Exam code: 4EA1
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Paper 1: Section A Reading
The following question is based on Text One in the Source Booklet (as found in the Jan 2020 R exam paper (opens in a new tab)).
Text One: Indian Relay: Magical racing in the mountains
From lines 4–6, select two words or phrases that describe an Indian Relay race.
[2 marks]
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Look again at lines 10–22 (as found in the Jan 2020 R exam paper (opens in a new tab)).
In your own words, explain what we learn about Kendall Old Horn.
[4 marks]
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From lines 32–55, describe the documentary film called “Indian Relay” made by Charles Dye (as found in the Jan 2020 R exam paper (opens in a new tab)).
You may support your points with brief quotations.
[5 marks]
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Text Two: from A Game of Polo with a Headless Goat
Remind yourself of the extract from A Game of Polo with a Headless Goat (Text Two in the Extracts Booklet) as found in the Jan 2020 R exam paper (opens in a new tab).
How does the writer, Emma Levine, use language and structure in Text Two to present Yaqoob and Iqbal?
You should support your answer with close reference to the extract, including brief quotations.
[12 marks]
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Question 5 is based on both Text One and Text Two from the Source Booklet (as found in the Jan 2020 R exam paper (opens in a new tab)).
Compare how the writers present their ideas and perspectives about their experiences.
Support your answer with detailed examples from both texts, including brief quotations.
[22 marks]
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