The environment: AQA GCSE Spanish questions

Every AQA GCSE Spanish exam question on 2.3 The environment, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

All 107 questions on The environment, as a list

June 2025, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q14 (1 mark): [1 mark]
June 2025, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q33 (1 mark): A Animales marinos mueren después de comer plástico. B Campaña medioambiental tiene éxito. C Tiendas pagan una multa por usar excesivos envases. Escribe la letr
June 2025, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q34 (1 mark): A Zonas de bosques se reducen en América. B Incendios arruinan los bosques americanos. C Nueva legislación americana protege los bosques. Escribe la letra corre
June 2025, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q20 (1 mark): A Cleaning up the litter B Recycling paper and card C Reducing the use of plastic [1 mark]
June 2025, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q21 (1 mark): A Having a uniform sale B Planting trees on the field C Organising a ‘walk to school’ day [1 mark]
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q13.1 (1 mark): ¿Qué causa la contaminación de las aguas en el pueblo de Gregorio? [1 mark]
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q13.2 (1 mark): En el pueblo de Gregorio, ¿dónde pasa la noche la gente que no tiene casa? [1 mark]
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q13.3 (1 mark): ¿Qué no hay en el pueblo de Marta? [1 mark]
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q13.4 (1 mark): En el pueblo de Marta, ¿qué no habrá en el futuro? [1 mark]
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q12.1 (1 mark): ¿Qué causa la contaminación de las aguas en el pueblo de Gregorio? [1 mark]
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q12.2 (1 mark): En el pueblo de Gregorio, ¿dónde pasa la noche la gente que no tiene casa? [1 mark]
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q12.3 (1 mark): ¿Qué no hay en el pueblo de Marta? [1 mark]
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q12.4 (1 mark): En el pueblo de Marta, ¿qué no habrá en el futuro? [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, 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, Q12.1 (1 mark): Local supermarkets have … [1 mark]
June 2024, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q12.2 (1 mark): People want to be able to … [1 mark]
June 2024, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q12.3 (1 mark): The report mentions … Write the correct letter in the box. A infants returning to school. B pupils’ community work. C student punctuality. [1 mark]
June 2024, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q13.1 (1 mark): Local residents are celebrating the fact that … [1 mark]
June 2024, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q13.2 (1 mark): The presenters would like ideas on how to … [1 mark]
June 2024, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q08 (1 mark): A Air pollution B Noise pollution C Water pollution [1 mark]
June 2024, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q09 (1 mark): A Climate change B Energy usage C Loss of woodland [1 mark]
June 2024, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q03.1 (1 mark): A A vast amount of waste is generated at concerts. [1 mark]
June 2024, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q03.2 (1 mark): A Coldplay used low-energy lighting for their concert in Chile. [1 mark]
June 2024, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q03.3 (1 mark): A Coldplay fans took part in a competition on exercise bikes after the concert in Peru. [1 mark]
June 2024, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q03.4 (1 mark): A Coldplay’s actions show that the group is committed to protecting the environment. [1 mark]
June 2024, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q15 (9 marks): Your Spanish exchange partner sends you this message. Translate it into English for a friend. El instituto de David hace mucho para proteger el medio ambiente.
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, Q22 (2 marks): Costa Rica has many projects to . For example, there are campaigns to . [2 marks]
June 2023, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q23 (2 marks): In the capital, San José, January and February are the months when there is and April is . [2 marks]
June 2023, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q15 (2 marks): Costa Rica has many projects to . For example, there are campaigns to . [2 marks]
June 2023, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q02.1 (1 mark): What aspect of the environment is Puerto Rico not improving? A Air quality B Recycling C Fresh water [1 mark]
June 2023, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q02.2 (1 mark): Why are some of the beaches in Puerto Rico not recommended at present? A The sea is polluted. B A hurricane is expected. C They are overcrowded. [1 mark]
June 2023, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q02.3 (1 mark): What does the article say about rain in Puerto Rico? A Rainfall is the same all over the island. B It rains more in the east and the north of the island. C The
June 2023, Paper 4 Writing Higher, Q03 (12 marks): Translate the following passage into Spanish. There are two new students in my class and I get on best with a boy who is called Lucas. He is going to live in th
June 2022, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q04 (1 mark): [1 mark]
June 2022, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q08 (1 mark): [1 mark]
June 2022, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q13 (1 mark): What exactly are the girls going to make a video about? [1 mark]
June 2022, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q21.1 (1 mark): Why must you not use your mobile in the park? [1 mark]
June 2022, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q21.2 (1 mark): What else does the guide tell you not to do? [1 mark]
June 2022, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q22 (2 marks): What two things must you not do if you stay to eat in the park? [2 marks]
June 2022, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q11 (1 mark): What exactly are the girls going to make a video about? [1 mark]
June 2022, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q19.1 (1 mark): Why must you not use your mobile in the park? [1 mark]
June 2022, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q19.2 (1 mark): What else does the guide tell you not to do? [1 mark]
June 2022, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q20 (2 marks): What two things must you not do if you stay to eat in the park? [2 marks]
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q04.1 (1 mark): Exactly what have the campaigns since 1990 achieved in Spain? [1 mark]
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q04.2 (1 mark): What will be the worst consequence of climate change in some areas? [1 mark]
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q04.3 (1 mark): Why exactly will there be a very high risk of forest fires in Spain next summer? [1 mark]
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q04.4 (1 mark): Who exactly caused many forest fires in 2018? [1 mark]
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q03.1 (1 mark): Where in Argentina are electric bikes becoming more popular? A Only in towns B Only in the mountains C In both towns and mountains [1 mark]
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q03.2 (1 mark): Why are electric bikes good for people over 50? A They can go on longer rides. B They can go cycling with their children. C They can lose weight. [1 mark]
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q03.3 (1 mark): What does the article say about the cost of electric bikes? A All models of electric bikes are expensive. B Second-hand electric bikes are very cheap. C Electri
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q04.1 (1 mark): What does Sara do? Why? Buys local products [1 mark]
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q04.2 (1 mark): What does Ricardo do? Why? To reduce contamination of the sea [1 mark]
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q04.3 (2 marks): What does Manolo do? Why? [2 marks]
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q08.1 (1 mark): On very hot days, Olga’s parents get . [1 mark]
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q08.2 (1 mark): When it rains, Olga’s sisters get . [1 mark]
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q08.3 (1 mark): On snowy days, Olga’s grandparents get . [1 mark]
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q08.4 (1 mark): The students in Olga’s class get when it is windy. [1 mark]
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q09.1 (1 mark): 71% [1 mark]
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q09.2 (1 mark): 75% [1 mark]
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q09.3 (1 mark): 89% [1 mark]
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q09.4 (1 mark): 94% [1 mark]
June 2022, Paper 4 Writing Higher, Q01.2 (16 marks): Tu amigo colombiano, Matías, quiere oír noticias de ti. Escríbele un email. Menciona: • qué hiciste durante las vacaciones del año pasado • tu opinión sobre tu
June 2022, Paper 4 Writing Foundation, Q04.2 (16 marks): Tu amigo colombiano, Matías, quiere oír noticias de ti. Escríbele un email. Menciona: • qué hiciste durante las vacaciones del año pasado • tu opinión sobre tu
November 2021, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q12 (1 mark): What are the older pupils going to do? [1 mark]
November 2021, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q13 (1 mark): What are the younger pupils going to do? [1 mark]
November 2021, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q10 (1 mark): What are the older pupils going to do? [1 mark]
November 2021, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q11 (1 mark): What are the younger pupils going to do? [1 mark]
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q01.1 (1 mark): Pilar’s grandmother… A used to recycle more. B separates her rubbish. C needs to change her habits. [1 mark]
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q01.2 (1 mark): Raquel… A is vegan. B was vegan but is now a vegetarian. C is going to be vegan. [1 mark]
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q01.3 (1 mark): Pilar’s mother… A bought a new dishwasher recently. B no longer uses a dishwasher. C wants to buy an energy efficient dishwasher. [1 mark]
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q01.4 (1 mark): Pilar’s father is going to save energy in the future by… A buying a new electric car. B turning the central heating down. C using fewer electrical devices. [1 m
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q06.1 (1 mark): Pilar’s grandmother… A used to recycle more. B separates her rubbish. C needs to change her habits. [1 mark]
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q06.2 (1 mark): Raquel… A is vegan. B was vegan but is now a vegetarian. C is going to be vegan. [1 mark]
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q06.3 (1 mark): Pilar’s mother… A bought a new dishwasher recently. B no longer uses a dishwasher. C wants to buy an energy efficient dishwasher. [1 mark]
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q06.4 (1 mark): Pilar’s father is going to save energy in the future by… A buying a new electric car. B turning the central heating down. C using fewer electrical devices. [1 m
November 2020, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q03 (1 mark): [1 mark]
November 2020, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q07 (1 mark): [1 mark]
November 2020, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q22.1 (1 mark): How does Isabel suggest improving recycling? A Reducing taxes for people who recycle properly. B Fining people who do not use the different bins. C Introducing
November 2020, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q22.2 (1 mark): How does she feel about her neighbours and why? Answer the question in English. [1 mark]
November 2020, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q23.1 (1 mark): What does Enrique explain about the rule for rubbish removal? A The council has to empty the bins every evening. B You have to put your rubbish out early in the
November 2020, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q23.2 (1 mark): What problems are caused when the rule is not followed? Answer the question in English. [1 mark]
November 2020, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q18 (1 mark): Claudia A Litter B Plastic packaging C Recycling [1 mark]
November 2020, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q19 (1 mark): Diego A Air pollution B Noise pollution C Water pollution [1 mark]
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q06.1 (1 mark): Recycling is collected every week in Madrid. [1 mark]
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q06.2 (1 mark): They have made toys from plastic bottles. [1 mark]
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q06.3 (1 mark): You have to take garden waste to the recycling centre yourself. [1 mark]
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q06.4 (1 mark): You can get all of the information from your local supermarket. [1 mark]
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q14.1 (1 mark): Vientos fuertes [1 mark]
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q14.2 (1 mark): Zonas que necesitan agua [1 mark]
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q14.3 (1 mark): Condiciones médicas [1 mark]
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, Q04.2 (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, Q18 (2 marks): The local people are worried about the _____________________ from the ____________________. [2 marks]
2026 specimen, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q03 (1 mark): An environmental improvement [1 mark]
2026 specimen, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q21 (1 mark): What change in people’s behaviour is affecting air pollution in the capital? [1 mark]
2026 specimen, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q22 (1 mark): What has also happened to make the problem worse? [1 mark]
2026 specimen, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q23 (1 mark): What is the most important thing to do for a cleaner country? [1 mark]
2026 specimen, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q24 (1 mark): What must people do to help endangered species? [1 mark]
2026 specimen, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q25 (1 mark): Read the last sentence again. What is a halcón? Write the correct letter in the box. A A bird B A place C A sport [1 mark]
2026 specimen, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q16 (1 mark): What change in people’s behaviour is affecting air pollution in the capital? [1 mark]
2026 specimen, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q17 (1 mark): What has also happened to make the problem worse? [1 mark]
2026 specimen, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q18 (1 mark): What is a very important thing to do for a cleaner country? [1 mark]
2026 specimen, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q19 (1 mark): What must people do to help endangered species? [1 mark]
2026 specimen, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q20 (1 mark): Read the last sentence again. What is a halcón? Write the correct letter in the box. A A bird B A place C A sport [1 mark]
2026 specimen, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q36 (1 mark): An environmental improvement [1 mark]

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