NCFE English Level 2 Sample paper 1 – Reading

In paragraph 2 of Document 1, the writer repeats the word ‘our’ several times.

Give two reasons why she has done this

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Give two phrases from Document 1 that imply the writer considers public sector managers to be selfish.

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Why has the writer used sub-headings as an organisational features?

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Why has the writer used bullet points as an organisational feature?

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Give two reasons why the writer has made use of so many statistics in Document 1.

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Give one reason why a reader would visit the website referred to at the end of Document 1.

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What best describes the tone of Document 2?

Serious

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Optimistic

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Polite

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Sarcastic

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Give two words that identify the style of writing used in Document 2.

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Document 2 states ‘Over half of applications for leadership jobs at a top university in Australia were from UK-based applicants.’

Where was this fact previously published?

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Describe two ways in which the writer presents a positive image of managers in the public sector in Document 2.

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Which section of Document 2 mentions the possibility of increasing the pay of managers in education?

Introduction

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Comparison

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Choices

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Summary

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What is the meaning of the phrase ‘witch-hunt’ as used under ‘Choices’ in Document 2?

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Identify one fact and one opinion stated in Document 3.

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Give two reasons from Document 3 why Rahima thinks it is worth getting into debt as a student in order to gain a qualification.

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Consider Cecil’s contribution in Document 3.

Give two examples of what he is implying.

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Compare the views of Ray in Document 3 with the views expressed in Document 1, and how these views are conveyed.

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Analyse all three documents and explain which document is the most biased.

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When working through this past paper, you should use Document 1, 2 and 3 which are in the insert booklet below.

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