English as a Second Language

Stage 8

Paper 1 Reading and Use of English 2024

45 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 42.
• The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ].

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Part 1

Questions 1–8

Read the text below.

For each number 1–8, circle the correct word on the next page.

Lake Titicaca

Lake Titicaca is the world’s highest large lake. It (0) at a height of 3810 metres in the

Andes Mountains of South America. The (1) between two countries goes through the lake,

with Peru to the west and Bolivia to the east. Nobody is (2) sure what the name Titicaca

means, but it is often (3) as Rock of the Puma (a puma is a large (4) of cat which lives

in South America).

The (5) depth of Lake Titicaca, found in the north-eastern corner, is 280 metres, but the

(6) is about 160 metres. More than 25 rivers (7) into Lake Titicaca, but water passes out

through just one small river, the Desaguadero. People have lived on the (8) of Lake Titicaca

for thousands of years, catching fish and using its water to grow crops such as potatoes.

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Example

0 rest stays lies remains

1 border edge line side [1]

2 accurately correctly perfectly exactly [1]

3 exchanged translated replaced updated [1]

4 species model example version [1]

5 full top whole maximum [1]

6 normal regular average medium [1]

7 introduce flow approach continue [1]

8 coasts lands shores limits [1]

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Part 2

Questions 9–13

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 B Jodie suggests that the film was too long.

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

9 A Ollie wants to meet Eddie after he has

finished taking care of his sister.

Eddie B Ollie no longer needs to help his family so can

watch a match instead.
I don’t have to look
after my little sister C Ollie is bringing someone else with him to the
today after all – are stadium for today’s game.
you still going to the [1]
football? We could
meet outside the
stadium at 2.30.

Ollie

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10 A Poppy should do her homework after coming

back from swimming this evening.
Poppy
It’ll be me taking you to swimming B Poppy’s dad is working late but is still going to
take her to swimming club.
club this evening as Mum’s going
out. Make sure you’ve done your C Poppy’s mum has made other arrangements
homework by the time I get back
so is unable to take Poppy swimming.
from work.
Dad [1]

11 A Charities have provided the books for the

NOTICES book sale.
Second-hand book sale
B You can both buy and give used books at the
Saturday 10.00
book sale.
Everything from poetry
to biographies. C Only two types of book are available at the
Bring books you no
book sale.
longer want.
[1]
Money goes to
environmental charities.

12 A You should always have a meal before taking

Adults and children aged twelve this medicine.
and over: one tablet twice daily on
a full stomach, at least eight hours B You must never give twelve-year-old children
apart. this medicine.

C You have to take some of this medicine every

eight hours.
[1]

13 A The ice on the lake can look stronger than it

actually is.
Warning!
B Ice only appears on the lake a few times each
Avoid walking on ice on the lake. year.
It’s rarely strong enough, even
C People should only walk on the ice if they’re
though it may appear to be.
sure it’s very thick.
[1]

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Part 3

Questions 14–18

Complete the conversation between two friends.

What does Danny say to Jake?
For questions 14–18, write the correct letter A–H.

Example

Jake: I enjoyed our trip to the science museum!

Danny: H
…………

Jake: You’re welcome! What did you most

enjoy seeing?
A Have you done the puzzle you bought in
Danny: 14 ………… [1] the museum shop yet?

Jake: Yes, they were great. I loved the B Let me guess. The transport museum.
part about medicines too.
C We spent about five hours there!
Danny: 15 ………… [1]
D The displays on space, I think.
Jake: Really? I want to become a doctor,
so I enjoyed it. E Very much, especially the colour.

Danny: 16 ………… [1] F What did your parents say about it?

Jake: I haven’t had time. Did your sister like G I thought that was a bit boring, actually.
the T-shirt you got her?
H Me too. Thanks for inviting me!
Danny: 17 ………… [1]

Jake: Oh good. Anyway, I already know

where to go on my next birthday.

Danny: 18 ………… [1]

Jake: How did you know? They’ve got

some great old planes there.

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Part 4

Questions 19–26

Complete the blog post below.

For questions 19–26, write one word for each space.
There is an example at the beginning of the blog post.

In my blog today, I’m going to tell you about the city where I live.

It’s called Bristol and it’s (19) biggest city in the south-west of England. I

(20) lived here for ten years now. (21) are

lots of things for teenagers like me, for (22) , great cinemas and loads

of really good shops.

Bristol is on a big river called the River Avon. Lots of famous bridges (23)

built across the river a long time ago. Many (24) the houses near the

river are painted in bright colours, (25) makes the whole area look

amazing. (26) not come and visit Bristol? You’ll love it!

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Part 5

Questions 27–36

You are going to read an article in which four teenagers write about their favourite hobby.
For questions 27–36, choose from the sections (A–D) and write the correct letter.
You may choose a letter more than once.

Which person …

does their hobby with other family members? 27

has changed their opinion about their hobby? 28

does their hobby just once a week? 29

borrows things to do their hobby? 30

says their hobby is quite expensive? 31

almost gave up doing their hobby recently? 32

started their hobby because someone they know already did it? 33

takes part in competitions for their hobby? 34

has lots of other interests apart from their hobby? 35

usually does their hobby in the evening? 36

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My favourite hobby
A Emily
I absolutely love sailing! I became interested in it after watching my older brother.
He was a member of a sailing club, which I joined as soon as I was old enough. He
actually gave up doing it not long after that, so it’s just me that sails these days.
The club provides the boat and most of the clothing as part of the membership, and
a friend there lends me a helmet and warm sailing jacket. Otherwise, it’d be a pretty
expensive hobby! I’d love to take part in races one day, but I’m not quite good
enough yet.

B Marek
I’ve never limited myself to just one or two hobbies. Of the many things I’m into,
cooking’s my favourite. My parents both cook, of course, but they see it as
something they have to do after getting home from work in the evening rather than
as something enjoyable. Anyway, every Saturday, it’s my turn in the kitchen where
I bake cakes or bread just like in those cookery competitions you see on TV. The
ingredients aren’t exactly cheap, and I prefer to buy equipment I need rather than
borrowing it, but my parents don’t seem to mind, especially when they taste what
I’ve made!

C Asha
When I started playing computer games, I thought they were a complete waste of
time. Then by chance I saw an online video of a professional gamer playing
something called City Run and immediately wanted to try it. Since then, I’ve played
hundreds of different games. My parents got worried I was playing too much and
suggested limiting myself to one evening per week, but I managed to convince
them that I wouldn’t let my hobby affect my schoolwork, which it hasn’t. I almost
always come top of the league in the computer gaming club I’m a member of – I
hardly ever lose!

D Ding
My favourite free time activity is writing poetry. I do it towards the end of the day,
after we’ve had dinner and I’ve done my homework. My sisters and I choose a topic
and then we each try to write a poem about it. It’s not done as a competition, but to
help develop our poetry-writing skills. A couple of months ago, I didn’t feel like I
was making any progress so I stopped writing. I thought about taking up other
hobbies, but decided to try writing one more time, and enjoy it as much as I ever
have.

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Part 6
Questions 37–42
Read the text and questions below.
For each question, circle the correct letter A, B, C or D.

The lost ring

Harry Andrews writes about how his mum lost a ring on holiday

I was thirteen when I first went abroad on holiday. My parents had enjoyable jobs, but
earned very little, so despite saving all year, our holidays were limited to a week somewhere
close to home. Then Dad’s favourite aunt sold her house and gave us some of the money.
She loved travelling, so we decided to spend it on a holiday abroad. She also gave Mum a
gold ring with valuable-looking stones in it. Mum decided to wear it on our trip.
We chose Portugal as our destination. Stepping off the plane, I’d never experienced such
heat before, which I really wasn’t expecting. I was there for just one thing – the beach! I
hardly noticed the differences between Portugal and England, and learning about
Portuguese music and food and so on would have to wait. Fortunately, the hotel staff spoke
English, because I only knew a few words of Portuguese!
So on the first day, we all went to the beach. The waves were surprisingly powerful, and
Mum got knocked down straight away. I felt sorry for her, but she looked funny as she stood
up, her hair and face covered with sand and water. She ran back up the beach straight
away, so she wouldn’t get hit again, and it was only after she was back on dry land that she
realised the ring was missing. We looked everywhere, but couldn’t find it.
The next day, it was my turn to get hit by a big wave! As I fell, my hands were pushed into
the soft sand, and my fingers felt something hard: the ring! Mum screamed with pleasure
when I showed her. She said I could have any T-shirt or whatever I wanted at the local
restaurant as a reward. I chose the food, of course! We spent the rest of the holiday away
from the beach, doing some great bike rides together. We even went into a nearby city for
the day. So although the holiday didn’t go as planned, at least it ended happily!

37 Harry’s parents paid for their foreign holiday abroad by

A using money received as a gift.
B selling stones from a ring.
C saving up for a long time.
D getting well-paid jobs.
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38 How did Harry feel when he first arrived in Portugal?
A guilty that he hadn’t learned the language
B amazed by how different it was to home
C curious to discover the local culture
D surprised by how hot it was there
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39 Harry’s mum didn’t immediately notice that the ring had gone because
A she had water in her eyes.
B she was laughing so much.
C she was avoiding other waves.
D she forgot to check it was on her finger.
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40 Harry’s mum thanked him for finding her ring by

A hiring a bike for him.
B buying him a special meal.
C taking him on a day trip.
D getting him a T-shirt.
[1]

41 What would Harry tell a friend after returning from his holiday?

A B

It’s a shame that Mum only By the end of the holiday, we’d
had the ring for a few days finally got used to the waves so
before it disappeared forever didn’t keep getting knocked over
into the sea! all the time.

C D

Because of what happened I couldn’t help smiling when

with the ring, I got what I Mum fell over in the sea, even
wanted and didn’t have to though I knew she’d probably
spend all day every day by be embarrassed about it.
the sea!

[1]

42 What is the writer doing in this text?

A providing advice about things to avoid doing while on holiday

B giving an entertaining description of an extraordinary event on holiday
C explaining why certain places are better than others for holidays
D describing the typical things his family do together on holiday
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