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

Look again at lines 16–24 (as found in the Jan 2020 exam paper (opens in a new tab)).

In your own words, explain what the writer is thinking and feeling.

[4 marks]

From lines 39–54, describe the writer’s encounters with the sea creatures (as found in the Jan 2020 exam paper (opens in a new tab)).  

You may support your points with brief quotations.

[5 marks]

Text Two: from 127 Hours: Between a Rock and a Hard Place 

Remind yourself of the extract from 127 Hours: Between a Rock and a Hard Place (Text Two in the Extracts Booklet) as found in the Jan 2020 exam paper (opens in a new tab). 

How does the writer, Aron Ralston, use language and structure in Text Two to convey the difficulties that he faces?

You should support your answer with close reference to the extract, including brief quotations. 

[12 marks]

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

Compare how the writers present their ideas and perspectives about storytelling.

Support your answer with detailed examples from both texts, including brief quotations.

[22 marks]