Adult Literacy Level 1 - Exemplar 3

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Try to do the test in 30 minutes. There are 20 questions. Read each question carefully and try to answer all of them.

Questions

The questions which follow are based on this guide.

HOW TO FIND US

Situated on Brook Road, Burton, East Burton College is in an (Line 1)
ideal position for easey access. It is on most major bus routes and less (Line 2)
than 15 minutes walk from the Rail Station at Burton Junction 6 (Line 3)
of the M6 motorway is only 20 minutes drive away and East (Line 4)
Midlands Airport is 45 minutes away by road or rail. (Line 5)

1. According to the guide, how many minutes walk is East Burton College from Burton Railway Station?

A. 15
B. 20
C. 45
D. 61

2. This guide has a spelling mistake on line

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4

3. What does the guide tell us is 45 minutes away by road or rail from East Burton College?

A. The Rail Station at Burton
B. Junction 6 of the M6 motorway
C. East Midlands Airport
D. Brook Road

4. A full stop which is needed has been missed out on line

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5

5. East Burton College is not

A. in an ideal position for easy access
B. on most major bus routes
C. situated in Brook Road
D. at East Midlands Airport

The questions which follow are based on the document below.

EXPRESS DELIVERIES

Dear Householder,

While you were out I called to deliver a parcel. As you were not available your parcel has been left:

- with your neighbour at number ___
- in your garage
- in your front outbuilding
- in your shed
- in your greenhouse
- in your front porch

Please note: parcels are never left in any back buildings of properties. Unfortunately there was no safe/secure place to leave your parcel. I will attempt delivery again on the morning of __ 8th. June__ at __ 11am __. Please telephone the office on 0157 673012 if this is not suitable.

Thank you,

Express Deliveries.

6. What does the document say the Express Deliveries employee did while the householder was out?

A. telephoned the office
B. attempted delivery again
C. called to deliver a parcel
D. left the parcel with a neighbour

7. The document states parcels are never left in the

A. front porch
B. greenhouse
C. front outbuilding
D. back buildings

8. On which date and time does the document tell us delivery will be attempted again?

A. 8th. June 11am
B. 8th. June 11.30am
C. 18th. June 11am
D. 18th. June 11.30am

9. What is the householder to do if the next date for attempting delivery is not suitable?

A. deliver the parcel to a safe/secure place
B. leave the parcel with a neighbour
C. telephone the Express Deliveries office
D. leave the parcel in a front outbuilding

10. This document is

A. an email
B. a memo
C. a report
D. a letter

The questions which follow are based on the report below.

PET SUPERSTORE

Pet ownership is on the increase. We are finding that more and more people (Line 1)
want unusual pets including the Chinchilla, a member of the rodent family. Chinchillas (Line 2)
are quiet and timid. They shed their coat if treated roughly. Chinchillas are not known (Line 3)
to bite. They are very popular as home pets, partly due to a well-deserved reputation (Line 4)
for cleanliness Chinchillas, with regular stroking, are soon perfectly happy sitting in (Line 5)
your hand. (Line 6)
Chinchillas love to chewe everything. Therefore you need a cage made from wire mesh (Line 7)
so they cannot escape! We recommend owners give their pets a dust bath (Line 8)
twice a week and plenty of space to exercise. Chinchillas are awake all night and still (Line 9)
usually active during the day. (Line 10)

11. One sentence in this advertisement states Chinchillas are quiet and

A. timid
B. happy
C. unusual
D. active

12. Which of these sentences from the advertisement has a spelling mistake?

A. Pet ownership is on the increase.
B. They shed their coat if treated roughly.
C. Chinchillas are not known to bite.
D. Chinchillas love to chewe everything.

13. What do they recommend owners give their pets twice a week?

A. a wire mesh cage
B. regular stroking
C. a dust bath
D. space to exercise

14. A sentence in this advertisement tells us they are finding that more and more people want

A. a well-deserved reputation
B. to be treated roughly
C. unusual pets
D. to exercise

15. A full stop which is needed has been missed out on line

A. 2
B. 5
C. 8
D. 9

The questions which follow are based on this advertisement.

LOSE WEIGHT IN JUST A FEW WEEKS (Line 1)

Join our unique weight loss programme. Just �99 for 8 weeks` membership! Get �49 (Line 2)
back when it`s all over (refund given when you join the Waterside Health Club for at (Line 3)
least one year). Sounds too good to be true, but it`s a fact. (Line 4)
The only thing you`ll lose is weight at the fabulous Waterside Health Club (part of the (Line 5)
exclusive Top-Notch chain of Hotels You`ll have your own personal shape-planner. (Line 6)
Our facilities for members include: (Line 7)

- 18 metre swimming pool. (Line 8)
- Latest technology gym. (Line 9)
- Sauna/steam rooms. (Line 10)
- Beauty treatments (open to non members) (Line 11)

Call now to make your appointment on 1510 743 3204. (Line 12)

16. According to the advertisement, how much is an eight weeks` membership of the Waterside Health Club?

A. �8
B. �18
C. �49
D. �99

17. Which facility does the guide say is open to non members?

A. 18 metre swimming pool.
B. Latest technology gym.
C. Sauna/steam rooms.
D. Beauty treatments.

18. A full stop which is needed has been missed out on line

A. 3
B. 5
C. 6
D. 12

19. What does the advertisement tell us `Sounds too good to be true- but it`s a fact`?

A. Get �49 back when it`s all over.
B. The only thing you`ll lose is weight.
C. You`ll have your own personal shape-planner.
D. The exclusive Top-Notch chain of Hotels.

20. Which of these images could be used to advertise the Waterside Health Club?

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D

A.	B.
C.	D.