AQA English Level 1 March 2023 – Reading

Use the information in Source A to decide whether the statement about Fiona Pendry is true or false.

‘Worrying about the underage drinking stopped her from sleeping.’

True

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False

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Use the information in Source A to decide whether the statement about Fiona Pendry is true or false.

‘She was one of the people protesting to the councils.’

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Use the information in Source A to decide whether the statement about Fiona Pendry is true or false.

‘One of her cars was damaged.’

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Use the information in Source A to decide whether the statement about Fiona Pendry is true or false.

‘She wanted to continue living in Newquay.’

True

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False

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Source A says: ‘Groups of boisterous people in ridiculous costumes’.

What does the word ‘boisterous’ mean in this quotation?

Noisy

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Rude

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Young

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Silly

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Source A contains text and two pictures.

What extra information about the problems in Newquay does Picture 1 show?

People in Newquay had their sleep disturbed

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The problems in the town were not being dealt with

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The underage drinkers were not safe in the town

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There were not enough police on the streets

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Use the information in Source A to decide whether the statement is true or false.

‘The police were part of the Newquay Safe group.’

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False

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Use the information in Source A to decide whether the statement is true or false.

‘Party nights in Newquay had to finish at a certain time.’

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False

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Use the information in Source A to decide whether the statement is true or false.

‘Teenagers coming to Newquay had their bags searched.’

True

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False

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Use the information in Source A to decide whether the statement is true or false.

‘No one younger than 25 was allowed to drink alcohol.’

True

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False

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You are advised to use a dictionary for this question.

Source A states: ‘Time was up for Newquay’s revellers.’

What does the word ‘revellers’ mean in this quotation?

Trouble-makers

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Party-goers

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Problems

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Parties

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What is the main purpose of the writing in Source A?

To instruct teenagers not to drink alcohol to excess

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To advise parents not to allow end-of-exam parties

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To persuade families to holiday in Newquay now

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To inform readers how Newquay solved its problems

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Source B talks about the experience of university students who stopped drinking alcohol when they were out with friends.

Identify one worry the students had about not drinking alcohol.

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Source B talks about the experience of university students who stopped drinking alcohol when they were out with friends.

Identify one positive effect of not drinking alcohol.

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Source B says: ‘…the drink will be flowing freely’.

What does this mean?

There will be no charge for the alcohol at the party

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Everyone needs to bring alcohol to the party

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There will be lots of alcohol available at the party

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The parents will be buying cheap alcohol for their children

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Source B says: ‘…the benefits of saying “No” to a drink’.

Why does the word ‘No’ have inverted commas (‘ ‘) on each side?

‘No’ is the most important word in the sentence

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To make sure the daughter remembers this word

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To remind the daughter to say the word loudly

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To show that the word needs to be spoken

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Compare Source A and Source B.

Identify two ways these sources are similar to each other.

You could write about:

What they look like
How they are written
What they are about

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Compare Source A and Source B.

Identify two ways these sources are different from each other.

You could write about:

What they look like
How they are written
What they say

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Look at the language and structure used in Source C.

What is the main purpose of Source C?

To advise against drinking alcohol

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To describe what alcohol does to the human body

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To persuade people to look after their skin

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Source C says: ‘…alcohol tastes delicious and has transitory effects’.

What does the word ‘transitory’ mean in this quotation?

Enjoyable

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Positive

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Temporary

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Lasting

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What does ‘You may not like what you see in the mirror when you’re hungover’ mean?

The effects of drinking too much make you look very unattractive

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You feel like a bad person because you drank too much

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You feel disappointed that your hair and makeup is messed up

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Your reflection reminds you of someone else who drank too much

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Use the information in Source C to decide whether the statement is true or false.

‘Alcohol contains vitamins and nutrients.’

True

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False

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Use the information in Source C to decide whether the statement is true or false.

‘The surface of the skin is called cellulite.’

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Use the information in Source C to decide whether the statement is true or false.

‘Alcohol can be smelled in the sweat of people who drink.’

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Use the information in Source C to decide whether the statement is true or false.

‘A hangover results from drinking too much alcohol.’

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Use the information in Source C to decide whether the statement is a fact or an opinion.

‘Alcohol tastes delicious.’

Fact

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Opinion

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Use the information in Source C to decide whether the statement is a fact or an opinion.

‘5–10% of the alcohol that people drink leaves the body straightaway.’

Fact

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Use the information in Source C to decide whether the statement is a fact or an opinion.

‘The skin is the body’s largest organ.’

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Use the information in Source C to decide whether the statement is a fact or an opinion.

‘Hungover people don’t smell too good.’

Fact

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Opinion

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You are worried about a friend you feel is drinking too much alcohol. You want to warn them about the damage their drinking might be doing.

Use Source C to make a list of the ways alcohol can affect someone’s appearance.

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When working through this past paper, you should use Sources A, B and C which are in the insert booklet below.

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