WJEC GCSE English Language Unit 2 June 2019 question paper

TEXT A

A1. In what year was the word ‘robot’ first used?

A2. Which one of the following statements is NOT true? Tick (✓) that box.

A3. List two facts you have learned about the ‘first humanoid robot’.

TEXT B

A4. According to the text, what is the most appropriate definition of a robot? Tick (✓) the correct

box.

A machine capable of responding to its environment to

A5. What do you learn about ‘human-looking’ robots in this text?

TEXT C

A6. According to the text, what percentage of existing jobs in the UK are at risk of being

automated?

A7. Explain why some jobs are at more risk of being automated than others.

A8. Write down one way in which the economy benefits from the use of robots.

TEXT D

A9. The text refers to the possibility that robots will ‘revolutionise surgery’. Which of the following

definitions best fits the word ‘revolutionise’ in this context? Tick (√) the correct box.

A10. Give one reason why the robot Versius is more effective than other ‘surgical robots’. Explain

why this is more effective.

Reason:

Explanation:

A11. Synthesise the information in Text B, Text C and Text D to show what robots can be used for.

TEXT E

A12. According to the text, what is the ‘First Law’ of ‘robotic existence’?

A13. How does the writer show that Professor Goodfellow is uncomfortable about the robot?

A15. Tick (✓) the box of the sentence you think is grammatically correct.

A16. Tick (✓) the box of the sentence you think is NOT grammatically correct.

A17. Read the text below which consists of sentences in the wrong order and show your understanding by answering the questions that follow:

1. A sandwich has been left out for him in the kitchen. 2. Jacob’s shift finally ends just before ten in the evening. 3. He drives home, looking forward to getting something to eat. 4. After parking the car on his drive, he heads inside. 5. Happily, he picks it up and begins to eat.

Which sentence should come second in the text? Write the number of the sentence

below.

Which sentence should come third in the text? Write the number of the sentence below.

B1. In this task you will be assessed for the quality of your proofreading.

Look carefully at the job advertisement below which is for a robotics research engineer.

Circle the five errors and write them correctly in the spaces below.

Robotics Research Engineer

Salary: £25,000 – £34,500 per annum, depending on experience.

We are looking for a Robotics Engineer to join our ambicious team. The sucessful candidate will be responsible for developing and supporting our research activity and will have a direct impact on our robotics projects.

Robotics International offers a competitive salary and generous pension contributions. Professional growth is guaranteed and there always new opportunities on offer. We offer flexible working hours and a relaxed dress code. Its an exciting enviroment to work in.

B2. In this task you will be assessed for the quality of your writing skills.

20 marks are awarded for communication and organisation; 15 marks are awarded for writing accurately.

You should aim to write about 350 to 500 words.

Choose one of the following for your writing:

Either, (a) Describe an occasion when technology made a difference to your life.

Or, (b) Write an account of a time you were unwilling to do something.

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

PLAN: