Latin Unseens for A Level

Overview

This collection of Latin unseen passages forms a companion volume to Latin Momentum Tests for GCSE, and is intended to be used similarly by students preparing for examinations at AS, A2 and AEA levels.

Level and Content

The largest section is set at AS level and comprises prose passages forming a coherent story based on original sources but simplified to maintain a level of difficulty appropriate for this level.

Vocabulary and Sources

The text assumes the student will have a working knowledge of a typical vocabulary list of about 1000 words. Most of the rest of the passages are, with rare exceptions, un-adapted Latin, both prose and verse, taken from the authors used in the examinations. Difficult or rare words are glossed.

Difficulty and Format

The last few passages are of a standard of difficulty appropriate to AEA level. All passages are of a similar length and format to those used in the examinations.

Additional Resources

One sample mark scheme has been included to give teachers and students some insight into how these unseens are marked in the examinations.