WJEC GCSE English Language Unit 3 November 2019 question paper

Text A

A1. List two things that are strengthened by swimming.

A2. How many calories are burned during a moderate 30-minute swim?

Text B

A3. Text B helps children to swim safely outdoors. Put these stages into the order in which they should be completed by numbering them.

One stage has been completed for you.

A4. In Text B, the writer states that swimmers should ‘Stay alert while you are swimming’. What is

meant by the word ‘alert’? Tick (√) the correct box.

Text C

A5. What is the name of Gabby Dickinson’s outdoor swim company?

A6. List two natural features that can be enjoyed during an outdoor swim.

A7.What is meant by the writer when she refers to a ‘secluded location’? Tick (√) the correct

box.

A8. In your own words, summarise why Gabby Dickinson enjoys wild swimming.

Text D

A9.Explain what is meant when the writer refers to ‘sedentary time’. Tick (√) the correct box. [1]

A10. How does Text D try to persuade the reader that swimming is good for everyone?

You must refer to the text to support your views.

Text E

A11. What do we learn about the writer before she takes up swimming?

A12. Explain what the writer means when she tells us that she ‘felt the black cloud ebbing away’.

A13. Look at Text D and Text E. Synthesise the benefits of swimming using information taken from

these two texts.

Answer question B1 below and question B2 on page 14.

B1. According to your PE teacher, ‘Swimming is the very best form of exercise.’

You have been asked to prepare a talk for your classmates in which you give your views about swimming.

Write down what you would say.

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. Write a letter to your local council persuading them to improve the leisure facilities in your area.

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: