Cambridge IGCSE Portuguese - Foreign Language 0540 — 2009 May/June Paper 3 · Variant 1
0540/31/M/J/09 · 100 marks · ≈113 min
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Question paper, page 1
This document consists of 2 printed pages. SP (NF) T79116/1 © UCLES 2009 [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. PORTUGUESE 0540/03 1 March – 30 April 2009 Approx. 15 minutes No Additional Materials are required. Paper 3 Speaking Role Play Card One * 1 9 8 8 2 5 2 6 5 4 * www.XtremePapers.com
Question paper, page 2
2 0540/03/RPC/M/J/09 © UCLES 2009 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 Candidato/a: você mesmo/a Professor/a: o seu amigo brasileiro / a sua amiga brasileira Está com o seu amigo brasileiro / a sua amiga brasileira, falando do hotel onde você está hospedado/a. 1 Diga o que acha do hotel. 2 Diga como é a comida no hotel. 3 Mencione um aspecto do seu quarto de que não gosta. 4 Diga que não tem planos para esta tarde. 5 Responda à pergunta. B Candidato/a: você mesmo/a Professor/a: médico/a Está numa clínica em Faro. Não se sente bem depois de um dia de sol forte. Fala com o/a médico/a. 1 Explique que não se sente bem. 2 Descreva os sintomas, dando dois detalhes. 3 Responda à pergunta. 4 Pergunte o que pode fazer para sentir-se melhor. 5 Explique por que não pode voltar daqui a dois dias.
Question paper, page 3
This document consists of 2 printed pages. SP (NF) T79116/1 © UCLES 2009 [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. PORTUGUESE 0540/03 1 March – 30 April 2009 Approx. 15 minutes No Additional Materials are required. Paper 3 Speaking Role Play Card Two
Question paper, page 4
2 0540/03/RPC/M/J/09 © UCLES 2009 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 Candidato/a: você mesmo/a Professor/a: o seu amigo brasileiro / a sua amiga brasileira Está com o seu amigo brasileiro / a sua amiga brasileira, falando do hotel onde você está hospedado/a. 1 Diga o que acha do hotel. 2 Diga como é a comida no hotel. 3 Mencione um aspecto do seu quarto de que não gosta. 4 Diga que não tem planos para esta tarde. 5 Responda à pergunta. B Candidato/a: você mesmo/a Professor/a: recepcionista Está de férias em Macau. Alugou um carro mas teve um acidente com um outro carro. Volta à agência com o carro e fala com o/a recepcionista. 1 Explique que teve um acidente. 2 Responda à pergunta. 3 Diga o que estava fazendo / a fazer quando o acidente aconteceu. 4 Descreva o carro que causou o acidente, dando dois detalhes. 5 Explique por que não quer pagar uma quantia extra.
Question paper, page 5
This document consists of 2 printed pages. SP (NF) T79116/1 © UCLES 2009 [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. PORTUGUESE 0540/03 1 March – 30 April 2009 Approx. 15 minutes No Additional Materials are required. Paper 3 Speaking Role Play Card Three
Question paper, page 6
2 0540/03/RPC/M/J/09 © UCLES 2009 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 Candidato/a: você mesmo/a Professor/a: o seu amigo brasileiro / a sua amiga brasileira Está com o seu amigo brasileiro / a sua amiga brasileira, falando do hotel onde você está hospedado/a. 1 Diga o que acha do hotel. 2 Diga como é a comida no hotel. 3 Mencione um aspecto do seu quarto de que não gosta. 4 Diga que não tem planos para esta tarde. 5 Responda à pergunta. B Candidato/a: você mesmo/a Professor/a: agente policial Está em Bissau. Viu um assalto na rua e fala com um/uma agente policial para fazer uma reportagem. 1 Explique que viu um assalto. 2 Diga o que fazia quando o assalto aconteceu. 3 Descreva o ladrão, dando dois detalhes. 4 Responda à pergunta. 5 Explique por que não pode ir à esquadra / delegacia de polícia.
Question paper, page 7
This document consists of 2 printed pages. SP (NF) T79116/1 © UCLES 2009 [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. PORTUGUESE 0540/03 1 March – 30 April 2009 Approx. 15 minutes No Additional Materials are required. Paper 3 Speaking Role Play Card Four
Question paper, page 8
2 0540/03/RPC/M/J/09 © UCLES 2009 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 Candidato/a: você mesmo/a Professor/a: o seu amigo brasileiro / a sua amiga brasileira Está com o seu amigo brasileiro / a sua amiga brasileira, falando do seu emprego aos fins-de- semana. 1 Diga onde trabalha aos fins-de-semana. 2 Mencione um aspecto do emprego de que não gosta. 3 Diga como são os seus colegas. 4 Responda à pergunta. 5 Diga que poupa o dinheiro. B Candidato/a: você mesmo/a Professor/a: médico/a Está numa clínica em Faro. Não se sente bem depois de um dia de sol forte. Fala com o/a médico/a. 1 Explique que não se sente bem. 2 Descreva os sintomas, dando dois detalhes. 3 Responda à pergunta. 4 Pergunte o que pode fazer para sentir-se melhor. 5 Explique por que não pode voltar daqui a dois dias.
Question paper, page 9
This document consists of 2 printed pages. SP (NF) T79116/1 © UCLES 2009 [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. PORTUGUESE 0540/03 1 March – 30 April 2009 Approx. 15 minutes No Additional Materials are required. Paper 3 Speaking Role Play Card Five
Question paper, page 10
2 0540/03/RPC/M/J/09 © UCLES 2009 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 Candidato/a: você mesmo/a Professor/a: o seu amigo brasileiro / a sua amiga brasileira Está com o seu amigo brasileiro / a sua amiga brasileira, falando do seu emprego aos fins-de- semana. 1 Diga onde trabalha aos fins-de-semana. 2 Mencione um aspecto do emprego de que não gosta. 3 Diga como são os seus colegas. 4 Responda à pergunta. 5 Diga que poupa o dinheiro. B Candidato/a: você mesmo/a Professor/a: recepcionista Está de férias em Macau. Alugou um carro mas teve um acidente com um outro carro. Volta à agência com o carro e fala com o/a recepcionista. 1 Explique que teve um acidente. 2 Responda à pergunta. 3 Diga o que estava fazendo / a fazer quando o acidente aconteceu. 4 Descreva o carro que causou o acidente, dando dois detalhes. 5 Explique por que não quer pagar uma quantia extra.
Question paper, page 11
This document consists of 2 printed pages. SP (NF) T79116/1 © UCLES 2009 [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. PORTUGUESE 0540/03 1 March – 30 April 2009 Approx. 15 minutes No Additional Materials are required. Paper 3 Speaking Role Play Card Six
Question paper, page 12
2 0540/03/RPC/M/J/09 © UCLES 2009 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 Candidato/a: você mesmo/a Professor/a: o seu amigo brasileiro / a sua amiga brasileira Está com o seu amigo brasileiro / a sua amiga brasileira, falando do seu emprego aos fins-de- semana. 1 Diga onde trabalha aos fins-de-semana. 2 Mencione um aspecto do emprego de que não gosta. 3 Diga como são os seus colegas. 4 Responda à pergunta. 5 Diga que poupa o dinheiro. B Candidato/a: você mesmo/a Professor/a: agente policial Está em Bissau. Viu um assalto na rua e fala com um/uma agente policial para fazer uma reportagem. 1 Explique que viu um assalto. 2 Diga o que fazia quando o assalto aconteceu. 3 Descreva o ladrão, dando dois detalhes. 4 Responda à pergunta. 5 Explique por que não pode ir à esquadra / delegacia de polícia.
Question paper, page 13
This document consists of 2 printed pages. SP (NF) T79116/1 © UCLES 2009 [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. PORTUGUESE 0540/03 1 March – 30 April 2009 Approx. 15 minutes No Additional Materials are required. Paper 3 Speaking Role Play Card Seven
Question paper, page 14
2 0540/03/RPC/M/J/09 © UCLES 2009 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 Candidato/a: você mesmo/a Professor/a: o seu amigo brasileiro / a sua amiga brasileira Está com o seu amigo brasileiro / a sua amiga brasileira, falando da sua escola. 1 Diga como é a sua escola. 2 Mencione um aspecto da escola de que não gosta. 3 Responda à pergunta. 4 Diga qual é a sua matéria / disciplina preferida. 5 Diga que tem muitos deveres / trabalhos de casa. B Candidato/a: você mesmo/a Professor/a: médico/a Está numa clínica em Faro. Não se sente bem depois de um dia de sol forte. Fala com o/a médico/a. 1 Explique que não se sente bem. 2 Descreva os sintomas, dando dois detalhes. 3 Responda à pergunta. 4 Pergunte o que pode fazer para sentir-se melhor. 5 Explique por que não pode voltar daqui a dois dias.
Question paper, page 15
This document consists of 2 printed pages. SP (NF) T79116/1 © UCLES 2009 [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. PORTUGUESE 0540/03 1 March – 30 April 2009 Approx. 15 minutes No Additional Materials are required. Paper 3 Speaking Role Play Card Eight
Question paper, page 16
2 0540/03/RPC/M/J/09 © UCLES 2009 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 Candidato/a: você mesmo/a Professor/a: o seu amigo brasileiro / a sua amiga brasileira Está com o seu amigo brasileiro / a sua amiga brasileira, falando da sua escola. 1 Diga como é a sua escola. 2 Mencione um aspecto da escola de que não gosta. 3 Responda à pergunta. 4 Diga qual é a sua matéria / disciplina preferida. 5 Diga que tem muitos deveres / trabalhos de casa. B Candidato/a: você mesmo/a Professor/a: recepcionista Está de férias em Macau. Alugou um carro mas teve um acidente com um outro carro. Volta à agência com o carro e fala com o/a recepcionista. 1 Explique que teve um acidente. 2 Responda à pergunta. 3 Diga o que estava fazendo / a fazer quando o acidente aconteceu. 4 Descreva o carro que causou o acidente, dando dois detalhes. 5 Explique por que não quer pagar uma quantia extra.
Question paper, page 17
This document consists of 2 printed pages. SP (NF) T79116/1 © UCLES 2009 [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. PORTUGUESE 0540/03 1 March – 30 April 2009 Approx. 15 minutes No Additional Materials are required. Paper 3 Speaking Role Play Card Nine
Question paper, page 18
2 0540/03/RPC/M/J/09 © UCLES 2009 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 Candidato/a: você mesmo/a Professor/a: o seu amigo brasileiro / a sua amiga brasileira Está com o seu amigo brasileiro / a sua amiga brasileira, falando da sua escola. 1 Diga como é a sua escola. 2 Mencione um aspecto da escola de que não gosta. 3 Responda à pergunta. 4 Diga qual é a sua matéria / disciplina preferida. 5 Diga que tem muitos deveres / trabalhos de casa. B Candidato/a: você mesmo/a Professor/a: agente policial Está em Bissau. Viu um assalto na rua e fala com um/uma agente policial para fazer uma reportagem. 1 Explique que viu um assalto. 2 Diga o que fazia quando o assalto aconteceu. 3 Descreva o ladrão, dando dois detalhes. 4 Responda à pergunta. 5 Explique por que não pode ir à esquadra / delegacia de polícia.
What you needed in this session
Cambridge’s own grade thresholds for 2009 May/June, Paper 3 · Variant 1. A higher threshold means an easier paper — the bar moves with how the cohort did.