Work: Edexcel GCSE Spanish questions

Every Edexcel GCSE Spanish exam question on 4.3 Work, 2018–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

All 166 questions on Work, as a list

June 2025, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q4 (3 marks): Luis is talking about his job in Germany. What does he say? Listen to the recording and put a cross in each one of the three correct boxes. A He works for a Ger
June 2025, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q7(a)(i) (1 mark): Part (a) (i) What would Celia like to be in the future? (1)
June 2025, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q7(a)(ii) (1 mark): What would she enjoy the most? (1)
June 2025, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q7(a)(iii) (1 mark): What would the only disadvantage be? (1)
June 2025, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q7(b) (2 marks): Part (b) (iv) What is Ibrahim´s ideal job? (1) (v) What is his objective in the next five years? (1)
June 2025, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q4(a) (1 mark): Paz would like to be a . (1)
June 2025, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q4(b) (1 mark): Esteban says being a policeman is . (1)
June 2025, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q4(c) (1 mark): Mario wants to work as a . (1)
June 2025, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q11 (3 marks): Luis is talking about his job in Germany. What does he say? Listen to the recording and put a cross in each one of the three correct boxes. A He works for a Ger
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q1(a) (1 mark): Why did Mariana leave her first job? (1)
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q1(b) (1 mark): Where does she work now? (1)
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q1(c) (1 mark): Why does she want to study languages? (1)
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q3(a) (1 mark): What job does Gonzalo do? (1)
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q3(b) (1 mark): What did Gonzalo have to do to find a new job? Give one detail. (1)
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q3(c) (1 mark): What does Gonzalo say about the job he is looking for? Give one detail. (1)
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q3(d) (1 mark): What is the best thing about these jobs? Give one detail. (1)
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q3(e) (1 mark): How can you get more information about jobs? Give one detail. (1)
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q5(a) (1 mark): Why did Mariana leave her first job? (1)
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q5(b) (1 mark): Where does she work now? (1)
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q5(c) (1 mark): Why does she want to study languages? (1)
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q7(a) (1 mark): Encontrar un trabajo en la radio es . (1)
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q7(b) (1 mark): Tener puede ayudarte. (1)
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q7(c) (1 mark): Debes ser una persona . (1)
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q7(d) (1 mark): En la radio trabajas . (1)
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q7(e) (1 mark): Los directores quieren oír cómo las personas. (1)
June 2025, Paper 4 Writing Foundation, Q2(b) (16 marks): Working in Spain (b) Quieres trabajar en un hotel en España. Escribe un email al director. Menciona: • dónde vives • cúando quieres trabajar • por qué quieres t
June 2024, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q3(i) (1 mark): Pilar works in a … A bakery. B supermarket. C shoe shop. D pharmacy.
June 2024, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q3(ii) (1 mark): She finishes work at … A 2 o´clock. B 3 o´clock. C 10 o´clock. D 12 o´clock.
June 2024, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q3(iii) (1 mark): Pilar goes to work … A with a friend. B in a hurry. C by car. D before breakfast.
June 2024, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q3(iv) (1 mark): After work Pilar and her colleagues … A go straight home. B have a coffee together. C talk about the shop. D have lunch.
June 2024, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q10(i) (2 marks): Mara … (2) A works for a local company. B has a flexible timetable. C works from home twice a week. D meets her manager every week. E achieves more working this
June 2024, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q10(ii) (2 marks): Toni … (2) A enjoyed working from home. B organised his time well. C worked more time than needed. D missed working with others. E preferred online meetings.
June 2024, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q6(a) (1 mark): César says the job is . (1)
June 2024, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q6(b) (2 marks): He says the doctors are . In the future he wants to be a . (2)
June 2024, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q9(i) (1 mark): Pilar works in a … A bakery. B supermarket. C shoe shop. D pharmacy.
June 2024, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q9(ii) (1 mark): She finishes work at … A 2 o’clock. B 3 o’clock. C 10 o’clock. D 12 o’clock.
June 2024, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q9(iii) (1 mark): Pilar goes to work … A with a friend. B in a hurry. C by car. D before breakfast.
June 2024, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q9(iv) (1 mark): After work Pilar and her colleagues … A go straight home. B have a coffee together. C talk about the shop. D have lunch.
June 2024, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q9(a) (1 mark): ¿Por qué es importante estar preparado antes de la entrevista? (1)
June 2024, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q9(b) (1 mark): ¿Qué debes poner en la habitación donde harás la entrevista? (1)
June 2024, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q9(c) (1 mark): ¿Por qué es tan importante la ropa que llevas? (1)
June 2024, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q9(d) (2 marks): Menciona dos cosas que tendrás que hacer durante la entrevista. (2)
June 2024, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q4(i) (1 mark): David … A is 12 years old. B is a twin. C has a sister. D is an only child.
June 2024, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q4(ii) (1 mark): David’s mother … A likes her new job. B has her own school. C teaches in different towns. D works in a girls’ school.
June 2024, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q4(iii) (1 mark): School starts in … A November. B December. C January. D February.
June 2024, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q4(iv) (1 mark): David’s mother … A never gives homework. B is very strict. C prepares her lessons well. D has a big class.
June 2024, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q4(v) (1 mark): David and his mother are about to … A visit a friend. B welcome a relative. C help a family. D move house.
June 2023, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q2(i) (1 mark): He works as a … A shop assistant. B waiter. C receptionist. D builder.
June 2023, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q2(ii) (1 mark): He works on … A Wednesdays. B Thursdays. C Fridays. D Saturdays.
June 2023, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q2(iii) (1 mark): He goes to work … A on foot. B by bus. C by bicycle. D by car.
June 2023, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q7(i) (1 mark): Marta es … A abogada. B arquitecta. C enfermera. D funcionaria.
June 2023, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q7(ii) (1 mark): Sus compañeros son … A serios. B interesantes. C nuevos. D jóvenes.
June 2023, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q7(iii) (1 mark): Marta dice que el trabajo que hace es … A fácil. B duro. C flexible. D aburrido.
June 2023, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q7(iv) (1 mark): Marta no está feliz porque … A su sueldo es bajo. B hay demasiados cambios. C hay poco trabajo. D trabaja muchas horas.
June 2023, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q7(v) (1 mark): Marta … A ha encontrado un trabajo mejor. B trabaja para revistas de diseño. C quiere encontrar otro empleo. D quiere tener su propia empresa.
June 2023, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q8(i) (1 mark): Marta es … A abogada. B arquitecta. C enfermera. D funcionaria.
June 2023, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q8(ii) (1 mark): Sus compañeros son … A serios. B interesantes. C nuevos. D jóvenes.
June 2023, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q8(iii) (1 mark): Marta dice que el trabajo que hace es … A fácil. B duro. C flexible. D aburrido.
June 2023, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q8(iv) (1 mark): Marta no está feliz porque … A su sueldo es bajo. B hay demasiados cambios. C hay poco trabajo. D trabaja muchas horas.
June 2023, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q8(v) (1 mark): Marta … A ha encontrado un trabajo mejor. B trabaja para revistas de diseño. C quiere encontrar otro empleo. D quiere tener su propia empresa.
June 2022, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q3 (3 marks): What do these young people mention? Listen to the recording and put a cross next to each one of the three correct statements. A uniform B work hours C salary D
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q2(a) (1 mark): Why is María happy? (1)
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q2(b) (1 mark): What did Maria dislike about her university life? Give one idea. (1)
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q2(c) (1 mark): What makes María’s job difficult? Give one idea. (1)
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q2(d) (1 mark): Why is María organising the Christmas party? (1)
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q3(a) (1 mark): When did José start his business? (1)
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q3(b) (1 mark): How does José know his business is successful? Give one detail. (1)
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q3(c) (1 mark): What do you need to get a job with José? (1)
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q3(d) (1 mark): How does José ensure the quality of his work? (1)
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q3(e) (1 mark): What does José want to do in the future? (1)
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q6(a) (1 mark): Why is María happy? (1)
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q6(b) (1 mark): What did Maria dislike about her university life? Give one idea. (1)
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q6(c) (1 mark): What makes María’s job difficult? Give one idea. (1)
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q6(d) (1 mark): Why is María organising the Christmas party? (1)
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q7(a) (1 mark): Rosalía casas. (1)
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q7(b) (1 mark): Sus clientes son . (1)
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q7(c) (1 mark): Rosalía tiene éxito porque tiene . (1)
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q7(d) (1 mark): Rosalía está feliz con su . (1)
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q7(e) (1 mark): A Rosalía le gustaría cambiar su . (1)
November 2021, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q5(i) (1 mark): On the first day she will … the animals. A train B feed C wash D monitor
November 2021, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q5(ii) (1 mark): Julia will also … A draw a picture. B make a film. C sell postcards. D take photos.
November 2021, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q5(iii) (1 mark): On the last day Julia will go to … A a few lessons. B a special lunch. C a big party. D a comedy show.
November 2021, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q10(i) (2 marks): Most young people … (2) A have a clear career path. B will understand technology. C will do jobs still not created. D will have more than one career. E will exe
November 2021, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q10(ii) (2 marks): Successful companies will … (2) A have traditional values. B have large spaces for meetings. C give flexibility to their workers. D value the hours that people
November 2021, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q7 (3 marks): Listen to this radio advertisement about jobs in Benidorm. What does it say? Listen to the recording and put a cross in each of the three correct boxes. A Jobs
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q8(a) (1 mark): No debemos hacer ruido en la oficina: (1)
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q8(b) (1 mark): Todos llevamos la misma ropa: (1)
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q8(c) (1 mark): Tenemos que tener cuidado con los ordenadores: (1)
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q8(d) (1 mark): Comer en la oficina está prohibido: (1)
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q8(e) (1 mark): Debemos respetar las horas de entrada y salida: (1)
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q3(a)(i) (1 mark): Read this advert. Este anuncio es para las personas que estudian en la universidad y quieren encontrar su primer trabajo. Si estás interesado, debes llamar por
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q3(a)(ii) (1 mark): What should you do if you are interested? (1)
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q3(a)(iii) (1 mark): What type of job is being advertised? Give one detail. (1)
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q3(b)(i) (1 mark): The advert continues. Este anuncio es para trabajar en diferentes compañías internacionales. Organizamos empleos en todos los países de Europa. Lo mejor de esto
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q3(b)(ii) (1 mark): What would be the advantage of applying for these jobs? Give one detail. (1)
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q9(a) (1 mark): No debemos hacer ruido en la oficina: (1)
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q9(b) (1 mark): Todos llevamos la misma ropa: (1)
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q9(c) (1 mark): Tenemos que tener cuidado con los ordenadores: (1)
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q9(d) (1 mark): Comer en la oficina está prohibido: (1)
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q9(e) (1 mark): Debemos respetar las horas de entrada y salida: . (1)
November 2020, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q4 (3 marks): Víctor is talking about his new job. What does he mention? Listen to the recording and put a cross in each one of the three correct boxes. (3) Example: He is wo
November 2020, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q1 (3 marks): Some students are talking about their ideal jobs. What do they want to be? Listen to the recording and put a cross in each one of the three correct boxes. (3) E
November 2020, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q11 (3 marks): Víctor is talking about his new job. What does he mention? Listen to the recording and put a cross in each one of the three correct boxes. Example: He is workin
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q7(a) (1 mark): Raquel es … A arquitecta. B artista. C azafata. D abogada.
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q7(b) (1 mark): La empresa de Raquel cree que … es importante. A tener muchos clientes B hablar idiomas C tener estudios universitarios D viajar al extranjero
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q7(c) (1 mark): Raquel … A tiene un buen sueldo. B trabaja en una oficina. C gasta mucho dinero. D trabaja con pocas personas.
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q7(d) (1 mark): La mayor ventaja de su trabajo es … A alojarse en hoteles caros. B que no es aburrido. C trabajar solo algunos meses. D que puede ahorrar.
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q7(e) (1 mark): Lo peor de su trabajo son los … A jefes. B clientes. C equipos. D horarios.
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q3(a)(i) (1 mark): Read Antonio’s blog. Soy Antonio. He terminado el instituto este verano y mañana tengo mi primera entrevista de trabajo. Quiero trabajar en el banco que está a
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q3(a)(ii) (1 mark): What advice do Antonio’s parents give him about the job interview? (1)
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q3(a)(iii) (1 mark): How will Antonio travel to the interview? (1)
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q3(b) (2 marks): The blog continues. Durante la conversación tengo que hablar sobre las experiencias de trabajo que hice cuando estaba en el instituto y sobre lo que hago en mi
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q8(a) (1 mark): Raquel es … A arquitecta. B artista. C azafata. D abogada.
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q8(b) (1 mark): La empresa de Raquel cree que … es importante. A tener muchos clientes B hablar idiomas C tener estudios universitarios D viajar al extranjero
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q8(c) (1 mark): Raquel … A tiene un buen sueldo. B trabaja en una oficina. C gasta mucho dinero. D trabaja con pocas personas.
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q8(d) (1 mark): La mayor ventaja de su trabajo es … A alojarse en hoteles caros. B que no es aburrido. C trabajar solo algunos meses. D que puede ahorrar.
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q8(e) (1 mark): Lo peor de su trabajo son los … A jefes. B clientes. C equipos. D horarios.
June 2019, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q7 (3 marks): Listen to the podcast. A young person is talking about her work experience. What does she say? Listen to the recording and put a cross X next to each one of the
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q9(a) (1 mark): ¿Qué se dice del desempleo en los países europeos comparado con España? (1)
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q9(b) (1 mark): ¿Qué problema tienen los jóvenes españoles a la hora de buscar trabajo? (1)
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q9(c) (1 mark): ¿Qué problema específico tuvo Emilia cuando buscaba trabajo en España? (1)
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q9(d) (1 mark): ¿Qué hizo Emilia para mejorar su situación? (1)
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q9(e) (1 mark): ¿Qué va a hacer Emilia ahora? (1)
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q1(a) (1 mark): is a cook. (1)
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q1(b) (1 mark): loves her job. (1)
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q1(c) (1 mark): earns a good salary. (1)
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q1(d) (1 mark): works long hours. (1)
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q1(e) (1 mark): works with children. (1)
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q1(f) (1 mark): works on Saturdays. (1)
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q10 (7 marks): Translate this passage into English. Hoy llevo una falda negra y una camisa porque voy a ir a una entrevista. Quiero ser voluntaria en el hospital. Estoy libre
June 2019, Paper 4 Writing Higher, Q2(b) (28 marks): Trabajar durante las vacaciones (b) Usted acaba de pasar el verano trabajando. Escriba un blog para convencer a sus lectores de los beneficios de trabajar duran
June 2018, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q5(a) (1 mark): Where is Ana working? (1)
June 2018, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q5(b) (2 marks): What does Ana like about her job? Give two details. (2)
June 2018, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q5(c) (1 mark): What does Ana say about her pay? (1)
June 2018, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q2(a)(i) (1 mark): What did Inspector Amaia Salazar do every time she received a call from work? (1)
June 2018, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q2(a)(ii) (1 mark): Why did she do this? (1)
June 2018, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q2(b) (1 mark): Why did Mr. Elisazu call the police station at 11 pm? (1)
June 2018, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q2(c) (1 mark): What did Ainhoa tell her brother on the phone? (1)
June 2018, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q4(i) (1 mark): Jaime and Consuelo … A have met before B are meeting for the first time C were at school together D worked in the same office
June 2018, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q4(ii) (1 mark): Consuelo … A thinks Jaime is handsome B is surprised to see Jaime C likes Jaime’s style D doesn’t recognise Jaime
June 2018, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q4(iii) (1 mark): Jaime … A is quite tall B dresses well C has brown hair D is very particular
June 2018, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q4(iv) (1 mark): Enrique is … than Jaime A shorter B nicer C younger D older
June 2018, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q4(v) (1 mark): The clothes Jaime wore as a child were … A always new B uncomfortable C different D from his brother
June 2018, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q6(i) (3 marks): What does the article tell us? Put a cross in the three correct boxes. (3) Example: Rogelio teaches biology. A He always wanted to follow his family’s example.
June 2018, 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 is the long term advantage of passing the oposición exam? (1)
June 2018, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q6(iii) (1 mark): What does Rogelio say about his career choice? (1)
June 2018, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q6(a)(i) (1 mark): What did Inspector Amaia Salazar do every time she received a call from work? (1)
June 2018, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q6(a)(ii) (1 mark): Why did she do this? (1)
June 2018, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q6(b) (1 mark): Why did Mr. Elisazu call the police station at 11 pm? (1)
June 2018, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q6(c) (1 mark): What did Ainhoa tell her brother on the phone? (1)
June 2018, Paper 4 Writing Higher, Q3 (12 marks): Traduce el texto siguiente al español. Last month, I travelled to Barcelona to interview a famous actor. I enjoy working as a journalist because the job is so e
June 2018, Paper 4 Writing Foundation, Q4(a) (2 marks): I am a waiter. (2)
June 2018, Paper 4 Writing Foundation, Q4(b) (2 marks): I work in a restaurant. (2)
June 2018, Paper 4 Writing Foundation, Q4(c) (2 marks): I like the food because it is healthy. (2)
June 2018, Paper 4 Writing Foundation, Q4(d) (3 marks): Last weekend I worked on Saturday morning. (3)
June 2018, Paper 4 Writing Foundation, Q4(e) (3 marks): I save the money that I earn because I want to buy a new mobile phone. (3)
2026 specimen, Paper 2 Listening Higher, Q2(a) (1 mark): Marta’s father is a . (1)
2026 specimen, Paper 2 Listening Higher, Q2(b) (1 mark): In the future, Marta would like to be a . (1)
2026 specimen, Paper 2 Listening Higher, Q2(c) (1 mark): She enjoys . (1)
2026 specimen, Paper 2 Listening Higher, Q2(d) (1 mark): At the moment, she is focusing on her . (1)
2026 specimen, Paper 2 Listening Higher, Q2(e) (1 mark): Next month, the most important will be her . (1)
2026 specimen, Paper 2 Listening Foundation, Q8(a) (1 mark): Marta’s father is a . (1)
2026 specimen, Paper 2 Listening Foundation, Q8(b) (1 mark): In the future, Marta would like to be a . (1)
2026 specimen, Paper 2 Listening Foundation, Q8(c) (1 mark): She enjoys . (1)
2026 specimen, Paper 2 Listening Foundation, Q8(d) (1 mark): At the moment, she is focusing on her . (1)
2026 specimen, Paper 2 Listening Foundation, Q8(e) (1 mark): Next month, the most important will be her . (1)

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