WJEC GCSE English Language Unit 3 June 2025 question paper

TEXT A

A1.According to the text, what percentage of people would consider buying an electric vehicle?

A2.Which of the following best describes what a ‘government grant’ is? Tick (√) the correct box.

A3. According to the text, how many electric vehicle charging points are there in the UK?

TEXT B

A4. Which of the following statements best describes what is meant by ‘battery range’?

Tick (√) the correct box.

A5. Text B shows what must be considered when choosing an electric car. Put these steps into

the order in which they should be completed by numbering them.

One step has been completed for you:

TEXT C

A6. How much CO₂ can one electric car save each year?

A7. How does the advert persuade the reader of the benefits of electric cars?

TEXT D

A8. In your own words, explain what the writer means when they use the word ‘alarmism’.

A9. The writer of Text D tells us that their trip went ‘boringly well’. What does this suggest about

their journey? Tick (√) the correct box.

A10. Look again at the last three paragraphs. What impressions do you have of the road trip that

the writer took with her son?

TEXT E

A11. When they arrived in France, how much charge was left in Andy’s car?

A12. Summarise the reasons why Andy and his wife ended up being delayed in France.

A13. Compare what the writers of Text D and Text E think about their road trips using electric

cars.

Answer question B1 below and question B2 on page 15.

B1. ‘If we are going to save the planet, everyone must help. Electric cars, greener homes and stricter pollution rules are only a few of the things that will make a difference.’

You have been asked to give a talk to your classmates giving your views about what can be done to save the planet.

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:

B2. In Text E, Andy talks about his ‘dream road trip’.

Write an article in which you persuade others to take a road trip in the UK. You must make it clear where they should go, what they will see and what they can do.

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.

PLAN:

ARTICLE: