WJEC GCSE English Language Unit 3 June 2023 question paper

Text A

A1.What is a digital footprint?

A2. According to Text A, how many people use social media?

A3.What is meant by the phrase “paper trail” in this text? Tick (√) the correct box.

Text B

A4. The writer suggests, “once you have activated the account, be careful who you follow”. What

does “activate” mean in this context? Tick (√) the correct box.

A5. Text B shows the steps you need to take when signing up for a social media account. Put these steps into the order which best shows how to complete the process.

Number the steps below.

One step has been completed for you:

1. Once you have activated the account, be careful who you follow and share your information with.

2. When setting up your new account, read the registration information carefully and check your privacy settings. Do not link it to your other accounts as this will make it easy for someone to access your digital footprint.

4. Do some research before joining a social media site. Make sure you

Text C

A6. Give one reason why some people create a secondary email address when using social

media sites.

A7. How does the article try to persuade you to look after your digital footprint?

Text D

A8. In your own words, explain what is meant by the phrase, “Employers are stalkers”.

A9. Summarise, in your own words, the reasons why an employer might check your online

activities before offering you a job.

A10.Read the following statements about Text D. Tick which one is true. Tick (√) the correct box.

Text E

A11. According to the article, what does Felix search for when he uses the internet at the library?

A12. What impressions does the writer create of Felix?

A13. Read Texts D and E. Synthesise what information can be found online about a person who

uses the internet and social media.

Answer question B1 below and question B2 on page 16.

B1. In Text E, Felix states: “Social media is not a fundamental human need.”

Write an article for an online teenage magazine in which you give your views about social media.

Write your article.

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. You may continue on an extra sheet of paper should you need it.

PLAN:

ARTICLE:

Turn over for Q.B2

B2. Your school or college is raising money to buy a new laptop for every student. You have been asked to prepare a talk to persuade your classmates of the importance of this scheme and to support it.

Write your talk.

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:

TALK: