English Language Practice Test Insert (50 marks, 1 hour 30 minutes)
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Read Text A from an article on humpback whales and then answer questions 1 – 4 in
Section A: Reading on the question paper.
Text A
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Read Text B from a website for first-time scuba divers and then answer questions 5 – 7 in
Section A: Reading on the question paper.
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Read Text C from Dragon Racer by Margaret Bateson-Hill and then answer questions 8 – 13
in Section A: Reading on the question paper.
Text C
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English Language Practice Test Question Paper (50 marks, 1 hour 30 minutes)
QUESTION PAPER
Section A: Reading
Read Text A from an article on humpback whales in the INSERT and then answer questions
1 – 4.
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3 Read the sentence beginning ‘Humpback whales exhibit some creative...’ (Lines 10-12)
What does the use of the word ‘creative’ tell us? Tick one box.
4 What is the purpose of Text A?
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Read Text B from a website for first-time scuba divers in the INSERT and then answer
questions 5 – 7.
6 Write one word from the second paragraph that shows you are trained in a small area.
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7 (a) Write four ways scuba diving can be a great experience, according to Text B.
Use your own words as far as possible.
[2]
(b) Using your notes from 7(a), summarise why scuba diving can be a great experience.
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Read Text C from Dragon Racer by Margaret Bateson-Hill in the INSERT and then answer
questions 8 – 13.
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13 Joanna’s feelings change from the beginning to the end of the passage.
Describe Joanna’s change in feelings from the beginning to the end of the passage.
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Section B: Writing
Answer one persuasive writing task and one narrative writing task.
Persuasive Writing
Write about 200 to 250 words.
Up to 6 marks are available for your content and structure and up to 9 marks for style and accuracy.
Either
14 Write a persuasive leaflet convincing readers to visit a luxury mountain lodge
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Or
15 Write a persuasive article convincing readers that cooking at home is better than going out.
[15]
Narrative Writing
Write about 250 to 300 words.
Up to 6 marks are available for your content and structure and up to 9 marks for style and accuracy.
Either
16 Write a story with the title ‘A crazy holiday’.
[15]
Or
17 Write a story about a group of people waiting.
[15]
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Write your persuasive text here.
Write your chosen question number (14 or 15) here: .................
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Write your narrative text here.
Write your chosen question number (16 or 17) here: .................
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