P2 Ex 1 · Short recordings: past paper questions
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- 0511/21 · October/November 2025 · Q1[1]
Where did the girl’s dad park their car? A B C D
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What does the boy suggest doing with his friend today? A B C D
See it on the paper → - 0511/21 · October/November 2025 · Q3[1]
How is the boy going to help his mum? A B C D
See it on the paper → - 0511/21 · October/November 2025 · Q4[1]
Who has the girl just been to visit? A B C D
See it on the paper → - 0511/21 · October/November 2025 · Q5[1]
Which book is ready for the boy to collect today? A B C D
See it on the paper → - 0511/21 · October/November 2025 · Q6[1]
Where does the girl hope to go on holiday with her family? A B C D
See it on the paper → - 0511/21 · October/November 2025 · Q7[1]
What does the boy miss about his previous home? A B C D
See it on the paper → - 0511/21 · October/November 2025 · Q8[1]
Which work experience would the girl like to try? A B C D
See it on the paper → - 0511/22 · October/November 2025 · Q1[1]
What does the boy need a new shelf for? A B C D
See it on the paper → - 0511/22 · October/November 2025 · Q2[1]
What does the man want the gardener to do first? A B C D
See it on the paper → - 0511/22 · October/November 2025 · Q3[1]
Which band did the girl see last night? A B C D
See it on the paper → - 0511/22 · October/November 2025 · Q4[1]
Where should the students meet after lunch? A B C D
See it on the paper → - 0511/22 · October/November 2025 · Q5[1]
What did the man forget to pack? A B C D
See it on the paper → - 0511/22 · October/November 2025 · Q6[1]
Which is the woman’s favourite photo? A B C D
See it on the paper → - 0511/22 · October/November 2025 · Q7[1]
What is the girl going to do at the summer festival? A B C D
See it on the paper → - 0511/22 · October/November 2025 · Q8[1]
How will the man and woman get to the lake? A B C D
See it on the paper → - 0511/23 · October/November 2025 · Q1[1]
How are the friends going to get to the concert? A B C D
See it on the paper → - 0511/23 · October/November 2025 · Q2[1]
Which activity did the man enjoy the most during the trip? A B C D
See it on the paper → - 0511/23 · October/November 2025 · Q3[1]
What does the man decide to order at the restaurant? A B C D
See it on the paper → - 0511/23 · October/November 2025 · Q4[1]
What does the woman offer to help her friend with? A B C D
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What examiners said
The majority of candidates identified the correct response ’12 pound sixty’. Several candidates wrote ‘£12.60 for each’ and lost the mark. Many candidates used ‘dollars’, ‘euros’ and ‘cents’ or a mixture of these currencies e.g. ’12 pounds 60 cents’. Other responses that could not be credited were ‘12.60p’ and ’12.6 pounds’.
— Examiner report, May/June 2023, 0511/31 Q1(a) (Cambridge)
There was a very mixed response here. Quite a few candidates chose ‘sweet popcorn’ which could not be credited. Many candidates wrote ‘popcorn and sweets’. A large number of candidates lost marks through inaccurate spelling.
— Examiner report, May/June 2023, 0511/31 Q1(b) (Cambridge)
This was very well attempted, and the vast majority of candidates were able to score a mark. A significant number of candidates wrote ‘cousin and uncle’ or ‘aunt and uncle’ and lost the mark. Other responses that could not be credited were ‘Maria West’ and ambiguous spelling.
— Examiner report, May/June 2023, 0511/31 Q2(a) (Cambridge)
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