English First Additional Language NCV Level 3 — Exam Paper FAL P1
November 2023 — NCV Level 3 — English First Additional Language
NCV Level 3
2023
NCV Language
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1.1This passage is introduced by an extract from the Cambridge Dictionary & Thesaurus.
1.1.1How does th is dictionary define authenticity (2\
1.1.2Write out the full form for each of the following abbreviations UK
1.2Various options are given as possible answers below. Choose the answer and write only the letter (A D\ nex t to the question number (1.2.1
1.2.2\in the ANSWER BOOK.
1.2Authenticity is a noun. What is the adjective form of the word? Authenticate Authentic
1.2.2What is the purpose of this article? To invite the reader to live an authentic life To evaluate whether
1.3.1Is the word mask used LITERALLY or FIGURATIVELY (1\
1.3.2Provide a reason for your answer to
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1.3.3a sentence to show the alternative meaning (2\
1.4Name TWO requirements for authenticity. (2\
1.5What are the TWO things that a uthentic people accept about themselves (2\
1.6Mike Robbins has done a lot of work around authenticity.
1.6.1Wh ich TWO professions is Mike Robbins engaged in (2\
1.6.2What is the name of his book (1\
1.7.1Is the statement above TRUE or FALSE
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1.7.2Quote TWO CONSECUTIVE words to support your response to
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1.8Betraying yourself to fit in with the crowd has negative effects.
1.8.1Provide an example from your life where you behaved in a way that (2\
1.8.2How did this make you feel? (2\ (4101113\ Copyright reserved Please turn over
1.9In your own words, explain why it is NOT always easy to live authentically Paragraph 8 (2\
1.10Living an authentic life is also vastly more rewarding than hiding your true self. Provide a SYNONYM (word with the same meaning\ for vastly (1\
1.11Refer to the final paragraph. When does true authenticity start? (2\
1.12Provide your own alternative title for the passage. (2\
1.13The comprehension passage encourages us to live authentic lives. 1. 13 .1 State ONE way in which you yourself could be more authentic.
1.13.2Explain how you could go about putting into practice your response
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3.1What is the title of the book being advertised? (1\
3.2Who would be the audience target market for this advertisement? (2\
3.3There is a picture of sheep on the cover of the book.
3.3.1Is the image of sheep a good one for this advert isement (2\
3.3.2Explain your answer to QUESTION
3.3.1(2\
3.4How do we know that this book is available in soft copy format? (2\
3.5The website for Discovery Readers gives more details for the book.
3.5.1Is this book widely read? (2\
3.5.2Quote TWO consecutive words to support your answer to
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3.6Why are the words The Art of Authenticity written in italics in the blurb (1\
3.7Learning to be authentic is considered a skill. If you were the author, how would you include the word skill in the title of this book? (2\
3.8What would you do i f you wanted more information about the book (2\ [18] (4101113\18
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4.1Essential electronic devices are visible in the cartoon. Identify ONE device used for social media. (2\
4.2The cartoonist uses emphasis to create humour.
4.2.1QUOTE the word that is being emphasised (2\
4.2.2How is the word in your answer to QUESTION
4.2.1emphasised? (2\
4.2.3Give an ANTONYM (opposite meaning for th word being emphasised in
4.2(2\
4.3Would you like to be an influencer or a follower? Explain why. (2\
4.4What challenge do influencer s face (2\ 12
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5.10\in the ANSWER BOOK. Why is authenticity so important at work?
5.1is/are so important. Happiness and Satisfaction
5.2First and probably most importantly, being your authentic self at work will allow Being your true self in your career means that your work will agree with your interests, ski lls and values. (5.3 ___
5.4___ be confident in your opinions and the work you deliver. Being open about your values and inner thoughts will allow you to speak without restraint and to make sound decisions quickly, based on your internal viewpoint.
5.5Unfortunate there are cases where it may be virtually (5.6 opposite of possible\ to be your authentic self in certain workspaces. If the culture of the organisation that you are part
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6.1Various options are given as possible answers below. Choose the correct answer . Only write the letter (A D\ n ext to the question number (6.1.1
6.1.3in the ANSWER BOOK.
6.1.1After cringe moment the correct punctuation should be: comma
6.1.2In the first line of the second paragraph the word spot is an example of
6.1.3The sentence labelled 6.1.3 is a tag question. Complete the tag by choosing the most correct response:
6.2Refer to the extract above. Write BOTH the incorrect word and the correct one next to the question number (6.2.1
6.2.2\n the ANSWER BOOK
6.2.1Correct the TWO spelling mistakes in the first sentence (Paragraph 1\ (2\
6.2.2Correct the TWO spelling errors in sentence 3 and 4 (Paragraph 2\ (2\
6.3Change the following sentence into indirect/reported speech: the students. (4\
6.4Change the following sentence into direct speech: The lecturer exclaimed that they should not take it lightly. (6\ 6. Change the following sentence into the passive voice
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7.2Various options are given as possible answers. Choose the correct answer and write only the letter (A D\ next to the question number (7.2\ in the
7.3Name TWO ways in which emphasis is achieved in a presentation (2\ [10]10
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8.1
8.2
8.3There are different types of interviews. Name the type of interview for when an employee had done something that is against the rules of the company (1\ [10]10
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9.1Notice must be given a week before a monthly meeting is held. Name THREE important details that must be included in the notice of a
9.2What do you call the d etails of business to be discussed at the meeting that is included with the notice (2\
9.3What is the name of the document sent with the notice that records the business discussed at the previous meeting? (2\ [10] TOTAL SECTION E: 30 GRAND TOTAL:10
Language Components
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Comprehension QuestionsSummary WritingEssay/ArgumentGrammar ExerciseOral/DebateVocabulary
Topics Identified
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ComprehensionSummaryGrammarOral Communication
Mark Allocation
Total150 marks
Sections40 + 10 + 18 + 10 + 10 + 10 + 10 = 108 marks
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TitleExam Paper
SubjectEnglish First Additional Language
LevelNCV Level 3
Document typeQuestion paper
Year2023
MonthNovember
Pages14
Downloads3
Examination context
Decade2020s
Years ago3y
SeasonSpring (SH)
Start dayWednesday
Exam periodNovember 2023
Days since exam1,074
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