WJEC GCSE English Language Unit 3 November 2023 question paper

TEXT A

A1. According to the text, what is the recommended number of steps that a person should walk

each day?

A2.How many muscles are used every time a step is taken? Tick (√) the correct box.

A3. According to the text, how many calories are burnt if a person walks 1 mile?

TEXT B

A4. Name one thing you need if you intend taking up walking as a hobby, according to the text. [1]

A5. Text B explains how people can prepare when taking up walking as a hobby. Put these stages into the order that best shows the steps to take when taking up walking as a hobby.

Number the steps below.

Step one has been completed for you.

Start slowly. When you are ready to start walking, make sure that you go at your own pace and try not to overly exert yourself.

Get equipped. You don’t need much equipment other than a

comfortable, supportive pair of shoes and a raincoat (we do live in the UK after all).

Repeat. Once you have completed your first walk, make sure you quickly plan the next one. Try to establish a walking routine that you can stick to.

A6. The writer of Text B tells you not to “overly exert yourself”. What is meant by the phrase

“overly exert”? Tick (√) the correct box.

TEXT C

A7. The writer refers to “Easy wins” in the title. In your own words, explain what “Easy wins”

means.

A8. In your own words, summarise what the writer of Text C does to ensure that she walks every

day.

A9. What does the writer mean when she writes: “you won’t even think about your old stop”?

TEXT D

A10. How does the writer of Text D try to persuade us that we need to “walk quickly”?

You must refer to the text to support your views.

A11. Read the third paragraph. If you have been unwell or inactive, what does the text suggest

you do?

A12. To answer the following question, you must refer to Text C and Text D.

Using Text C and Text D, synthesise the benefits associated with walking.

TEXT E

A13. Name one of the most photographed spots on the South West Coast Path mentioned in the

A14. Name the two things that the writer buys for herself when visiting Lulworth Cove.

A15. The writer refers to the “famously picturesque” cove in the third paragraph. What does

“picturesque” mean? Tick (√) the correct answer.

A16. What impressions do you get of the writer from this extract?

Answer question B1 below and question B2 on page 14.

B1. You read the following in a newspaper.

“Children should walk more. Walking builds character and is an excellent form of exercise. Those who do not walk every day are simply lazy.”

Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper in which you give your views about this statement.

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

PLAN:

LETTER:

Turn over for Q.B2

B2. Write an article for your school/college magazine in which you persuade your classmates of

the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.

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: