NCFE test simulator

1. NCFE test simulator Background The format of the NCFE online Adult Literacy tests is quite different to the Move On practice tests. This PowerPoint was developed in order to familiarise learners with the NCFE screens and, in particular, experience the zoom function in a similar way to the way it appears on the test. It also provides useful exam practice for all L1 and L2 Literacy students – no matter which awarding body is being used. Kindly contributed to www.skillsworkshop.org by Ruth North rnorth@northern.ac.uk from Northern College, South Yorkshire

2. NCFE test simulatorThis tutorial is designed to demonstrate how to use the ZOOM function in the test. It is similar to how the real test will work.You can use these buttons to move around the tutorial:Please click here to enter Zoom – takes you to a larger version of the text for easy reading. Return – takes you from the Zoom screen back to the question. Back – takes you to the last question. Next – takes you to the next question.

3. Question 1 – Which of the following statements is true? The nursery wants any empty bottles Money raised from the raffle will be given to a charity The Christmas play will take place in the sports hall Children will be given 10 raffle tickets each A B C D

4. Question 1 – Which of the following statements is true?

5. Question 2 – The sentence 'Please ensure the bottles are clean' should be added to the paragraph RESOURCES WANTED RAFFLE HELPERS WANTED CHRISTMAS PLAY A B C D

6. Question 2 – The sentence 'Please ensure the bottles are clean' should be added to which paragraph?

7. Question 3 – There is a gap on line 9. The missing words are: is been are been has been have been A B C D

8. Question 3 – There is a gap on line 9. The missing words are:

9. Question 4 – The word 'secretery' on line 12 has been spelt incorrectly. The correct spelling is: secretry secretary secratery secratary A B C D

10. Question 4 – The word 'secretery' on line 12 has been spelt incorrectly. The correct spelling is:

11. Question 5 – The purpose of the document is to: Explain how the Pubwatch scheme will work Describe the behaviour of troublemakers Persuade the reader to help the police Identify the troublemakers A B C D

12. Question 5 – The purpose of the document is to:

13. Question 6 – According to the police, trouble in town centres is caused by: loud radios criminal gangs too many pubs drinking too much A B C D

14. Question 6 – According to the police, trouble in town centres is caused by:

15. Question 7 – According to the document, Sunrise solar panels are cleaner than other fuels B will reduce bills by 50% C can cause of pollution D will produce 40% more energy A B C D

16. Question 7 – According to the document, Sunrise solar panels:

17. Question 8 – The word 'promote' in the first line of the second paragraph could best be replaced by increase test calculate advertise A B C D

18. Question 8 – The word 'promote' in the first line of the second paragraph could best be replaced by

19. Question 9 – The document states that if you do not pay your council tax it is possible you may: A have your furniture repossessed be given a prison sentence have your gas or electricity cut off lose your home B C D

20. Question 9 – The document states that if you do not pay your council tax it is possible you may:

21. Question 10 – The word 'essential' in paragraph one means A unexpected regular total necessary B C D

22. Question 10 – The word 'essential' in paragraph one means

23. Thank you for using this tutorial.Please click anywhere on the screen to exit.All materials courtesy of Move On and available at http://www.move-on.org.uk/practicetestsResults.asp