Customs and festivals: AQA GCSE Spanish questions

Every AQA GCSE Spanish exam question on 1.4 Customs and festivals, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

All 98 questions on Customs and festivals, as a list

June 2025, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q17.1 (1 mark): Why is the fifteenth birthday a special event for Mexican girls? [1 mark]
June 2025, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q17.2 (1 mark): What exactly does a girl do to get ready for her party? [1 mark]
June 2025, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q17.3 (1 mark): Who is the ‘chambelán’? A A friend who helps the birthday girl get ready B Her partner for the party C The organiser of the birthday party Write the correct let
June 2025, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q18.1 (1 mark): What exactly is the father’s role at the party? [1 mark]
June 2025, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q18.2 (1 mark): Why does the girl reject the gift? [1 mark]
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q14 (9 marks): Your Spanish exchange partner sends you this message. Translate it into English for a friend. El año pasado mi tío diseñó la página web del festival de nuestro
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q10.1 (1 mark): La Tomatina [1 mark]
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q10.2 (1 mark): Descenso del Sella [1 mark]
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q10.3 (1 mark): Fiestas de la Paloma [1 mark]
June 2025, Paper 4 Writing Higher, Q01.2 (16 marks): Tu amigo argentino, Marcos, quiere saber más sobre ti. Escríbele un email. Menciona: • qué te gusta hacer los fines de semana • tu opinión sobre proteger el med
June 2025, Paper 4 Writing Foundation, Q01.1 (2 marks): [2 marks]
June 2025, Paper 4 Writing Foundation, Q01.2 (2 marks): [2 marks]
June 2025, Paper 4 Writing Foundation, Q01.3 (2 marks): [2 marks]
June 2025, Paper 4 Writing Foundation, Q01.4 (2 marks): [2 marks]
June 2025, Paper 4 Writing Foundation, Q04.2 (16 marks): Tu amigo argentino, Marcos, quiere saber más sobre ti. Escríbele un email. Menciona: • qué te gusta hacer los fines de semana • tu opinión sobre proteger el med
June 2024, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q20.1 (1 mark): What joke did the local radio play on their listeners? A They asked local residents to help paint the town swimming pool. B They asked locals to bring water to
June 2024, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q20.2 (1 mark): How did people react when they discovered the joke? A Some people were quite annoyed. B There were complaints to the radio station. C They all took it very well
June 2024, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q25 (4 marks): Las Navidades en casa de Antonio Antonio describe cómo pasan las Navidades en su casa. ¿Qué aspectos menciona? A Cenar B Decorar la casa C Descanso D Iglesia E
June 2024, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q09.1 (1 mark): Why might the dancers be dancing in the sports centre? [1 mark]
June 2024, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q09.2 (1 mark): What is the recommendation about dogs? [1 mark]
June 2024, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q09.3 (1 mark): What should you do after the meals in the square? [1 mark]
June 2024, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q07.1 (1 mark): Why might the dancers be dancing in the sports centre? [1 mark]
June 2024, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q07.2 (1 mark): What is the recommendation about dogs? [1 mark]
June 2024, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q07.3 (1 mark): What should you do after the meals in the square? [1 mark]
June 2024, Paper 4 Writing Higher, Q03 (12 marks): Translate the following passage into Spanish. My mother celebrated an important birthday this year. We all went to her favourite restaurant and we had a good ti
June 2023, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q24 (2 marks): Los dos sitios que puedes visitar el lunes son: [2 marks]
June 2023, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q25 (2 marks): En estos sitios es posible comprar y . [2 marks]
June 2023, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q14.1 (1 mark): ¿Cuándo fueron unos habitantes a buscar agua? [1 mark]
June 2023, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q14.2 (1 mark): En lugar de agua, ¿qué encontraron los habitantes? [1 mark]
June 2023, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q14.3 (1 mark): ¿Qué pasó con las personas enfermas? [1 mark]
June 2023, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q14.4 (1 mark): ¿Cómo es el ambiente al final del festival? [1 mark]
June 2023, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q01.1 (1 mark): May 1st [1 mark]
June 2023, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q01.2 (1 mark): May 2nd [1 mark]
June 2023, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q01.3 (1 mark): May 3rd [1 mark]
June 2023, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q01.4 (1 mark): May 4th [1 mark]
June 2023, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q12.1 (1 mark): ¿Cuándo fueron unos habitantes a buscar agua? [1 mark]
June 2023, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q12.2 (1 mark): En lugar de agua, ¿qué encontraron los habitantes? [1 mark]
June 2023, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q12.3 (1 mark): ¿Qué pasó con las personas enfermas? [1 mark]
June 2023, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q12.4 (1 mark): ¿Cómo es el ambiente al final del festival? [1 mark]
June 2023, Paper 4 Writing Foundation, Q01.1 (2 marks): [2 marks]
June 2023, Paper 4 Writing Foundation, Q01.2 (2 marks): [2 marks]
June 2023, Paper 4 Writing Foundation, Q01.3 (2 marks): [2 marks]
June 2023, Paper 4 Writing Foundation, Q01.4 (2 marks): [2 marks]
June 2022, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q23 (1 mark): ¿Cuál es la opinión de Rodrigo sobre la Semana Santa? [1 mark]
June 2022, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q24 (1 mark): ¿Cuál es la opinión de Rodrigo sobre las corridas de toros? [1 mark]
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q02.1 (1 mark): The people in the processions wear red T-shirts. [1 mark]
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q02.2 (1 mark): The dancing takes place at night. [1 mark]
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q02.3 (1 mark): There is a market with local wines. [1 mark]
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q02.4 (1 mark): The Tourist Information Office is open every day. [1 mark]
June 2022, Paper 4 Writing Higher, Q01.1 (16 marks): Tienes una nueva amiga española, Andrea. Te ha mandado algunas preguntas para conocerte mejor. Escríbele un email. Menciona: • qué hiciste con tu familia durant
June 2022, Paper 4 Writing Foundation, Q04.1 (16 marks): Tienes una nueva amiga española, Andrea. Te ha mandado algunas preguntas para conocerte mejor. Escríbele un email. Menciona: • qué hiciste con tu familia durant
November 2021, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q07 (1 mark): [1 mark]
November 2021, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q14.1 (1 mark): He says you should not wear… A a swimming costume. B a t-shirt. C old clothes. [1 mark]
November 2021, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q14.2 (1 mark): He suggests that you wear… A boots. B sandals. C trainers. [1 mark]
November 2021, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q14.3 (1 mark): You should also wear… A a swimming cap. B protective glasses. C sun cream. [1 mark]
November 2021, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q14.4 (1 mark): A similar festival was abandoned in India because… A the cost of tomatoes was too high. B they did not like the mess afterwards. C they disapproved of the waste
November 2021, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q06 (2 marks): The costumes and her make-up [2 marks]
November 2021, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q07 (2 marks): The day of the parade and the food [2 marks]
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q14.1 (1 mark): Según Alba, lo mejor de las fiestas de cumpleaños son… [1 mark]
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q14.2 (1 mark): Las actividades que Alba hace normalmente en las fiestas de cumpleaños son… [1 mark]
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q14.3 (1 mark): Las personas con las que Alba pasa la Navidad son… [1 mark]
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q14.4 (1 mark): Después de la comida de Navidad, las actividades que a Alba le gusta hacer son… [1 mark]
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q12.1 (1 mark): Según Alba, lo mejor de las fiestas de cumpleaños son… [1 mark]
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q12.2 (1 mark): Las actividades que Alba hace normalmente en las fiestas de cumpleaños son… [1 mark]
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q12.3 (1 mark): Las personas con las que Alba pasa la Navidad son… [1 mark]
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q12.4 (1 mark): Después de la comida de Navidad, las actividades que a Alba le gusta hacer son… [1 mark]
November 2021, Paper 4 Writing Higher, Q01.1 (16 marks): Theme 1 – Identity and culture Tienes una nueva amiga chilena, María. Te ha mandado algunas preguntas para conocerte mejor. Escríbele un email. Menciona: • qué
November 2021, Paper 4 Writing Foundation, Q04.1 (16 marks): Theme 1 – Identity and culture Tienes una nueva amiga chilena, María. Te ha mandado algunas preguntas para conocerte mejor. Escríbele un email. Menciona: • qué
November 2020, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q26.1 (1 mark): El concierto de guitarra [1 mark]
November 2020, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q26.2 (1 mark): Historias para niños [1 mark]
November 2020, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q27.1 (1 mark): Tapas [1 mark]
November 2020, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q27.2 (1 mark): La procesión religiosa [1 mark]
November 2020, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q22.1 (1 mark): El concierto de guitarra [1 mark]
November 2020, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q22.2 (1 mark): Historias para niños [1 mark]
November 2020, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q23.1 (1 mark): Tapas [1 mark]
November 2020, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q23.2 (1 mark): La procesión religiosa [1 mark]
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q14.1 (2 marks): Antonio Aspecto favorito Razón [2 marks]
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q14.2 (2 marks): Olga Aspecto favorito Razón [2 marks]
November 2020, Paper 4 Writing Higher, Q01.1 (16 marks): Laura, una amiga argentina, te ha preguntado sobre tus amigos y tu familia. Escríbele un email. Menciona: • qué prefieres hacer cuando sales con tus amigos • po
November 2020, Paper 4 Writing Higher, Q01.2 (16 marks): Tienes una nueva amiga española, Marisa. Te ha mandado algunas preguntas para conocerte mejor. Escríbele un email. Menciona: • por qué te gusta tu película favo
November 2020, Paper 4 Writing Foundation, Q04.1 (16 marks): Laura, una amiga argentina, te ha preguntado sobre tus amigos y tu familia. Escríbele un email. Menciona: • qué prefieres hacer cuando sales con tus amigos • po
November 2020, Paper 4 Writing Foundation, Q04.2 (16 marks): Tienes una nueva amiga española, Marisa. Te ha mandado algunas preguntas para conocerte mejor. Escríbele un email. Menciona: • por qué te gusta tu película favo
2026 specimen, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q21.1 (1 mark): Amir is asking about … A an annual procession. B an Easter parade. C a New Year’s Eve celebration. [1 mark]
2026 specimen, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q21.2 (1 mark): The event ends … A at the harbour. B at the town hall. C in the village centre. [1 mark]
2026 specimen, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q22.1 (1 mark): The sweets are … A made by children. B sold to children. C thrown to children. [1 mark]
2026 specimen, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q22.2 (1 mark): The main thing that Aisha likes is the … A atmosphere. B costumes. C food. [1 mark]
2026 specimen, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q05 (1 mark): What is Patricia’s birthday treat? A Having a meal out with her parents B Having friends to stay the night C Having breakfast in bed [1 mark]
2026 specimen, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q06 (1 mark): What do Patricia and her family do during their Easter holiday? A Have a meal on the beach B Eat out at a restaurant C Go on a boat trip [1 mark]
2026 specimen, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q07 (1 mark): What do they do during the town festival? A Go to see the processions B Watch the firework display C Wear traditional costumes [1 mark]
2026 specimen, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q08 (1 mark): How does Patricia spend Christmas Eve? A At a family party B Having a meal with friends C Wrapping presents [1 mark]
2026 specimen, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q30 (1 mark): During the Sanfermines festival … A only Spanish people can run. B the bulls are often hurt. C people rarely get hurt. [1 mark]
2026 specimen, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q31 (1 mark): In festivals in the south there are … A people dancing in the streets. B horse races. C horse shows. [1 mark]
2026 specimen, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q32 (1 mark): During the festivals in the south … A people sunbathe. B the temperature is high. C tourists can go dancing. [1 mark]
2026 specimen, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q33 (1 mark): In Easter Week… A all the parades finish at six o’clock in the morning. B all the parades start at six o’clock. C many parades last more than six hours. [1 mark
2026 specimen, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q34 (1 mark): For New Year’s Eve … A only organised firework displays are allowed. B you must eat all your grapes to have good luck. C you must eat your grapes after twelve o
2026 specimen, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q40 (10 marks): Translate these sentences into English. Vamos a aprender chino en mi instituto el año que viene. [2 marks]
2026 specimen, Paper 4 Writing Higher, Q02.2 (15 marks): You are writing an article about popular culture. Write approximately 90 words in Spanish. You must write something about each bullet point. Mention: • why you
2026 specimen, Paper 4 Writing Foundation, Q05.2 (15 marks): You are writing an article about popular culture. Write approximately 90 words in Spanish. You must write something about each bullet point. Mention: • why you

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