3850-203 SAMPLE PAPER – SET 9

Certificate in English Reading and Writing – Stage 2

Making a Difference

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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 56.
• 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.
• Make sure your name and details are on the front cover of this test.
• Read the source documents and 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 (28 marks)

Read Document 1 in the source document and answer the following questions.

Questions 1 to 8 are about Document 1.

1 The main purpose of Document 1 is to 1 mark

a) instruct

b) entertain

c) persuade

d) review.

Tick the correct answer.

2 Identify three layout features used to make Document 1 easier to read. 3 marks

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3 The image in Document 1 shows that Reggae Sumfest takes place 1 mark

a) by a sports centre

b) close to the sea

c) at a theme park

d) in a rainforest.

Tick the correct answer.

4 Identify the three main points made in Document 2. 3 marks

Personality is important for this type of work.

People of any age can apply.

Volunteers earn high wages.

The festival offers volunteers different work experiences.

Only local bands play at the festival.

Volunteers are an essential part of the festival.

Tick   3   the three correct answers.

5 What three things do people have to do to apply to be a volunteer? 3 marks

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6 What do the festival organisers mean when they say ‘you can really make  1 mark
a difference’?

A volunteer can

a) help people to have a good time

b) increase the number of tickets sold

c) change the entertainment daily

d) organise activities without assistance.

Tick the correct answer.

7 Which words in the third paragraph have the same meaning as backstage? 1 mark

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8 Use a dictionary to give a definition of the word personable used in Document 1. 1 mark

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Read Document 2 in the source document and answer the following questions.

Questions 9 to 14 are about Document 2.

9 Give two reasons why the family started their project. 2 marks

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10 In the first paragraph, what two words does Fay use to show that she enjoys  2 marks
working with her daughters?

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11 There is a word missing in paragraph 2. Circle the correct grammatical option in  1 mark
the sentence below.

My mom is the created / creation / creative / create talent in the kitchen.

12 Identify three things that suggest the ‘Cook like a Jamaican’ website is successful. 3 marks

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13 Which word best describes the language used in the text? 1 mark

a) amusing

b) instructional

c) formal

d) enthusiastic

Tick the correct answer.

14 What does Angela mean when she says ‘went through the roof’? 1 mark

a) got very angry

b) achieved high sales

c) increased rapidly

d) fell from a height

Tick the correct answer.

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Question 15 and 16 are about grammar and punctuation.

15 Circle the two correct grammatical options in this text. 2 marks

In the past, the Caribbean Days Festival has featured chefs

who have made a difference. Many even have/had/has their
own TV shows nowadays. This year the festival organisers are
invite/invited/inviting even more chefs.

16 Put the two missing punctuation marks into this text. 2 marks

Volunteers at the Caribbean Days Festival often get the

chance to meet a celebrity There will be chefs, musicians and
artists there. You may well meet someone who will change
your life. Who would you like to meet

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Section 2 (28 marks)

Write a letter to the editor of the Daily Star about what you plan to do to make a
positive difference to your parish.

You must explain:

• what you would like to do
• who could help you do this
• how it would change people’s lives.

Use these bullet points to help you think about what you are going to write.

Write 200 – 300 words. You must write at least 200 words.

Note: Do not use any information from documents 1 and 2.

You will be given marks for:

• the plan
• content
• writing in a logical order
• how easy it is to read
• length (at least 200 words)
• layout of the document, including paragraphs
• spelling, punctuation and grammar
• use of language.

Use the box below to plan your ideas for the writing.

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Write your letter here.

Make sure your writing is clear and easy to read.

Remember to check your spelling, punctuation and grammar.

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 Ask for more paper if you need it.

Sign your name below if you have checked your letter for accuracy and meaning.

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