Paper 1: Section A Reading (Edexcel IGCSE English Language A: Paper 1: Non-fiction Texts and Transactional Writing): Exam Questions

Exam code: 4EA1

10 hours65 questions
12 marks

The following question is based on Text One in the Source Booklet (as found in the Jan 2020 R exam paper).

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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24 marks

Look again at lines 10–22 (as found in the Jan 2020 R exam paper).

In your own words, explain what we learn about Kendall Old Horn.

[4 marks]

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35 marks

From lines 32–55, describe the documentary film called “Indian Relay” made by Charles Dye (as found in the Jan 2020 R exam paper). 

You may support your points with brief quotations.

[5 marks]

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412 marks

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

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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522 marks

Question 5 is based on both Text One and Text Two from the Source Booklet (as found in the Jan 2020 R exam paper).

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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