The reading lamp test
Text: an original contemporary report-style practice extract.
The library tested a clip-on reading lamp. At the desk nearest the window, its clamp slipped whenever the desk was moved. In the reading corner, its cable did not reach the nearest socket, so the lamp had to be placed on the floor. On the middle table, it stayed firmly attached and lit the page clearly.
Identify the difficulty found at the desk nearest the window and the difficulty found in the reading corner.
834 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE English Language 2.3 Content: non-fiction study and transactional text types, covering 2.3.9 Write an article, 2.3.10 Write a letter, 2.3.11 Write a review, 2.3.12 Write a text for a speech, and 2.3.13 Write a section for a guide, textbook, leaflet or booklet. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.