Cambridge International Examinations

Cambridge Secondary 1 Checkpoint

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE 1110/03

Paper 3 Listening April 2017
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 Rubric: Cambridge Secondary One Checkpoint English as a Second Language
Listening, April 2017.

There are six parts to the test. You will hear each part 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. Write your answers on the
question paper.

The recording will now be stopped. Please ask any questions now,
because you must not speak during the test.

PAUSE 00'05"

Rubric: Now open your question paper and look at Part 1.

PAUSE 00'02"

Rubric: There are five questions in this part. 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.

Before we start, here is an example.

Why did Jason visit Ally?

M2: I’m glad you’re feeling better, Ally. Did your friend Jason give you
another book to read?

F1: Not this time, Dad. They made cakes in class today and Jason
brought one for me.

M2: Lucky you! Anyway, back to school tomorrow.

F1: I’ll go on the bus with Jason. Oh, I’ll need a letter from you explaining
why I was off school.

PAUSE 00’05”

The answer is B.

Look at the three pictures for question 1 now.

PAUSE 00’05”

Rubric: Now we are ready to start. Listen carefully. You will hear each
recording twice.

Rubric: 1 – What is the girl going to give her grandmother?

F/US/13: Mom, are you going to bake Grandma a birthday cake?

F/US/40: I was, but she’s already got one… What are you giving her?

F/US/13: Well, I wanted to give her a necklace I made, but then I decided the picture you
took of me and Grandma is something she’d like more than a piece of jewellery.

F/US/40: I’m sure she’ll love that.

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Rubric: Now listen again.

REPEAT

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2 What sports kit must the girl still pack?

M/UK/40: Is your kit packed for your football match this Saturday?

F/UK/15: Yes, Dad, but I can’t find my swimming bag. I need it to take my swimming things
to the pool tonight.

M: You can’t go there, your ice-skating lesson is this evening. I hope that sports bag
is packed, too…

F: It is, and I skate tomorrow, not tonight!

PAUSE 00'05"

Rubric: Now listen again.

REPEAT

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Rubric: 3 – Where did they go to on their last bike ride?

F adult: Where are you going for your bike ride?

M My friend says it’s fun cycling round the lake, but Dad says it’ll be too busy.
teenager:

F: He’s right, it’s always crowded on Saturdays. What about South Woods?

M: We went there last time, so we’re cycling to the beach instead. Dad says we can
 have a picnic there.

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Rubric: Now listen again.

REPEAT

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Rubric: 4 – Which man is the girl’s uncle?

M teen: Who’s that man next to you in that photo?

F teen: That’s my uncle Dave – my dad’s brother.

M: He looks a bit like your dad. You know… glasses.

F Yes, but his hair’s much darker than Dad’s. Dad’s is very fair – and it’s good Dad doesn’t
have a beard like Uncle Dave, as Dad’s looks grey when it grows a bit.

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Rubric: Now listen again.

REPEAT

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Rubric: 5 – When is the music concert?

F/US/21 & M/US/21

F: I’ve got us tickets to go and see the pop band, Red Roses on the 14th!

M: Great! But…I thought it was on the 13th?

F: There isn’t a show then. They’re playing on the 15th too, but I wanted to get us
tickets for their first show.

M: Cool! I’m excited about going.

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Rubric: Now listen again.

REPEAT

PAUSE 00'05"

Rubric: That is the end of Part 1.

PAUSE 00'10"

Rubric: Now turn to Part 2, questions 6 to 10. 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.

Rubric: Listen carefully. You will hear each recording twice.

Rubric: 6 – Which film will be on TV this evening?

F: Don’t miss tonight’s film drama ‘Double Turn’, for excitement and tears. It stars
well-known actors, Andy Scott and Jermaine Jones, as a pair of twins. Their
life high up in a mountain village is free from trouble or danger until they fall in
love with the same woman. One of the most exciting early scenes in the movie
involves them both driving through mountains at top speed to be the first to
meet her arriving on a plane from abroad. What happens next?...you’ll have to
watch it to find out…

PAUSE 00'05"

Rubric: Now listen again.

REPEAT

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Rubric: 7 – What part of the boy’s face got burnt in the sun?

M: 13 year old boy (US) F: adult female (US)

M: I’m not going to lie in the sun again tomorrow, Mom. I fell asleep for about an hour this
afternoon.

F: Oh, it’s so relaxing just lying there by the pool in the sun. But you have to put sun
screen on to protect your face, especially your nose!

M: I had my hat on covering it, and it covered my forehead but my chin feels really hot and
painful.
 F: Yes, it looks very red! Well, make sure you put sun screen on tomorrow, and keep your
whole face covered.
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Rubric: Now listen again.

REPEAT

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Rubric: 8 – What musical instrument does Charlie play in the band?

M: Hi, Charlie. Ben here. I’m just phoning to remind you about band practice on
Saturday. The studio’s booked for 3, and we’ve hired a van for all the
equipment. There’s a piano at the studio, but you might want to check it before
we start. The new drummer’s coming and he’ll have his drum kit – so he’ll need
help carrying stuff. And I was wondering if I could borrow your brother’s old
guitar. Just for Saturday. Mine’s got several broken strings. Let me know.

PAUSE 00'05"

Rubric: Now listen again.

REPEAT

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Rubric: 9 – Which present was Lisa surprised to receive?

M teen: Hey, Lisa, sorry I couldn’t come to your birthday party. Was it good?

F teen: Amazing. And I got some fantastic presents. I mean, I’d asked for some of them. Of
course, Mum refused to get me the high heeled shoes I’d asked for.

M: I remember you saying you wanted those.

F: But believe it or not, she did give in and get me that designer blouse. I’d convinced
her that it was worth it.

M: Really?

F: Yes, I was shocked she spent so much. And I got the tracksuit I’d wanted – that’s
nice for relaxing in.

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Rubric: Now listen again.

REPEAT

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Rubric: 10 – Where will the boy meet his mother?

M: Mum, where are you? I’ve been waiting for ages. You said you’d pick me up at
five.
F: Sorry Tom. It’s just that it’s really busy in here. Listen, why don’t you go to the
new café? You know the one next to the supermarket? It’s not far from the bus
station.
M: Do you mean the one we’ve been to with Granddad?
F: Yes, that’s the one. Just wait for me there. I won’t be long now, about five
minutes.
M: OK I’ll wait there. See you soon.

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PAUSE 00'05"

Rubric: Now listen again.

REPEAT

PAUSE 00'05"

Rubric: That is the end of Part 2.

PAUSE 00'10"

Rubric: Now turn to Part 3, questions 11 to 15. You will hear people talking in five
different situations. For each question circle the correct answer A, B or C.

Rubric: Listen carefully. You will hear each recording twice.

Rubric: 11 – You hear a young man talking about a snowboarding competition.

How did he feel about this year’s competition?

A The event was fairer.

B The course was more challenging.
C The participants were all different ages.

PAUSE 00'05"

M/15/Can: The snowboarding event was much better than in previous years. I
got to compete against snowboarders who were only my age this time. It was
the same course and it still felt really challenging, with lots of jumps and high
speed turns right until you reached the finish line. I flew down it into second
place - I wasn’t even in the top ten last year! And the prize giving ceremony
was pretty cool, too. This time, competitors had to be at the party to collect
their prize and everyone, even if they didn’t win a race, went home with at
least a certificate.

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PAUSE 00'05"

Rubric: Now listen again.

REPEAT

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Rubric: 12 – You hear a father and his daughter talking about moving to a
new city.

What is the girl looking forward to?

A meeting new friends

B attending a larger school
C getting to know her cousins

PAUSE 00'05"

F/13/US: I know we have to move to the city for your new job but I’m going to
miss all my friends!

M/37/US: Of course, but our new home will only be a few blocks away from
your cousins.
 F: But I hardly know them.

M: That’ll change.

F: Hmmm. Though I’m pretty excited about where I’ll be studying soon. I think
I’ll need a map to help me find my way around a school that’s double the size
of where I’m at now!

M: You’ll be fine! And you’ll make friends there in no time at all.

F: We’ll see...

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PAUSE 00'05"

Rubric: Now listen again.

REPEAT

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Rubric: 13 – You hear a teacher talking to her class about a visit they went on.

Why is she talking to them?

A to make a comment on their good behaviour

B to suggest places for their next school visit

C to explain how to find information for a piece of work

PAUSE 00'05"

F I think we all had a great trip yesterday. You worked well on all your research
(teacher): before going, and I know it made a difference when we got to the science
museum. Everything made much more sense, didn’t it? Someone suggested
going there again on our next trip. There are lots of different ideas for that so we
must talk about it soon. I just want to tell you the museum director commented on
how positive and interested you all were and gave me a class invitation to their
next exhibition. Well done! ...

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Rubric: Now listen again.

REPEAT

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Rubric: 14 – You hear a man asking for information about ice-skating.

Why does he decide to go ice-skating in the evening?

A The tickets are cheaper.

B There is a disco.

C It is the most popular time.

[conversation on phone]

M/40/US: Could you tell me about ice-skating at the centre? I’d like to take my family
skating this week.

F/25/US: There’s the family special ticket for $20. That’s for a family of four, but that doesn’t
include renting ice-skates.

M: That sounds pretty good. When’s the best time to come?

F: We open at 9am and close at 11pm. But I’d avoid coming in the early afternoon –
that’s the busiest time. The evenings are always the best.

M: Right.

F: Oh, and there’s music, a DJ and special lighting after 6. Everyone seems to enjoy
that.

M: My kids would love it. We’ll come then.

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Rubric: Now listen again.

REPEAT

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Rubric: 15 – You hear a teacher talking about a questionnaire.

When should the students complete the questionnaire?

A at the end of the lesson

B after spending time thinking about their answers

C when they have done a lot of research

PAUSE 00'05"

M/50/US: Do you have any questions about the careers questionnaire I’ve just given
out? It’s due back tomorrow morning.

F/13/US: Yes, I do…erm…Some of these questions are really difficult to answer. I

mean, I have no idea what I want to do in the future.

M: That’s the point of the questionnaire, to make you start considering some
careers that might be of interest to you. I’m not expecting you to spend
several hours researching it, but I won’t accept any completed
questionnaires that are handed in at the end of today’s class. I really want
you to give the questions some thought.

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Rubric: Now listen again.

REPEAT

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Rubric: That is the end of Part 3.

PAUSE 00'10"

Rubric: Now turn to Part 4, questions 16 to 20. You will hear an interview with a girl
called Marty Coleman who has won a competition for young cake makers.
For each question, circle the correct answer A, B or C.

You now have 45 seconds to look at the questions for Part 4.

PAUSE 00'45"
Rubric: Now we are ready to start. Listen carefully. You will hear the recording
twice.

M: 30 UK F: 15 UK

M: Marty Coleman won the Young Cakemaker of the Year competition at the age of 15.
Marty, congratulations! Did you expect to win?

F: No! I was really worried about it – I never even thought I'd make it to the final stages
of the competition. I had a great idea for my final cake, but it was no particular
secret – it was a cake I’d made before. I know that keeping organised about time is
important in a competition, and my greatest fear was being so nervous with
everybody watching me that I’d make lots of mistakes. In fact I surprised myself.

M: Your cakes were amazing! Do you think they show people something about your
personality?

F: Maybe... it’s good to be scientific, testing ideas and writing them down, but it’s not
really me. I’m more the kind of person who enjoys decorating cakes. I try to be as
patient as I can, and I’ve heard that’s what people admire most about me as a
cakemaker. It doesn’t matter how creative your ideas are if you don’t take your time
to achieve the right result.

M: When did you start making cakes?

F: As a young kid, I used to help my mum make cakes. I wanted to make one myself,
and at the age of nine I made my first cake on my own. It was a strange thing, from
a children’s cookery book, and the cake itself wasn’t exactly attractive – it looked
more like a snowball – covered with bits of coconut – and that was the main flavour.
My parents said they enjoyed it, and I don’t think they were lying! They really
encouraged me.

M: Do you use recipes, Marty?

F: I do sometimes look at traditional recipes for ideas but then try to develop them. I’m
not the sort who just works with whatever ingredients are in the kitchen cupboard.
Some things cost quite a bit, and most of my pocket money goes on them. I do try
out some complicated recipes though, they’re usually more interesting than the very
simple basic ones.

M: It’s clear you love making cakes, Marty. What future plans have you got?

F: If I got the opportunity, I'd love to do a book! Who wouldn't want their name on the
front of a cookery book? I'd love to start a cookery club at my school one day and
get more people my age interested in cooking. Before that, I’m starting a website of
my own where I’ll upload videos showing how to make my favourite cakes. I’m really
excited about that.

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PAUSE 00'05"
Rubric: Now listen again.

REPEAT

PAUSE 00'05"

Rubric: That is the end of Part 4.

PAUSE 00'10"

Rubric: Now turn to Part 5, questions 21 to 25. You will hear a teacher talking to a
class about a trip to a science museum.
Rubric: For each question, fill in the missing information in the numbered space.

You now have 20 seconds to look at the questions for Part 5.

PAUSE 00'20"

Rubric: Now we are ready to start. Listen carefully. You will hear the recording
twice.

M (UK): (trip organizer)

Listen please everyone. I’ve got some information to give you about our visit to the Science
Museum next Wednesday. We’re all going to meet at the museum, so you should go into the
main hall and wait for everyone there. The museum opens at a quarter to nine, and I want all
of you to be there at a quarter past.

There’s a lot to do at the museum. As you know, there’s a theatre where they have lots of
interesting shows. You may have seen the excellent reviews for previous shows there such
as Earth’s Storms and Earth’s Seasons, which were on recently. I’m pleased to say we have
tickets for Earth’s Weather. It will help you understand climate change and the effects it has
on all of us.

There are lots of fantastic exhibitions too. Our Planet’s Rocks is worth a visit as there are
some amazing things to touch and see. You can go to the nature lecture in the afternoon. It's
about bees and if you enjoy this talk you might want to go to the one about butterflies next
month.

We’ll all be given a snack in the museum café, so you don’t need to bring any food with you.
You mustn’t forget a note book though, because we’ll be doing a quiz before we leave. The
museum will provide pens and pencils for everyone.

If you want to prepare for your visit before you go, there are lots of good science websites to
look at. I particularly recommend this one. It's the science writer Harry Rilcoy’s website. If you
want to write down the name of the website, it's www dot R-I-L-K-O-Y dotcom. Did you get
that? Anyway, I’m really looking forward to our visit, I hope you are too.

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REPEAT

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Rubric: That is the end of Part 5.

PAUSE 00'10"

Rubric: Now turn to Part 6, questions 26 to 30. You will hear an interview with a
woman called Cora Jones, who makes large sand sculptures. For each
question circle the correct answer A, B or C.

Rubric: You now have one minute to look at the questions for Part 6.

PAUSE 00’60”

Rubric: Now we are ready to start. Listen carefully. You will hear the recording
twice.

M/US/25: I’d like to introduce Cora Jones, who’s here today to talk about her unusual
talent. Cora creates larger-than-life sand sculptures. So Cora, tell us how you
became interested in making this kind of art.

F/US/25: Well, I was lucky enough to be raised near a sandy beach but I had no idea
that you could build incredible things with sand back then – I discovered that
later on, when I happened to find an online video showing someone making a
sand sculpture of a motorbike – it ended up looking so realistic. Of course, as a
child, I spent plenty of time at the beach but I was more interested in swimming
than building sand castles with my friends, which is surprising. And my dad
used to try and entertain us by building a few things with sand, but he wasn’t
artistic at all. Still, those are some happy memories.

M: I know you’ve won quite a few sand sculpture competitions. What was it like at
your first competition?

F: I’d been practising for a couple of years on my own, so I wanted to see how I
would do at a competition. I only had three days to build a large sculpture of a
ship, but I'd always worked fairly fast so that was OK. I finished it in time, but it
wasn’t easy! The competition draws in huge crowds, and I didn’t realise so
many people would want to talk to me while I was in the middle of making the
sculpture. By the end I was able to work and chat at the same time. And I knew
there were a lot of really experienced people creating some amazing sand
sculptures, but I concentrated on what I was doing. I only let myself look at
everyone’s works of art after I finished my sculpture.

M: Some of your sand sculptures are not only huge, but also have a lot of detail.
What is the best sculpture you’ve made?

F: Well, I’ve built some sand sculptures that at the time, I was proud of. But when
I look at photos of them later on, I’m not impressed with them anymore – like
with my sand sculpture of a palace. I even won first prize for that. Now I just
see things about it I’d like to improve and could do better if I were to make it
again. I was fairly pleased with my portrait of the movie star Marilyn Monroe,
 but then I built a huge crocodile that was so impressive, it actually looked
scarier than expected!

M: Wow! And I hear you also make sand sculptures for special events now.

F: That’s right. Recently I was asked to build a sculpture of a massive cake for
twins who were celebrating their 25th birthday – they were really pleased with
it. And I’m going to build something for a wedding party that’s being held at a
beach in about a month. I’ve also attended quite a few festivals where I get to
show people how to build things with sand – that’s always a lot of fun.

M: But your sand sculptures don’t last forever, so what happens once they’re
finished?

F: That’s a good question and I guess it’s the only disadvantage of what I do.
There are times when it hurts to watch my sand sculptures get ruined,
especially when I build one that turns out better than I thought it would be.
That’s when I want to guard a sculpture, so it lasts a little bit longer, but instead
I do the exact opposite. I invite kids to come and smash it down and they
always have lots of fun doing that! I prefer this fun method of undoing my work,
rather than seeing my creations gradually fall apart over time.

M: Well, thanks for talking to us, Cora, that’s really interesting ... [fade]

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REPEAT

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Rubric: That is the end of the test. Please stop writing now. Your supervisor will
now collect all the question papers.