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WorksheetsAQA Nov 17 Language Paper 2 Sources
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which is the 19th century text?
The diary of a ragged school teacher (source B)
The description of a primary school visit (source A)
Neither
Source A: What is the name of the headteacher
Sister Bernadette
Sister Beatrice
Sister Agatha
Sister Brendan
Source A: Where is the primary school located?
Crawley
Crompton
Croydon
Newcastle
Source A: what can we infer about the location of the primary school?
It is in a wealthy, affluent area
It is in a rural area of countryside
It is in a less affluent, run-down area
It is very isolated
Source A: what can we infer about the school?
It is neglected and derelict
It is a welcoming place to learn
It is strict and intimidating
It is badly run
Source A: What is the purpose of the writer's visit?
To test the children's maths ability
To test the children's reading ability
To inspect the building's safety
To test the children's writing ability
Source A: what can we infer about the headteacher?
She is disappointed in the children's academic ability
She is angry that the children don't read at home
She is enthusiastic about teaching the children
She is bored of teaching
Source A: What was the outcome of the writer's visit? (Pick 2 answers)
He was impressed with the quality of the children's reading and thinking skills
He was impressed with the quality of the school environment
He was disappointed in the lack of maths teaching
He decided to come back for a second visit.
Source B: What was the purpose of ragged schools?
To keep poor children out of the workhouses
To teach children whose families could not afford to send them to school
To give training for paid work
To punish children for stealing
Source B: How many classes are there in this school?
3
4
2
6
Source B: How does the school day start?
Breakfast
Prayer
Maths (arithmetic)
Spelling test
Source B: what happened when the teacher told a boy off?
He shoved the teacher away
He kicked over a bench
He swore and ran off
He cried and ran away
Source B: what did the boy do afterwards?
He smashed a window
He threw stones through the window at the teacher
His mother and friends were fighting outside
He came and apologised
Source B: what injuries did one of the girls get from fighting?
A broken arm and concussion
A black eye and concussion
An injured eye and nose bleed
A nose bleed and concussion
Source B: how many women were fighting outside afterwards?
Over twenty
At least fifty
Nearly thirty
At least forty
Source B: what can we infer about the writer's view of their job?
It is a worthwhile, but difficult, task
It is hopeless and a waste of time
It is impossible and they should give up
It is too dangerous
Source B: at the end, what is the most important task the teacher identifies
To teach the children reading
To teach the children arithmetic
To make sure the children are clean and clothed
To give the children a good moral education
Vocabulary: what does "derelict" mean?
Empty
Neglected/broken
Dark coloured
Well looked after
Vocabulary: what does "profusely" mean?
A large amount
Fast
Heavy
Not very much
Vocabulary: what does "discordant" mean?
Quiet and peaceful
Loud and harsh
Quick and careless
Happy and carefree
