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P71069A
©2022 Pearson Education Ltd.
Q:1/1/1
, Answer ALL questions.
SECTION A
Read the following extracts (A to D) before answering Question 1.
Write your answers in the spaces provided.
Extract A
Commonwealth Games, Birmingham, 2022
Durban, South Africa, was due to stage the Commonwealth Games 2022 but withdrew
due to financial and practical concerns. Bids were also submitted by Edmonton, Canada
and Liverpool, but the Commonwealth Games Foundation (CGF), chose Birmingham, the
UK’s second biggest city. 5
Over 1,000 people will be recruited to deliver Birmingham 2022. Job vacancies will
include roles related to administration, planning, marketing and security. Recruitment
and training of staff will be led by Gi Group, a world leader in human resource
management.
C
Gi Group will deliver comprehensive recruitment services and fill over 1,000 roles across 10
multiple specialisms, including selection, training and on-the-job support. Gi Group will
LE
also assist all Birmingham 2022 staff with developing their careers from August 2022,
once the Games are over.
(Source: adapted from https://birmingham2022.gigroup.com/about)
Extract B
ST
Huge progress at the Birmingham 2022 Alexander Athletics Stadium
Since planning permission was granted in January 2020, the demolition of three existing
stands at the Perry Park site has been completed and work has started on rebuilding the
BE
stands with steelwork from British companies.
The £184m scheme remains on budget and scheduled for completion in spring 2022, 5
ahead of its initial use as the venue for the Commonwealth Games athletics competition.
After the Games, the stadium is set to become a focal point of health, wellbeing, sport,
academic and community activity as part of a £500m City of Birmingham Regeneration
Scheme.
The stadium, which will hold around 30,000 spectators at each session during the 10
Games, will switch to a permanent capacity of around 18,000 post-Games – the largest
permanent facility capable of hosting international athletics in the UK. Furthermore, it
will continue to be the home of the world-famous Birchfield Harriers Athletics Club.
(Source: adapted from https://www.birmingham2022.com/news/blog/hugely-
encouraging-progress-at-birmingham-2022-alexander-stadium/)
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Capital funding and business partnerships for 2022 Commonwealth Games
Project Cost (£m) Main source(s)
Alexander Athletics Stadium 184 Central Government and Sport England
redevelopment (£112m), Birmingham City Council (£27m),
Local Enterprise Partnership (£20m), West
Midlands Authority (£25m)
Sandwell Aquatics Centre, 73 Central Government, Sandwell Council,
Smethwick (New build) Local Enterprise Partnership, Sport
England, and Sandwell Leisure Trust
Smithfield Arena (New build) 64 Central Government, Birmingham City
Council, West Midlands Authority
Coventry Stadium 32 Central Government, Coventry City
adaptations Council
National Exhibition Centre 25 Central Government, West Midlands
C
adaptations Authority
Other sites and infrastructure 400 Sport England, Business Partners/
LE
Sponsorships
Total 778
ST
(Source: adapted from https://www.birmingham2022.com/business/partnerships,
www.sandwell.gov.uk and https://www.birmingham2022.com/news/blog/
hugely-encouraging-progress-at-birmingham-2022-alexander-stadium/)
Extract D
BE
Commonwealth Games vision and mission (Extracts from)
Ian Reid, Birmingham 2022 Chief Executive Officer stated: “In order to deliver this iconic
celebration of sport we need to forge dynamic, new business partnerships. The Games
will boost jobs and investment and promote Birmingham’s national and international
reputation.” 5
The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games will
• Embrace and drive the youth, diversity, humanity and pride of the region and the 76
countries of the Commonwealth.
• Inspire, engage and connect communities and athletes to realise their full potential
and live happier, healthier lives. 10
• Drive sustainable economic growth and aspiration; creating opportunities through
trade, investment, jobs and skills.
• Transform and strengthen local communities, working together to deliver new and
improved homes, facilities and transport links.
(Source: adapted from https://www.birmingham2022.com/about-us/our-purpose/)
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Instructions
C
LE
• Use black ink or ball-point pen.
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name,
centre number and candidate number.
• Answer all questions.
ST
• Answer the questions in the spaces provided
– there may be more space than you need.
BE
Information
• The
• – usemarks
total mark for this paper is 100.
The for each question are shown in brackets
this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
• You may use a calculator.
Advice
• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
• Try to answer every question.
• Check your answers if you have time at the end.
Turn over
P71069A
©2022 Pearson Education Ltd.
Q:1/1/1
, Answer ALL questions.
SECTION A
Read the following extracts (A to D) before answering Question 1.
Write your answers in the spaces provided.
Extract A
Commonwealth Games, Birmingham, 2022
Durban, South Africa, was due to stage the Commonwealth Games 2022 but withdrew
due to financial and practical concerns. Bids were also submitted by Edmonton, Canada
and Liverpool, but the Commonwealth Games Foundation (CGF), chose Birmingham, the
UK’s second biggest city. 5
Over 1,000 people will be recruited to deliver Birmingham 2022. Job vacancies will
include roles related to administration, planning, marketing and security. Recruitment
and training of staff will be led by Gi Group, a world leader in human resource
management.
C
Gi Group will deliver comprehensive recruitment services and fill over 1,000 roles across 10
multiple specialisms, including selection, training and on-the-job support. Gi Group will
LE
also assist all Birmingham 2022 staff with developing their careers from August 2022,
once the Games are over.
(Source: adapted from https://birmingham2022.gigroup.com/about)
Extract B
ST
Huge progress at the Birmingham 2022 Alexander Athletics Stadium
Since planning permission was granted in January 2020, the demolition of three existing
stands at the Perry Park site has been completed and work has started on rebuilding the
BE
stands with steelwork from British companies.
The £184m scheme remains on budget and scheduled for completion in spring 2022, 5
ahead of its initial use as the venue for the Commonwealth Games athletics competition.
After the Games, the stadium is set to become a focal point of health, wellbeing, sport,
academic and community activity as part of a £500m City of Birmingham Regeneration
Scheme.
The stadium, which will hold around 30,000 spectators at each session during the 10
Games, will switch to a permanent capacity of around 18,000 post-Games – the largest
permanent facility capable of hosting international athletics in the UK. Furthermore, it
will continue to be the home of the world-famous Birchfield Harriers Athletics Club.
(Source: adapted from https://www.birmingham2022.com/news/blog/hugely-
encouraging-progress-at-birmingham-2022-alexander-stadium/)
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, Extract C
Capital funding and business partnerships for 2022 Commonwealth Games
Project Cost (£m) Main source(s)
Alexander Athletics Stadium 184 Central Government and Sport England
redevelopment (£112m), Birmingham City Council (£27m),
Local Enterprise Partnership (£20m), West
Midlands Authority (£25m)
Sandwell Aquatics Centre, 73 Central Government, Sandwell Council,
Smethwick (New build) Local Enterprise Partnership, Sport
England, and Sandwell Leisure Trust
Smithfield Arena (New build) 64 Central Government, Birmingham City
Council, West Midlands Authority
Coventry Stadium 32 Central Government, Coventry City
adaptations Council
National Exhibition Centre 25 Central Government, West Midlands
C
adaptations Authority
Other sites and infrastructure 400 Sport England, Business Partners/
LE
Sponsorships
Total 778
ST
(Source: adapted from https://www.birmingham2022.com/business/partnerships,
www.sandwell.gov.uk and https://www.birmingham2022.com/news/blog/
hugely-encouraging-progress-at-birmingham-2022-alexander-stadium/)
Extract D
BE
Commonwealth Games vision and mission (Extracts from)
Ian Reid, Birmingham 2022 Chief Executive Officer stated: “In order to deliver this iconic
celebration of sport we need to forge dynamic, new business partnerships. The Games
will boost jobs and investment and promote Birmingham’s national and international
reputation.” 5
The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games will
• Embrace and drive the youth, diversity, humanity and pride of the region and the 76
countries of the Commonwealth.
• Inspire, engage and connect communities and athletes to realise their full potential
and live happier, healthier lives. 10
• Drive sustainable economic growth and aspiration; creating opportunities through
trade, investment, jobs and skills.
• Transform and strengthen local communities, working together to deliver new and
improved homes, facilities and transport links.
(Source: adapted from https://www.birmingham2022.com/about-us/our-purpose/)
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