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(a) The intended reader of the text is someone who might need family counselling.
Text 1
The text encourages people to change their opinions.
Text 2
The tone of the text is assuring.
Both
The text reveals either benefits or downsides of family counselling.
Both
The tone suggests that the writer and reader are of the same status.
Neither
Identify a sentence in Text 2 which tells us that family counselling is more common than we think.
The sentence is ‘There were so many other families at the counselling centre too!’ (Note: Only accept answer if it’s the full sentence. No other acceptable answers.)
Look at Text 1. Tick (√ ) the most effective title for the image in this advertisement
Free and effective family counselling
Identify the phrase in Text 2 which reflects the aim in Text 1 of achieving ‘secure and confidential’ counselling sessions.
The phrase is ‘did not disclose our secrets’. (Note: Do not accept any phrases that include unnecessary words or phrases that did not include ‘our secrets’.)
Look at Text 2. Tick (√ ) the statement which best summarises the main idea of Text 2.
Family counselling is helpful and it is not that uncommon
The advertisement states ‘Sessions via phone or Internet calls are completely secure and confidential’. What does the word ‘completely’ suggest?
It suggests that the counselling sessions are totally private.
The text reveals both benefits and downsides of family counselling.
Neither
SAMPLE ANSWER
Q1: What are the two objectives of the webpage? (2m)
Objective #1 – To publicise that LTA has various programmes to promote green transport
Objective #2 – To educate the public on some green transport options they could consider.
Q2: How does the main picture complement the headline ‘Green transport’?
The picture shows a cyclist in the foreground while cars are in the background. Cycling is a mode of ‘green transport’, showing the advertisement’s preference.
Q3: What is the purpose of the section ‘Did you know?’ (1m)
To highlight the differences in carbon footprint based on the different modes of transport.
Q4: Other than promoting green transport, name one other way in which LTA raises awareness about the environment. (1m)
By giving out awards / implementing sound practices in construction / adopting green initiatives.