AQA GCSE SPANISH Higher Tier Paper 1 Listening (8698/LH) Combined
Question Paper and Mark Scheme
Please write clearly in block capitals.
Centre number Candidate number
Surname
Forename(s)
Candidate signature
I declare this is my own work.
H
GCSE
SPANISH
Higher Tier Paper 1 Listening
You will need no other materials.
The pauses are pre-recorded for this test. For Examiner’s Use
Instructions Question Mark
• You must not use a dictionary.
1–3
• Use black ink or black ball-point pen.
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page. 4–7
• Do not open this book until you are told to do so.
This is what you should do for each item. 8
• After the question number is announced, there will be a pause to allow you to read the 9
instructions and questions.
• Listen carefully to the recording and read the questions again. 10–14
• Listen to the recording again, and then answer the questions. 15–16
• When the next question is about to start, you will hear a bleep like this (*).
• You may write at any time during the test. 17
• In Section A, answer the questions in English. In Section B, answer the questions in
18–20
Spanish.
• You must answer all the questions in the spaces provided. Do not write outside the 21
box around each page or on blank pages.
• Write neatly and put down all the information you are asked to give. 22
• Ask any questions now. You must not ask questions or interrupt during the test. 23–26
• You now have five minutes to read through the question paper. You may make notes
during this time. You may open your answer book now. 27–28
• The test starts now.
29–32
Information
• The marks for questions are shown in brackets. 33–34
• The maximum mark for this paper is 50.
TOTAL
• 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).
, 2
Do not write
outside the
Section A box
Questions and answers in English
Town and neighbourhood
Your Spanish friend’s mother has just returned from the new shopping centre.
Answer the questions in English.
0 1 Which shop impressed her?
[1 mark]
0 2 What did she not like about the bowling alley?
[1 mark]
0 3 What does the shopping centre not have?
[1 mark]
3
, 3
Do not write
outside the
Technology box
You are staying in a hotel in Spain and the receptionist is explaining about how to use
the technology in the hotel.
Which statements are correct?
Write A if only statement A is correct
B if only statement B is correct
A+B if both statements A and B are correct.
0 4
A Access to WiFi is free in the bedrooms.
B Access to WiFi is free in reception.
[1 mark]
0 5
A The connection is reasonably fast.
B Sometimes the signal may be lost.
[1 mark]
0 6
A The WiFi password is in the brochure in the room.
B The receptionist hands you a price list.
[1 mark]
0 7
A You need a key card to enter your room.
B You need a key card if you order room service. 4
[1 mark]
Turn over ►
IB/M/Jun25/8698/LH
Question Paper and Mark Scheme
Please write clearly in block capitals.
Centre number Candidate number
Surname
Forename(s)
Candidate signature
I declare this is my own work.
H
GCSE
SPANISH
Higher Tier Paper 1 Listening
You will need no other materials.
The pauses are pre-recorded for this test. For Examiner’s Use
Instructions Question Mark
• You must not use a dictionary.
1–3
• Use black ink or black ball-point pen.
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page. 4–7
• Do not open this book until you are told to do so.
This is what you should do for each item. 8
• After the question number is announced, there will be a pause to allow you to read the 9
instructions and questions.
• Listen carefully to the recording and read the questions again. 10–14
• Listen to the recording again, and then answer the questions. 15–16
• When the next question is about to start, you will hear a bleep like this (*).
• You may write at any time during the test. 17
• In Section A, answer the questions in English. In Section B, answer the questions in
18–20
Spanish.
• You must answer all the questions in the spaces provided. Do not write outside the 21
box around each page or on blank pages.
• Write neatly and put down all the information you are asked to give. 22
• Ask any questions now. You must not ask questions or interrupt during the test. 23–26
• You now have five minutes to read through the question paper. You may make notes
during this time. You may open your answer book now. 27–28
• The test starts now.
29–32
Information
• The marks for questions are shown in brackets. 33–34
• The maximum mark for this paper is 50.
TOTAL
• 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).
, 2
Do not write
outside the
Section A box
Questions and answers in English
Town and neighbourhood
Your Spanish friend’s mother has just returned from the new shopping centre.
Answer the questions in English.
0 1 Which shop impressed her?
[1 mark]
0 2 What did she not like about the bowling alley?
[1 mark]
0 3 What does the shopping centre not have?
[1 mark]
3
, 3
Do not write
outside the
Technology box
You are staying in a hotel in Spain and the receptionist is explaining about how to use
the technology in the hotel.
Which statements are correct?
Write A if only statement A is correct
B if only statement B is correct
A+B if both statements A and B are correct.
0 4
A Access to WiFi is free in the bedrooms.
B Access to WiFi is free in reception.
[1 mark]
0 5
A The connection is reasonably fast.
B Sometimes the signal may be lost.
[1 mark]
0 6
A The WiFi password is in the brochure in the room.
B The receptionist hands you a price list.
[1 mark]
0 7
A You need a key card to enter your room.
B You need a key card if you order room service. 4
[1 mark]
Turn over ►
IB/M/Jun25/8698/LH
