Read Text A, Can a ‘happy to chat’ bench really tackle the epidemic of loneliness among the elderly? in the insert and then answer Questions 1(a)–(e) on this question paper. (a) Name two people the writer chatted to on the bench.
(b) Using your own words, explain what the text means by:(i) ‘in a bid to tackle loneliness’ (line 5):(ii) ‘a con artist.’ (line 9):
(c) Re-read paragraph 3, (‘The idea is championed by… interaction.’)Give two benefits of the ‘happy to chat’ bench
(d) Re-read paragraphs 5 and 6, (‘I got chatting… just natural.’).(i) Identify two common conversation starters mentioned by Anne.(ii) Explain why Anne Davies uses the bench.
(e) Re-read paragraphs 8-10, (‘The pair have used… after all.’).Using your own words, explain why the writer went back to London in high spirits.
Read Text B, Poignant loneliness film released by The Silver Line in time for Christmas, in the insert and then answer Question 1(f) on this question paper. (f) According to Text B, what made the film so emotionally moving and why was it released in time for Christmas?You must use continuous writing (not note form) and use your own words as far as possible.Your summary should not be more than 120 words.Up to 10 marks are available for the content of your answer and up to 5 marks for the quality of your writing.
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