Functional Skills English Reading

Level 2
www.cityandguilds.com
May 2012
Fun Day Version 1.0

3748-010

Candidate Name (First, Middle, Last)

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General information
The duration of this paper is 1 hour.
Answer all 15 questions.
The maximum marks for each question are shown.
The maximum number of marks is 40.

General instructions
Read each question carefully.
You do not need to write in complete sentences.
You will not be assessed on spelling, punctuation and grammar.
Dictionaries are allowed.

*I declare that I have no prior knowledge of the questions in this

assignment and that I will not divulge to any person information about
the questions.
Scenario

You have recently started work as a volunteer for a local environmental charity
called GoGreen. You have received a letter (Document 1) from the Volunteer
Co-ordinator at the charity.

You want to help, so you do some research and find an internet discussion
forum (Document 2). After the Fun Day event you read an article from the
local newspaper (Document 3).

Read the documents in the source booklet and answer the questions.

Questions 1 to 3 are about Document 1

1. Why has the Volunteer Coordinator sent the letter? 1 Mark

Tick the correct box

a) To persuade people to volunteer

b) To congratulate volunteers for last year

c) To explain how the Fun Day will be organised

d) To request help from volunteers

 2. You have some ideas for possible activities. According to Document 1, 2 Marks
how should you pass these on?
R: By post or via email

3. What incentives are there for musicians to play for free? 2 Marks

The volunteers will have to use their powers of persuasion to convince entertainers
and others to take part.
Questions 4 to 8 are about Document 2

4. Read Mikeys contribution to the internet forum page 3 Marks

List three criticisms he makes about volunteering.
It wasn't all fun and games as he had thought.
He spent most of the morning trying to sell tickets to strangers hiding under umbrellas
in the pouring rain.
He was promised a free lunch but .... didn't get so much as a soggy sandwich.

5. Which of the following statements best describes the reason for 1 Mark
comments posted on the forum?

Tick the correct box

a) To explain how to become a volunteer

b) To exchange views and experiences

c) To debate environmental issues

d) To communicate personal details

6. How would you go about introducing a new topic on the forum? 1 Mark

GoGreen fun experiences!

7. You want to consider positive and negative experiences to make sure

the 2010 Fun Day is a success. 2 Marks

Using Mikeys comments summarise two negative points about last years
Funday.

1.Because of the rain a lot of activities were cancelled.

2.Some other volunteers decided to set up activities on the hoof
 8. Give three opinions expressed by Robbie D in his post on the GoGreen
forum 3 Marks

That was in his opinion the best experience ever.

He thinks he is ready for anything.

He thinks he's doing something useful.

Question 9 is about Documents 1 and 2

9. You want to encourage your friends to volunteer for the Fun Day. Using
Documents 1 and 2 list six reasons for becoming a GoGreen volunteer.
6 Marks
It can be a great experience.
You can meet new people and make a lot of friends.
You can become more confident with people.
It is a chance to learn new skills.
You can come with suggestions and ideas.
You could include it on your CV to impress potential employers.
 Questions 10 to 12 are about Document 3

10.Which of the following describes the point of view of the writer of

Document 3? 1 Mark

Tick 1 box.

a) The day was unsuccessful because of the rain

b) The tug of war was the highlight of the day

c) The day was a success despite the rain

d) The day was unsuccessful despite the rain

11.What is the name of the newspaper? 1 Mark

R: The Echo
12.The newspaper article uses different techniques and features to make it
more appealing for readers. 8 Marks

List four of the techniques and give an example of each technique from the
text.
Use of Humourous constructions: Fancy dress costumes were rapidly
fashioned from bin liners and sticky tape
Gilly the Labrador,who took second place, refused to muddy her paws by walking
up and down the small enclosure
Use of Irony : 'Rain was the main visitor to GoGreens fund-raising..'
'.. Judges were obliged to appoint first prize (a packet of dog treats) to one of only
two contestants'
 Questions 13 to 15 are about Documents 1 to 3.

13.Select four people connected with volunteering. 4 Marks

R: Tessa Davies
RobbieD
Omar
Amber McAlroy

14.The organisers want to minimise the risk of cancellations due to bad

weather. From information in the documents, select three successful
wet-day activities. 3 Marks
Mud wrestling contest in fancy-dress.
A tug-of-war competition.
Wet Crufts competition for dog owners.
 15.From the feedback in the documents, select two unsuitable wet-day
activities. 2 Marks
- Free rock climbing lessons,
- paint-balling