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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE 0511/02

Paper 2 Listening For examination from 2024
SPECIMEN PAPER Approximately 50 minutes (including 6 minutes’ transfer time)

You must transfer your answers onto the multiple choice answer sheet.
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You will need: Multiple choice answer sheet

Soft clean eraser
Soft pencil (type B or HB is recommended)

INSTRUCTIONS
● There are 40 questions on this paper. Answer all questions.
● You will have 6 minutes to transfer your answers from the question paper onto the multiple choice
answer sheet.
● Follow the instructions on the multiple choice answer sheet. Shade one letter only for Questions 1 to 40.
● Write in soft pencil.
● Write your name, centre number and candidate number on the multiple choice answer sheet in the
spaces provided unless this has been done for you.
● Do not use correction fluid.
● Do not write on any bar codes.
● Dictionaries are not allowed.

INFORMATION
● The total mark for this paper is 40.
● Each correct answer will score one mark.
● Any rough working should be done on this question paper.

This document has 16 pages. Any blank pages are indicated.

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Exercise 1

You will hear eight short recordings. For each question, choose the correct answer, A, B, C or D, and
put a tick () in the appropriate box.

You will hear each recording twice.

Question 1

What do the boy and girl decide to do in the afternoon?

A B C D

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Question 2

Where does the man think he lost his wallet?

A B C D

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Question 3

Who will give the first talk at the school?

A B C D

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Question 4

Which photo did the boy enter in the competition?

A B C D

[1]

Question 5

What did the woman do on her day trip?

A B C D

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Question 6

How will the boy get to school tomorrow?

A B C D

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Question 7

What is the woman planning to wear to her friend’s wedding?

A B C D

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Question 8

Why did the boy go to the doctor’s yesterday?

A B C D

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Exercise 2

You will hear five short recordings. For each question, choose the correct answer, A, B or C, and put a
tick () in the appropriate box.

You will hear each recording twice.

You will hear two classmates talking about a book they are studying at school.

Question 9

What does the girl think about the book?

A The characters are rather boring.

B The story moves too slowly.

C The place where it’s set is not realistic.

[1]

Question 10

What kind of book would the boy like to study next?

A horror

B non-fiction

C crime
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You will hear a teacher giving some information about a class trip to a recycling centre.

Question 11

What will the students do first at the centre?

A discuss the importance of recycling

B learn about health and safety at the recycling centre

C go on a tour of the recycling centre

[1]

Question 12

What should the students bring with them?

A food for the trip

B an item of clothing

C something to write in
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You will hear two friends talking about a music website they both use.

Question 13

How did the girl find out about the website?

A It was recommended in a magazine.

B She discovered it by accident.

C A relative told her about it.

[1]

Question 14

The friends both think that

A the reviews on the website are very good.

B the videos on the website are all worth watching.

C the competitions on the website all have some great prizes.

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You will hear a girl leaving a voicemail message for a friend about a television programme.

Question 15

How did the girl feel about the end of last night’s episode?

A confused

B disappointed

C surprised
[1]

Question 16

What did the girl find out about the person who wrote the series?

A how old she is

B where she comes from

C what she is working on now

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You will hear part of a radio interview with an actor.

Question 17

The actor moved to Australia because

A he preferred the way of life there.

B there was more work available there.

C his family were already living there.

[1]

Question 18

What does the actor say about his new film?

A He’s sure it will make a lot of money.

B It’s very different to his other work.

C A wide range of people will enjoy it.

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Exercise 3

You will hear a biologist called Matthew Wilkins giving a talk about animals called crocodiles. For each
question, choose the correct answer, A, B or C, and put a tick () in the appropriate box. You will hear
the talk twice. Now look at Questions 19–26.

Crocodiles

Question 19

Matthew says that one thing that is typical of all crocodile species is …

A how big they can grow.

B how much cold they can tolerate.

C how well protected they are.

[1]

Question 20

Matthew says that the crocodiles he studies can live for a maximum of … years.

A 55

B 75

C 80
[1]

Question 21

Matthew says that Nile crocodiles tend to be lighter in colour if they live in … water.

A salty

B muddy

C fast-flowing
[1]

Question 22

Matthew was surprised to learn that crocodiles occasionally eat … as well as meat.

A fruit

B grass

C leaves
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Question 23

Matthew estimates that crocodiles renew their teeth … times during their lives.

A 50

B 60

C 110
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Question 24

Matthew says that crocodiles’ jaws are 10 times more powerful than those of a …

A bear

B lion

C shark
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Question 25

Matthew mentions that crocodiles usually use their … to change direction when swimming.

A heads

B tails

C feet
[1]

Question 26

Matthew has noticed that the crocodiles he researches often sleep …

A with their mouths open.

B without closing their eyes.

C while floating on the water.

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Exercise 4

You will hear six people talking about clubs they belong to.

For Questions 27–32, choose from the list (A–H) which idea each speaker expresses. Write the correct
letter (A–H) on the answer line. Use each letter only once. There are two extra letters which you do not
need to use.

You will hear the recordings twice.

Now read statements A–H.

A I joined the club because I wanted to make new friends.

B I wish the club had more new members.

C I’ve learned a lot since I joined the club.

D I’d like the club to meet more regularly.

E I think the club should offer a wider range of activities.

F I’m actually thinking of leaving the club quite soon.

G I’ve encouraged people I know to join the club too.

H I hate it when I miss one of the club sessions.

Question 27 Speaker 1 .......... [1]

Question 28 Speaker 2 .......... [1]

Question 29 Speaker 3 .......... [1]

Question 30 Speaker 4 .......... [1]

Question 31 Speaker 5 .......... [1]

Question 32 Speaker 6 .......... [1]

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Exercise 5

You will hear an interview with a woman called Gillian Harrison, who makes travel documentaries. For
each question, choose the correct answer, A, B or C, and put a tick () in the appropriate box. You will
hear the interview twice. Now look at Questions 33–40.

Question 33

What does Gillian say about her childhood?

A Being part of a close family was important.

B Her ambitions at the time were very limited.

C She travelled with her family from an early age.

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Question 34

Gillian describes her time at school as

A no different to most other children’s.

B shorter than she would have liked.

C a challenging period of her life.

[1]

Question 35

Gillian says that her first job

A taught her a valuable lesson.

B let her help her family financially.

C increased her self-confidence.

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Question 36

Gillian was offered TV work as a result of

A writing a book.

B posting videos online.

C knowing a producer.
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Question 37

What surprised Gillian about her first trip abroad to make a documentary?

A how badly organised it was

B how long the working days were

C how large the country she visited was

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Question 38

What does Gillian’s husband say about her trips abroad?

A He wishes they were a bit shorter.

B He understands how difficult they can be.

C He would like to accompany her on them.

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Question 39

What quality does Gillian say is essential for travel documentary makers?

A bravery

B determination

C curiosity
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Question 40

What does Gillian say about speaking in front of a live audience?

A It’s far more frightening than she expected.

B She’s often asked predictable questions.

C It’s something she feels obliged to do.

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