GCSE English Language Pearson 2.0 Revision Quiz

How much time should be spent on Section A Reading?

• 45 minutes

• 1 hour 10 minutes

• 1 hour 55 minutes

• 30 minutes

Read Text 1 and Identify four things the bicycle riders did during the race.

• Rode uphill, drank water, waved to the crowd, and crossed the finish line.

• Rode uphill, stopped for a break, waved to the crowd, and crossed the finish line.

• Rode uphill, drank water, took a nap, and crossed the finish line.

• Rode uphill, drank water, waved to the crowd, and took a nap.

Read Text 1 and evaluate how successfully the writer makes watching the bicycle race seem exciting and entertaining in lines 2–10.

• The writer uses vivid descriptions, suspenseful moments, and humor.

• The writer uses vivid descriptions, suspenseful moments, and technical jargon.

• The writer uses vivid descriptions, humor, and technical jargon.

• The writer uses suspenseful moments, humor, and technical jargon.

Reading Text 1, how does the writer use language to interest and inform the reader?

• By using complex vocabulary and technical jargon.

• By using simple language and short sentences.

• By using engaging language and relevant examples.

• By using only factual information without any examples.

From lines 1–7 in Text 2, identify two points the writer makes about football.

• Football is a very safe sport.

• Football is popular worldwide.

• Football requires a lot of skill.

• Football is played indoors.

Reading Text 2, lines 11-17, identify two reasons why people might take part in sports.

• To avoid injuries.

• To improve physical fitness.

• To gain wealth.

• To travel the world.

In Text 2, what is the main argument the writer is trying to make about rugby and soccer?

• They are dangerous sports that should be avoided.

• They are beneficial sports that should be encouraged.

• They have no influence on national character.

• They are only for the elite.

According Text 2, what must football always have?

• A decreasing place in the affections of the British people.

• A great and increasing place in the affections of the British people.

• No place in the affections of the British people.

• A neutral place in the affections of the British people.

What does the writer suggest about the nature of football in Text 2?

• It is a sport that is losing its popularity.

• It is a sport that is becoming more dangerous.

• It is a manly sport with a significant influence.

• It is a sport that is irrelevant to the national character.

What is the main task in Question 7 of Section B?

‘Time for a change – try a new sport’.

A student has started a response to this task. Continue writing, using the above title.

'Many of us now spend a great deal of time in front of our computers and often have to work or study online. This has meant that we do not get enough exercise. I will explain why it is important to take up a new sport and how to do it.'

• Write a poem about sports.

• Write an article for a sports website.

• Write a letter to a sports coach.

• Write a report on a sports event.