QUESTION 5: USING LANGUAGE CORRECTLY Read TEXT G, which contains some deliberate errors, and answer the set questions. TEXT G 5.1 Provide the function of the two dashes in line 1. (1) 5.2 Substitute ‘Hopefully’ (line 3) with a main clause that retains the meaning ofthe sentence. (1) 5.3 ‘More important, you’ve managed to survive … Read more
QUESTION 4: UNDERSTANDING OTHER ASPECTS OF THE MEDIA Study TEXT E and TEXT F and answer the set questions. TEXT E: CARTOON QUESTIONS: TEXT E 4.1 Refer to FRAMES 1 and 2. How does the dialogue reflect the two characters’ attitudes toward theircustomers? (2) 4.2 Refer to FRAMES 3 and 4. Comment on the effectiveness … Read more
SECTION C: LANGUAGE STRUCTURES AND CONVENTIONS QUESTION 3: ANALYSING ADVERTISING Study the advertisement (TEXT D) below and answer the set questions. TEXT D The text in small font reads as follows: QUESTIONS: TEXT D 3.1 Account for the use of the phrase, ‘SAVE THE SANDWICH’ in the headline. (2) 3.2 ‘Because many species are being … Read more
SECTION B: SUMMARY QUESTION 2: SUMMARISING IN YOUR OWN WORDS TEXT C highlights the importance of developing youth leadership. Summarise, in yourown words, how young people can emerge as the next generation of leaders. NOTE: TEXT C TOTAL SECTION B: 10
SECTION A: COMPREHENSION QUESTION 1: READING FOR MEANING AND UNDERSTANDING Read TEXT A and TEXT B below and answer the questions set. TEXT A GLOSSARY:1 rhetoric: language used to influence the reader or audience2 cathartic: a psychological term used to refer to expressing one’s emotions to provide relief AND TEXT B QUESTIONS: TEXT A 1.1 … Read more
5.1 Read the passage (TEXT F) below, which has some deliberate errors, andanswer the set questions. 5.1.1 Correct the SINGLE error in EACH of the following sentences.Write down ONLY the question numbers and the words you havecorrected. a) Nicholas Dyer, a award-winning wildlife photographer, lives hislife exploring Eastern and Southern Africa.(1) b) His home is … Read more
4.1 Refer to FRAME 2.What evidence is there that the cellphone is ringing? State TWO points. (2) 4.2 Refer to FRAME 3.4.2.1 Rewrite the following question in more formal English.‘Hi Jon! What’s up?’ (2)4.2.2 Explain why the cartoonist uses two different types of speechbubbles in this frame. (2) 4.3 Refer to FRAMES 5 and 6.Explain … Read more
SECTION C: LANGUAGE 3.1 Who is the target audience in this advertisement? (1) 3.2 Why is the word, ‘Big’, written in larger font in the headline? (1) 3.3 Quote FOUR consecutive words from the text which suggest that BOSTONCollege is willing to assist students in pursuing their career paths. (1) 3.4 Why does the advertiser … Read more
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SECTION A: COMPREHENSION 1.1 Refer to paragraph 1.State ONE benefit of spending less time preparing home-cooked meals. (1) 1.2 Refer to paragraph 2.1.2.1 Using your OWN words, explain why Sarah Collins invented theWonderbag. (2) 1.2.2 Explain why the writer refers to the Wonderbag as a revolutionarycooker. (2) 1.2.3 Why is the following statement FALSE?Raw food … Read more