2020 SPF EL Prelims P3

[Turn Over SPRINGFIELD SECONDARY SCHOOL Preliminary Examination 2020 STUDENT NAME CLASS S - INDEX NUMBER ENGLISH LANGUAGE 1128/03 SECONDARY 4 EXPRESS / 5 NORMAL ACADEMIC 1 September 2020 Paper 3 Listening Approximately 45 minutes Candidates answer in the Question Booklet. No Additional Materials are required. READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your name, registration number and class in the spaces at the top of this page. Write in dark blue or black pen. Do not use paper clips, staplers, highlighters, glue or correction fluid. Answer all questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided in the Question Booklet. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the head of each section. For Examiners’ Use only Section A 24 Section B 6 Total 30 Do not turn over this question paper until you are told to do so. This document consists of 9 printed pages.

2 Section A Part 1 Questions 1–6 You will hear three different extracts. For Questions 1–6, tick the answer (A, B, C or D) which fits best according to what you hear. There are two questions for each extract. You will hear each extract twice. Extract 1 You will hear a film director talking about a film he made of a well-known novel. 1 Before he made the film, the director had difficulty finding A the money he needed. B the appropriate locations to film in. C a team of people to support him. D an actor who could play the main role. [1] 2 What was the director’s main problem when filming? A deciding on an appropriate ending B achieving the special effects required C ensuring that the storyline remained clear D choosing what parts of the novel to include [1] Extract 2 You will hear two friends talking about smartphones. 3 The friends agree that smartphones A take up too much of people’s free time. B encourage people to rely too heavily on technology. C negatively affect people’s relationships with friends. D result in people sharing too much personal information. [1]

[Turn Over 3 4 The girl says that the new material used to repair a phone screen A is less effective than manufacturers claim. B has been available to buy for some time. C is very costly to produce. D will not be adopted by large phone companies. [1] Extract 3 You will hear a young man talking about his interest in marine biology. 5 His main reason for doing marine biology at university was to A make use of certain talents he had. B study a subject which had always appealed to him. C meet people with similar interests to his own. D have career opportunities that the subject would give him. [1] 6 His main aim in writing a magazine article was to A highlight the extent of a problem. B raise income for further research. C shock readers with facts about ocean pollution. D persuade readers to change their behaviour. [1] [Total: 6]

4 Part 2 Questions 7–12 You will hear six short recordings. In each recording, a student talks about his or her experience of doing wildlife photography course. For Questions 7–12, choose from the list (A–G) what each student says about the experience of doing the course. There is one extra letter which you do not need to use. DO NOT USE ANY LETTER MORE THAN ONCE. You will hear the six recordings twice. A I gained the confidence to experiment with new techniques. 7 Speaker 1 ………….... B The number of topic areas covered proved challenging for me. 8 Speaker 2 ………….... C The mix of practical activities and theory suited me. 9 Speaker 3 ………….... D Other group members were very supportive. 10 Speaker 4 ………….... E I felt encouraged to get a job as a photographer. 11 Speaker 5 ………….... F The tutor conveyed complex ideas clearly. 12 Speaker 6 ………….... G I was initially concerned I lacked experience compared to others on the course. [Total: 6]

[Turn Over 5 Part 3 Question 13 You will hear a sports teacher giving advice to a group of people who are talking about trying scuba diving for the first time. For Question 13, choose from the list (A–F) four pieces of advice for new divers, which are stated or implied in the recording. Put a tick () for each idea. No marks will be awarded if you tick more than four ideas. You will hear the recording twice. Stated / implied in the text A You have to demonstrate a certain level of fitness before starting a diving course. [……………..] B Be prepared to invest in good quality equipment. [……………..] C Check your diving equipment carefully before each dive. [……………..] D During dives trust your own judgement. [……………..] E Don’t be influenced by peer pressure. [……………..] F Preferably don’t dive with an underwater camera. [……………..] [Total: 4]

6 Part 4 Questions 14–21 You will hear a woman called Maria Anderson giving a presentation to a group of students about doing a long-distance run along the Te Araroa Trail in New Zealand. As you listen, take notes of the main ideas and details. Complete the graphic organiser. You will hear the recording twice. Example: Meaning of Te Araroa: the long pathway

[Turn Over 7 Following the Te Araroa Trail, New Zealand

8 Section B Part 5 Question 22 You will hear an explorer giving a talk to students about a collection of sculptures known as ‘The Acambaro Figures’. As you listen, complete the notes. You do not need to write in full sentences. You will hear the recording only once. Main Idea Information About the Te Araroa Trail Information About the Main Idea (17) Maria’s ……………………………. ......................................... …………………………… the Te Araroa Trail Main Idea Challenges along the way Challenges along the way  meaning of Te Araroa: ………………………  in places, the trail is similar to a (14) …………………... ………………………...  leaving late in the year ensures arrival in South Island at a time when (15) …………………... ………………………...  landscape at beginning of her run (16) …………………... ………………………...  to see if she was capable  ideas from a book called (18) …………………... ………………………...  a wish to (19) …………………... ………………………...  following an injury to her wrist she experienced difficulty in (20) ………………...... …………………... and ………………………... ………………………...  dealing with (21) ………………...… …………………… and ………………………... ………………………... during the last part of her trip [Total: 8] The Waldemar Julsrud Museum  has many recognisable small sculptures  more unusual figurines thought to represent (i) ………………………………... and even ………………………………... [1] the long pathway The Acambaro Figures The first figure discovered discovery made by: Waldemar Julsrud month and year of discovery: (ii) ………………………………………………………… Julsrud occupation: ……………………………………………………...……………….. first figure found while Julsrud was ………………………………….… in the area. [1]

[Turn Over 9 [Total: 6] End of Paper Julsrud’s search for more figures  asked local people to look for similar objects  insisted that (iii) ……………………………………. were also collected  hoped to ensure ……………………………………. [1] Further discoveries in Acambaro area where other figures found: (iv) ……………………………………………………… figures made largely from: …………………………………………………………... size of largest figures: ………………………………………………………………... [1] Different opinions Julsrud believed the figures were  left behind by (v) …………………………………………………………..…..  Impossible to produce without seeing ……………………………………… [1] Why other experts believed the figures were made in modern times  Local people were encouraged by the (vi) …………………………………… offered by Julsrud  Figures showed no evidence of …………………………………………………  a ………………………………… of them was discovered [1]