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• Read the texts and answer each question carefully.

• Answer all questions.

Information • The total mark for this paper is 20.

• The marks for each question are shown in brackets – use this as a guide to

how much time to spend on each question.

• You may use a dictionary or bilingual dictionary.

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Scenario: You are interested in finding out more about first aid and training on First Aid in schools. You read a magazine article about the Big First Aid Lesson: Read Text A and answer the questions that follow.

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Text A

190,000 Children Learn Life-Saving Skills in Nation’s Biggest First Aid Lesson

Clare Sargent, St John Ambulance reporter On Friday 12 June 2015, over 190,000 schoolchildren in England watched a life-saving lesson delivered by TV presenter Claudia Winkleman as part of the St John Ambulance Big First Aid Lesson.

Claudia Winkleman and Pupils The free one-hour webinar was streamed live into classrooms to teach young people first aid skills such as how to help someone having an asthma attack or an allergic reaction. We chose the summer-related conditions to help equip pupils ahead of the holidays. Last year's event reached 36,000 pupils. This year over 2,700 schools watched the lesson. “Crucial life-saving skills.” Claudia Winkleman said: 'It’s brilliant that 190,000 children now have the confidence to help in an emergency. What they have taken away from the Big First Aid Lesson could save a classmate, friend, or family member's life. I’m proud to be part of something

which helps young people learn crucial life-saving skills.' First aid in action During the lesson, students heard from Kaitlyn Perkins (12), who used her first aid skills to help her brother when he severely cut his hand and Sean Irwin (8) who helped his mother after she knocked herself out cold. Students also asked our first aid trainers questions via Google Hangouts. First aid in schools and colleges St John Ambulance created the Big First Aid Lesson to help teachers overcome barriers such as lack of time, staff training and cost, which teachers cited in research as preventing them from introducing first aid in school timetables. Despite this, 96% of teachers want young people to learn first aid skills in schools. Our research also found that a majority of parents (86%) think first aid should be included in the national curriculum. Feedback on the Big First Aid Lesson Teacher Laura Price said: “The Big First Aid Lesson is a fantastic initiative and our students have really enjoyed taking part. The skills taught today are so relevant for the kids ahead of the summer holidays and the training scenarios really brought things to life. I’d definitely recommend other schools watch the lesson on YouTube if they missed it today, and we will be signing up for next year as soon as we can!”

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Text A questions

1. Identify two features in Text A that indicate that it is a magazine article.

(2 marks) 2. According to Text A, which organisation planned and delivered the Big First Aid Lesson?

(1 mark) 3. Give two reasons from the article why schools find it difficult to include First Aid training in the school timetable.

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(2 marks) 4. The article combines a mix of facts and opinions about the Big First Aid Lesson. Give examples of two facts from the first column and two opinions given by Claudia Winkleman and/or Laura Price. TWO FACTS:

(2 marks) TWO OPINIONS:

(2 marks)

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5. According to the article, which of these statements is true? (Tick the correct box.)

a) Kaitlyn Perkins helped her unconscious mother

b) Parents think First Aid should be part of the National Curriculum

c) The 2015 Big First Aid Lesson was watched by 36,000 pupils

d) The Big First Aid Lesson was streamed to schools in the autumn term

(1 mark)

Total Marks for Text A: 10

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Text B - You are especially interested in knowing how to deal with an asthma attack as

you know several people with asthma. You read the following document on the NHS

Choices website.

Your health, your choices

Asthma attack: what you need to do

Asthma attacks kill three people in the UK each day - one of the highest

asthma death rates in Europe. Yet many of these deaths could be avoided.

Controlling your asthma

Read our information on asthma treatment.

If you're on the right asthma treatment, your chance of having an asthma attack is greatly

reduced. Visit your doctor at least once a year for a check-up and to discuss asthma

treatment options.

Is it an asthma attack?

You can tell you're having an asthma attack if:

• your reliever inhaler isn't helping • your symptoms are getting worse (cough, breathlessness, wheeze or tight chest) • you're too breathless to speak, eat or sleep • your breathing gets faster and it feels like you can't get your breath in properly.

Often, using your reliever inhaler will relieve your symptoms. But sometimes symptoms are

more severe and urgent action is needed.

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If you go to A&E or are admitted to hospital, take details of all your medicines with you if

possible.

What to do if you're having an asthma attack

Asthma UK’s guidelines for children and adults having an asthma attack are to:

1. Take one to two puffs of your reliever inhaler (usually blue) immediately.

2. Sit down and take slow, steady breaths.

3. If you don’t start to feel better, take two puffs of your inhaler (one puff at a time) every

two minutes. You can take up to 10 puffs.

4. If you don't feel better after taking your inhaler, or if you’re worried at any time, call 999.

5. If an ambulance doesn't arrive within 10 minutes and you’re still feeling unwell, repeat

step 3.

If your symptoms improve and you don't need to call 999, you still need to see a GP or

asthma nurse within 24 hours.

After an asthma attack

See your GP or asthma nurse within 48 hours.

You can then discuss how to manage your condition safely. For example, the dose of your

preventative treatment may need to be adjusted.

Friends and relatives

It's important that friends and family know how to help in an emergency. Asthma UK

provides a free Asthma Attack Card, which helps you recognise an asthma attack and

explains what to do.

This includes helping the person having the attack to sit up comfortably, talking to them to

calm them, helping them use their reliever treatment, and calling for help if their condition

doesn't improve.

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Text B questions 6. The main purpose of this NHS webpage is (Tick the correct box.)

a) to give advice about asthma medication

b) to promote the free Asthma Attack Card

c) to highlight the importance of GPs and asthma nurses

d) to give advice on how to deal with an asthma attack

(1 mark)

7. How has the text on the webpage been set out to help you find information? quickly and easily? Identify three ways.

(3 marks)

8. How many people die daily in the UK as a result of asthma attacks?

(1 mark)

9. From Text B give one reason why it is important for asthma sufferers to see their doctor regularly.

(1 mark)

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10. If the first two puffs of their reliever inhaler do not help, what two further actions could someone experiencing an asthma attack take?

(2 marks)

11. Identify two things a friend or family member could do to help someone who is suffering an asthma attack.

(2 marks)

Total Marks for Text B: 10

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These texts and illustrations have been incorporated into this test paper solely for the purposes of the examination in accordance with Section 32 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, as amended by the Copyright and Rights in Performance (Research, Education, Libraries and Archives) Regulations 2014. No copyright or clearance for any other use has been obtained or sought.

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