WJEC GCSE English Language Unit 3 November 2024 question paper

TEXT A

A1.Which type of chocolate contains a higher amount of sugar?

A2. What is the recommended serving size for a portion of dark chocolate?

A3.Which of the following statements about carob is not true? Tick (√) that box.

TEXT B

A4.Which of the following best describes the tempering process? Tick (√) the correct box.

A5. Text B shows the sequence for making chocolate. Put these stages into the order which best

shows how chocolate is made.

One stage has been completed for you:

The chocolate is tempered by heating and cooling it before finally moulding it.

The beans are ground with sugar to increase sweetness and flavour.

The beans are cracked and separated to remove the outer shell.

TEXT C

A6. The writer refers to the ‘infinite variety of flavours’. What does the word ‘infinite’ mean in this

context? Tick (√) the correct box.

A7. How does the writer of Text C try to persuade us that ‘chocolate is fantastic’?

TEXT D

A8. Name one side-effect of giving up chocolate.

A9. What does the writer of Text D mean when they say, ‘parents can only control what a child

eats within their own four walls’?

A10. Name one obesity-related problem mentioned in Text D.

A11. Explain why the writer thinks that sugar is bad for us.

TEXT E

A12. In your own words, summarise how you can cut down on the amount of chocolate that you

eat.

A13. Give one reason why Text E can be considered a reliable source.

A14. Compare and contrast what the writers of Text D and Text E think about the dangers of

chocolate.

Answer question B1 below and question B2 on page 14.

B1. It has been proposed that all chocolate products should be banned from your school or college.

Write a letter to your Headteacher or Principal giving your views on this proposal.

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:

Turn over for Q.B2

B2. Having a hobby such as baking, gaming, exercising or listening to music can improve well-being. Prepare a talk for your classmates persuading them to try new hobbies to improve their well-being.

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: