3850 Certificate in English - Sample Paper - Set 2

Speaking & Listening

Stage 1
Social Media

Candidate Name (First, Middle, Last)

Candidate enrolment number DOB (DDMMYYYY)

Candidate signature

Test date (DDMMYYYY) Centre number

General information
 There are two activities in this test.
 The maximum marks for each question are shown.
 The maximum number of marks for this test is 20.
 Before leaving the test room you must give this book to the Invigilator.
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Candidate instructions

What you have to do

 Check you have put your name and details on the front cover of this test.
 Complete the two activities in this test using a blue or black pen.
o Activity 1 - listen to the recording and answer the questions. You may
listen to the recording up to three times.
o Activity 2 - take part in a group discussion with three or more people.
 Read each question carefully.
 Answer all the questions.
 Write your answers in this answer book.

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Activity 1 (5 marks)

Listen to the recording then answer the following questions.

1 What is the topic of the recording? 1 mark

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2 Name two positives given for social networking. 2 marks

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3 As well as letters, what should be included in a strong password? 1 mark

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4 Name one piece of personal information that you must not give on a 1 mark
social network site?

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Activity 2 (15 marks)

In a group, discuss how young people in Jamaica use social media OR another topic
given to you.

The discussion should take at least 5 minutes.

A group is defined as three or more people.

You will be tested on

 taking part in the discussion
 listening and replying to others
 asking questions
 using suitable language
 allowing others to give their points of view.

Before the discussion you may want to make notes of your ideas here.

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Answer the following questions about your discussion.

5 What was the topic discussed?

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6 What points did you make in the discussion?

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7 What questions did you ask in the discussion?

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8 Did you all agree? Why/why not?

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End of Test

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