Theme 2.2: Poverty, Homelessness and Charity Work - Worksheets, Questions and Revision

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ES.R9 Theme 2.2: Poverty, Homelessness and Charity Work

AQA 8692 · Calculators not allowed · about 45 minutes
Total Marks
Name: _______________________________    Date: ____ / ____ / ______
Answer every question. Note: accents, the enye (n with tilde) and inverted punctuation have been omitted from the printed Spanish for compatibility. When you write answers, include accents and the enye correctly where required.
1
Read the charity appeal below and fill each gap with one word from the box. Box: apoyar, urgente, refugio, comida, voluntarios, invierno, familia, salud.
(a)Gap 1(1)
(b)Gap 2(1)
(c)Gap 3(1)
(d)Gap 4(1)
(e)Gap 5(1)
(f)Gap 6(1)
(Total for Question 1 is 6 marks)
2
Based on the same charity appeal for 'Puerta Abierta', mark each statement True (T), False (F) or Not mentioned (NM).
(a)The appeal asks for financial donations as well as time.(1)
(b)The shelter only accepts new clothing, not used clothing.(1)
(c)The appeal says the shelter helps families as well as individuals.(1)
(d)Volunteers may accompany people to medical appointments.(1)
(Total for Question 2 is 4 marks)
3
According to the appeal 'Puerta Abierta', give TWO reasons why volunteers are needed. Answer in English and support each reason by referring to the text.
(Total for Question 3 is 2 marks)
4
Read the short newspaper-style report below and match each person to the opinion they express. Write the letter A-E next to the name. Report: 'La ciudad aumenta ayudas para las personas sin hogar' - El ayuntamiento ha abierto tres recursos nuevos. En una entrevista, varios jovenes y representantes comentan.
Opinions:
A: 'Las medidas son buenas pero no suficientes. Hace falta educacion en las escuelas.'
B: 'Los recursos son utiles, sobre todo para las noches de lluvia.'
C: 'La gestion municipal ha mejorado, y debemos apoyar las iniciativas locales.'
D: 'Es importante dar prioridad a programas de empleo para que la gente pueda pagar vivienda.'
E: 'Necesitamos mas voluntariado juvenil para movilizar a la comunidad.'
(a)Sara, student who volunteers and wants more youth action(1)
(b)Carlos, community leader who praises municipal management(1)
(c)Ana, teacher who wants education in schools(1)
(d)Miguel, employment officer arguing for jobs and housing(1)
(Total for Question 4 is 4 marks)
5
Based on the same report, identify ONE statistic or concrete fact mentioned about the council action and give the exact wording from the report in English. (Answer in one short sentence.)
(Total for Question 5 is 2 marks)
6
Read the volunteer blog and complete the missing words from the box. Box: niños, escuchar, equipo, experiencias, proyecto, semanas.
(a)Gap 1(1)
(b)Gap 2(1)
(c)Gap 3(1)
(d)Gap 4(1)
(e)Gap 5(1)
(Total for Question 6 is 5 marks)
7
For the volunteer blog above, mark each sentence True (T), False (F) or Not mentioned (NM).
(a)The blogger started volunteering three months ago.(1)
(b)The blogger helps children at the centre.(1)
(c)The blogger is paid for their work at the project.(1)
(d)The blogger learns from listening to adult stories.(1)
(Total for Question 7 is 4 marks)
8
According to the volunteer blog, give ONE reason why the blogger thinks volunteering is valuable. Answer in English and quote or refer to the blog support.
(Total for Question 8 is 2 marks)
9
List THREE practical ways that young people can help charities, based on the three texts in this pack. Give each way in one short phrase in English.
(Total for Question 9 is 3 marks)
10
Grammar: In the sentence from the report 'El ayuntamiento ha abierto tres recursos nuevos', identify the tense used (in English) and give its Spanish infinitive form and person/number used.
(Total for Question 10 is 2 marks)
11
Vocabulary: Choose the correct English equivalent of the Spanish word 'sin hogar'.
  • A homeless
  • B unemployed
  • C hungry
  • D injured
(Total for Question 11 is 1 mark)
12
Translate into English the Spanish sentence from the appeal: 'Pedimos donaciones de comida no perecedera y ropa limpia.'
(Total for Question 12 is 2 marks)
13
Give TWO differences between charitable organisations and government aid as implied across the texts. Give each difference in one short sentence in English.
(Total for Question 13 is 2 marks)
14
From the texts, decide True (T) or False (F): 'All three texts say that homeless people will be rehoused immediately.'
(Total for Question 14 is 1 mark)
Mark scheme · ES.R9 Theme 2.2: Poverty, Homelessness and Charity Work

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