Town, region and country: Edexcel GCSE Spanish questions

Every Edexcel GCSE Spanish exam question on 2.3 Town, region and country, 2018–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

All 145 questions on Town, region and country, as a list

June 2025, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q9(a)(i) (1 mark): Part (a) (i) When did Sofía’s family move to the area? (1)
June 2025, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q9(a)(ii) (1 mark): How did her parents manage the cost of buying their house? Give one detail. (1)
June 2025, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q9(a)(iii) (2 marks): What do Sofía’s parents like about the area? Give two details. (2)
June 2025, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q9(a)(iv) (1 mark): What does Sofía least like about her area? Give one detail. (1)
June 2025, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q9(b)(i) (1 mark): Part (b) (i) How does Edu describe his area? Give one detail. (1)
June 2025, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q9(b)(ii) (1 mark): What is the best thing about living in his area? (1)
June 2025, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q9(b)(iii) (1 mark): What does he say about his house? (1)
June 2025, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q9(b)(iv) (2 marks): What improvements would Edu make? Give two details. (2)
June 2025, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q3 (3 marks): You hear three people talking about their town. What places do they mention? Listen to the recording and put a cross next to each one of the three correct words
June 2025, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q5(a) (1 mark): Where does Javi live? (1)
June 2025, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q5(b) (2 marks): What is the weather like at the moment? Give two details. (2)
June 2025, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q5(c) (1 mark): What will the weather be like this weekend? (1)
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q4(i) (1 mark): Sira … (1) A wants to move from Madrid. B wants to live alone. C arrived in Madrid yesterday. D wants to rent a house.
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q4(ii) (1 mark): The first house she sees is … (1) A in a noisy area. B unfurnished. C very expensive. D too small.
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q4(iii) (1 mark): The second house she sees … (1) A is perfect for her. B is in the town centre. C has a private pool. D is very big.
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q4(iv) (1 mark): Sira’s son … (1) A prefers the first house. B is lazy. C is sporty. D has his own car.
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q4(v) (1 mark): The chosen house is near … (1) A the coach station. B her office. C her son’s school. D the motorway.
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q2(a) (1 mark): Carolina’s building has floors. (1)
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q2(b) (1 mark): The has a balcony. (1)
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q2(c) (1 mark): Carolina’s bedroom is . (1)
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q2(d) (1 mark): They all eat in the . (1)
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q2(e) (1 mark): Carolina prefers to live in the . (1)
June 2025, Paper 4 Writing Higher, Q3 (12 marks): Traduce el texto siguiente al español. The good thing about where I live is that we have green spaces. We can do activities like walking and horse riding. Two m
June 2025, Paper 4 Writing Foundation, Q4(a) (2 marks): I live in a town. (2)
June 2025, Paper 4 Writing Foundation, Q4(b) (2 marks): It has beautiful buildings. (2)
June 2025, Paper 4 Writing Foundation, Q4(c) (2 marks): I prefer to visit the park with my dog. (2)
June 2025, Paper 4 Writing Foundation, Q4(d) (3 marks): My friends and I go shopping every Sunday. (3)
June 2025, Paper 4 Writing Foundation, Q4(e) (3 marks): Last weekend I bought fruit at the local market. (3)
June 2024, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q2(i) (1 mark): Alberto is going to the museum … A today. B tomorrow. C at the weekend. D next week.
June 2024, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q2(ii) (1 mark): Entry to the museum costs … A nothing. B 5 euros. C 10 euros. D 15 euros.
June 2024, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q2(iii) (1 mark): Alberto thinks the museum is … A boring. B busy. C interesting. D old-fashioned.
June 2024, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q3(a) (1 mark): What is the theme of this year’s art competition? (1)
June 2024, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q3(b) (2 marks): What must contestants send with their drawings? Give two ideas. (2)
June 2024, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q3(c) (1 mark): What will some art teachers have to do? (1)
June 2024, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q3(d) (1 mark): Where will the exhibition take place? (1)
June 2024, Paper 4 Writing Higher, Q1(a) (20 marks): Escribe una carta a tu amigo José. Debes mencionar los siguientes puntos: • cómo es el lugar • lo que hiciste allí en el pasado • tu opinión sobre las actividad
June 2024, Paper 4 Writing Foundation, Q3(a) (20 marks): Escribe una carta a tu amigo José. Debes mencionar los siguientes puntos: • cómo es el lugar • lo que hiciste allí en el pasado • tu opinión sobre las actividad
June 2023, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q1 (3 marks): Marta is talking about problems in her town. What does she mention? Listen to the recording and put a cross in each one of the three correct boxes. A weather B
June 2023, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q7 (3 marks): What does Bruno say? Listen to the recording and put a cross in each of the three correct boxes. A The village is on the coast. B Sixty people live in the villa
June 2022, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q2(a) (1 mark): En el sur hace . (1)
June 2022, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q2(b) (1 mark): En Madrid tenemos . (1)
June 2022, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q2(c) (1 mark): En el norte hace . (1)
June 2022, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q2(d) (1 mark): En Barcelona hace . (1)
June 2022, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q2(e) (1 mark): En Ibiza tenemos . (1)
June 2022, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q14(a) (1 mark): En el sur hace (1)
June 2022, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q14(b) (1 mark): En Madrid tenemos (1)
June 2022, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q14(c) (1 mark): En el norte hace (1)
June 2022, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q14(d) (1 mark): En Barcelona hace (1)
June 2022, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q14(e) (1 mark): En Ibiza tenemos (1)
June 2022, Paper 4 Writing Higher, Q1(a) (20 marks): Escribe una carta a tu amiga Carmen sobre tu ciudad. Debes mencionar los siguientes puntos: • cómo es tu ciudad • lo que hiciste la semana pasada • tu opinión s
June 2022, Paper 4 Writing Foundation, Q3(a) (20 marks): Escribe una carta a tu amiga Carmen sobre tu ciudad. Debes mencionar los siguientes puntos: • cómo es tu ciudad • lo que hiciste la semana pasada • tu opinión s
November 2021, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q1(a) (1 mark): Su barrio no es muy . (1)
November 2021, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q1(b) (1 mark): Va a la pista de patinaje con su . (1)
November 2021, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q1(c) (1 mark): Las películas del cine son . (1)
November 2021, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q1(d) (1 mark): La playa está . (1)
November 2021, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q1(e) (1 mark): Los domingos, las tiendas están . (1)
November 2021, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q13(a) (1 mark): Su barrio no es muy . (1)
November 2021, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q13(b) (1 mark): Va a la pista de patinaje con su . (1)
November 2021, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q13(c) (1 mark): Las películas del cine son . (1)
November 2021, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q13(d) (1 mark): La playa está . (1)
November 2021, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q13(e) (1 mark): Los domingos, las tiendas están . (1)
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q6(i) (3 marks): What do we find out? Put a cross in each of the three correct boxes. (3) A It is springtime. B It will be cold in the west. C It will be the hottest summer ever
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q6(ii) (1 mark): Answer the following questions in English. You do not need to write in full sentences. (ii) What are we told about the weather in Castilla? (1)
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q6(iii) (1 mark): What happened in Valencia last autumn? (1)
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q2(a) (1 mark): Diana lives in the . (1)
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q2(b) (1 mark): Her house is . (1)
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q2(c) (1 mark): There are many in her neighbourhood. (1)
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q2(d) (1 mark): The is near her house. (1)
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q2(e) (1 mark): Diana where she lives. (1)
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q7(a) (1 mark): Es un artículo sobre el tiempo en el . (1)
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q7(b) (1 mark): En Barcelona hace mucho . (1)
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q7(c) (1 mark): Está y han cerrado algunas carreteras. (1)
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q7(d) (1 mark): Hoy en Madrid la gente no puede . (1)
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q7(e) (1 mark): El tiempo es bueno en la . (1)
November 2020, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q5(i) (1 mark): She normally goes to the museum… A by bike. B by taxi. C by bus. D on foot.
November 2020, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q5(ii) (1 mark): The most amazing thing about this museum is… A the cost. B the size. C the building. D the cafeteria.
November 2020, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q5(iii) (1 mark): The museum shop is… A expensive. B unusual. C cheap. D new.
November 2020, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q8(a) (1 mark): What is the weather like in Spain today? Give one detail. (1)
November 2020, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q8(b) (1 mark): What is the problem with public transport? Give one detail. (1)
November 2020, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q8(c) (1 mark): What will the weather be like on Sunday? Give one detail. (1)
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q2(a) (1 mark): What was the weather like during the summer? (1)
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q2(b) (1 mark): Mention one thing that the people could not do because of the weather. (1)
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q2(c) (1 mark): What did the fisherman have to do with the fish they caught this summer? (1)
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q2(d) (1 mark): What do we find out about the price of the fish? (1)
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q6(a) (1 mark): What was the weather like during the summer? (1)
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q6(b) (1 mark): Mention one thing that the people could not do because of the weather. (1)
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q6(c) (1 mark): What did the fishermen have to do with the fish they caught this summer? (1)
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q6(d) (1 mark): What do we find out about the price of the fish? (1)
June 2019, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q7(a) (2 marks): Why does José enjoy life in the village? Give two details. (2)
June 2019, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q7(b) (1 mark): What does he say about the people in his village? Give one detail. (1)
June 2019, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q7(c) (1 mark): What does José say the village needs? Give one detail. (1)
June 2019, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q7(d) (1 mark): How was Easter celebrated in the village in the past? (1)
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q7(i) (1 mark): Aquí solía vivir gente… A rica. B extranjera. C pobre. D joven.
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q7(ii) (1 mark): ‘La Milonga’ es… A un estilo de música. B una bebida. C una forma de arte moderno. D una comida típica.
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q7(iii) (1 mark): Las casas en La Boca son… A blancas. B viejas. C grandes. D modernas.
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q7(iv) (1 mark): En este barrio se puede… A ver jugar a Maradona. B entrar al estadio sin pagar. C ir a un partido de fútbol gratis. D ver a los mejores futbolistas.
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q7(v) (1 mark): La Boca está … del centro de la ciudad. A cerca B al lado C enfrente D lejos
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q8(i) (1 mark): Aquí solía vivir gente… A rica. B extranjera. C pobre. D joven.
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q8(ii) (1 mark): ‘La Milonga’ es… A un estilo de música. B una bebida. C una forma de arte moderno. D una comida típica.
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q8(iii) (1 mark): Las casas en La Boca son… A blancas. B viejas. C grandes. D modernas.
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q8(iv) (1 mark): En este barrio se puede… A ver jugar a Maradona. B entrar al estadio sin pagar. C ir a un partido de fútbol gratis. D ver a los mejores futbolistas.
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q8(v) (1 mark): La Boca está … del centro de la ciudad. A cerca B al lado C enfrente D lejos
June 2018, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q9(a)(i) (1 mark): Part (a) (i) What has been the consequence of this cold spell in Europe? (1)
June 2018, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q9(a)(ii) (2 marks): How has the north of Spain been affected by the storm? Give two details. (2)
June 2018, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q9(a)(iii) (1 mark): What is unusual about the weather in the south of Spain? Give one detail. (1)
June 2018, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q9(a)(iv) (2 marks): What is the general weather forecast until next Thursday? Give two details. (2)
June 2018, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q9(b)(i) (1 mark): Part (b) The forecast continues (i) How should you dress for this weather? (1)
June 2018, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q9(b)(ii) (2 marks): What advice is given if you need to drive? Give two details. (2)
June 2018, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q9(b)(iii) (1 mark): What are you told about mobile phones? (1)
June 2018, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q1 (3 marks): Listen to María talking to her friend about her plans for today. Where does María want to go? Listen to the recording and put a cross in each one of the three c
June 2018, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q6(a) (1 mark): new (a) If you are a visitor to the museum, we want to tell you that there is a very popular exhibition. (1)
June 2018, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q6(b) (2 marks): The exhibition is on the floor. In the cafeteria you can enjoy the . (2)
June 2018, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q1(a) (1 mark): What is the Town Hall’s aim? (1)
June 2018, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q1(b) (1 mark): How old are the students that took part? (1)
June 2018, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q1(c) (1 mark): How do we know that Lita’s drawing skills are improving since she won the competition? (1)
June 2018, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q3(a) (1 mark): Who mentions the traffic? (1)
June 2018, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q3(b) (1 mark): Mention one thing that Rosalía looks for when she is on holiday. (1)
June 2018, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q3(c) (1 mark): What do we learn about Lima’s economy? (1)
June 2018, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q3(d) (1 mark): Who stayed longer than expected in Lima? (1)
June 2018, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q3(e) (1 mark): What surprised Dolores? (1)
June 2018, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q4(i) (1 mark): The neighbourhood is … A busy B old C nice D big
June 2018, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q4(ii) (1 mark): There are several … A shops B churches C squares D bars
June 2018, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q4(iii) (1 mark): In the … many people go to the park. A summer B spring C evening D morning
June 2018, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q4(iv) (1 mark): In the park you can see several people… A walking B sitting C running D eating
June 2018, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q4(v) (1 mark): Many people from this neighbourhood … A have always lived there B have very big houses C are very friendly D want to move away
June 2018, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q5(a) (1 mark): What is the Town Hall’s aim? (1)
June 2018, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q5(b) (1 mark): How old are the students that took part? (1)
June 2018, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q5(c) (1 mark): How do we know that Lita’s drawing skills are improving since she won the competition? (1)
2026 specimen, Paper 2 Listening Higher, Q4(a) (1 mark): The library Omar goes to is … (1) A in the town square. B near his house. C next to his school.
2026 specimen, Paper 2 Listening Higher, Q4(b) (1 mark): Omar likes the café because of its wonderful … (1) A coffees. B sandwiches. C desserts.
2026 specimen, Paper 2 Listening Higher, Q4(c) (1 mark): Andrea is going to the stadium to watch a … (1) A match. B competition. C concert.
2026 specimen, Paper 2 Listening Higher, Q4(d) (1 mark): Marcos enjoys … (1) A looking at old buildings. B walking long distances. C living in a modern area.
2026 specimen, Paper 2 Listening Foundation, Q3(a) (1 mark): Sasha’s favourite place is the . (1)
2026 specimen, Paper 2 Listening Foundation, Q3(b) (1 mark): He recommends you go to the . (1)
2026 specimen, Paper 2 Listening Foundation, Q3(c) (1 mark): You can eat . (1)
2026 specimen, Paper 2 Listening Foundation, Q10(a) (1 mark): The library Omar goes to is … (1) A in the town square. B near his house. C next to his school.
2026 specimen, Paper 2 Listening Foundation, Q10(b) (1 mark): Omar likes the café because of its wonderful … (1) A coffees. B sandwiches. C desserts.
2026 specimen, Paper 2 Listening Foundation, Q10(c) (1 mark): Andrea is going to the stadium to watch a … (1) A match. B competition. C concert.
2026 specimen, Paper 2 Listening Foundation, Q10(d) (1 mark): Marcos enjoys … (1) A looking at old buildings. B walking long distances. C living in a modern area.
2026 specimen, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q7(a)(i) (1 mark): Complete the sentences below. Put a cross in the correct box for each question. (i) In the Plaza Mayor you can … (1) A learn about history. B eat Spanish food.
2026 specimen, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q7(a)(ii) (1 mark): The best way to go to the museums is … (1) A by bike. B by underground. C on foot.
2026 specimen, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q7(a)(iii) (1 mark): In Parque del Retiro people can … (1) A have a party. B rent a boat. C see a show.
2026 specimen, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q7(b)(i) (1 mark): Answer the following questions in English. You do not need to write in full sentences. (i) What is the Fiesta del Orgullo like? (1 detail) (1)
2026 specimen, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q7(b)(ii) (1 mark): What are you asked to do after your visit? (1)
2026 specimen, Paper 4 Writing Foundation, Q2(b) (14 marks): Write an article about tourist places where you live. You must include the following points: • description of a tourist place in your area • your opinion of thi

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