Paper 1: Listening June 2025 Foundation tier, Question 15 3 marks
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Topic questions Current and future study and employment Jobs, career choices & ambitions
Jobs, career choices & ambitions
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Jobs, career choices and ambitions questions
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AQA 8698 Jobs, career choices and ambitions 38 questions
Paper 1: Listening June 2025 Higher tier, Question 23 1 mark
Jobs and ambitions
While on an exchange visit to Spain, you attend a careers interview with your Spanish friend.
What questions does the careers tutor ask him?
Complete the questions in English.
How was your experience …
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Paper 3: Reading June 2025 Foundation tier, Question 7 4 marks
Mágico sur, a novel by Manuel Peña Muñoz
You read this extract adapted from the novel.
Write the correct letter in each box.
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Paper 3: Reading June 2025 Foundation tier, Question 8, also on the Higher paper 4 marks
Jobs, career choices and ambitions
You read these articles written by Ángela and David.
*prácticas – work experience
According to Ángela’s article, which of the sentences is correct?
Write the correct letter in each box.
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According to David’s article, which of the sentences is correct?
Write the correct letter in each box.
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Paper 3: Reading June 2025 Foundation tier, Question 15 9 marks
Your Spanish exchange partner sends you this message.
Translate it into English for a friend.
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Paper 3: Reading June 2025 Higher tier, Question 3, also on the Foundation paper 4 marks
Jobs, career choices and ambitions
You read these articles written by Ángela and David.
*prácticas – work experience
According to Ángela’s article, which of the sentences is correct?
Write the correct letter in each box.
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According to David’s article, which of the sentences is correct?
Write the correct letter in each box.
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Paper 3: Reading June 2025 Higher tier, Question 10 3 marks
Unas mujeres de Panamá
Lees lo que dicen unas mujeres de Panamá.
¿Qué quieren las mujeres?
Termina las frases.
Escribe la letra correcta en cada casilla.
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En el mundo laboral Natalia quiere…
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Soledad quiere que su pareja futura…
| A | le ayude con la familia y las tareas de la casa. |
| B | se encargue de la familia y las tareas de la casa. |
| C | le deje a ella la responsabilidad de la familia y las tareas de la casa. |
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Bea quiere elegir su futuro…
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Paper 1: Listening June 2024 Foundation tier, Question 14 3 marks
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Paper 1: Listening June 2024 Higher tier, Question 14 4 marks
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Adela’s ambitions for the future
What does your Spanish friend Adela tell you?
Complete each statement.
Write the correct letter in each box.
all parts of the question.
Adela’s parents …
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At school, Adela is best at …
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Adela’s cousin did a course in …
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Adela decides that she …
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Paper 1: Listening June 2024 Higher tier, Question 25 1 mark
El trabajo
Estás escuchando un programa de radio. Una mujer habla de su hijo, Jaime.
Escribe las letras correctas en las casillas.
¿Cómo se siente la mujer sobre su hijo?
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Paper 1: Listening June 2024 Higher tier, Question 26 1 mark
¿Qué opinión tiene la mujer del sueldo de su hijo?
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Paper 3: Reading June 2024 Higher tier, Question 7 4 marks
Careers event
You read this leaflet advertising a careers event in a school in Argentina.
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.
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Paper 1: Listening June 2023 Foundation tier, Question 3 2 marks
Summer jobs
Your Spanish friend, Carlos, is telling you about his summer job in a hotel.
What is his opinion of these aspects of the job?
Write P for a positive opinion.
N for a negative opinion.
P+N for a positive and negative opinion.
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Paper 1: Listening June 2023 Foundation tier, Question 4 2 marks
Summer jobs
Your Spanish friend, Carlos, is telling you about his summer job in a hotel.
What is his opinion of these aspects of the job?
Write P for a positive opinion.
N for a negative opinion.
P+N for a positive and negative opinion.
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Paper 1: Listening June 2023 Foundation tier, Question 19 1 mark
Jobs and education
Your Spanish friend shows you a photo of his family.
What does he tell you about Marta and Uncle Jorge?
Write the correct letter in each box.
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Paper 1: Listening June 2023 Foundation tier, Question 20 1 mark
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Paper 1: Listening June 2023 Higher tier, Question 10 2 marks
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Susana...
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Paper 1: Listening June 2023 Higher tier, Question 11 2 marks
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Lucas says that the employees...
| A | feel bullied. |
| B | are considering going on strike. |
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Paper 1: Listening June 2023 Higher tier, Question 14 4 marks
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What can you find out about in the school hall?
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What is the presentation in classroom B5?
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What can you learn about on the field outside?
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Paper 3: Reading June 2023 Foundation tier, Question 5 3 marks
Also involves Free-time activities
Historia de una escalera, a play by Antonio Buero Vallejo
You read this extract adapted from the play.
It is a conversation between Don Manuel and Doña Asunción.
Write the correct letter in each box.
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Fernando works…
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Doña Asunción thinks that Fernando…
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Fernando likes to spend his time…
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Paper 3: Reading June 2023 Foundation tier, Question 11 4 marks
Also involves Spanish reading
El empleo en España
Lees este mensaje de tu amigo Carlos sobre los empleos en España.
Completa las frases usando palabras de la lista.
Escribe la letra correcta en cada casilla.
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Paper 4: Writing June 2023 Higher tier, Question 2 64 marks
Answer either Question 2.1 or Question 2.2.
You must not answer both of these questions.
Either
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Tu amiga española, Alicia, ha tenido unos problemas reservando por Internet unas vacaciones en Inglaterra.
Escríbele un email.
Menciona:
• lo bueno y lo malo de pasar las vacaciones en Inglaterra
• una ocasión en el pasado cuando tuviste problemas con la tecnología.
Escribe aproximadamente 150 palabras en español. Responde a los dos aspectos de la pregunta.
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Tu amigo chileno, Alberto, tiene problemas en el colegio y no sabe lo que quiere hacer en el futuro.
Escríbele un email.
Menciona:
• tus recomendaciones para estar contento en el colegio
• qué ambiciones tienes para el futuro.
Escribe aproximadamente 150 palabras en español. Responde a los dos aspectos de la pregunta.
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Paper 1: Listening June 2022 Foundation tier, Question 14, also on the Higher paper 1 mark
Applying for a job
Your Spanish friend, Lucía, phones you with her news.
Answer in English.
What did Lucía do last week in order to get a job?
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Paper 1: Listening June 2022 Foundation tier, Question 16, also on the Higher paper 1 mark
How will they let her know whether she has got the job?
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Paper 1: Listening June 2022 Higher tier, Question 15, also on the Foundation paper 1 mark
Applying for a job
Your Spanish friend, Lucía, phones you with her news.
Answer in English.
What did Lucía do last week in order to get a job?
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Paper 1: Listening June 2022 Higher tier, Question 17, also on the Foundation paper 1 mark
How will they let her know whether she has got the job?
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Paper 3: Reading June 2022 Foundation tier, Question 12, also on the Higher paper 4 marks
Also involves Spanish reading
El instituto de Fernando
Lees las opiniones de Fernando sobre su instituto en Argentina.
Termina las frases en español.
Ejemplo: A Fernando le gusta más… estudiar matemáticas.
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En sus estudios, Fernando detesta…
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Fernando y sus amigos piensan que es necesario…
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A Fernando, le molestan los estudiantes maleducados porque no le es posible…
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Después del instituto, Fernando tiene la intención de…
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Paper 3: Reading June 2022 Foundation tier, Question 14 3 marks
Los trabajos
Lees lo que dicen unos amigos mexicanos sobre sus trabajos.
Contesta a las preguntas.
Escribe la letra correcta en cada casilla.
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Paper 3: Reading June 2022 Foundation tier, Question 15 9 marks
Your Spanish exchange partner sends you this message.
Translate it into English for a friend.
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Paper 3: Reading June 2022 Higher tier, Question 5 3 marks
A university project for student vets
You read this article about a project organised by the University of Zaragoza.
Write the correct letter in each box.
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The University of Zaragoza is offering their student vets…
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Maite and Víctor have difficulty doing their university work because they…
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In the future, neither Maite nor Víctor plan to work with…
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Paper 3: Reading June 2022 Higher tier, Question 14, also on the Foundation paper 4 marks
El instituto de Fernando
Lees las opiniones de Fernando sobre su instituto en Argentina.
Termina las frases en español.
Ejemplo: A Fernando le gusta más…
estudiar matemáticas.
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En sus estudios, Fernando detesta…
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Fernando y sus amigos piensan que es necesario…
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A Fernando, le molestan los estudiantes maleducados porque no le es posible…
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Después del instituto, Fernando tiene la intención de…
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Paper 3: Reading November 2021 Foundation tier, Question 3 4 marks
Three Bolivians
You read about what three young people from Bolivia want when they are older.
For each person complete the table in English.
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| What does Manolo want when he is older? | How is he going to achieve it? |
| Save money |
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| What does Ricardo want when he is older? | How is he going to achieve it? |
| Healthy lifestyle |
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Paper 3: Reading November 2021 Foundation tier, Question 8 4 marks
Future plans
You read the results of a survey about the ambitions of young people in Spain.
Finish the sentences.
Write the correct letter in each box.
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Paper 3: Reading November 2021 Higher tier, Question 6 4 marks
A questionnaire
Your Spanish friend Pablo has filled in this questionnaire from a magazine.
Answer the questions in English.
Example: According to the circled answer, what does Pablo think about families?
In difficult moments parents give the best support.
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According to the circled answer, what does Pablo think about free time?
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According to the circled answer, what does Pablo think about health?
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According to the circled answer, what does Pablo think about the environment?
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According to the circled answer, what does Pablo think about future prospects?
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Paper 4: Writing November 2021 Higher tier, Question 2 96 marks
Answer either Question 2.1 or Question 2.2 or Question 2.3.
You must only answer one of these questions.
Either
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Theme 1 – Identity and culture
Lees un artículo en una revista española sobre las familias en España.
Decides escribir un email.
Menciona:
• qué efectos tienen las nuevas tecnologías en las relaciones familiares
• si te gustaría casarte en el futuro.
Escribe aproximadamente 150 palabras en español. Responde a los dos aspectos de la pregunta.
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Theme 2 – Local, national, international and global areas of interest
Tu amigo tiene la oportunidad de viajar a Colombia para trabajar de voluntario en un colegio allí.
Escríbele un email.
Menciona:
• si crees que es importante hacer trabajo voluntario
• unas vacaciones en el pasado que no te gustaron.
Escribe aproximadamente 150 palabras en español. Responde a los dos aspectos de la pregunta.
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Theme 3 – Current and future study and employment
Lees una página web sobre las ambiciones de los jóvenes argentinos y decides enviar un email.
Menciona:
• el trabajo ideal que te gustaría hacer en el futuro
• si crees que es importante ir a la universidad.
Escribe aproximadamente 150 palabras en español. Responde a los dos aspectos de la pregunta.
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Paper 1: Listening November 2020 Foundation tier, Question 13 3 marks
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Paper 1: Listening November 2020 Higher tier, Question 17 4 marks
Talking about jobs
You are talking to your Spanish friend, Jordi, about jobs.
Which jobs would he like and which jobs would he not like?
| A | Accountant |
| B | Banker |
| C | Engineer |
| D | Lawyer |
| E | Pilot |
| F | Postman |
Write the correct letters in the boxes.
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Paper 3: Reading November 2020 Higher tier, Question 12 3 marks
Ambiciones para el futuro
Lees en una revista española esta pregunta y respuesta sobre cómo ser cocinero.
Completa las frases.
Escribe la letra correcta en cada casilla.
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Fernando escribe que la formación para ser cocinero…
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Fernando aconseja que Miguel entre en el mundo de la cocina…
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