NCFE English Level 1 Sample paper 4 – Reading

Give one way in which the Active Bike scheme will change the town centre road layout.

In the second paragraph, what does the word ‘cycleway’ mean as used in the phrase ‘a segregated cycleway’?

Select whether the statement from Document 1 is an example of persuasive or explanatory language.

‘It’s time for change!’

Select whether the statement from Document 1 is an example of persuasive or explanatory language.

‘Our town centre road layout will be transformed.’

Document 1 contains a photograph.

What extra information does the image suggest to the reader that is not written in the text?

Using Document 1, give two adjectives that describe how the Active Bike scheme will have a positive effect.

Why has the writer written ‘YOU’ in capital letters in the subheading ‘We’ve listened to YOU’?

Who will help drivers during the closure of the High Street?

What does the word ‘barrier’ mean as used in the ‘We’ve listened to YOU’ section?

You may use a dictionary to help you answer this question.

Read the timeline in Document 1 and identify when the work on the inner ring road cycleway will be carried out.

Read the timeline in Document 1 and identify what the final stage will involve.

Identify whether the statement from Document 1 is a fact or an opinion.

‘We all want a greener future.’

Identify whether the statement from Document 1 is a fact or an opinion.

‘More than half of you told us you’re keen to cycle more.’

Give one reason why shop traders should not worry about losing business due to the Active Bike scheme, according to Jacqui D.

Document 2 contains a photograph of people.

What extra information does this photograph suggest to the reader that is not written in the text?

What does the word ‘emissions’ mean as used by Annie R in the phrase ‘shifting the emissions elsewhere’?

In Document 2, the contributors use language features to express their opinions.

Identify the language feature used in the following quotation:

‘What about us workers?’

In Document 2, the contributors use language features to express their opinions.

Identify the language feature used in the following quotation:

‘Cyclists are taking over the town.’

One of the purposes of Document 2 is to persuade the reader that the Active Bike scheme will improve air quality.

Give two quotations to support this.

What does the word ‘monitor’ mean as used by Adam S?

You may use a dictionary to help you answer this question.

Look at Sule Q’s comments in Document 2.

What benefit does Sule Q see in the scheme?

Look at Sule Q’s comments in Document 2.

How will the scheme cause a problem for him?

What should the reader do to add their own comment to the forum?

Using Document 2, identify whether the statement is true or false.

‘Marta P thinks there should be more cycleways in Hartwall.’

Using Document 2, identify whether the statement is true or false.

‘Annie R thinks the scheme will make her job easier.’

Compare the information, ideas and opinions given in Document 1 about the Active Bike scheme with what is said about this in Document 2.