3850 Certificate in English - Sample Paper – Set 2

Reading and Writing

Stage 3
Social Media

Candidate Name (First, Middle, Last)

Candidate enrolment number DOB (DDMMYYYY)

Candidate signature

Test date (DDMMYYYY) Centre number

General information
 The duration of this test is 2 hours.
 There are two sections in this test.
 The maximum marks for each question are shown.
 The maximum number of marks for this test is 70.
 Before leaving the test room you must give this book to the Invigilator.
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Candidate instructions

What you have to do

 Complete this test using a blue or black pen.
 Check you have put your name and details on the front cover of this test.
 Read each question carefully.
 Answer all the questions.
 Write your answers in this answer book.

What you will need

 This test paper.
 Source document.
 A dictionary and/ or thesaurus.
 A blue or black pen.

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Section 1 (35 marks)

Read the documents in the source booklet and answer the following
questions.
Questions 1 – 5 are about document 1.

1 What is the main purpose of the document? 1 mark

Tick the correct answer.

a) To criticise. 

b) To review. 

c) To inform. 

d) To advertise. 

2 Summarise the document giving three of the key points. 3 marks

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3 Identify four organisational features used in the document. 4 marks

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4 What is meant by the term ‘lighten the day’? 1 mark

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5a Look up the three words in the table below which are mentioned in document 3 marks
1 and write the definitions in relation to the context.

5b Using an appropriate tool, find an alternative (synonym) for each word 3 marks
appropriate to the context/ topic.

Word Definition in relation to the context Synonym

presence
(paragraph 1)

interface
(paragraph 4)

strategies
(paragraph 5)

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Question 6 and 7 are about document 2.

6 What does the image in document 2 show? 1 mark

Tick the correct answer.

a) Social media platforms. 

b) Social media profiles. 

c) Social media security. 

d) Social media followers. 

7 Give two reasons why staying safe online is important. 2 marks

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Questions 8 – 9 are about document 3.

8 What type of agency is ‘Inter Communications’? 1 mark

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For question 9, you may use a dictionary.

9a What phrase in the text has the same meaning as holistic? 1 mark

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9b What is meant by the term ‘brand unity’ in the final paragraph of the text? 1 mark

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Question 10 is about all documents.

10a Which document presents instructions? 1 mark

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10b Which document has a strong bias? 1 mark

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11a In the following job advertisement, there are two spelling errors, two punctuation 6 marks
errors and two grammar errors. Circle the errors.

The Social Media Manager will be responsible for are social media
strategy developing brand awarness and generating sale’s. The ideal
candidate have be motivated, have expereince and a passion of content
strategy.

11b Write the passage in question 11a correctly below. 6 marks

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Section 2 (35 marks)

Using some information from the source documents, write an article for a newsletter
about the use of social media.

Think about:
benefits to businesses
issues around the use of social media
your own views of social media

You must include some information from the source documents but it should be in your
own words.

We suggest you write about 300-400 words.

You will be tested on

 planning your writing indicating the key points and ideas
 using format, structure and language suitable for an article
 summarising in your own words the main points and ideas from the
documents in the source booklet
 presenting relevant information and ideas logically
 writing in sentences and paragraphs
 spelling and punctuating accurately
 using correct grammar.

Plan your writing here.

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Write your article here.

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Is your writing accurate and does it contain relevant information?

 Yes

Have you checked that your writing is clear and easy to read?
 Yes

End of Test

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