Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 Reading Practice Exam Paper – a complete mock assessment on the theme of Travel and Holidays, designed to mirror the format of official exams.
This practice paper provides three original texts with comprehension questions and a full mark scheme, giving learners realistic preparation for their Entry 3 Reading assessment.
Text 1: A holiday agency leaflet (8 marks)
Text 2: An article about the benefits of seaside holidays (9 marks)
Text 3: A library notice about a free travel advice session (7 marks)
Questions target E3.8–E3.12 of the DfE subject content, covering:
Extracting main points and details from straightforward texts;
Identifying the purpose of texts and intended audience;
Understanding the meaning of words in context;
Using organisational features to locate information.
Why this resource?
Closely matches the style and mark weighting of official Entry Level 3 exams (24 marks in total);
Builds learner confidence with both short-answer and multiple-choice questions;
Clear, uncluttered layout designed to support neurodivergent learners and those who benefit from accessible formatting.
This resource is ideal for:
Functional Skills tutors preparing learners for Entry 3 Reading exams;
Learners wanting extra practice with answers included;
Classroom revision or independent study.
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