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DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, NACHARAM
CAMBRIDGE ASSESSMENT INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION – IN174
Name (AY 2022 -2023) Date
SUBJECT: English Subject Facilitator: Mr. Giri/ Mrs. Porna
End of unit 2 test
GRADE: 8
Student Name:
Section: Worksheet No: AY2022-23/Eng/18
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Date: 27.01.2023
Section A: Reading
Read the extract from the UK police website, then answer questions 1–6.
Why should you become a police officer?
Joining the police will change your life; it will also change the lives of the community
you serve. When you become a police officer, you are given power: the power to
help people.
You will help people by protecting them. You will help people by reassuring them.
5 You will help communities to be safe. You will help communities by preventing
and solving crime.
When you join us, you will learn new skills; skills that will stay with you for life.
Is it the career for me?
Becoming a police officer is one of the best careers you can choose, but it isn’t for
everyone. Keeping people safe is a physical, mental and emotional challenge,
10 but we will help you learn how to:
• handle difficult situations in a calm, confident manner
• develop excellent people skills and help all members of the public
• solve problems in a decisive way and take on new challenges
• work as a team and use your powers effectively
15 ● investigate and solve crimes, and give evidence in court.
If that sounds appealing, we want to hear from you!
What are the rewards?
The main reward is job satisfaction. There is nothing more fulfilling than helping to
protect the community, but you will also do a job where every day is different. Officers
often say that no two days are the same, and the variety and unpredictable nature of
20 policing is what keeps it interesting.
In practical terms, you will also receive a competitive salary, private healthcare and
discounts from many shops and restaurants.
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What training is offered?
Over three months, we will train you to the highest standards. You will learn in a
classroom situation, but you will also spend time with trained officers, accompanying
25 them and learning how to handle real-life situations. We will teach you how to:
• handle public safety and dangerous events
• use intelligence and investigative skills to solve crimes
• use technology to protect the public
• apply the law correctly.
30 If you want to make your community a safer and happier place, come and
join the police.
1 What is the main purpose of this text?
Tick () one box.
to inform people about the duties of the police
to show what an important job the police do
to make people feel safer in their communities
to persuade more people to join the police [1]
2 Suggest two ways in which the sub-headings in this extract are effective.
• [2]
3 Explain one way that structure is used effectively in lines 1–7. Offer a clear example with
your explanation.
[1]
4 Give one example from lines 8–15 of why a career in policing may be challenging.
[1]
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5 Write a list of the personal benefits of being a police officer as outlined in lines 17–31.
• [3]
6 Write a summary of up to 40 words about how someone could personally benefit from
joining the police.
[2]
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Section B: Writing
1 Write a letter applying to join the police, in response to the extract from the UK police
website. Begin your letter ‘Dear Sir/Madam’ and adopt a formal tone.
You should:
• describe what you find attractive about the job
• outline the personal qualities which make you suitable
• include any other information you think is relevant. [10]
Space for your plan:
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