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1 Functional Skills English - Reading Level 1 - Sample Fill in your name, date of birth, registration number and centre name in the boxes below. Surname: Other Names: Gateway Qualifications registration number: DOB: Centre Name: My signature confirms that I will not discuss the content of this assessment with anyone. Signature: Paper Ref: FSRL1AC/P Time: 1 hour Total Marks: 20 Marks Awarded: /20 You must have: A pen with black or blue ink. Instruction Read the texts and answer each question carefully. Dictionaries and bi-lingual dictionaries are allowed. Answer all questions. Information The total mark for this paper is 20. The marks for each question are shown in brackets use this as a guide to how much time to spend on each question. Task A Mark Task B Mark Total Marks Page 1 of 11

2 Text A You read this article in the newspaper. The Government Refuses to Rule out Sugar Tax on Drinks Prime Minister says Britain must consider measures to deal with obesity crisis in same way as it did with smoking. The Prime Minister has refused to rule out the possibility of a sugary drinks tax in England, comparing the impact of sugar on people s health to that of smoking and alcohol. The Prime Minister had previously rejected the idea of any form of sugar tax but has come under increasing pressure from campaigners, experts and MPs to reverse his view. They would like him to introduce a tax as part of the government s childhood obesity strategy, expected to be published next month. The pressure intensified this week after a study published on Wednesday showed that a 10% sugary drinks tax in Mexico had led to a 12% reduction in sales of such beverages after a year. Another study published earlier in the week said reducing the amount of sugar in soft drinks and fruit juices by 40% over five years could prevent 300,000 cases of diabetes in the UK and stop 1.5 million people from being overweight or obese. The Prime Minister said, I don t really want to put new taxes on anything, but we do have to recognise that in Britain, we face, potentially, something of an obesity crisis which not only affects diabetes but heart disease as well. The Department of Health is continuing to advocate alternative approaches, including working with the drinks industry to try to lower the level of sugar in drinks. Campaigners agree that other methods should be used, but say a tax is the best short-term option. They welcomed the Prime Minister s comments but said any tax would need to be set at a high enough level to have an impact. Prof Graham MacGregor, chair of Action on Sugar and author of the paper on reducing the amount of sugar in soft drinks and fruit juices, said, There should be a tax on sugary soft drinks and fruit juices, like on alcohol and cigarettes, and the price of healthier alternative drinks should made be cheaper to encourage more people to buy them. Adapted from: The Guardian 7 th January 2016 Page 2 of 11

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4 Put a tick in the correct box. 1. What is the main purpose of the article? a) to inform about the possible tax on sugary drinks b) to complain about paying taxes c) to give advice on drinking sugary drinks d) to publish the results of the Mexican survey Put a tick in the correct box. 2. The Prime Minister is a) refusing to put a tax on sugary drinks b) considering putting a tax on sugary drinks c) never going to put a tax on sugary drinks d) already adding a tax to sugary drinks You do not need to answer the following questions in full sentences. 3. In the article the Prime Minister compares the impact of sugar on people s health to other things that can cause health problems. Name one of these things. 4. Name two groups of people who are putting pressure on the Prime Minister to introduce a tax on sugary drinks. Page 4 of 11

5 Marker Use Only (2 marks) 5. You decide to write to the Prime Minister about the issue. What two pieces of information from the study published earlier in the week could you use to show how reducing people s sugar in-take would affect their health? (2 marks) 6. Name one thing that the Department of Health thinks should be done to lower the level of sugar in drinks. 7. In his report Prof Graham MacGregor suggests two things that can be done to reduce the problems of diabetes and obesity. What are they? (2 marks) Text B- After reading the article you visit this website to find out more about how you can cut down on sugar. Page 5 of 11

6 HOW TO REDUCE SUGAR IN YOUR DIET Perhaps the single biggest problem with the modern Western diet is the amount of added sugar in our food. As well as creating weight problems, too much sugar causes energy spikes and has been linked to diabetes, depression, heart disease, and even an increase in suicidal behaviours in young people. Reducing the amount of sweets and desserts you eat is only part of the solution as sugar is also hidden in foods such as bread, cereals, canned soups and vegetables, pasta sauce, fast food, processed food and ketchup. Your body gets all it needs from sugar naturally occurring in food so doesn t need all this added sugar. Tips for cutting down on sugar Slowly reduce the sugar in your diet a little at a time to give your taste buds time to adjust and wean yourself off the craving. Avoid sugary drinks. Try drinking sparkling water with a splash of fruit juice instead. Don t replace saturated fat with sugar. Many of us make the mistake of replacing healthy sources of saturated fat, such as whole milk thinking we re making a healthier choice. Low-fat doesn t necessarily mean healthy, often the fat has been replaced by added sugar to make up for loss of taste. Avoid processed or packaged foods like canned soups, frozen dinners, or low-fat meals that often contain hidden sugar that quickly surpasses the recommended limit. Be careful when eating out. Most gravy, dressings and sauces are also packed with salt and sugar, so ask for it to be served on the side. Eat healthier snacks. Cut down on sweet snacks such as chocolate and cakes. Instead, eat naturally sweet food such as fruit to satisfy your sweet tooth. Detective Work Spotting added sugar on food labels can require some investigating. Manufacturers are required to provide the total amount of added sugars in the ingredients list shown on the packet but they do not have to spell out how much of this sugar has been added and how much is naturally in the food. The trick is to decipher which ingredients are added sugars. They come in a variety of forms. Aside from the obvious ones - honey and molasses - look out for fructose, dextrose, cane juice, corn syrup and lactose. A wise approach is to avoid products that have any of these added sugars! Don t forget: Check labels and choose low-sugar products. Adapted from: Page 6 of 11

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8 Put a tick in the correct box. 8. Why has this webpage been written? a) to explain why sugar is bad for you b) to advise you on how to cut down on sugar c) to promote low fat food d) to complain about food labels 9. Identify 2 features in the text that helps to present the information clearly. 10. Give 3 reasons from the article why you should not consume too much sugar. (2 marks) 11. Your friend says that he always chooses low fat food because it will definitely be healthy. What information from the article would you pass on to him? (3 marks) Page 8 of 11

9 12. If you want to know about sugar levels in the food you are buying, what does the article suggest you do? Marker Use Only 13. You have decided to cut down on sugar. From the article name one kind of food you could avoid and one healthy alternative you could try. Food to avoid: Healthy alternative: (2 marks) Page 9 of 11

10 These texts and illustrations have been incorporated into this test paper solely for the purposes of the examination in accordance with Section 32 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, as amended by the Copyright and Rights in Performance (Research, Education, Libraries and Archives) Regulations No copyright or clearance for any other use has been obtained or sought. Page 10 of 11

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