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Functional Skills Level 1
ENGLISH
Paper 1 Reading
Tuesday 9 January 2024 Morning Time allowed: 1 hour
Materials
For this paper you must have:
For Examiner‟s Use
Sources A, B and C which are provided in a separate Insert Booklet.
Section Mark
Instructions
A
Use black ink or black ball-point pen.
Fill in the boxes at the top of this page. B
Answer all questions. TOTAL
You must answer the questions in the spaces provided.
Do not write outside the box around each page or on blank pages.
If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at the end of this book.
Write the question number against your answer(s).
Do all rough work in this answer book.
Cross through any work you do not want to be marked.
You must refer to the Insert Booklet provided.
Information
The marks for questions are shown in brackets.
The maximum mark for this paper is 26.
You may use a dictionary.
Advice
You are advised to check your work carefully.
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, 2
Do not write
outside the
Section A box
Read Source A and answer Questions 1 to 6.
0 1 Use the information in Source A to decide whether each statement about shoes
is true or false. Put a tick (�) in the correct box.
True False
Shoes have been worn for less than 4000 years.
Shoes were first made from fabric, metal and leather.
Shoes can have an effect on people‟s health.
Shoes can be part of fashionable dressing.
[2 marks]
0 2 You are advised to use a dictionary for this question.
Source A says: „...inclement weather.‟
What does the word „inclement‟ mean in this quotation?
A sunny
B cloudy
C stormy
D foggy
Write the correct letter in the box.
Answer
[1 mark]
0 3 In Source A the article asks: „Not a lot?‟
What is the purpose of the question mark in this phrase?
A To show that readers should consider what their answer would be.
B To show that some questions about shoes need an answer.
C To show that many people might be surprised by the facts about shoes.
D To show that wearing shoes is taken for granted by most people.
Write the correct letter in the box.
Answer
[1 mark]
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, 3
Do not write
outside the
0 4 Use the information in Source A to decide whether each statement is true or false. box
Put a tick (�) in the correct box.
True False
The Victorians used new materials to make shoes.
Wearing shoes causes problems as you get older.
The oldest shoes in the world were found in Russia.
Infection and pain can be caused by not wearing shoes.
[2 marks]
0 5 You are advised to use a dictionary for this question.
Source A states: „ ...people learnt how to make shoes using...synthetic fabric.‟
What does the word „synthetic‟ mean in this quotation?
A natural
B artificial
C patterned
D woollen
Write the correct letter in the box.
Answer
[1 mark]
0 6 What is the main purpose of the writing in Source A?
A To persuade readers to try out different shoe styles.
B To advise children to always wear shoes when they are outdoors.
C To inform parents of the reasons to buy well fitted shoes.
D To describe for readers the history and effects of wearing shoes.
Write the correct letter in the box.
Answer
[1 mark]
Turn over ►
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, 4
Do not write
outside the
Read Source B and answer Questions 7 to 9. box
0 7 In Source B, the section School Shoes Fund gives information about some
children‟s school shoes.
From the section School Shoes Fund, identify one positive thing about the school
shoes the Fund provides and one negative thing about unsuitable shoes.
0 7 . 1 Positive thing
[1 mark]
0 7 . 2 Negative thing
[1 mark]
0 8 Source B says: „ ...we find new feet for your preloved children‟s shoes.‟
What does this mean?
A The charity provides used shoes for some children.
B Children will be given new shoes which they will love.
C The charity loves giving out new shoes to children.
D Children‟s used shoes should be donated to the charity.
Write the correct letter in the box.
Answer
[1 mark]
0 9 Source B contains text and a photograph.
What extra information does the photograph provide?
A The charity only accepts donations of branded trainers.
B The charity accepts trainers without boxes.
C Trainers for children do not need to be brightly coloured.
D The charity provides trainers for children who need them.
Write the correct letter in the box.
Answer
[1 mark]
IB/M/Jan24/8720R
Centre number Candidate number
Surname
Forename(s)
Candidate signatuture
I declare this is my own work.
Functional Skills Level 1
ENGLISH
Paper 1 Reading
Tuesday 9 January 2024 Morning Time allowed: 1 hour
Materials
For this paper you must have:
For Examiner‟s Use
Sources A, B and C which are provided in a separate Insert Booklet.
Section Mark
Instructions
A
Use black ink or black ball-point pen.
Fill in the boxes at the top of this page. B
Answer all questions. TOTAL
You must answer the questions in the spaces provided.
Do not write outside the box around each page or on blank pages.
If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at the end of this book.
Write the question number against your answer(s).
Do all rough work in this answer book.
Cross through any work you do not want to be marked.
You must refer to the Insert Booklet provided.
Information
The marks for questions are shown in brackets.
The maximum mark for this paper is 26.
You may use a dictionary.
Advice
You are advised to check your work carefully.
8720R
IB/M/Jan24/G4001/E2 QAN 603/4284/5
, 2
Do not write
outside the
Section A box
Read Source A and answer Questions 1 to 6.
0 1 Use the information in Source A to decide whether each statement about shoes
is true or false. Put a tick (�) in the correct box.
True False
Shoes have been worn for less than 4000 years.
Shoes were first made from fabric, metal and leather.
Shoes can have an effect on people‟s health.
Shoes can be part of fashionable dressing.
[2 marks]
0 2 You are advised to use a dictionary for this question.
Source A says: „...inclement weather.‟
What does the word „inclement‟ mean in this quotation?
A sunny
B cloudy
C stormy
D foggy
Write the correct letter in the box.
Answer
[1 mark]
0 3 In Source A the article asks: „Not a lot?‟
What is the purpose of the question mark in this phrase?
A To show that readers should consider what their answer would be.
B To show that some questions about shoes need an answer.
C To show that many people might be surprised by the facts about shoes.
D To show that wearing shoes is taken for granted by most people.
Write the correct letter in the box.
Answer
[1 mark]
IB/M/Jan24/8720R
, 3
Do not write
outside the
0 4 Use the information in Source A to decide whether each statement is true or false. box
Put a tick (�) in the correct box.
True False
The Victorians used new materials to make shoes.
Wearing shoes causes problems as you get older.
The oldest shoes in the world were found in Russia.
Infection and pain can be caused by not wearing shoes.
[2 marks]
0 5 You are advised to use a dictionary for this question.
Source A states: „ ...people learnt how to make shoes using...synthetic fabric.‟
What does the word „synthetic‟ mean in this quotation?
A natural
B artificial
C patterned
D woollen
Write the correct letter in the box.
Answer
[1 mark]
0 6 What is the main purpose of the writing in Source A?
A To persuade readers to try out different shoe styles.
B To advise children to always wear shoes when they are outdoors.
C To inform parents of the reasons to buy well fitted shoes.
D To describe for readers the history and effects of wearing shoes.
Write the correct letter in the box.
Answer
[1 mark]
Turn over ►
IB/M/Jan24/8720R
, 4
Do not write
outside the
Read Source B and answer Questions 7 to 9. box
0 7 In Source B, the section School Shoes Fund gives information about some
children‟s school shoes.
From the section School Shoes Fund, identify one positive thing about the school
shoes the Fund provides and one negative thing about unsuitable shoes.
0 7 . 1 Positive thing
[1 mark]
0 7 . 2 Negative thing
[1 mark]
0 8 Source B says: „ ...we find new feet for your preloved children‟s shoes.‟
What does this mean?
A The charity provides used shoes for some children.
B Children will be given new shoes which they will love.
C The charity loves giving out new shoes to children.
D Children‟s used shoes should be donated to the charity.
Write the correct letter in the box.
Answer
[1 mark]
0 9 Source B contains text and a photograph.
What extra information does the photograph provide?
A The charity only accepts donations of branded trainers.
B The charity accepts trainers without boxes.
C Trainers for children do not need to be brightly coloured.
D The charity provides trainers for children who need them.
Write the correct letter in the box.
Answer
[1 mark]
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