Cambridge IGCSE Portuguese - Foreign Language 0540 — 2010 May/June Paper 3 · Variant 1
0540/31/M/J/10 · 100 marks · ≈113 min
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Question paper, page 1
This document consists of 2 printed pages. DC (LEO) 25445/1 © 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. PORTUGUESE 0540/03 1 March – 30 April 2010 Approx. 15 minutes No Additional Materials are required. Paper 3 Speaking Role Play Card One * 3 3 0 1 3 6 0 6 4 9 * www.XtremePapers.com
Question paper, page 2
2 0540/03/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 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 das tarefas domésticas. 1 Diga que arruma o seu quarto. 2 Mencione outra coisa que faz para ajudar em casa. 3 Explique por que não gosta de lavar a louça. 4 Ofereça-se para ajudar o seu amigo / a sua amiga. 5 Responda à pergunta. B Candidato/a: você mesmo/a Professor(a): empregado/a num hotel Chega a um hotel em Lisboa onde fez uma reserva pelo telefone. Fala com o/a empregado/a. 1 Explique que fez uma reserva. 2 Responda à pergunta. 3 Diga quando fez a reserva e manifeste preocupação. 4 Diga que tipo de quarto quer, dando dois detalhes. 5 Explique por que não pode subir ao quinto andar sem elevador.
Question paper, page 3
This document consists of 2 printed pages. DC (LEO) 25445/1 © 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. PORTUGUESE 0540/03 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 0540/03/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 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 das tarefas domésticas. 1 Diga que arruma o seu quarto. 2 Mencione outra coisa que faz para ajudar em casa. 3 Explique por que não gosta de lavar a louça. 4 Ofereça-se para ajudar o seu amigo / a sua amiga. 5 Responda à pergunta. B Candidato/a: você mesmo/a Professor(a): vendedor/a Está em Díli. Comprou uma lembrança para um amigo mas encontrou um defeito. Volta à loja para falar com o/a empregado/a. 1 Explique que comprou um artigo na loja. 2 Diga qual é o problema com o artigo que comprou, dando dois detalhes. 3 Manifeste preocupação e peça que lhe devolvam o dinheiro. 4 Responda à pergunta. 5 Explique por que não pode voltar à loja mais tarde.
Question paper, page 5
This document consists of 2 printed pages. DC (LEO) 25445/1 © 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. PORTUGUESE 0540/03 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 0540/03/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 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 das tarefas domésticas. 1 Diga que arruma o seu quarto. 2 Mencione outra coisa que faz para ajudar em casa. 3 Explique por que não gosta de lavar a louça. 4 Ofereça-se para ajudar o seu amigo / a sua amiga. 5 Responda à pergunta. B Candidato/a: você mesmo/a Professor(a): empregado/a num restaurante Está num restaurante em Goa e está aborrecido/a. Fala com um/a empregado/a. 1 Explique que pediu o seu jantar há mais de uma hora. 2 Diga o que pediu, dando dois detalhes. 3 Manifeste preocupação e diga que se quer queixar. 4 Responda à pergunta. 5 Explique por que não pode esperar mais tempo.
Question paper, page 7
This document consists of 2 printed pages. DC (LEO) 25445/1 © 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. PORTUGUESE 0540/03 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 0540/03/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 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 de tempos livres. 1 Diga que toca um instrumento musical. 2 Mencione outra actividade que faz nos tempos livres. 3 Explique por que não gosta de ir ao cinema. 4 Ofereça-se para acompanhar o seu amigo / a sua amiga. 5 Responda à pergunta. B Candidato/a: você mesmo/a Professor(a): empregado/a num hotel Chega a um hotel em Lisboa onde fez uma reserva pelo telefone. Fala com o/a empregado/a. 1 Explique que fez uma reserva. 2 Responda à pergunta. 3 Diga quando fez a reserva e manifeste preocupação. 4 Diga que tipo de quarto quer, dando dois detalhes. 5 Explique por que não pode subir ao quinto andar sem elevador.
Question paper, page 9
This document consists of 2 printed pages. DC (LEO) 25445/1 © 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. PORTUGUESE 0540/03 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 0540/03/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 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 de tempos livres. 1 Diga que toca um instrumento musical. 2 Mencione outra actividade que faz nos tempos livres. 3 Explique por que não gosta de ir ao cinema. 4 Ofereça-se para acompanhar o seu amigo / a sua amiga. 5 Responda à pergunta. B Candidato/a: você mesmo/a Professor(a): vendedor/a Está em Díli. Comprou uma lembrança para um amigo mas encontrou um defeito. Volta à loja para falar com o/a empregado/a. 1 Explique que comprou um artigo na loja. 2 Diga qual é o problema com o artigo que comprou, dando dois detalhes. 3 Manifeste preocupação e peça que lhe devolvam o dinheiro. 4 Responda à pergunta. 5 Explique por que não pode voltar à loja mais tarde.
Question paper, page 11
This document consists of 2 printed pages. DC (LEO) 25445/1 © 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. PORTUGUESE 0540/03 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 0540/03/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 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 de tempos livres. 1 Diga que toca um instrumento musical. 2 Mencione outra actividade que faz nos tempos livres. 3 Explique por que não gosta de ir ao cinema. 4 Ofereça-se para acompanhar o seu amigo / a sua amiga. 5 Responda à pergunta. B Candidato/a: você mesmo/a Professor(a): empregado/a num restaurante Está num restaurante em Goa e está aborrecido/a. Fala com um/a empregado/a. 1 Explique que pediu o seu jantar há mais de uma hora. 2 Diga o que pediu, dando dois detalhes. 3 Manifeste preocupação e diga que se quer queixar. 4 Responda à pergunta. 5 Explique por que não pode esperar mais tempo.
Question paper, page 13
This document consists of 2 printed pages. DC (LEO) 25445/1 © 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. PORTUGUESE 0540/03 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 0540/03/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 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 televisão. 1 Diga que vê programas de música. 2 Mencione outro tipo de programa que vê. 3 Explique por que não gosta de telenovelas. 4 Ofereça-se para ajudar a escolher um filme. 5 Responda à pergunta. B Candidato/a: você mesmo/a Professor(a): empregado/a num hotel Chega a um hotel em Lisboa onde fez uma reserva pelo telefone. Fala com o/a empregado/a. 1 Explique que fez uma reserva. 2 Responda à pergunta. 3 Diga quando fez a reserva e manifeste preocupação. 4 Diga que tipo de quarto quer, dando dois detalhes. 5 Explique por que não pode subir ao quinto andar sem elevador.
Question paper, page 15
This document consists of 2 printed pages. DC (LEO) 25445/1 © 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. PORTUGUESE 0540/03 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 0540/03/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 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 televisão. 1 Diga que vê programas de música. 2 Mencione outro tipo de programa que vê. 3 Explique por que não gosta de telenovelas. 4 Ofereça-se para ajudar a escolher um filme. 5 Responda à pergunta. B Candidato/a: você mesmo/a Professor(a): vendedor/a Está em Díli. Comprou uma lembrança para um amigo mas encontrou um defeito. Volta à loja para falar com o/a empregado/a. 1 Explique que comprou um artigo na loja. 2 Diga qual é o problema com o artigo que comprou, dando dois detalhes. 3 Manifeste preocupação e peça que lhe devolvam o dinheiro. 4 Responda à pergunta. 5 Explique por que não pode voltar à loja mais tarde.
Question paper, page 17
This document consists of 2 printed pages. DC (LEO) 25445/1 © 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. PORTUGUESE 0540/03 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 0540/03/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 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 televisão. 1 Diga que vê programas de música. 2 Mencione outro tipo de programa que vê. 3 Explique por que não gosta de telenovelas. 4 Ofereça-se para ajudar a escolher um filme. 5 Responda à pergunta. B Candidato/a: você mesmo/a Professor(a): empregado/a num restaurante Está num restaurante em Goa e está aborrecido/a. Fala com um/a empregado/a. 1 Explique que pediu o seu jantar há mais de uma hora. 2 Diga o que pediu, dando dois detalhes. 3 Manifeste preocupação e diga que se quer queixar. 4 Responda à pergunta. 5 Explique por que não pode esperar mais tempo.
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.