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ESOL Skills for Life (QCF)

Reading – Entry 3
Set 22

Dictionaries are not permitted for this assessment. Total Marks

21
Instructions
• Use black ink or ball-point pen.
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name,
centre number and registration number.
• Answer all questions.
• Answer the questions in the spaces provided
– there may be more space than you need.

Information
• This paper has 21 marks.
• – use this asfora guide
The marks each question are shown in brackets
as to how much time to spend on each question.
• If you change your mindbe about
Some questions must answered with one tick in a box ().
an answer, put a line through the box (†) and 
then mark your new answer with a tick ().

Advice
• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
• Try toananswer
Keep eye on the time.
• Check your answers
every question.
• if you have time at the end.

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Read Text 1 then answer questions 1 to 5.
Text 1

Westcrest Council
Recycling Suggestions

© PAL

We all know it is important to recycle items such as plastic, glass and paper. It reduces waste and
helps to protect the environment.
Westcrest Council is pleased to announce that people in our area recycled over half of their
waste in the last 12 months. This is a fantastic achievement!
We want to install more recycling bins in the town centre and we need your suggestions. Would
people like recycling bins for clothes and shoes or would they prefer them for small electrical
equipment, such as printers, laptops and mobile phones? Or do you have any other ideas?
Please come and share your thoughts at a meeting this Thursday.
The meeting will be in the Town Hall from 8 pm to 9.30 pm.
All sensible suggestions will be considered.

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1 The main purpose of this text is to:

A explain how to use recycling bins

B request ideas for recycling bins

C describe what happens before recycling

D instruct people to recycle more

(Total for Question 1 = 1 mark)

2 What does Westcrest Council want to install?

Write your answer on the line.

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(Total for Question 2 = 1 mark)

Put a tick in the correct box.

3 The text uses:

A subheadings

B bullet points

C paragraphs

D diagrams

(Total for Question 3 = 1 mark)

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4 The word ‘achievement’ is:

A an adjective

B a noun

C a conjunction

D a verb

(Total for Question 4 = 1 mark)

5 Which of these words would come last in a dictionary?

A please

B people

C paper

D prefer

(Total for Question 5 = 1 mark)

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Text 2

Prepare to exercise

© PAL

Many people want to know how to prepare before they start to exercise.
These are my three top tips.
1. It is important to wear the correct clothing when you exercise. You do not have to be fashionable
but you need to be sensible. For example, if you want to go running, buy a pair of proper running
shoes to avoid getting painful feet.
2. Look for the best sports centre or club to join. It really helps to work out with other people. They
can offer support and help to keep you going.
3. It is best to eat food 1 to 3 hours before you exercise so you do not have a full stomach. Take a
bottle of water with you as you need to drink plenty during exercise.
Finally, remember to have fun and enjoy yourself. Exercise is a healthy habit to develop.

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6 The purpose of this text is to:

A entertain

B advise

C request

D argue

(Total for Question 6 = 1 mark)

7 In the text, which numbered point explains what to buy?

Write your answer on the line.

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(Total for Question 7 = 1 mark)

8 According to the text, when should you eat before exercising?

Write your answer on the line.

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(Total for Question 8 = 1 mark)

Put a tick in the correct box.

9 Which of the following words uses a suffix?

A fashionable

B example

C support

D during

(Total for Question 9 = 1 mark)

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10 Numbered point 2 tells you:

A which person to exercise with

B how much water to drink

C which sports club to join

D how useful it is to exercise with others

(Total for Question 10 = 1 mark)

11 What is the last thing you should remember to do?

Write your answer on the line.

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(Total for Question 11 = 1 mark)

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Text 3
Do not fill in the form.

Westcrest Parking

People who live in Westcrest can buy a book of parking tickets at a discount price. One book of
parking tickets costs £15 and contains 10 tickets. Parking tickets usually cost £5 a day. Please note
that the tickets can only be used by Westcrest residents.

Each resident can apply for a maximum of 12 books of parking tickets a year.

You can pay by cash, credit or debit card.

Please complete this form and take it to Westcrest Town Hall, Paige Close, Westcrest WT1 2EA.

Section 1
Your details:

• use BLOCK CAPITALS

• tick  the appropriate boxes

Title: Miss Mrs Ms Mr   Other

Full name: ________________________________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________________________________

Postcode: ________________________________________________________________

Email address: ____________________________________________________________

Home phone number: _________________________

Mobile phone number: ________________________

Section 2
Please tell us how many books of parking tickets you require:

Signature: _______________________________ Date: _______________

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12 The form asks for:

A information

B complaints

C instructions

D opinions

(Total for Question 12 = 1 mark)

13 Section 2 of the form asks people to:

A say how much money they require

B say how many books of parking tickets they want

C say what new details they require

D say how many books of parking tickets they have

(Total for Question 13 = 1 mark)

14 The word ‘discount’ could best be replaced with:

A increased

B new

C reduced

D old

(Total for Question 14 = 1 mark)

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15 According to the text, how much does a book of parking tickets cost?

A £5

B £10

C £12

D £15

(Total for Question 15 = 1 mark)

16 Which of these words comes first in alphabetical order?

A credit

B cost

C card

D close

(Total for Question 16 = 1 mark)

17 In the text, which words instruct you to write in upper case letters?
Write your answer on the line.

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(Total for Question 17 = 1 mark)

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Text 4

neighbours@nearby.web
Alek@fixcomputers.biz
Shop opening in Westcrest

Hello neighbours

My name is Alek Strovich and I moved to this area 18 months ago

with my wife and two children. I have been repairing computers for Paragraph 1
20 years and I am an expert in fixing them.

I have been self employed for three years and bought the shop at
22 High Street one month ago. The shop, which is opposite the Paragraph 2
library, will open next Monday. Why not come in and say ‘Hello’?

I employ four people who all have a background in technology. We

are ready to mend your broken computers and phones. Two of
Paragraph 3
our staff are experts in repairing mobile phones. The shop will
also offer the latest mobile phones at excellent prices.

We look forward to meeting you soon.

Alek and staff

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18 The main point of the email is to:

A request information about the shop

B explain how to get to the shop

C complain about the shop

D introduce the shop

(Total for Question 18 = 1 mark)

19 What punctuation is used at the end of Paragraph 2?

A exclamation mark

B full stop

C question mark

D comma

(Total for Question 19 = 1 mark)

20 For how long has Alek lived in the area?

Write your answer on the line.

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(Total for Question 20 = 1 mark)

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21 Which word comes last in alphabetical order?

A area

B ago

C all

D at

(Total for Question 21 = 1 mark)

TOTAL FOR PAPER: 21 MARKS

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