Adult Literacy Level 1 - Exemplar 2

To answer the questions either type your answers into the text boxes or click on the appropriate radio button under the question. Alternatively, print out the page and tick the answers you think are correct. Try not to use a dictionary if possible.

Try to do the test in 15 minutes. There are 8 questions. Read each question carefully and try to answer all of them.

Questions

Questions 1 to 4 are based on this train company leaflet.

MIDLAND MAINLINE TICKET EXPRESS

WE'VE GOT THERE!

Book in person or call 0345 125 678 local rate

- Tickets must be purchased at least 7 days before travel. Please book early to avoid disappointment.

- Seats must be reserved at the time of booking. Reservations cost you nothing.

- Tickets may be purchased from any Midland Mainline station or rail-appointed travel agent.

- Telephone bookings may be made using most major credit and debit cards for a small charge. A dedicated line is available for booking tickets, 7 days a week between 08:00h and 20:00h. When booking by ’phone, please allow 5 days for your tickets to reach you by post.

1. Which of these statements is true?
A. There is an extra charge for reserving seats on trains
B. Tickets must be bought at least 10 days before travelling
C. You can book tickets using credit cards or debit cards
D. Tickets can only be bought in person at a station

2. Without changing the meaning of the sentence, which word could be used instead of 'dedicated' in the last section of the leaflet?
A. local
B. specific
C. loyal
D. free

3. What does the passage say is free of charge?
A. The telephone calls
B. The rail travel
C. Using your credit card
D. Reserving a seat

4. The overall purpose of this text is to
A. sell seat reservations for all rail journeys
B. express opinions about Midland Mainline Trains
C. describe how to complete booking forms for seats
D. provide information on how to book a seat and a ticket

Dianne wants to sell her car. Questions 5 to 8 are based on this advertisement that she has drafted.

line 1 FIESTA

line 2 - 1.1 Popular Plus
line 3 - M registeration, 59 000 miles
line 4 - White, sunroof
line 5 - Stereo needs attention
line 6 - Electric windows, central locking

line 7 - Only one previous owner
line 8 - Taxed until end of July
line 9 - 10 months MOT
line 10 - Full servise history
line 11 - Owner moving abroad, hence need to sell
line 12 - It's a bargain
line 13 - at Ł1600
line 14 - Tel. 0111 123

5. According to the advertisement, Dianne is selling her car because
A. the stereo needs attention
B. she is moving abroad
C. the road tax has run out
D. the MOT has run out

6. There is a spelling mistake in the first part of the advertisement. It is on line
A. 2
B. 3
C. 5
D. 6

7. There is a spelling mistake in the second part of the advertisement. It is on line
A. 7
B. 8
C. 10
D. 11

8. Which of these statements from the advertisement is an opinion about the advertised car?
A. One previous owner
B. 10 months MOT
C. 1.1 Popular Plus
D. It's a bargain