WJEC GCSE English Language Unit 2 June 2024 question paper

TEXT A

A1. How much money has been spent on the Arriva Trains Wales makeover to Valley Lines

Trains?

A2.What is meant by the phrase ‘modernise and refurbish’ in this text? Tick (√) the correct box.[1]

A3. Name two specific ways in which the Valley Lines Trains have been improved.

TEXT B

A4. What is the name of the climate change charity that is working on the ‘Riding Sunbeams’

project with Community Energy South and Network Rail?

A5.Which one of the following statements is not true? Tick (√) that box.

The ‘Riding Sunbeams’ project features signalling and lights powered by solar panels.

The ‘Riding Sunbeams’ project has the world’s first ever railway line directly supplied with solar power.

The ‘Riding Sunbeams’ project data is being analysed by Birmingham University.

A6. List two reasons why the director of the ‘Riding Sunbeams’ project thinks moving the railways

away from fossil fuels is a good thing.

TEXT C

A7. What is meant by the phrase ‘make sure your luggage doesn’t exceed the allowed dimensions’

in this text? Tick (√) the correct box.

A8. Write down two negative points this text makes about travelling by plane whilst on the journey.

TEXT D

A9. Explain why public transport is not always the most environmentally friendly way to travel.

A10. Synthesise the information in Text C and Text D to show the potential benefits of rail travel.

TEXT E

A11. According to the writer, what is Indian Railways known as?

A12. What impressions does the writer create about rail travel?

Editing (5 marks)

In this part of the paper you will be assessed for the quality of your understanding and editing skills.

A13. Read the sentence below and then answer the question that follows:

Rob arrived at the station and joined the queue_…........ the ticket office.

Circle the word below that best fits gap (1):

(A) under (B) between (C) towards (D) at

A14. Which word best fits the meaning of the sentence below? Tick (√) the box of the correct word.

_…........ , the train did not leave Cardiff station until twenty minutes after its

advertised time of departure.

A15.Tick (√) the pair of words that best fit the meaning of the sentence below:

Arjun and Cai were_…........ to find they had forward-facing seats and would be

_…........ next to one another in the crowded train.

delighted…not

lucky…standing

furious…talking

A16. Read the text below and show your understanding by answering the questions that follow:

1. He insisted on giving up his seat in order that she could sit down.

2. When she looked up, her heart sank as she realised that all of the seats were taken.

3. A young boy seated close to the door immediately jumped to his feet.

4. She winced in pain before having to move around discarded luggage.

5. The elderly lady shuffled forward, then stumbled on to the train.

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 text below.

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

I am writing to complain about the poor service I received on your train. Firstly, the train was filthy. There was litter all over the carriage and the bin’s were completly full. The buffet car was closed and although a trollie service was promised by the announcer, it did not appear at all during the three hours I was on your train. I would of complained to the conductor but when I went looking for him he was listening to other complaints and I need to get off the train.

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 350–500 words.

Choose one of the following for your writing:

Either, (a) Write an account of an interesting journey you have taken.

Or, (b) A leading politician has said that in the future, “we will use our cars less,” and “public transport, cycling and walking will be the natural first choice for our daily activities.”

Write an essay explaining your views on this subject giving clear reasons and examples.

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

PLAN: