Delta Module 1
2015
MOCK 1
Paper 1
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Task One (5 mins)
Provide the term for each definition.
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a. Language that is used to talk about language, such as grammatical terminology
b. A verb which does not take an object
c. The use of grammatical and lexical means to achieve connected text, either spoken or
written. These include: reference words e.g. this, the, it; linkers e.g. However, and topicrelated lexis
d. A noun that is created by adding -ing to the verb-stem (e.g. Parking is not permitted)
e. A database of real language samples (either spoken or written texts) stored on a computer
and which can be used for investigating language use and structure
f. A word that has the same sound as another but different spelling and meaning.
Task Two (15 mins)
Provide a definition and an appropriate brief example or illustration for four of the terms below.
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a. Structural syllabus
b. Alveolar plosive
c. Idiom
d. Jigsaw reading
Task Three (15 mins)
The extract for this task is a writing activity for pre-intermediate level (CEFR level A2/B1) learners.
Identify a total of three key language features learners at this level would need to use in order to
complete the activity successfully. Provide an example specific to this activity to support each
choice.
General advice about what to include in the leaflet is given in the extract. Do not repeat the
features mentioned in this general advice in your answer.
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Task Four (25 mins)
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Task Five (30 mins)
The text for this task is reproduced on the opposite page.
a. The text is a promotional leaflet. Identify five features of the text that are characteristic of
its genre. Give one example of each feature you identify. Do not include features of layout.
b. Comment on the form, use and features of connected speech of the phrase in bold below.
 What is ‘Give Us A Break’ (line 4)
c. Comment on the form and use of the verb forms in bold in the following extracts.
 Having identified that some youngsters (line 35)
 Once your application is approved (line 45)
 After you have returned home (line 56)
d. Comment on the form of to in the following four extracts from the text.
 The Saturday Special Holiday gave the children an opportunity to get involved (lines 1215)
 YHA does not apportion any administration costs to the scheme (lines 29-30)
 the group will be unable to afford the cost (line 36)
 send it with photographs and comments to your local newspapers (lines 58-60)
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Task 2 (35 mins)
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Comment on the ways in which grammar 2 and 4 and writing 1 and 2 combine with all the
exercises discussed in Task Two.
Do not refer to language reference and practice exercises p167.
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Task Three (35 mins)
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