City and Guilds English Level 1 Sample paper 4 – Reading

Look at the subject line of the email.

What do the words Discover the latest news suggest about the purpose of Document 1?

What are two of the main stories covered in the email?

Why have brackets ( ) been used in Document 1?

The second paragraph uses the word concessionary.

Which other word used in this paragraph has a similar meaning?

What are the exact words used in the link that a reader would click if they didn’t want to receive any more emails from SG Buses?

What does the image tell the reader about SG buses?

In which area of Stanton is unlimited travel allowed on the Grouprider ticket?

Who qualifies for discounted travel?

Give two answers.

Identify two opinions from the following statements.

Why does Document 2 use words like valued, best and most successful?

Look at the paragraph headed Why are we the best?

Which word in this paragraph means ‘sent out’?

What are two layout features used to highlight information about the LB Taxis app?

Look at the image in the paragraph headed What services do we offer?

What does this image tell the reader about LB Taxis?

What are two benefits that are specifically aimed at people going to special events?

Which two of the following language techniques have been used to make the reader feel they can rely on LB Taxis?

Give one quote from the first paragraph that suggests LB Taxis is a friendly company.

Give one quote from the second paragraph that suggests the taxi service is fast.

What type of punctuation mark is used in Document 2 to emphasise some of LB Taxis’ claims about their service?

Select whether the statement is a benefit of SG Buses, LB Taxis, or both.

‘Customers can pay in advance.’

Select whether the statement is a benefit of SG Buses, LB Taxis, or both.

‘There are special prices for disabled customers.’

Select whether the statement is a benefit of SG Buses, LB Taxis, or both.

‘Customers can pay using their phone or with cash.’

Select whether the statement is a benefit of SG Buses, LB Taxis, or both.

‘They offer free wifi while travelling.’

Document 2 says road closures will completely stop bus services.

Which two actions from SG Buses mentioned in Document 1 show that this is not true?