Functional Skills English – Reading Level 1
FUNCTIONAL SKILLS
ENGLISH– READING
LEVEL 1
I.D: 501/1497/9
QUESTION AND ANSWER PAPER
YOU NEED
- This question and answer paper
- The source booklet
- A pen with black or blue ink
You may use a dictionary
Do not open this question and answer paper until you are told to do so by theExam Supervisor
THERE ARE THREE READING TEXTS IN THIS EXAM
Total marks available: 30
Try to answer ALL questions
TIME ALLOWED: 45 MINUTES
INSTRUCTIONS
- Make sure that your candidate information is entered correctly on this question and answer paper
- Read each question carefully
- Answer each question in the space provided on this question and answer paper
- If you use extra paper, make sure that it has your name and candidate number on it and is securely attached to your question and answer paper
- At the end of the exam, hand this question and answer paper, the source booklet and all notes to the supervisor
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Text 1 (12marks)1 / You want to apply for a driving licence. The Driving and Vehicle Licensing Agency has provided you with the information in the source booklet.
What types of licences are covered by the text?
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2 / You have arranged some driving lessons to start in two weeks time but you have not applied for a licence yet.
Will you be able to take the lessons? Give an explanation for your answer.
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3 / Give three things that need to be provided for any of the licence applications described.
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4 / Choose one of the forms mentioned in the text and explain the purpose of the form.
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5 / What costs, other than the licence fee, might be involved in applying for one of the licences described?
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6 / Describe two ways in which the layout of the text makes it easier for the reader to understand.
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Text 2 (9 marks)
7 / The title of this text is missing. Write down your own title for the text which reflects the content of the text.
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8 / Your friend says he is sending cash to pay for his licence.
What would you advise him from your reading of the text?
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9 / Give three things that you would check before sending off your licence.
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10 / Why is it important to check everything before sending your application?
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11 / How can you make sure that the DVLA can match your payment with your application?
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12 / Give one feature of the text that makes it easier to identify the information you need.
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13 / What is the purpose of the text?
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14 / Who would be interested in this text?
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15 / List 3 benefits of taking a course with TestDrive?
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16 / Give 2 differences between the courses described.
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17 / Explain which course would be most suitable for you and give a reason why or say why you would not take a course with TestDrive.
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