This example reading practice paper is carefully designed to reflect the style and structure of Open Awards Functional Skills English exams. This is a FREE resource, and 19 further practice papers can be purchased in the full pack (COMING SOON).

This resource is in the form of a community update notice about litter picking. It is accompanied by 5 comprehension questions, 2 of which are 2-marks.

In the full pack, each paper includes:
• A realistic functional text (e.g. emails, messages, posters, appointment letters, workplace notices)
• 5 retrieval questions (1-2 marks)
• Clear mark allocation
• A full answer sheet

Texts are practical and real-life focused, covering everyday situations such as:

• College courses
• Job interviews
• Medical appointments

The papers are ideal for:
✔ Functional Skills Entry 2 learners
✔ FE colleges
✔ Adult learning
✔ ESOL learners at Entry 2
✔ Exam preparation and mock assessments
✔ Independent practice
✔ Homework tasks

All texts are written at appropriate Entry Level 2 reading difficulty, focusing on:
• Reading short texts
• Finding key information
• Understanding dates, times and simple instructions
• Basic comprehension skills

Answer sheets are included for easy marking.
Perfect for building confidence before assessment.