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Right click on the button below to access the reading texts.  Read all three texts carefully and answer Question 1.1 to 1.7.

Look at Text 1:Choose True / False / Not given with regards to the information given in the text.(Choose the correct answer) The writer thinks that social media should not be used for pre-employment screening.

1.3 Why do you think the writer of Text B used the word “weep” instead of “let in”? Mention the overall mood of the text in your explanation.  (2)

1.3 Why do you think the writer of Text B used the word “weep” instead of “let in”? Mention the overall mood of the text in your explanation.  (2)

1.7 Which of the three texts would the sentence below fit into? Sadness hung heavily in the still air of the house. Provide an explanation for your answer (1)

Look at Text 2:Write a brief summary of the benefits to companies of using social media in hiring decisions.(Write a brief summary)

Look at Text 1:Write a summary of Dr Martin Gaskell’s experience.(Write a brief summary)

1.5 The short sentences in Text A [effect] in the text. (1)

Look at Text 4:Using the context to help, what does the underlined word “disparaging” mean in Paragraph D?(Write 1 word)

Look at Text 3 and Text 2:Which risk of using social media for recruitment purposes is discussed by both Text 2 and Text 3?(Write an answer)