Key skills communicationAdult literacy

ESOL Skills for Life Reading UnitLevel 1

Test PaperYOU NEED

• This test paper

• An answer sheet

You may NOT use a dictionary

Do NOT open this paper until you are told to do so by the supervisor

THERE ARE 40 QUESTIONS IN THIS TESTTotal marks available: 40

Try to answer ALL the questions

YOU HAVE 1 HOUR TO FINISH THE TEST

INSTRUCTIONS

• Make sure your personal details are entered correctly on the answer sheet

• Read each question carefully

• Follow the instructions on how to complete the answer sheet

• At the end of the test, hand the test paper, your answer sheet and all notes to the supervisor

REMEMBER: YOU HAVE 1 HOUR TO FINISH THE TEST

INSTRUCTIONS TO CENTRES

• This paper must not be photocopied

First published in 2005.© Qualifications and Curriculum Authority 2005.Reproduction, storage, adaptation or translation, in any form or by any means, of this publication is prohibited without prior written permission of thepublisher, unless within the terms of licences issued by the Copyright Licensing Agency. Printed in Great Britain.The Qualifications and Curriculum Authority is an exempt charity under Schedule 2 of the Charities Act 1993.Qualifications and Curriculum Authority, 83 Piccadilly, London W1J 8QA. www.qca.org.ukRef: COM-L1-S4_A-P37-URN:630

Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following document.

1 Which of the following statements is true?

A The nursery wants any empty bottlesB Money raised from the raffle will be given to a charityC The Christmas play will take place in the sports hallD Children will be given 10 raffle tickets each

2 The sentence 'Please ensure the bottles are clean' should be added to theparagraph

A RESOURCES WANTEDB RAFFLEC HELPERS WANTEDD CHRISTMAS PLAY

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3 The word 'foyer' in the third paragraph could best be replaced by

A cloakroomB changing roomC officeD entrance hall

4 The Christmas party is being held on

A Friday 4th DecemberB Monday 14th DecemberC Wednesday 16th DecemberD Friday 18th December

5 The main purpose of the document is to

A sell tickets for the Christmas playB ask parents/guardians for supportC sell Christmas decorations to parents/guardiansD ask parents/guardians to come to the Christmas party

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Questions 6 to 10 are based on the following draft document.

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6 There is a capital letter missing or used incorrectly on

A line 2 B line 7C line 12D line 16

7 There is a gap on line 9. The missing words are

A is beenB are beenC has beenD have been

8 The word 'to' has been used instead of 'too' on

A line 8B line 10C line 13D line 15

9 A full stop, followed by a capital letter, is needed between

A 'you' and 'that' (line 8)B 'closed' and 'for' (line 11)C 'you' and 'and' (line 13)D 'possible' and 'we' (line 14)

10 The word 'secretery' on line 12 has been spelt incorrectly. The correct spelling is

A secretryB secretaryC secrateryD secratary

Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following document

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11 This document could be used to find out

A what BODYPUMP classes are likeB how to join a BODYPUMP classC the times of a BODYPUMP classD the name of the BODYPUMP instructor

12 The sentence 'They receive on-going training to make sure that every class issafe, effective and fun' is to be added to the document. It would best fit atthe end of the section

A A complete balanced workoutB What do you do in a BODYPUMP workout?C Who is it for?D The benefits of BODYPUMP

13 The document explains how BODYPUMP

A is only for fit people B exercises all the main musclesC helps people to gain weightD makes people better at every other sport

14 According to the document a BODYPUMP class is for

A children onlyB adults onlyC women onlyD everyone

15 Which of the following statements about BODYPUMP is true?

A The classes start with a cool downB The classes last for less than 45 minutesC The classes last for up to 60 minutesD The classes involve difficult moves

Questions 16 to 20 are based on the following draft document.

16 The word 'intresting' on line 3 is spelt incorrectly. The correct spelling is

A intirestingB interestingC intristingD interisting

17 A capital letter is missing at the beginning of a word on

A line 4B line 5C line 13 D line 15

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18 The space on line 8 should contain the words

A are consideringB will be consideringC were consideringD would be considering

19 One of the following words is spelt incorrectly in the document. It is

A planning (line 2)B friendly (line 6)C introducing (line 9)D advice (line 11)

20 A full stop and capital letter have been used incorrectly on

A line 2B line 6C line 9D line 14

Please go on to the next page

Questions 21 to 25 are based on the following document.

21 The purpose of the document is to

A explain how the Pubwatch scheme will workB describe the behaviour of troublemakersC persuade the reader to help the policeD identify the troublemakers

22 According to the document, the Pubwatch scheme will

A stop drink drivingB recruit more police officersC reduce pub opening hoursD keep troublemakers out of pubs

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23 The words 'Electronic warning systems' would be the best heading for theparagraph beginning

A 'A new scheme'B 'The new Pubwatch scheme'C 'Managers and door staff'D 'The bans will run'

24 According to the document, which of the following statements is true?

A The scheme already operates in Warwick.B All troublemakers will be barred from pubs for life.C Licensees are in favour of the scheme.D Pubs will be fitted with CCTV cameras.

25 According to the police, trouble in town centres is caused by

A loud radiosB criminal gangsC too many pubsD drinking too much

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Questions 26 to 30 are based on the following document.

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26 To find out more about 'Living Gardens', the reader could

A visit the websiteB go to the showroom C phone up the companyD send off for more information

27 According to the document, all of these businesses

A charge fair pricesB offer price reductionsC have existed for a long timeD supply guarantees

28 The purpose of this document is to

A sell goodsB advertise servicesC report local newsD give Do It Yourself instructions

29 According to the document, which of the following statements is true?

A Tom Edkins is a builderB Living Gardens will give quotationsC The A&A showroom is open at weekendsD Plates must be clean when returned to PLATO

30 According to the document, Colin James can be contacted about kitchendesigns on

A 016391 477565B 016391 467831C 07763 355880D 07899 677666

Questions 31 to 35 are based on the following draft document.

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31 There should be a question mark instead of a full stop on

A line 4B line 6C line 10D line 15

32 There is gap on line 15. The word which would best fill the gap is

A tookB takeC takenD taked

33 The words 'is being growing' (line 8) have been used wrongly. These should bereplaced by

A has been growingB has being growingC have been growingD have being growing

34 A capital letter is missing on

A line 2B line 12C line 20D line 21

35 One of the following words is spelt incorrectly. It is

A luxurious (line 3)B movement (line 8)C develope (line 11)D regularly (line 14)

Questions 36 to 40 are based on the following document.

36 The main purpose of the document is to

A give safety tips on motorway drivingB persuade people to drive on a motorwayC show motorists how to driveD highlight the dangers of driving while tired

37 According to the document, motorway accidents are serious because

A everyone is going the same wayB vehicles are moving at high speedC drivers are badly behavedD there are no traffic lights

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38 Which of the following statements is true about good motorway driving?

A Drivers should signal after moving to the rightB Drivers should keep to the right unless passing another carC Drivers should take 2-hour rest breaksD Drivers should look further behind than on ordinary roads

39 Which of the following words would best replace 'caution' in the first bulletpoint under 'GOOD MOTORWAY DRIVERS SHOULD'?

A careB warningC attentionD hesitation

40 According to the document, when leaving a motorway, a driver should

A signal before using the mirrorB check for a suitable gapC decrease speed on the slip roadD look much further ahead

End of test

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