AQA English Level 1 March 2020 – Reading

Using the information in Source A, select whether the statement about last year’s Glastonbury Festival tickets is true or false.

‘The tickets cost £1.’

Using the information in Source A, select whether the statement about last year’s Glastonbury Festival tickets is true or false.

‘The tickets have the person’s name on them.’

Using the information in Source A, select whether the statement about last year’s Glastonbury Festival tickets is true or false.

‘People can use each other’s tickets.’

Using the information in Source A, select whether the statement about last year’s Glastonbury Festival tickets is true or false.

‘Tickets are sold by only one authorised agency.’

You are advised to use a dictionary for this question.

Source A says: ‘… 200,000 people visiting and working across this sprawling site’.

In this quotation the word ‘sprawling’ means.

Source A contains text and two pictures.

What extra information does Picture 1 suggest?

Using the information in Source A select whether each statement about Glastonbury Festival is true or false.

‘There is an extra charge for camping.’

Using the information in Source A select whether each statement about Glastonbury Festival is true or false.

‘Jimi Hendrix died at the first Glastonbury Festival.’

Using the information in Source A select whether each statement about Glastonbury Festival is true or false.

‘Glastonbury Festival affects the environment.’

Using the information in Source A select whether each statement about Glastonbury Festival is true or false.

‘People are allowed to drive to the Festival.’

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Source A states: ‘…Glastonbury remains unrivalled.’

In this quotation the word ‘unrivalled’ means

The writing in Source A mainly..

From Source B, identify one positive thing Hanna Jones says about festivals.

From Source B, identify one negative thing Hanna Jones says about festivals.

Source B says: ‘Alcohol flows freely at most festivals’.

What does the phrase ‘Alcohol flows freely’ tell us about festivals?

Source B’s title says: ‘First-time Festival??’.

The question marks in this title show that..

Identify two similarities between Source A and Source B.

You might want to look at:

•  The format and layout
•  The language used
•  The kind of information, ideas and opinions given in the texts

Identify two differences between Source A and Source B.

You might want to look at:

•  The format and layout
•  The language used
•  The kind of information, ideas and opinions given in the texts

Look at the language and structure used in Source C.

The main purpose of Source C is to..

You are advised to use a dictionary for this question.

Source C states: ‘It was the pinnacle of our visit.’

In this quotation the word ‘pinnacle’ means

What does: ‘… we didn’t need to push our girls too far beyond their energy limits to see all the lanterns’ mean?

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

‘The family went to Longleat just for the Festival of Light.’

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

‘In the formal gardens, the lanterns can be viewed in any order.’

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

‘The Piazza restaurant was busier at 4.30 pm than at 1 pm.’

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

‘There were no tickets left for the Sunday.’

Using the information in Source C, select whether the statement is fact or opinion.

‘The whole lantern trail is outdoors.’

Using the information in Source C, select whether the statement is fact or opinion.

‘The trail is buggy friendly.’

Using the information in Source C, select whether the statement is fact or opinion.

‘The crowds were manageable.’

Using the information in Source C, select whether the statement is fact or opinion.

‘Buggies are not allowed in Longleat House.’

A family friend is thinking of taking his young children to Longleat Festival of Light. He has asked you to look up information about the event.

From Source C, make a list of useful instructions to help your friend enjoy the visit.