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FUNCTIONAL SKILLSENGLISH – READING

LEVEL 2

SOURCE BOOKLET AND ANSWER SHEET– PRACTICE PAPER

FSR241

“Food Choices”

This source booklet contains three texts for the level 2 reading exam The exam questions are based on this material You must hand in this source booklet at the end of the exam, along with

your question and answer paper._______________________________________________________

The level 2 reading exam will assess your ability to:

read and understand a range of straightforward texts identify the main points and ideas and how they are presented in a variety

of texts read and understand texts in detail utilise information contained in texts identify suitable responses to texts.

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Text 1 (8 marks) Examiner use only

1. Using information from the text, identify three possible effects a vegetarian diet could have on health. Answer:

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2. Identify two different types of vegetarians mentioned in the text and explain how the diets of these types of vegetarians differ.

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3. What is the main purpose of this text? Examiner use only

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4. Should you advise a friend who wants to lose weight to follow a ‘fad’ diet?

Give reasons based on information from the text to support your answer.

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5. Identify two techniques used by the writer, explaining how each helps to engage and interest readers.

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6. Explain whether or not these reviews would encourage you to read this book.

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7. Summarise the opinions of each of the reviewers.

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All Texts (11 marks) Examiner use only

8. Which of the three texts shows least bias? Give an explanation for your choice, providing examples from the texts.

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9. Comment on the differences between Text 2 and Text 3 in terms of style, purpose and intended audience.

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10. How do the writers use language to show what they think about diets and dieting?

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FUNCTIONAL SKILLSENGLISH – READINGLEVEL 2

FSR241 - “Food Choices”

MARK SCHEME – PRACTICE PAPER



Source Q Response Marks Criteria Fixed/OpenText 1 1 Using information from the text, identify three

possible effects a vegetarian diet could have on health.

(Max 3) 2b Open – candidate has to consider the effects on health

Candidate has identified effects e.g.

it can be beneficial 1 lowers chances of getting cancer (or any

examples linked to this)1

improves the immune system / makes you more resistant to illness

1

it can have negative effects 1 can be deficient in vitamins and minerals / may

need supplements1

may not include the recommended amount of protein

Accept any other reasonable answer based on the text.

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2 Identify two different types of vegetarians mentioned in the text and explain how the diets of these types of vegetarians differ.

(Max 4) 2a Open – candidate must search the document to find the answer

Candidate has identified different types of vegetarian and the differences between their diets. Candidate might consider

Vegans do not eat any animal products don’t use animal products at all do not wear leatherLacto – vegetarians will not eat meat or fish will eat dairy products eg milk, yoghurt will use animal products (by implication)

Accept any other reasonable answer based on the text.

Identification of both types of vegetarians. Clear and explicit comparison of differences, with examples given for each.

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Identification of both types of vegetarians identified with some comparison of differences.

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Identification of both types of vegetarians with no 2



comparison

One type of vegetarian is identified 1

3 What is the main purpose of this text? (Max 1) 2c Open - candidates will need to read text closely and apply knowledge of purpose of text audience to give answer

Candidate has identified purpose e.g.

to inform people about vegetarianism to warn people of the possible dangers of being

a vegetarian to inform people of the benefits of

vegetarianism to give advice about being a vegetarian

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Source Q Response Marks Criteria Fixed/OpenText 2 4 Should you advise a friend who wants to lose

weight to follow a ‘fad’ diet? Give reasons based on information from the text to support your answer.

(Max 3) 2e Open – candidates need to apply knowledge of text to situation given in question

Candidate has indicated they would advise them NOT to follow a fad diet

(Max 1)1

Candidate has provided reasons to support this response eg

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there is no evidence that fad diets work in the long term

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fad diets work only in the short term 1 fad diets can be very dangerous 1 fad diets sound very unpleasant 1 the text advises that a balanced diet and

exercise is the best way to lose weight1

the text advises one hour of exercise a week 1

Accept any other reasonable answers based on the text.

5 Identify two techniques used by the writer, explaining how each helps to engage and interest readers.

(Max 2) 2c Open - candidates need to demonstrate and apply knowledge of techniques and apply to this text and question

Candidate has accurately identified techniques, explaining how each helps to engage and interest readers eg use of (rhetorical) questions – gets the reader

to think and engaged in trying to provide and answer to the question

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use of examples of fad diets – shocks the reader into continuing

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directly addresses the reader – makes the reader feel involved

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Accept any other reasonable answers based on the text



Source Q Response Marks Criteria Fixed/OpenText 3 6 Explain whether or not these reviews would

encourage you to read this book.(Max 2) 2e Open - candidates will

need to read text closely and apply to personal situation

Candidate might consider: one review is very positive but the other is more

mixed they don’t know a lot about the subject so both

reviews suggest it would be good for them personal interest eg not at all interested in diets

or celebrity so wouldn’t read however good they are

rather gruesome according to first reviewer so may make them less / more interested

Accept any other reasonable answers based on the texts.

Clear and detailed explanation with appropriate reference to what is said in the reviews.

Basic explanation with little reference to reviews.

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7 Summarise the opinions of each of the reviewers. (Max 4) 2b Open- candidates will need to read and summarise succinctly, information and ideas from both reviewers

Candidate has summarised opinions egMike

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found it enjoyable 1 likes the use of evidence 1 found some of the pictures a bit too

shocking1

did not agree with Jess 1

Jess (Max 2) Jess found it partly boring 1 did not learn much 1 did like ‘the truth behind the lies’ 1 did not agree with Mike (do not award if

mark already awarded for disagreement)1

Accept any other reasonable answers based on the text.



Source Q Response Marks Criteria Fixed/OpenAll

texts8 Which of the three texts shows least bias? Give an

explanation for your choice, providing examples from the texts.

(Max 3) 2d Open - candidates need to select and justify, applying knowledge to given texts

Candidate has indicated either Text 1 or Text 3 as being least biased

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Candidate has given explanation for choice and examples and might consider eg

Text 1 mostly factual so contains little bias slightly more in favour than against

vegetarianism eg says ‘what are the benefits?’ but ‘Are there any disadvantages?’.

Text 2 very one sided – nothing positive at all

about ‘fad’ diets use of shock tactics to show the impact of

bad diets last paragraph clearly identifies writer’s

personal point of view that a balanced diet is the only one that works

suggests bad diets are ‘crazy theories’Text 3

overall balanced as Mike v positive and jess v negative but each reviewer v biased

Mike lists all the positives and no negatives of the book

Jess is negative and instructs the reader not to read the book


Candidate has given detailed explanation for choice which considers / compares all three texts and uses valid examples.

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Candidate has given brief explanation for choice which might consider only 1 or 2 of the texts with or without examples.

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Source Q Response Marks Criteria Fixed/Open9 Comment on the differences between Text 2 and

Text 3 in terms of style, purpose and intended audience.

(Max 6) Open - candidates will need to process information in the text to identify an answer

Candidate has made appropriate comments on differences in

Style of writing eg

(Max 2) 2c

Text 2 is semi-formal, quite descriptive and uses an exaggerated style and shocking examples.

Text 3 is informal, chatty and colloquial using personal examples to support individuals’ feelings

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Candidate has made appropriate comments on differences in egPurpose

(Max 2) 2c

Text 2 is to warn people about the dangers of fad diets

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Text 3 is to share individuals’ opinions about a specific book

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Candidate has made appropriate comments on differences in egIntended Audience

(Max 2) 2d

Text 2 is aimed at people who have been on or are considering going on a fad diet

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Text 3 is aimed at those thinking of buying the book / people who have already read this book

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Source Q Response Marks Criteria Fixed/Open10 How do the writers use language to show what they

think about diets and dieting?(Max 2) 2c Open - candidates

need to apply knowledge of language use in given texts

Candidate considers how the writers use language to show what they think about diets and dieting.

Responses might include:Text 1 use of scientific language (eg phytochemicals)

to demonstrate they are considering vegetarianism factually rather than emotionally

use of ‘Are there …’ suggesting there might not be any/many disadvantages shows the writer is in favour of vegetarianism

Text 2: use of emotive language eg ‘crazy theories’

shows that the writer is very much against fad diets

use of negative rrhetorical questions (eg Can this really be healthy?) strongly suggest the writer does not like fad diets

Text 3: use of strong language such as ‘rips apart’ ‘tons

of evidence’, great recipes’ suggests the writer is interested in food / dieting but not in extremes

use of words like ‘bored’ and ‘I didn’t know about’ suggest the expert thinks he/she is more of an expert than the writer of the book.

Accept any other reasonable answers based on the texts

Consideration of use of language in least 2 texts

Consideration of use of language in one text only

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