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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE 0837/01

Paper 1 Reading and Usage October 2021
40 minutes

You must answer on the question paper.

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INSTRUCTIONS
• Answer all questions.
• Use a black or dark blue pen.
• Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the boxes at the top of the page.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided.
• Do not use an erasable pen or correction fluid.
• Do not write on any bar codes.

INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 30.
• The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ].

This document has 12 pages. Any blank pages are indicated.

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Part 1

Questions 1–5

Read the sentences about a boy who found a bird in the park and circle the correct
word for each space.

Example:

0 Last week, Peter found a sick bird in the park and ................ it home.

came took went

1 Peter thought it was ……………. he found the bird. [1]

pleased sure lucky

2 Peter spent a lot of time with the bird and he ……………. to call it Harry. [1]

supposed decided believed

3 Peter looked ................ the bird until it got better. [1]

after over for

4 When the bird was healthy again, Peter ……………. it to the place where he
found it. [1]

rescued returned replaced

5 Peter ……………. the bird but he knew that it was happier being in the park. [1]

missed forgot lost

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Part 2

Questions 6–15

Complete the email.

For Questions 6–15, write ONE word in each space.

me
Example: (0) ……………………..

To: Mary
From: Jessica

me
I’m glad that you asked (0) ………….…………. to go shopping with you.
I (6) …………………….. love to go. (7) …………………….. don’t we try that
new shopping centre that opened in town a few weeks (8) …………………….?
It’s got a (9) …………………….. of different shops and
(10) …………………….. are some good cafés too. (11) …………………….. you
like, we can stop at one for a milkshake.

I need to buy some sports shoes for school. The ones I’ve got are much
(12) …………………….. small for me now. (13) …………………….. do you
need to buy? And how shall we get there? The train will be quicker
(14) …………………….. the bus, so let’s take the train.
(15) …………………….. that OK with you?

[Total: 10 marks]

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Part 3

Questions 16–20

Complete the conversation between two friends.

What does Rosie say to Alice?
For Questions 16–20, write the correct letter: A–H.

Example:

Alice: Hey Rosie, have you started your geography project?

Rosie: H
0 ………….. .

Alice: So am I. Have you had any

ideas?
A You’re right. We can start today
Rosie: 16 ………… [1] after school at my house.

Alice: I’m thinking about doing it on B Cool! How should we begin?

changes in the weather around
the world.
C Not really. What about you?
Rosie: 17 ………… [1]

Alice: I don’t think so. Hey, why don’t D Sorry, but I’m too busy.
we do it together? The teacher
said that’ll be OK.
E That’s a good subject. But is
Rosie: 18 ………… [1] anyone else in the class doing
that?
Alice: Let’s ask our grandparents if they
think the weather has changed F Good idea! I like those.
since they were young. That
might be interesting.
G That’s a shame. How about
Rosie: 19 ………… [1] tomorrow?

Alice: Oh, I’ve got basketball practice H I’m still trying to decide what to do.
then.

Rosie: 20 ………… [1]

Alice: OK, that’s fine for me.

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Part 4

Questions 21–25

Look at the text in each question.

What does it say?
Circle the correct letter: A, B or C.

Example:

0 New Message A Andy would prefer to go sailing with

Julia on Saturday rather than on
To: Julia Sunday.
Send From: Andy
B Andy can go sailing with Julia on
Hello Julia Friday if she’s not free on Saturday.

I can’t have Friday off to go C Andy wants to go sailing with Julia on

sailing. I’m still available on
both Saturday and Sunday, but
both Saturday and Sunday, if possible.
Saturday is better. Let me
know what’s best for you.

Andy

21 Lee wants Michael to

A help him with some cooking at school.

Michael,
B give him details of how to cook
I’m trying to make
something.
those biscuits we
made at school, but C bring him something they made
I’ve forgotten the together.
recipe. Do you [1]
remember it? I can
come to yours and
give you some if you
help me!

Lee

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22 This notice tells pupils

NOTICES A where to book the circus trip.

Circus Trip
B when to collect tickets for the circus
trip.
Tickets for Friday now sold
out. C how to find out more about the circus
Pupils already going trip.
please see Mr Harris in [1]
the office for further
details.

23 Why has Jim texted Sam?

A to make new arrangements with Sam

Sam for today
B to remind Sam what they are doing
Sorry! I forgot I need today
to get my bike fixed
this morning, so I C to apologise to Sam for not being able
can’t meet you at the to see him today
skatepark. Shall I see [1]
you there this
afternoon instead?

Jim

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24 A During the repair work, students are

not allowed to enter the canteen.

Student notice B There is a limited choice of food

available in the canteen at the
Canteen open only for cold moment.
snacks until repairs to
kitchen completed. C Students will be told when it is possible
to get snacks from the canteen.
[1]

25 Jade wants her dad to

A pick her up as soon as drama practice

Dad is over.
B collect her at a different place from
Drama practice is
usual.
finishing at 4:30 p.m.
not 5 p.m. today, so C come and get her earlier than planned.
we’re going to the
football field for the [1]
last half hour. Can
you pick me up there
instead?

Jade

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Part 5

Questions 26–30

Read the text below and the questions on the opposite page.
For each question, circle the correct letter: A, B or C.

Wimbledon ballboy
Fourteen-year-old Ben Harrison is a ‘ballboy’ at Wimbledon, an international
tennis competition in London. He picks up balls during matches and returns
them to players.

Last year, Ben and his brother were playing with a ball outside their home. The
man living next door saw how well Ben played and suggested that he should
think about being a ballboy. The next day, Ben asked his sports teacher, Mrs
Jones, about it and she gave him some information.

Every year, Mrs Jones sends names of possible ballboys and ballgirls to the
Wimbledon organisers. Because his house is near Wimbledon, Ben often
goes to matches there. He is also excellent at cricket and rugby, and that’s
why she put his name on the list. Ben really loves tennis so he was very
happy about that.

‘I enjoyed the six months of training I had to do to become a ballboy,’ says

Ben. ‘I had to show that I was very fit and didn’t get tired easily, and then that I
was good at throwing and catching a ball. But before I could even do the
training, I had to take a written test about tennis.’

‘At Wimbledon, many tennis stars would like you to throw them balls in a
special way, and you mustn’t forget how to do that. That can be hard. During
matches, you have to stand up straight and keep still for ages, then suddenly
move really fast to catch the balls. I know it sounds difficult – actually, I can do
that OK.’

‘It’s great being part of a competition that’s so well known. But what’s really
fantastic is working close to top players from around the world and getting to
know them. And it’s on TV in many different countries, which is quite exciting
too.’

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26 Who gave Ben the idea of A a neighbour

becoming a ballboy?
B a teacher

C a family member
[1]

27 Why did Mrs Jones think Ben A He is a big tennis fan.

would be a good ballboy?
B He lives close to Wimbledon.

C He is good at ball sports.

[1]

28 What did Ben have to do first to A show how fit he was

become a ballboy?
B show how much he knew about
tennis

C show how good his ball skills

were
[1]

29 What does Ben say is difficult A running quickly to get the balls
about being a ballboy?
B remembering what players want

C spending a long time without

moving
[1]

30 What does Ben enjoy most about A being on TV all around the world
being a ballboy?
B being part of a famous
competition

C being able to meet tennis stars

[1]

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