Please write clearly in block capitals.
Centre number Candidate number
Surname
Forename(s)
Candidate signature
I declare this is my own work.
Functional Skills Level
2 ENGLISH
Paper 1 Reading
Thursday 18 May 2024 Morning Time allowed: 1 hour
Materials
For this paper you must have:
• Sources A, B and C which are provided in a separate Insert Booklet. For Examiner’s Use
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. C
• You must answer the questions in the spaces provided.
TOTAL
• 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 30.
• There are 10 marks for each section.
• You may use a dictionary.
Advice
• You are advised to check your work carefully.
8725R
*JUN248725R01* IB/M/Jun24/E6 QAN 603/4285/7
, 2
Do not write
outside the
Section A box
Read Source A and answer Questions 1 to 6.
0 1According to Source A, how is the Red Cross providing access to clean water and
hygiene?
Answer
[1 mark]
0 2 You are advised to use a dictionary for this question.
Source A states: ‘…floating rubbish is ubiquitous.’
What does the word ‘ubiquitous’ mean in this quotation?
A disgusting
B dangerous
C everywhere
D increasing
Write the correct letter in the box.
Answer
[1 mark]
0 3 The text implies that
A all countries need to start addressing climate change.
B roads and bridges are not properly and safely built.
C the floods are entirely due to the increased monsoon rain.
D the relief operation has enough resources.
Write the correct letter in the box.
Answer
[1 mark]
*02*
IB/M/Jun24/8725R
Centre number Candidate number
Surname
Forename(s)
Candidate signature
I declare this is my own work.
Functional Skills Level
2 ENGLISH
Paper 1 Reading
Thursday 18 May 2024 Morning Time allowed: 1 hour
Materials
For this paper you must have:
• Sources A, B and C which are provided in a separate Insert Booklet. For Examiner’s Use
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. C
• You must answer the questions in the spaces provided.
TOTAL
• 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 30.
• There are 10 marks for each section.
• You may use a dictionary.
Advice
• You are advised to check your work carefully.
8725R
*JUN248725R01* IB/M/Jun24/E6 QAN 603/4285/7
, 2
Do not write
outside the
Section A box
Read Source A and answer Questions 1 to 6.
0 1According to Source A, how is the Red Cross providing access to clean water and
hygiene?
Answer
[1 mark]
0 2 You are advised to use a dictionary for this question.
Source A states: ‘…floating rubbish is ubiquitous.’
What does the word ‘ubiquitous’ mean in this quotation?
A disgusting
B dangerous
C everywhere
D increasing
Write the correct letter in the box.
Answer
[1 mark]
0 3 The text implies that
A all countries need to start addressing climate change.
B roads and bridges are not properly and safely built.
C the floods are entirely due to the increased monsoon rain.
D the relief operation has enough resources.
Write the correct letter in the box.
Answer
[1 mark]
*02*
IB/M/Jun24/8725R
