English as a Second Language

Stage 6

Paper 1 Reading and Use of English 2024

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

Read the sentences below about a girl learning how to ski.

Circle the correct word for each space.

Example
Last winter, Lara received a of skis because she wanted to learn
to ski.

pair piece part

1 Lara started going to skiing lessons when the local mountain had
snow. [1]

finally enough already

2 Lara improved at skiing quite quickly because her teacher was good at giving
clear . [1]

conversations news instructions

3 After several lessons, Lara how to ski down small hills for
beginners. [1]

knew believed thought

4 One day, Lara’s teacher said that she was to ski down more difficult
hills. [1]

easy better ready

5 When Lara skiing down a really big hill without falling, she felt very
pleased. [1]

completed ended finished

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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.

Example

A Jodie regrets not seeing the film

with Leo.
Hi Leo
I saw the film you B Jodie suggests that the film was
mentioned. You’re right too long.
– the ending was worth
waiting for.
I watched it by myself,
C Jodie agrees with Leo’s opinion of
so at least no-one saw the film.
me crying!
Jodie

6 A You can collect new books from

NOTICES reception.

School library closed until B You must ask a teacher if you need
further notice. Return any new books.
books to reception by
Friday. To borrow books, C You should keep your books until
speak to your teacher. Friday.
[1]

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7 A There is not as much sugar in the bar

as before.

B There is more milk chocolate in the bar

than before.
Our chocolate bar is better than ever!
C There is a lower amount of sugar and
Now made from 80% milk chocolate milk chocolate than before.
and with 32% less sugar! [1]

8 What is Petra saying in this message?

A She wants Anja to bring her homework

Anja to her place.
I won’t be in class
today as I have a B She needs Anja to do something
sore throat. before she can start her homework.
Could you send me
my homework? C She hopes Anja has time to explain
I’ll do it tonight - I’m the homework to her.
already feeling a bit [1]
better.
Petra

9 What is this message saying?

!
A You should select today’s date to enter
the website.
You must be 13 or over to
use this app. To register, B There is a minimum age to gain access
upload photo ID to prove to the app.
your date of birth.
C Download the app when you are 13
years old.
[1]

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10 What is the sign saying?

North Park
We’ve put up signs where staff have A Visitors should be careful in particular
recently planted wildflowers. locations.
Help protect these areas for
everyone to enjoy. B Visitors can support staff by planting
wildflowers.

C Visitors caught picking any plants will

receive a fine.
[1]

11 Jenny’s dad is asking her to

Jenny A clean and dry her shoes before football

practice.
Your kit’s in the
machine, ready for
B turn the washing machine on when she
today’s football
is home this afternoon.
practice. Take it out
when you’re back C make sure she has clean clothes for
for lunch, so training after lunch.
everything’s ready [1]
in time.
Don’t forget your
shoes!
Dad

12 A You should collect a few things to give

NOTICES to a charity.

For missing items, check B You must take things you find to the
the lost and found box by receptionist.
reception.
Items not collected are C You can look for things you left at
given to charity every school near reception.
term.
[1]

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Part 3

Questions 13–17

Complete the conversation between two friends.

What does Jasmin say to Valerie?
For questions 13–17, write the correct letter A–H.

Example
Valerie: Guess what? I’ve joined an after-school art club – I think you’d like it!

Jasmin: H

Valerie: That doesn’t matter! Anyway, it’s

always a lot of fun.

Jasmin: 13 [1]
A When will you finish yours?
Valerie: Well, we’re going to design a comic
book this month. B Cool. I can’t wait to read
14 [1] everyone’s comic books.
Jasmin:
C I’ll check if I’m allowed. What
Valerie: Why not come to the next
should I bring?
meeting, then?

Jasmin: 15 [1] D Maybe I’ll look at my comic

books for some ideas then.
Valerie: The art teacher has everything
that we need, actually. E Are you sure? So what do you
do there?
Jasmin: 16 [1]
F Alright. Let’s go together.
Valerie: That’s what I did to help me think
of an interesting story. G Really? You know how much I
love reading them.
Jasmin: 17 [1]
H But I’m terrible at drawing!
Valerie: But we’ve only just started them!

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Part 4

Questions 18–24

Complete the text below.

For questions 18–24, write one word for each space.
There is an example at the beginning of the text.

ZooFarm 123 – A game for mobile phones

I want to tell you about a game that I love playing on my phone.

ZooFarm 123 is a great game (18) you want to spend just a

few minutes playing.

As soon (19) you design a body, face and hair, you can start

playing. It takes a few seconds to create (20) coolest and

craziest animal to get points.

I like playing ZooFarm 123 by myself or (21) other people.

I think this game is for anyone (22) wants to have some fun

but doesn’t have (23) time. (24) don’t

you try it?

[7]

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Part 5

Questions 25–29

The teenagers below are all interested in dance.

On the next page there are descriptions of seven dance events.
Decide which dance festival would be the most suitable for each person.
For questions 25–29, write the correct letter (A–G) in the box.

25
Rajiv wants to do a dance class taught by a famous
dancer and wants to know more about having a career in
dance.
[1]

26
Feng wants to receive some advice to help him become
better at dancing. He would also like to enter a dance
competition.
[1]

27
Anastasia would like to perform a dance that she created
and wants to meet other young people who like doing
this too.
[1]

28
Carlos loves studying classical dance and wants to try a
new type of dance. He is also interested in learning about
the history of dance.
[1]

29
Safia wants to watch well-known dancers who are her
age and find out what it is like to be in a dance group.

[1]

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Dance Festivals for Young People

A All-For-One B Teamwork
At this festival event, ten If performing with the National
dancers will perform Flying – a Dance Company sounds
beautiful dance that has won first interesting, then come to this
prize at international dance exciting event. Their youngest
competitions. Then these dance star, 20-year-old Steph
talented teenagers will tell you Grey, will train a group of young
about their experiences of dancers to perform a classical
performing together on stages ballet dance with the company.
around the world.

C One of a kind D Bright Stars

Come and learn about some of George Wallis teaches some of
the most famous dancers in the best dancers in the world. He
history – from the early 20th will watch dancers perform at
century ballet dancer Vaslav this festival event to decide who
Nijinsky to today’s hip-hop stars. will win some fantastic prizes!
Discover more about their After each performance, he
amazing careers and their suggests ways each dancer can
different dance styles. improve.

E Explore More F 5-6-7 Move!

Teenage dancers get to dance Don’t miss this one-hour dance
something they have prepared, lesson with Janice Taylor, who’s
and Tobias Finn – a performer well known for her incredible
with millions of fans – will watch classical dance performances.
them. Everyone who takes part At the end of this event, she will
in this special event will discuss tell you about her work and
how they get ideas for their performing on international
stage performances. stages for the last ten years.

G Light Feet
Anyone who loves to dance
shouldn’t miss this exciting
event. First, Jaye West teaches
a modern hip-hop dance class.
Then she discusses how dance
has changed in the last few
centuries and why it’s still
important today.

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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.

Helping Sea Turtles

11-year-old Gabriela talks about how she helps sea turtles in Costa Rica.

Last year, I went on holiday with my family to Costa Rica. The sea was beautiful and
there was plenty to do, but one part of the beach was closed. At the hotel they told
me this was to protect sea turtles. I didn’t know much about them – so I wanted to
know more.

I learnt that mother turtles leave their eggs in the sand, that was really interesting!
The cool part was watching the baby turtles hatching, which is when they come out of
their eggs. More than anything I liked seeing them walking for the first time.

Unfortunately, only a few baby turtles become adults. There are lots of fish and birds
who hunt them for food. The biggest problem are seagulls – big birds that eat small
sea animals. That’s why people need to protect them.

The baby turtles need to go into the sea at night, when it’s quiet and there aren’t
many tourists. So I helped move the babies one dark evening. But it made me sad
because I was leaving the following day and couldn’t do it again.

Then, I found out that I could choose one turtle to help during its life, so I chose one
and gave her a name: Shelly. I got an awesome certificate with her picture. Every
year, my family sends money to help Shelly, and we get a new picture. I’ve just
received one and I couldn’t believe how big she’s got. I wonder what she’ll look like
next year!

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30 In the first paragraph, Gabriela A why she liked the sea so much.
explains
B what activities she did with her
family.

C how she found out about the sea

turtles.
[1]

31 What did Gabriela like most about the A looking for turtle eggs in the sand
sea turtles?
B watching the baby turtles move
around

C seeing baby turtles with their

mothers
[1]

32 What is the most dangerous thing A people

for turtles?
B other animals

C older sea turtles

[1]

33 How did Gabriela feel when she A unhappy because she wanted to
was helping the turtles? do more

B upset because she saw few people

C afraid because of the dark

[1]

34 In the final paragraph, what is A how much a turtle has grown

Gabriela surprised about?
B how much it costs to help a turtle

C receiving a picture of a turtle each

year
[1]

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