English as a Second Language

Stage 8

Paper 2 Listening 2023

Approximately 35 minutes

No additional materials are needed.

INSTRUCTIONS
• Answer all questions.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided.
• There are five 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 25.
• The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ].

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Part 1

Questions 1–5

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 Where is the girl’s hat?

A B C

1 What does the boy want in his sandwich?

A B C

[1]

2 What time is the girl's violin lesson tomorrow?

A B C

[1]

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3 Which sport do the brother and sister decide to watch?

A B C

[1]

4 Where does the girl's grandmother live?

A B C

[1]

5 Where do the friends decide to cycle next weekend?

A B C

[1]

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Part 2

Questions 6–10

You will hear people talking in five different situations.

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

6 You hear a teacher talking about a camping trip she took her students on.

What problem did they have last year?

A They had bad weather.

B The campsite was crowded.
C Some students had to leave early.
[1]

7 You hear a father and daughter talking about historic buildings.

Which is the oldest building in the town?

A the palace
B the theatre
C the market
[1]

8 You hear a mother and son talking about a video call.

Which problem did the boy have during the call?

A The sound quality was poor.

B The video camera didn’t work.
C The internet connection broke down.
[1]

9 You hear a boy talking to his mother about a parcel.

What does he want her to do?

A post the parcel

B wrap the parcel
C collect the parcel
[1]

10 You hear a girl leaving a voice message.

Why is she calling her friend?

A to offer to help her

B to give her some information
C to remind her to do something
[1]

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Part 3

Questions 11–15

You will hear a teacher talking to students about volunteering to help different organisations in their
area.
For each question, fill in the missing information in the numbered space.

Working as a volunteer

Benefits

• Learn new skills: how to be part of a (11)

• Useful for future studies and career

Examples of jobs for volunteers

• Hospital: helping (12) to find their way

• Library: reading to (13)

• Park: collecting (14)

• Local charity: designing (15) for an event

[Total: 5]

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Part 4

Questions 16–20

You will hear a boy called Matthew telling a journalist about cooking for his family.
For each question, circle the correct answer A, B or C.

16 Why does Matthew usually cook dinner for his family?

A His mum often works in the evening.

B His parents aren’t good at cooking.
C He wants to be a chef.
[1]

17 What does Matthew say about cookery lessons at school?

A He likes learning about healthy food.

B He learns more from books than at school.
C He thinks the lessons should be more frequent.
[1]

18 How does Matthew decide what to cook?

A He chooses simple recipes.

B He asks his family for suggestions.
C He uses any ingredients that are available.
[1]

19 What kind of things does Matthew enjoy cooking?

A spicy food
B cakes and desserts
C complicated dishes
[1]

20 In what other way does Matthew help his family?

A He does all the cleaning.

B He grows vegetables.
C He goes to the supermarket with his mum.
[1]

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Part 5

Questions 21–25

You will hear five people talking about taking part in music competitions.
For speakers 1–5, choose from the list A–H what each speaker says.
Use the letters only once. There are three extra letters which you do not need to use.

21 Speaker 1 A It takes up a lot of time.

22 Speaker 2 B It’s made me feel more confident.

23 Speaker 3 C It’s helped me to improve my skills.

24 Speaker 4 D I’m always nervous about performing.

25 Speaker 5 E I’ve discovered lots of new music.

F I enjoy winning a lot.

G It’s made me want to work as a musician.

H It’s more fun than I first expected.

[Total: 5]

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