What school is like: Edexcel GCSE Spanish questions

Every Edexcel GCSE Spanish exam question on 3.1 What school is like, 2018–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

All 150 questions on What school is like, as a list

June 2025, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q2(a) (1 mark): A no le gusta su profesor. (1)
June 2025, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q2(b) (1 mark): A le gustan las lenguas. (1)
June 2025, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q2(c) (1 mark): A solo le gusta la educación física. (1)
June 2025, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q2(d) (1 mark): A le interesa estudiar en otro país. (1)
June 2025, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q2(e) (1 mark): A se le dan bien las ciencias. (1)
June 2025, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q10(i) (2 marks): Choose the two correct answers. (2) A Student performance has fallen. B Mobile phones have been banned for months. C Mobile phones must be kept in bags. D Teach
June 2025, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q10(ii) (2 marks): Choose the two correct answers. (2) A A levels are increasing in popularity these days. B Students like to do vocational courses. C Being in the classroom is th
June 2025, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q14(a) (1 mark): A no le gusta su profesor. (1)
June 2025, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q14(b) (1 mark): A le gustan las lenguas. (1)
June 2025, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q14(c) (1 mark): A solo le gusta la educación física. (1)
June 2025, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q14(d) (1 mark): A le interesa estudiar en otro país. (1)
June 2025, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q14(e) (1 mark): A se le dan bien las ciencias. (1)
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q5(a) (1 mark): wants to have the afternoons free. (1)
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q5(b) (1 mark): disagrees with the headteacher. (1)
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q5(c) (1 mark): studies with others. (1)
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q5(d) (1 mark): has lots of homework. (1)
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q5(e) (1 mark): Answer the following questions in English. You do not need to write in full sentences. (e) What does Nora want to introduce? (1)
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q5(f) (1 mark): Why does Laura think that exams are important? Give one detail. (1)
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q1(a) (1 mark): loves maths. (1)
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q1(b) (1 mark): says the teachers are good. (1)
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q1(c) (1 mark): travels to school by train. (1)
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q1(d) (1 mark): thinks that history is difficult. (1)
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q1(e) (1 mark): likes to play basketball. (1)
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q1(f) (1 mark): says the school is big. (1)
June 2025, Paper 4 Writing Foundation, Q1 (12 marks): (Source: © Rawpixel.com/Shutterstock) 1 Describe la foto y da tu opinión sobre el uniforme escolar. Escribe aproximadamente 20–30 palabras en español.
June 2024, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q1(a) (1 mark): Nacho odia las . (1)
June 2024, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q1(b) (1 mark): La asignatura favorita de Nacho es el . (1)
June 2024, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q1(c) (1 mark): En música siempre saca notas. (1)
June 2024, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q1(d) (1 mark): Para Nacho en inglés es difícil. (1)
June 2024, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q1(e) (1 mark): En el futuro quiere ser . (1)
June 2024, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q13(a) (1 mark): Nacho odia las . (1)
June 2024, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q13(b) (1 mark): La asignatura favorita de Nacho es el . (1)
June 2024, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q13(c) (1 mark): En música siempre saca notas. (1)
June 2024, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q13(d) (1 mark): Para Nacho en inglés es difícil. (1)
June 2024, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q13(e) (1 mark): En el futuro quiere ser . (1)
June 2024, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q8(a) (1 mark): Debes llevar uniforme: (1)
June 2024, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q8(b) (1 mark): Siempre tienes que llegar a tiempo: (1)
June 2024, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q8(c) (1 mark): Debes usar los cubos de basura: (1)
June 2024, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q8(d) (1 mark): Todos deben caminar en los corredores: (1)
June 2024, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q8(e) (1 mark): Necesitas una razón válida para no ir a clase: (1)
June 2024, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q9(a) (1 mark): Debes llevar uniforme: (1)
June 2024, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q9(b) (1 mark): Siempre tienes que llegar a tiempo: (1)
June 2024, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q9(c) (1 mark): Debes usar los cubos de basura: (1)
June 2024, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q9(d) (1 mark): Todos deben caminar en los corredores: (1)
June 2024, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q9(e) (1 mark): Necesitas una razón válida para no ir a clase: (1)
June 2023, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q2(a) (1 mark): Aina piensa que el profesor de matemáticas es . (1)
June 2023, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q2(b) (1 mark): Dice que el profesor de latín es . (1)
June 2023, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q2(c) (1 mark): Su profesor de ciencias es . (1)
June 2023, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q2(d) (1 mark): Su profesor favorito es . (1)
June 2023, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q2(e) (1 mark): Según Aina, el director es . (1)
June 2023, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q4 (3 marks): What is Daniel concerned about? Listen to the recording and put a cross in each one of the three correct boxes. A exams B friendships C unemployment D school ru
June 2023, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q11 (3 marks): What is Daniel concerned about? Listen to the recording and put a cross in each one of the three correct boxes. A exams B friendships C unemployment D school ru
June 2023, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q14(a) (1 mark): Aina piensa que el profesor de matemáticas es . (1)
June 2023, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q14(b) (1 mark): Dice que el profesor de latín es . (1)
June 2023, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q14(c) (1 mark): Su profesor de ciencias es (1)
June 2023, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q14(d) (1 mark): Su profesor favorito es . (1)
June 2023, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q14(e) (1 mark): Según Aina, el director es . (1)
June 2023, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q9(a) (2 marks): ¿Por qué decidió Roxana educar a su hija Alicia en casa? Da dos ideas. (2)
June 2023, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q9(b) (1 mark): ¿Qué ayudaría a mejorar las relaciones entre profesores y alumnos? (1)
June 2023, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q9(c) (1 mark): ¿Qué tienen los chicos educados en casa? (1)
June 2023, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q9(d) (1 mark): En España, ¿cuál es la situación de la educación en casa? (1)
June 2023, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q10 (7 marks): Translate this passage into English. Estoy en Madrid. Vivo con una familia que es muy simpática. Todas las mañanas tengo que ir al instituto. Aquí, los alumnos
June 2023, Paper 4 Writing Higher, Q2(a) (28 marks): Escribe un artículo para interesar a la gente. Debes mencionar los siguientes puntos: • lo que piensas sobre las reglas en tu colegio • los deberes que hiciste
June 2022, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q8(a)(i) (1 mark): Part (a) (i) Iván’s school is … A unusual. B well-organised. C modern. D expensive.
June 2022, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q8(a)(ii) (1 mark): The teachers are … A supportive. B old-fashioned. C strict. D young.
June 2022, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q8(a)(iii) (1 mark): The students are … A kind. B lazy. C clever. D rude.
June 2022, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q8(b)(i) (1 mark): Part (b) (i) Iván most likes … A the building. B his roommates. C the common room. D his bedroom.
June 2022, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q8(b)(ii) (1 mark): He hates … A doing homework. B the food. C doing sport. D the library.
June 2022, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q8(b)(iii) (1 mark): Iván would like more time to … A use social media. B talk to his family. C study for exams. D go out with friends.
June 2022, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q5(a) (1 mark): What day does Alberto study Science? (1)
June 2022, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q5(b) (2 marks): How does he describe his teacher? Give two details. (2)
June 2022, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q5(c) (1 mark): What does he like about his lessons? (1)
June 2022, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q7 (3 marks): Pablo is showing visitors around school. What does he mention? Listen to the recording and put a cross in each of the three correct boxes. A The tour lasts half
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q1(a) (1 mark): likes music. (1)
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q1(b) (1 mark): thinks English is boring. (1)
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q1(c) (1 mark): loves history. (1)
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q1(d) (1 mark): says ICT is difficult. (1)
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q1(e) (1 mark): likes maths. (1)
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q1(f) (1 mark): says the teacher is very good. (1)
November 2021, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q3 (3 marks): Some students are talking about what they dislike about their school. What do they mention? Listen to the recording and put a cross in each one of the three cor
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q7(i) (1 mark): Las clases empiezan … que antes. A más tarde B más temprano C a la misma hora D una hora más tarde
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q7(ii) (1 mark): Todos tienen que estudiar … A idiomas. B Música. C Arte. D Ciencias
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q7(iii) (1 mark): Luis está feliz porque … A hace más deporte. B hay más recreos. C estudia Química. D tiene nuevos profesores.
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q7(iv) (1 mark): Ahora … A deben estudiar en la biblioteca. B trabajan mucho más. C no hay clases de Educacion Física. D no hacen deberes en casa.
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q7(v) (1 mark): El director es … A profesor de Arte. B simpático. C fantástico. D nuevo.
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q8(i) (1 mark): Las clases empiezan … que antes. A más tarde B más temprano C a la misma hora D una hora más tarde
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q8(ii) (1 mark): Todos tienen que estudiar … A idiomas. B Música. C Arte. D Ciencias.
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q8(iii) (1 mark): Luis está feliz porque … A hace más deporte. B hay más recreos. C estudia Química. D tiene nuevos profesores.
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q8(iv) (1 mark): Ahora … A deben estudiar en la biblioteca. B trabajan mucho más. C no hay clases de Educacion Física. D no hacen deberes en casa.
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q8(v) (1 mark): El director es … A profesor de Arte. B simpático. C fantástico. D nuevo.
November 2020, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q10(i) (2 marks): Students that use tablets in school… (2) Example: have fewer books to bring to school. A can have problems with their sight. B are less creative. C produce bett
November 2020, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q10(ii) (2 marks): The teacher says tablets help him to… (2) A find cheaper resources. B plan more engaging lessons. C manage students’ behaviour. D save time giving students feed
November 2020, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q6(a) (1 mark): listen (a) In class, you have to and be during the experiments. (1)
November 2020, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q6(b) (2 marks): You are not allowed to in class and you must remember to bring your to your lessons. (2)
November 2020, Paper 4 Writing Foundation, Q1 (12 marks): (Source: © SolStock / Getty Images) 1 Estás en un instituto en España. Mandas esta foto por email a tu amigo/a. Describe la foto y da tu opinión sobre el instit
June 2019, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q9(a)(i) (2 marks): Part (a) (i) What is special about green schools? Give two details. (2)
June 2019, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q9(a)(ii) (2 marks): How do green schools achieve their objectives? Give two details. (2)
June 2019, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q9(a)(iii) (1 mark): How do older students in the head teacher’s school promote green school principles? (1)
June 2019, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q9(a)(iv) (1 mark): What have the students done this year to improve his school? (1)
June 2019, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q9(b)(i) (1 mark): Part (b) (i) How do his students choose their green projects? (1)
June 2019, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q9(b)(ii) (2 marks): How are successful school projects recognised? Give two details. (2)
June 2019, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q9(b)(iii) (1 mark): Why was last year special? (1)
June 2019, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q1 (3 marks): Ana is talking about school. What subjects does she mention? Listen to the recording and put a cross X in each one of the three correct boxes. Example: Maths A
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q2(a) (1 mark): What happened when Daniel was 11 years old? (1)
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q2(b) (1 mark): What did Daniel do best in his class? (1)
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q2(c)(i) (1 mark): What surprised Daniel about studying in the city? Give one idea. (1)
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q2(c)(ii) (1 mark): What conclusion did he reach about city life? Give one idea. (1)
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q5(a) (1 mark): hated working to a timetable. (1)
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q5(b) (1 mark): failed some exams. (1)
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q5(c) (1 mark): never went to school. (1)
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q5(d) (1 mark): achieved very good marks. (1)
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q5(e) (2 marks): Answer the following question in English. (e) In what way has home schooling changed these students’ lives? Mention two ideas. (i) (1) (ii) (1)
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q2(a) (1 mark): He starts school at . (1)
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q2(b) (1 mark): He always arrives . (1)
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q2(c) (1 mark): He thinks that the break time is . (1)
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q2(d) (1 mark): He with friends at break time. (1)
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q2(e) (1 mark): He prefers the club. (1)
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q6(a) (1 mark): What happened when Daniel was 11 years old? (1)
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q6(b) (1 mark): What did Daniel do best in his class? (1)
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q6(c)(i) (1 mark): What surprised Daniel about studying in the city? Give one idea. (1)
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q6(c)(ii) (1 mark): What conclusion did he reach about city life? Give one idea. (1)
June 2019, Paper 4 Writing Higher, Q1(a) (20 marks): Acabas de terminar tus últimos exámenes en el instituto. Escribe una carta a tu amiga Pilar sobre tu instituto y tu educación. Debes incluir los siguientes punt
June 2019, Paper 4 Writing Foundation, Q3(a) (20 marks): Acabas de terminar tus últimos exámenes en el instituto. Escribe una carta a tu amiga Pilar sobre tu instituto y tu educación. Debes incluir los siguientes punt
June 2018, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q1(a) (1 mark): Los ayudan a encontrar un buen trabajo. (1)
June 2018, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q1(b) (1 mark): Jaime tiene que esperar tiempo para ir a Inglaterra. (1)
June 2018, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q1(c) (1 mark): Va a en Inglaterra. (1)
June 2018, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q1(d) (1 mark): Las instalaciones son . (1)
June 2018, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q1(e) (1 mark): Siempre hay que ser . (1)
June 2018, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q13(a) (1 mark): Los ayudan a encontrar un buen trabajo. (1)
June 2018, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q13(b) (1 mark): Jaime tiene que esperar tiempo para ir a Inglaterra. (1)
June 2018, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q13(c) (1 mark): Va a en Inglaterra. (1)
June 2018, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q13(d) (1 mark): Las instalaciones son . (1)
June 2018, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q13(e) (1 mark): Siempre hay que ser . (1)
June 2018, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q10 (7 marks): Translate this passage into English. Parar el acoso escolar es responsabilidad de todos. Los institutos no deben cerrar los ojos a este problema. Las reglas nec
2026 specimen, Paper 2 Listening Higher, Q3 (3 marks): A headteacher is welcoming some new students. What does she mention? Listen to the recording and put a cross in each one of the three correct boxes. A exams B r
2026 specimen, Paper 2 Listening Foundation, Q9 (3 marks): A headteacher is welcoming some new students. What does she mention? Listen to the recording and put a cross in each one of the three correct boxes. A exams B r
2026 specimen, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q2(a)(i) (1 mark): Complete the sentences below. Put a cross in the correct box for each question. (i) The number of students with mental health problems has … (1) A increased. B
2026 specimen, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q2(a)(ii) (1 mark): In Fátima’s school there … (1) A is only one exam. B is a lot of homework. C are large groups.
2026 specimen, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q2(a)(iii) (1 mark): At break time, students can … (1) A have a nap. B listen to music. C do homework.
2026 specimen, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q2(a)(iv) (1 mark): Teachers say students should … (1) A go for walks. B talk to family. C prepare for exams.
2026 specimen, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q2(b) (1 mark): Which of these is the best translation for the word imprescindible? Put a cross in the correct box. (1) A unnecessary B vital C impressive
2026 specimen, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q4(a) (2 marks): Nadia One detail about (1) the building When school ends (1)
2026 specimen, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q4(b) (2 marks): Juan: Me gusta mi colegio porque tengo muchos amigos. Mis asignaturas favoritas son las ciencias y la historia porque son interesantes. Después voy a estudiar a
2026 specimen, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q7(a)(i) (1 mark): Complete the sentences below. Put a cross in the correct box for each question. (i) The number of students with mental health problems has … (1) A increased. B
2026 specimen, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q7(a)(ii) (1 mark): In Fátima’s school there … (1) A is only one exam. B is a lot of homework. C are large groups.
2026 specimen, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q7(a)(iii) (1 mark): At break time, students can … (1) A have a nap. B listen to music. C do homework.
2026 specimen, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q7(a)(iv) (1 mark): Teachers say students should … (1) A go for walks. B talk to family. C prepare for exams.
2026 specimen, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q7(b) (1 mark): Which of these is the best translation for the word imprescindible? Put a cross in the correct box. (1) A unnecessary B vital C impressive
2026 specimen, Paper 4 Writing Higher, Q1(a) (18 marks): Write a letter to your friend about your school. You must include the following points: • what your school is like • your opinion of one of your subjects with r
2026 specimen, Paper 4 Writing Foundation, Q3(a) (18 marks): Write a letter to your friend about your school. You must include the following points: • what your school is like • your opinion of one of your subjects with r

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