Ent E ry Lev L vel Certificatte Specim S men Pa apers and M Mark Sc cheme es Adu A ult Lite L erac cy 599 4, 599 5, 599 96 Our specification is published every year on our website (http://www.aqa.org.uk) We will let centres know in writing about any changes to the specification We will also publish changes on our website The definitive version of our specification will always be the one on our website, this may differ from printed versions You can get further copies of this specification from: AQA Logistics Centre (Manchester) Unit Wheel Forge Way Ashburton Park Trafford Park Manchester M17 1EH Or, you can download a copy from our website (www.aqa.org.uk) Copyright © 2012 AQA and its licensors All rights reserved AQA retains the copyright on all its publications, including the specifications However, registered centres for AQA are permitted to copy material from this specification booklet for their own internal use The Assessment and Qualifications Alliance (AQA), is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (company number 3644723), and a registered charity (registered charity number 1073334) Registered address: AQA Devas Street Manchester M15 6EX Centre Number Candidate Number Total Mark Surname Other Names Candidate Signature Entry Level Certificate Adult Literacy 5994/1A Entry Speaking (Centre Assessed) Specimen Assessor’s Copy In order to prepare for the assessment and to gather any materials or props to be used, Assessors are allowed to open their copy at the start of the three-week period before the Reading and Writing test date but no sooner The contents must not be disclosed to candidates until 15 minutes prior to assessment No additional materials are required Instructions The Assessment of Speaking Skills must be conducted at any time during the weeks before the Reading and Writing test date Candidates should be given the details of which scenario will be used immediately prior to the assessment (not more than 15 minutes before) Candidates may be assessed on separate occasions during the weeks before the test date This may be a repeat assessment of the same scenario, or they may choose a different one Each assessment should last between and 10 minutes This can include making the candidate comfortable, enabling him/her to be familiar with the process and getting the assessment started Candidates can meet the criteria across the number of required assessments rather than being assessed on all of them each time The overall total mark for the required assessment(s) will count towards the final certification Record the total mark in the box provided above This test paper must be returned to AQA with Paper 0414/1B, and Paper 0414/2 or 0415/2 or 0416/2 for this candidate 0414/1A/1 Entry Speaking Skills At this level, adults can: speak to communicate basic information, feelings and opinions on familiar topics; engage in discussion with another person in a familiar situation about familiar topics; in simple and familiar formal exchanges connected with education, training, work and social roles For assessment, the candidate must take part in one short, one-to-one or group discussion (5-10 minutes) with a known person or persons in a situation unlikely to be intimidating and ask questions to obtain information The context of the discussion should enable candidates to demonstrate to their best ability the required speaking skills to be assessed whilst meeting the criteria listed below In a confidential waiting area immediately prior to assessment, but no longer than 15 minutes beforehand, you should give one of the following topics for assessment to the candidate Scenario Ask for or give directions to the local Leisure Centre OR Tell your friend about the new gym you have just joined Assessors please complete the following table of marks Assessment criteria How well did the candidate: Used phrases Used simple words Was unable to respond (2 marks) (1 mark) (0 marks) Speak clearly to be heard and understood in simple exchanges? Make requests using appropriate terms? Ask questions to obtain specific information? Make statements of fact clearly? Speak and listen in simple exchanges and everyday contexts? Total (Max 10 marks) Assessor’s Signature Date Please return this paper to AQA with the completed Listening Paper 0414/1B 0414/1A/1 Entry Le evel Certificate Adult A L Literac cy 5994/1 1B Entry Lis stening Specimen Paper SOR’S CO OPY – NO OT FOR IS SSUE TO CANDIDA ATES SUPERVIS Th his docum ment conta ains: (a a) instructtions to Sup pervisors (th hese are in italics); (b b) instructtions to be said s to cand didates (the ese are preffaced by “Say”, and aree in italics and a underlined); (c c) what iss to be read to the cand didates as p part of the te est (these are a prefacedd by ‘Read’) nstructions s In Distribute e answer bo ooklets to th he candidate es Instruct th he candidattes to comp plete details of centre number, n can ndidate num mber, name and signature e on the fron nt cover of their t answe r booklets Instruct th he candidattes not to op pen their bo ooklets untill told to so s Please tu urn to page when cen ntre and can ndidate deta ails have be een compleeted This Supe ervisor’s co opy must be e returned tto AQA with h candidates s’ test papeers 59 994/1B/Spe ecimen Paper Say: Turn to page of your answer booklet and listen as I read the instructions Read: This paper has two passages Each passage describes a short situation which is outlined in your answer booklet Within each passage you will hear a message, or a talk, or information, or an announcement, or a set of instructions Each passage and the questions will be read twice On the first occasion, I will read the passage in full followed by the questions on it You may, if you wish, write your answers to the questions at this stage On the second occasion, the passage will be read in paragraphs After each paragraph I will read the questions on it for you to answer There is a column on the page for you to write notes while you are listening The notes will not be marked Write your answer to each question in the space provided Answer all the questions In your answers, try to write the words and figures as clearly as possible Dictionaries must not be used There are 20 minutes for the test, which starts now 5994/1B/Specimen Paper Say: Follow as I read an advert Read: This advert is about a new class at the Leisure Centre Listen to it Then answer the questions that will be read to you You may make notes if you wish The advert followed by questions will be read to you twice The advert gives information about the new class, where it is held, when and at what time Say: Now listen Here is the advert Read: Yoga is a great way to keep fit and help you relax Dene Leisure Centre is holding a new Yoga class on Thursday mornings from 10.00 am to 11.00 am Beginners welcome Say: Now answer these questions Read: Question 1: Give two reasons why Yoga is great (2 marks) 30 seconds pause Read: Question 2: Where is the class held? (1 mark) 15 seconds pause Read: Question 3: What day is the class? (1 mark) Who are welcome? (1 mark) 15 seconds pause Read: Question 4: 15 seconds pause Read: Question 5: Give two main reasons for this advert (2 marks) 30 seconds pause 5994/1B/Specimen Paper Say: Now I will read the advert, paragraph by paragraph, and the questions again Read: Yoga is a great way to keep fit and help you relax Read: Question 1: Give two reasons why Yoga is great (2 marks) 30 seconds pause Read: Dene Leisure Centre is holding a new Yoga class on Thursday mornings from 10.00 am to 11.00 am Read: Question 2: Where is the class held? (1 mark) 15 seconds pause Read: Question 3: What day is the class? (1 mark) 15 seconds pause Read: Beginners welcome Read: Question 4: Who are welcome? (1 mark) 15 seconds pause Read: Question 5: Give two main reasons for this advert (2 marks) 30 seconds pause 5994/1B/Specimen answer booklet Say: Now look at page of your answer booklet Read: This is a telephone message left by a friend I shall read it to you and you should listen carefully to the information in it Then you must answer the questions that will be read to you You may make notes if you wish The message followed by the questions will be read to you twice The message is inviting you on a bicyle ride and gives details of where you will be riding to, what you can have when you are there and what time you will be back Say: Now listen Read: Hi! It’s Adil here I wondered if you would like to come for a bicycle ride with me? I’m cycling to Dove Ridge on Saturday We can have a picnic there I hope to be back by 6.00 pm Call me later Bye! Say: Now answer these questions Read: Question 6: What is the friend’s name? (1 mark) 15 seconds pause Read: Question 7: Where is he going? (1 mark) 15 seconds pause Read: Question 8: What day is the bicycle ride? (1 mark) What can you have when you get there? (1 mark) 15 seconds pause Read: Question 9: 15 seconds pause Read: Question 10: What time is it hoped you will be back? (1 mark) 15 seconds pause Read: Question 11: Give two main reasons for this message? (2 marks) 30 seconds pause 5994/1B/Specimen Paper Say: Now I will read the message, paragraph by paragraph, and the questions again Read: Hi! It’s Adil here I wondered if you would like to come for a bicycle ride with me? Read: Question 6: What is the friend’s name? (1 mark) 15 seconds pause Read: I’m cycling to Dove Ridge on Saturday Read: Question 7: Where is he going? (1 mark) 15 seconds pause Read: Question 8: What day is the bicycle ride? (1 mark) 15 seconds pause Read: We can have a picnic there I hope to be back by 6.00 pm Read: Call me later Bye! Read: Question 9: What can you have when you get there? (1 mark) 15 seconds pause Read: Question 10: What time is it hoped you will be back? (1 mark) 15 seconds pause Read: Question 11: Give two main reasons for this message? (2 marks) 30 seconds pause END OF QUESTIONS Copyright © 2012 AQA and its licensors All rights reserved 5994/1B/Specimen answer booklet Talk I shall read part of a talk Listen to it Then answer the questions which will be read to you You may make notes if you wish The talk followed by the questions will be read to you twice The talk is about aromatherapy from a therapist, some of the oils used in aromatherapy and their effects (2 marks) (2 marks) 10 (1 mark) 11 (2 marks) 12 (1 mark) 13 (2 marks) END OF QUESTIONS 5996/1B/Specimen answer booklet 10 There are no questions printed on this page 5996/1B/Specimen answer booklet Entry Part B – Listening (5996/1B) Healthy Living - Specimen Mark Scheme Rachel/Receptionist marks Parkdene [Leisure Centre] mark Zumba mark [teacher] holiday mark Thursday/6.30[pm] marks 15 April mark Message from Rachel/Parkdene[Leisure Centre]/cancelled class/teacher on holiday/alternative class/information/restart date/contact details marks Accept any suitable answer Layla[Bond]/aromatherapist/therapist marks Sweet orange/Rose/Lemon marks Any for mark each 10 stress/skin problems mark 11 [help] relaxation/ease painful conditions marks 12 Tea Tree [oil] mark 13 Aromatherapist/oils/massage/conditions/skin problems/stress/cuts/burns/Tea Tree [oil] marks Accept any suitable correct answer Total 20 marks 5996/1B/Specimen Mark Scheme Ce entre Number Forr Examiner's Use Candida ate Number Su urname Otther Names Exxaminer’s Initials Ca andidate Signature Pagee Entry Level L Certificate Adult A L Literac cy 5996 6/2 Entry Re eading an nd Writing g No additiona al materials s are needed TOTA AL Tiime allowe ed hour In nstructions Use blackk ink or bla ack ball-point pen Fill in the boxes at the t top of this t page Answer a all question ns Do all rou ugh work in n this book k Cross th hrough any y work you not wa ant to be marked m nformation n In The markks for quesstions are shown s in b brackets The maxiimum markk for this paper is 45 59 996/2/Specim men paper Mark LEAVE MARGIN BLANK Look at this page from the telephone directory Health Food Shops Telephone number Kane Health Supplies, Langley Road, Southside 0132 4569 Key Health & Beauty, 112 Foster Lane, Buckridge 02496315 Kind to Yourself, 62 Baker Street, Makerfield 0378 4928 Lana Berry Nutrition, 136 Every Road, Southside 0132 7219 Last Stop Vitamins, Crompton House, Warrington Street, Makerfield 0378 3210 Learn Health, 29 Trainor Way, Southside 0132 4880 Lotus Flower Holistics, Station Road, Brayside 0421 3778 Manor Road Health, Manor Road, Tetbury 0253 6192 Midshire Health Store, 74 Treddle Park, Buckridge 0249 3012 Natural Goodness, Waverley House, Bow Street, East Makerfield 0378 0041 Nature’s Harvest, Market Hall, Brayside 0421 2260 Oleander Beauty, Heath Estate, Newington 0755 4386 Now answer the following questions: (a) What is the address of Natural Goodness (1 mark) (b) What is the telephone number of Lotus Flower Holistics? (1 mark) (c) Lemon Tree Health Supplies is being added After which shop would it appear in the list? (1 mark) 5996/2/Specimen paper LEAVE MARGIN BLANK (d) Write the following healthy foods in the correct alphabetical order broccoli beetroot Brussels sprouts banana (2 marks) The following extract from a healthy eating leaflet has some spelling mistakes Find the words that are wrong and then write them out correctly The first one has been done to help you The Balence of Good Health To keep healthy you should chose a diet that has lots of variety This includes fresh fruit and vegatables, leen meat and fish To much salt, sugar and fat can cause major health problems Eating diferent foods from each group can keep you fit and healthy Correct Spelling Balance ……………………………………… ……………………………………… ……………………………………… ……………………………………… ……………………………………… ……………………………………… (5 marks) 5996/2/Specimen paper Turn over ► LEAVE MARGIN BLANK Write out the following passage, putting in the question mark, exclamation mark, capital letters and full stops my back really hurt what had i done i went to see the doctor who gave me some painkillers but what i really needed was a good back massage ouch (5 marks) 5996/2/Specimen paper LEAVE MARGIN BLANK Read the following extract from a leaflet about Zumba Join the Zumba fitness craze! Why not dance yourself into shape? Lose weight and party at the same time! Zumba is a dance-fitness programme that combines hot Latin music with dance and aerobic elements Zumba burns calories helping you to lose weight in a very enjoyable way Zumba began in Colombia and was created by Beto Perez In 2001 Zumba was introduced to the United States Now Zumba is a worldwide phenomena! Now answer the following questions: (a) What is Zumba? (1 mark) (b) What does Zumba help you to do? (1 mark) (c) Where did Zumba begin? (1 mark) (d) Who created Zumba? (1 mark) (e) Where was Zumba introduced in 2001? (1 mark) 5996/2/Specimen paper Turn over ► LEAVE MARGIN BLANK You are applying to become a member of your local gym You want to book a Zumba session every Wednesday morning from 11.00 am to 12.00 pm Fill in the booking form below with the above information and include your personal details Peak Fitness Gym Application Form Mr/Miss/Mrs/Ms* *delete as applicable Name (CAPITAL LETTERS) Address: Postcode: Male/Female: Please complete the details below: Session applied for: Aquabatics *delete as applicable Dancersize Zumba Pilates Day preferred: Time preferred: Signature: Date: (5 marks) 5996/2/Specimen paper LEAVE MARGIN BLANK Write an email to your tutor telling them how you like to keep fit and healthy You should aim to write at least 60 words Email From: To: (10 marks) 10 5996/2/Specimen paper Turn over ► You see this notice at your local leisure centre Oldtown County Council Parkdene Leisure Centre Notification Changes to sessions Due to cuts in government funding, we are unable to maintain the number and variety of sessions that we have previously offered We are considering cancelling the following sessions to save money: Monday 10.00 am Monday 6.00 pm Wednesday 1.00 pm Friday 6.00 pm – Mum’s and Tiddlers’ Swimming Group – Women-only Swimming Class – Keep Fit for over 60’s – Family Fitness – mums, dads and under-5’s We realise that many people who use our services regularly will be disappointed and so we would like to give you the opportunity to express your concerns Please write to us at the address below with your comments and suggestions Laura Spencer Manager Parkdene Leisure Centre Parkdene Way Etheridge EP2 1LD 5996/2/Specimen paper LEAVE MARGIN BLANK LEAVE MARGIN BLANK Write a formal letter to Laura Spencer expressing your views END OF QUESTIONS (10 marks) 10 5996/2/Specimen paper Turn over ► 10 There are no questions printed on this page 5996/2/Specimen paper Entry Paper – Reading and Writing (5996/2) Healthy Living - Specimen Mark Scheme Q1 (a) (b) (c) Waverley House, Bow Street, East Makerfield 0421 3778 Learn Health marks mark for each correct answer (d) Q2 banana beetroot broccoli Brussels sprouts choose vegetables lean too different marks mark for each correct spelling Q3 My back really hurt What had I done? I went to see the doctor who gave me some painkillers but what I really needed was a good back massage Ouch! marks ½ mark for each correct capital letter/full stop/question mark/exclamation mark 10 x ½ = marks Deduct ½ mark once for any additional punctuation – not ½ for each error Ignore word substitution/omission or copying errors Do not accept alterations on the given text as the passage must be written out Q4 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) Zumba is a dance-fitness programme Helps you to lose weight Colombia Beto Perez United States 5996/2/Specimen Mark Scheme marks Q5 Mr/ Mrs/Miss/Ms – three must be deleted Name must be all capitals Address Postcode Male/Female Session – Aquabatics, Dancersize and Pilates must be deleted Day Wednesday Time 11.00[ am] – 12.00[ pm] Signature Do not allow capitals Date ½ mark ½ mark ½ mark ½ mark ½ mark marks ½ mark ½ mark ½ mark ½ mark ½ mark Q6 To and from – accept email address Spelling Punctuation Grammar Attempt at paragraphing Content/legibility Length mark marks error loses mark marks error loses mark mark error loses mark mark marks mark 10 marks Q7 Appropriate formal salutation Appropriate formal valediction Sender’s address Date Spelling Punctuation Grammar Attempt at paragraphing Appropriate length Content ½ mark ½ mark mark mark marks error loses mark mark error loses mark mark mark mark mark 10 marks At this level not penalise if salutation and valediction not ‘match’ Total 45 marks 5996/2/Specimen Mark Scheme [...]... you to answer There is a column on the page for you to write notes while you are listening The notes will not be marked Write your answer to each question in the space provided Answer all the questions In your answers, try to write the words and figures as clearly as possible Dictionaries must not be used There are 25 minutes for the test, which starts now 5995/ 1B/Specimen Paper 3 Say: Follow as I read... Keep Fit will be held throughout the week New women-only swimming sessions will be held every Saturday morning from 9.30 am to 10.45 am Call Andrew on 01325967 to book your class Say: Now answer these questions Read: Question 1: What is the name of the centre? (1 mark) How many new classes are there? (1 mark) 15 seconds pause Read: Question 2: 15 seconds pause Read: Question 3: Name two of the new classes... listen carefully to the information in it Then you must answer the questions that will be read to you You may make notes if you wish The message followed by the questions will be read to you twice The message is inviting you on a bicycle ride and gives details of where you will be riding to, what you can have when you are there and what time you will be back 6 (1 mark) 7 (1 mark)... advert Read: The following advert is from your local radio station Listen to it Then answer the questions which will be read to you You may make notes if you wish The advert followed by the questions will be read to you twice The advert gives information about classes at a Leisure Centre Say: Now listen Here is the advert Read: At Brook Leisure Centre we have developed four new classes to help keep... fit and healthy Read: Question 1: What is the name of the centre? (1 mark) How many new classes are there? (1 mark) 15 seconds pause Read: Question 2: 15 seconds pause Read: Classes in Yoga, Dancersize, Zumba and Keep Fit will be held throughout the week Read: Question 3: Name two of the new classes (2 marks) 30 seconds pause Read: New women-only swimming sessions will be held every Saturday morning... 10.45 am Call Andrew on 01325967 to book your class Read: Question 4: Who can swim on Saturday mornings? (1 mark) 15 seconds pause Read: Question 5: During what hours is the swimming class? (2 marks) Give two reasons for this advert (2 marks) 30 seconds pause Read: Question 6: 30 seconds pause 5995/ 1B/Specimen answer booklet 5 Say: Now, look at page 3 of your answer booklet Read: I will read a passage... passage you will hear a message, or a talk, or information, or an announcement, or a set of instructions Each passage and the questions will be read twice On the first occasion, I will read the passage in full followed by the questions on it You may, if you wish, write your answers to the questions at this stage On the second occasion, the passage will be read in paragraphs After each paragraph I will read... Question 4: Who can swim on Saturday mornings? (1 mark) 15 seconds pause Read: Question 5: During what hours is the swimming class? (2 marks) Give two reasons for this advert (2 marks) 30 seconds pause Read: Question 6: 30 seconds pause 5995/ 1B/Specimen Paper 4 Say: Now I will read the advert, paragraph by paragraph, and the questions again Read: At Brook Leisure Centre we have developed four new classes... quesstions are shown s in b brackets The maxiimum markk for this paper is 14 59 994/1B/Spe ecimen answ wer booklett Mark 2 There are 20 minutes for the test, which starts now You may make notes in this column if you wish Leave this column blank Advert This advert is about a new class at the Leisure Centre Listen to it Then answer the questions that will be read to you You may make notes if you wish The advert... too (1 mark) 3 Look at the words below Complete the rest in the same way GYM gym KEEP FIT keep fit SWIMMING lockers YOGA (3 marks) 12 5994/ 2/Specimen Paper LEAVE MARGIN BLANK 3 4 Read the leaflet below Yoga Class Dene Leisure Centre Barton Street Manchester Friday Morning 10.00 am – 11.00 am Call Craig Martin on 0161 300 4937 to book Now answer the following questions (a) What type of class is it?