GCSE English - Non-Fiction and Media Texts 1500/1 - Question Paper - 5 June 2000

Sep 5, 2026

GCSE English Non-Fiction and Media Texts Paper 1 (Foundation Tier) for 5 June 2000 sets out examination instructions, timing, and task requirements. Candidates complete Section A for reading, summarising “Overworked and underpaid—and only 15!” and explaining how language reveals differences in “Helen wants a job”. Section B assesses writing, choosing either an opinion on part-time jobs for educated children or writing a persuasive letter to a headteacher to request permission.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages49

Reading Time2 h 3 min

AccessFree to download

Section A

Task 1

Task 2

Section B

Task 3

Task 4

GCSE English Session: Type: Code: 2000 June Question paper 1500 General Certificate of Secondary Education former Midland Examining Group syllabus # ENGLISH:NON-FICTION AND MEDIA TEXTS1500/1PAPER 1(Foundation Tier) 5 JUNE 2000 Monday 2 hours 10 minutes Afternoon Additional materials: Answer paper READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE THE EXAMINATION BEGINS Write your name,your Centre number and your candidate number in the spaces on the answerbooklet. This examination wil last 2 hours 10 minutes. The first 10 minutes are for reading the INSERT and the QUESTION PAPER.You must not write anything during the 10 minutes. The Invigilator will tell you when the 10 minutes begin and end.Then you will have 2 hours to work on the tasks. SECTION A is worth 40 marks.Spend about 1 hour 20 minutes on it. In Section A there are two tasks to test your reading. They ask you to show that you can understand and select ideas,analyse use of language and makepersonal judgements. Do BOTH tasks. ## SECTION B In Section B there are two tasks to choose from,to test your writing. They ask you to develop your ideas about the topic of the Pre-released material,and to show that youcan write to argue,persuade or instruct. Do ONE task only. Find the INSERT which is inside this Question Paper. 2 This question paper is based on 'Overworked and underpaid-and only 15!and 'Helen wants a job'.The passages are printed on the separate insert. ## Section A The two tasks will be marked for reading.Do both tasks. Spend about one hour twenty minutes on Section A. Plan your answers and write them carefully. ## TASK1 Read again 'Overworked and underpaid-and only 15!'and then summarise: · why children like Stacey take on jobs outside school · the problems they face in doing so. Use your own words as far as possible. Write about 200 words in total. ## TASK 2 Read again 'Helen wants a job'and then explain: · the differences between the shopkeeper and Helen's mother · how the writer uses language to make the differences clear. Remember to put quotation marks round any words or phrases taken from the passage. 3 ## Section B This task will be marked for writing.Do one task only. Spend about 40 minutes on Section B. Write about 300-400 words. Leave enough time to read through and correct what you have written. EitherTASK3 'If we want better educated children they should not be allowed to have part-time jobs.What do you think? Or TASK 4 You want to take a part-time job,but the Head of your school or college has refused to give permission.Write a letter to persuade the Head to allow you to take the job.[20] 4 ## BLANK PAGE General Certificate of Secondary Education former Midland Examining Group syllabus # ENGLISH:NON-FICTION AND MEDIA TEXTS 1500/1/INSERT PAPER 1(Foundation Tier)INSERT 5 JUNE 2000 2 hours 10minutes Monday Afternoon TIME 2 hours 10 minutes # INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES This insert is to be used with Paper 1,Section A.Use your reading time to go through this insert carefully. 2 Overworked and underpaid—and only 15! Pressure from the boss isn't just something adults experiencethese days. by Leah Ely Article removed due to third party copyright restrictions Archives 8eritage1500/1 (Insert)S00 Helen wants a job Helen Forrester looks back to the time many years ago when she went for her first job. It was a very little shop.Through the window I could see large bottles of sweets,all sparkling clean,like thePassage removed due to third party copyright restrictions Archives 8eritag It was an order,and I miserably slouched out through the doorway. 1500/1 (Insert)S00 4 BLANK PAGE OXFORD CAMBRIDGE AND RSA EXAMINATIONS General Certificate of Secondary Education # ENGLISH:NON FICTION AND MEDIA TEXTS 1500/1/PRE PRE-RELEASED MATERIAL PAPER 1(Foundation Tier) Material for study prior to the SUMMER 2000 Examination

FAQs

What are the requirements for Section A?

Section A tests reading. Candidates must complete both tasks and spend about 1 hour 20 minutes total.

How do Task 1 and Task 2 differ?

Task 1 asks for a summary of “Overworked and underpaid—and only 15!” focusing on reasons for children’s jobs and the problems they face. Task 2 asks candidates to explain differences between the shopkeeper and Helen’s mother and how the writer uses language to make them clear.

What writing options are available in Section B?

Candidates complete one task only: either Task 3, responding to an argument about whether children should be allowed part-time jobs, or Task 4, writing a persuasive letter to the head to request permission.

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