeth.

i t d n t e s
[1]

3 Shoes called are very useful when you’re doing sport

or running.

t r a n i s r e
[1]

4 You see people called on the stage when you go to

the theatre.

c r o a s t
[1]

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Part 2

Use all the words to complete the sentence.

Example

subject at favourite school is

Michael’s favourite subject at school is English.

5
went his weekend with Richard cycling

Last

friends. [1]

6
play like tennis after you to

Would

school today? [1]

7
go the didn’t it beach because was to

Tamsin

raining. [1]

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8 Complete the message from Pete to Sam. Write the lines of text in the correct
order.

weekend. We’re going to

soon! Pete

friends to come to my house next

you free next Saturday? Write

Hi Sam, it’s Pete. I want to

invite some of my

watch a film together. Are

Hi Sam, it’s Pete. I want to

soon! Pete

[2]

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Part 3
9 Look at Emma’s message. She has made three punctuation mistakes. Put this
punctuation into Emma’s message to correct her mistakes.
• one question mark (?)
• one full stop (.)
• one apostrophe (’)
Anna

I was ill last week and missed some maths lessons I need help because I dont

understand the homework. Could you come to my house one evening after school

Just tell me which day is best for you.

Emma
[3]

10 Choose the correct words from the box to complete the text. Write one word in
each space. There are two words which you do not need to use.

where so like than if because

Ostriches live in the countryside in Africa, where the weather’s hot.

They’re the largest living birds and are different from other birds

they can’t fly. However, their legs are strong they can run

very fast. Ostriches have longer necks other birds, except for

some in other parts of the world, like swans for example.

[3]

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Part 4

11 Read the questions then complete the sentences. Use your own ideas to complete
each sentence.

Write four words or more.

Can I talk to you about the things you do in the long school holidays?

OK!

Thanks. What do you like doing with your friends in the school holidays?

We often go to the park.

Why do you like doing that?

Because

What do you usually do with your family in the school holidays?

We

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Tell me about a special place you went to in the last school holidays.

Why did you enjoy going there?

Because

What would you really like to do in the next school holidays?

I’d

Thanks very much for telling me about your school holidays. Bye!

[Total: 5]

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