Cambridge IGCSE Arabic - Foreign Language 0544 — 2010 May/June Paper 3 · Variant 1
0544/31/M/J/10 · 100 marks · ≈113 min
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Question paper, page 1
This document consists of 2 printed pages. DC (LEO) 22993/3 © UCLES 2010 [Turn over UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS International General Certificate of Secondary Education READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST You must carry out the tasks specified in the situations overleaf. The roles to be played by the examiner and yourself are indicated. You have 15 minutes to prepare the situations. The important thing is to convey the message. You should remember that you are taking part in a conversation: you must respond to what the examiner says, and not simply carry out the tasks supplied as though the examiner were not there. Although it may not be specified, you are expected to include such details as ‘Good morning’, ‘Thank you’; etc., as appropriate. * 5 0 5 1 7 0 4 9 2 7 * ARABIC 0544/03 1 March – 30 April 2010 Approx. 15 minutes No Additional Materials are required. Paper 3 Speaking Role Play Card One
Question paper, page 2
2 0544/03/RPC/M/J/10 © UCLES 2010 Permission to reproduce items where third-party owned material protected by copyright is included has been sought and cleared where possible. Every reasonable effort has been made by the publisher (UCLES) to trace copyright holders, but if any items requiring clearance have unwittingly been included, the publisher will be pleased to make amends at the earliest possible opportunity. University of Cambridge International Examinations is part of the Cambridge Assessment Group. Cambridge Assessment is the brand name of University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES), which is itself a department of the University of Cambridge. A B 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
Question paper, page 3
This document consists of 2 printed pages. DC (LEO) 22993/3 © UCLES 2010 [Turn over UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS International General Certificate of Secondary Education READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST You must carry out the tasks specified in the situations overleaf. The roles to be played by the examiner and yourself are indicated. You have 15 minutes to prepare the situations. The important thing is to convey the message. You should remember that you are taking part in a conversation: you must respond to what the examiner says, and not simply carry out the tasks supplied as though the examiner were not there. Although it may not be specified, you are expected to include such details as ‘Good morning’, ‘Thank you’; etc., as appropriate. ARABIC 0544/03 1 March – 30 April 2010 Approx. 15 minutes No Additional Materials are required. Paper 3 Speaking Role Play Card Two
Question paper, page 4
2 0544/03/RPC/M/J/10 © UCLES 2010 Permission to reproduce items where third-party owned material protected by copyright is included has been sought and cleared where possible. Every reasonable effort has been made by the publisher (UCLES) to trace copyright holders, but if any items requiring clearance have unwittingly been included, the publisher will be pleased to make amends at the earliest possible opportunity. University of Cambridge International Examinations is part of the Cambridge Assessment Group. Cambridge Assessment is the brand name of University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES), which is itself a department of the University of Cambridge. A B 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
Question paper, page 5
This document consists of 2 printed pages. DC (LEO) 22993/3 © UCLES 2010 [Turn over UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS International General Certificate of Secondary Education READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST You must carry out the tasks specified in the situations overleaf. The roles to be played by the examiner and yourself are indicated. You have 15 minutes to prepare the situations. The important thing is to convey the message. You should remember that you are taking part in a conversation: you must respond to what the examiner says, and not simply carry out the tasks supplied as though the examiner were not there. Although it may not be specified, you are expected to include such details as ‘Good morning’, ‘Thank you’; etc., as appropriate. ARABIC 0544/03 1 March – 30 April 2010 Approx. 15 minutes No Additional Materials are required. Paper 3 Speaking Role Play Card Three
Question paper, page 6
2 0544/03/RPC/M/J/10 © UCLES 2010 Permission to reproduce items where third-party owned material protected by copyright is included has been sought and cleared where possible. Every reasonable effort has been made by the publisher (UCLES) to trace copyright holders, but if any items requiring clearance have unwittingly been included, the publisher will be pleased to make amends at the earliest possible opportunity. University of Cambridge International Examinations is part of the Cambridge Assessment Group. Cambridge Assessment is the brand name of University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES), which is itself a department of the University of Cambridge. A B 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
Question paper, page 7
This document consists of 2 printed pages. DC (LEO) 22993/3 © UCLES 2010 [Turn over UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS International General Certificate of Secondary Education READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST You must carry out the tasks specified in the situations overleaf. The roles to be played by the examiner and yourself are indicated. You have 15 minutes to prepare the situations. The important thing is to convey the message. You should remember that you are taking part in a conversation: you must respond to what the examiner says, and not simply carry out the tasks supplied as though the examiner were not there. Although it may not be specified, you are expected to include such details as ‘Good morning’, ‘Thank you’; etc., as appropriate. ARABIC 0544/03 1 March – 30 April 2010 Approx. 15 minutes No Additional Materials are required. Paper 3 Speaking Role Play Card Four
Question paper, page 8
2 0544/03/RPC/M/J/10 © UCLES 2010 Permission to reproduce items where third-party owned material protected by copyright is included has been sought and cleared where possible. Every reasonable effort has been made by the publisher (UCLES) to trace copyright holders, but if any items requiring clearance have unwittingly been included, the publisher will be pleased to make amends at the earliest possible opportunity. University of Cambridge International Examinations is part of the Cambridge Assessment Group. Cambridge Assessment is the brand name of University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES), which is itself a department of the University of Cambridge. A B 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
Question paper, page 9
This document consists of 2 printed pages. DC (LEO) 22993/3 © UCLES 2010 [Turn over UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS International General Certificate of Secondary Education READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST You must carry out the tasks specified in the situations overleaf. The roles to be played by the examiner and yourself are indicated. You have 15 minutes to prepare the situations. The important thing is to convey the message. You should remember that you are taking part in a conversation: you must respond to what the examiner says, and not simply carry out the tasks supplied as though the examiner were not there. Although it may not be specified, you are expected to include such details as ‘Good morning’, ‘Thank you’; etc., as appropriate. ARABIC 0544/03 1 March – 30 April 2010 Approx. 15 minutes No Additional Materials are required. Paper 3 Speaking Role Play Card Five
Question paper, page 10
2 0544/03/RPC/M/J/10 © UCLES 2010 Permission to reproduce items where third-party owned material protected by copyright is included has been sought and cleared where possible. Every reasonable effort has been made by the publisher (UCLES) to trace copyright holders, but if any items requiring clearance have unwittingly been included, the publisher will be pleased to make amends at the earliest possible opportunity. University of Cambridge International Examinations is part of the Cambridge Assessment Group. Cambridge Assessment is the brand name of University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES), which is itself a department of the University of Cambridge. A B 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
Question paper, page 11
This document consists of 2 printed pages. DC (LEO) 22993/3 © UCLES 2010 [Turn over UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS International General Certificate of Secondary Education READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST You must carry out the tasks specified in the situations overleaf. The roles to be played by the examiner and yourself are indicated. You have 15 minutes to prepare the situations. The important thing is to convey the message. You should remember that you are taking part in a conversation: you must respond to what the examiner says, and not simply carry out the tasks supplied as though the examiner were not there. Although it may not be specified, you are expected to include such details as ‘Good morning’, ‘Thank you’; etc., as appropriate. ARABIC 0544/03 1 March – 30 April 2010 Approx. 15 minutes No Additional Materials are required. Paper 3 Speaking Role Play Card Six
Question paper, page 12
2 0544/03/RPC/M/J/10 © UCLES 2010 Permission to reproduce items where third-party owned material protected by copyright is included has been sought and cleared where possible. Every reasonable effort has been made by the publisher (UCLES) to trace copyright holders, but if any items requiring clearance have unwittingly been included, the publisher will be pleased to make amends at the earliest possible opportunity. University of Cambridge International Examinations is part of the Cambridge Assessment Group. Cambridge Assessment is the brand name of University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES), which is itself a department of the University of Cambridge. A B 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
Question paper, page 13
This document consists of 2 printed pages. DC (LEO) 22993/3 © UCLES 2010 [Turn over UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS International General Certificate of Secondary Education READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST You must carry out the tasks specified in the situations overleaf. The roles to be played by the examiner and yourself are indicated. You have 15 minutes to prepare the situations. The important thing is to convey the message. You should remember that you are taking part in a conversation: you must respond to what the examiner says, and not simply carry out the tasks supplied as though the examiner were not there. Although it may not be specified, you are expected to include such details as ‘Good morning’, ‘Thank you’; etc., as appropriate. ARABIC 0544/03 1 March – 30 April 2010 Approx. 15 minutes No Additional Materials are required. Paper 3 Speaking Role Play Card Seven
Question paper, page 14
2 0544/03/RPC/M/J/10 © UCLES 2010 Permission to reproduce items where third-party owned material protected by copyright is included has been sought and cleared where possible. Every reasonable effort has been made by the publisher (UCLES) to trace copyright holders, but if any items requiring clearance have unwittingly been included, the publisher will be pleased to make amends at the earliest possible opportunity. University of Cambridge International Examinations is part of the Cambridge Assessment Group. Cambridge Assessment is the brand name of University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES), which is itself a department of the University of Cambridge. A B 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
Question paper, page 15
This document consists of 2 printed pages. DC (LEO) 22993/3 © UCLES 2010 [Turn over UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS International General Certificate of Secondary Education READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST You must carry out the tasks specified in the situations overleaf. The roles to be played by the examiner and yourself are indicated. You have 15 minutes to prepare the situations. The important thing is to convey the message. You should remember that you are taking part in a conversation: you must respond to what the examiner says, and not simply carry out the tasks supplied as though the examiner were not there. Although it may not be specified, you are expected to include such details as ‘Good morning’, ‘Thank you’; etc., as appropriate. ARABIC 0544/03 1 March – 30 April 2010 Approx. 15 minutes No Additional Materials are required. Paper 3 Speaking Role Play Card Eight
Question paper, page 16
2 0544/03/RPC/M/J/10 © UCLES 2010 Permission to reproduce items where third-party owned material protected by copyright is included has been sought and cleared where possible. Every reasonable effort has been made by the publisher (UCLES) to trace copyright holders, but if any items requiring clearance have unwittingly been included, the publisher will be pleased to make amends at the earliest possible opportunity. University of Cambridge International Examinations is part of the Cambridge Assessment Group. Cambridge Assessment is the brand name of University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES), which is itself a department of the University of Cambridge. A B 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
Question paper, page 17
This document consists of 2 printed pages. DC (LEO) 22993/3 © UCLES 2010 [Turn over UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS International General Certificate of Secondary Education READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST You must carry out the tasks specified in the situations overleaf. The roles to be played by the examiner and yourself are indicated. You have 15 minutes to prepare the situations. The important thing is to convey the message. You should remember that you are taking part in a conversation: you must respond to what the examiner says, and not simply carry out the tasks supplied as though the examiner were not there. Although it may not be specified, you are expected to include such details as ‘Good morning’, ‘Thank you’; etc., as appropriate. ARABIC 0544/03 1 March – 30 April 2010 Approx. 15 minutes No Additional Materials are required. Paper 3 Speaking Role Play Card Nine
Question paper, page 18
2 0544/03/RPC/M/J/10 © UCLES 2010 Permission to reproduce items where third-party owned material protected by copyright is included has been sought and cleared where possible. Every reasonable effort has been made by the publisher (UCLES) to trace copyright holders, but if any items requiring clearance have unwittingly been included, the publisher will be pleased to make amends at the earliest possible opportunity. University of Cambridge International Examinations is part of the Cambridge Assessment Group. Cambridge Assessment is the brand name of University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES), which is itself a department of the University of Cambridge. A B 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
What you needed in this session
Cambridge’s own grade thresholds for 2010 May/June, Paper 3 · Variant 1. A higher threshold means an easier paper — the bar moves with how the cohort did.