AQA English Level 2 Sample paper – Reading

From Source A, identify which African country is the Masai Mara Game Reserve in?

You are advised to use a dictionary for this question.

Source A states, ‘…the abundant wildlife – including black rhino, ostriches…’.

The word ‘abundant’ means:

The webpage in Source A implies that:

Using the information in Source A, select whether the statement is true or false.

Kandu Travel have been in business for more than 30 years.

Using the information in Source A, select whether the statement is true or false.

Elephants and giraffes live on the Masai Mara Game Reserve.

Using the information in Source A, select whether the statement is true or false.

You cannot start this holiday at the weekend.

Using the information in Source A, select whether the statement is true or false.

You can horse-ride on the Masai Mara Game Reserve.

The writer of Source A presents both facts and opinions about the Safari and Beach Tour.

Identify two facts about the Safari and Beach Tour.

The writer of Source A presents both facts and opinions about the Safari and Beach Tour.

Identify two opinions about the Safari and Beach Tour.

Explain how the writer of Source A uses words and language techniques to persuade people to go on the Safari and Beach Tour.

You should provide examples from Source A in your answer.

You are advised to use a dictionary for this question.

Source B states, ‘…approve only those holidays which meet their stringent criteria’.

The word ‘stringent’ means

According to Source B, Responsible Travel

Using the information in Source B, select whether the statement is true or false.

A whale-watching holiday in Antarctica costs £7885

Using the information in Source B, select whether the statement is true or false.

Local guides accompany visitors to local communities

Using the information in Source B, select whether the statement is true or false.

Visitors need to take their own re-usable water bottles

Using the information in Source B, select whether the statement is true or false.

Ten per cent of the world’s population depends on tourism

In Source B, the Customer Director of Responsible Travel said that the company creates better places for local people to live.

List three ways in which local communities benefit from holidays approved by Responsible Travel.

Source B gives details on the role of local guides who work with Responsible Travel.

List three skills a local guide needs for this role

You are advised to use a dictionary for this question.

Source C states, ‘…will notice if an animal is becoming agitated’.

The word ‘agitated’ means

From reading Source C, list three things you learn about the animals you might meet on safari?

Compare Source A and Source C in terms of what they say and how the material is conveyed.

You may wish to refer to the level of detail, presentation and language, formality, possible bias and how the writers come across.