WJEC GCSE English Language Unit 3 June 2018 question paper

Text A

A1. What is a selfie?

A2. How many posts are labelled as “#selfie” on Instagram?

A3.Explain what is meant when the writer says “selfie-taking has exploded”.

Text B

A4. What is the purpose of Text B? Tick (√) the correct box.

A5. Text B describes how to take the perfect selfie. Put these stages into the order in which you should complete them by numbering them.

One stage has been completed for you.

A6. The writer uses the following sentence, “This will subsequently help you to choose the most flattering picture.” What does the word “subsequently” mean in this sentence? Tick (√) the

correct box.

Text C

A7. Summarise the reasons why one teenager does not approve of selfies.

A8. What does the word “narcissism” mean? Tick (√) the correct box.

A9. Explain what Isabel means when she says that, “Selfies are a powerful tool for self-

expression.”

Text D

A10. How does the writer try to persuade us that social media can be an unpleasant part of modern

life?

Text E

A11. Why did the No Makeup Selfie campaign start?

A12. Identify three pieces of evidence to show that the No Makeup Selfie campaign was very

popular.

A13.What is meant by the phrase “going viral”?

A14. Selfies can positively affect people’s lives. Synthesise the information given from Text C, Text

D and Text E that shows this.

Answer question B1 below and question B2 on page 14.

B1. Write a guide for other students persuading them to stay safe when using social media and the internet.

Write your guide.

10 marks are awarded for communication and organisation; 10 marks are awarded for writing accurately.

You should aim to write between 200-300 words.

The space below can be used to plan your work before starting on the next page.

PLAN:

B2. Your Headteacher/Principal plans to ban all mobile phones and social media use for students while they are in school/college. You feel strongly about this proposal and decide to write a letter to your Headteacher/Principal giving your views on this matter.

Write your letter.

10 marks are awarded for communication and organisation; 10 marks are awarded for writing accurately.

You should aim to write between 200-300 words.

The space below can be used to plan your work before starting on the next page.

PLAN:

LETTER: