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

Exam code: 4EA1

11 hours70 questions
12 marks

The following question is based on Text One in the Source Booklet (as found in the Jan 20212 R exam paper (opens in a new tab)).

Text One: How do you stop a rhino?

From lines 8–10, select two words or phrases that describe what the writer can hear or feel.

24 marks

Look again at lines 19–31 (as found in the Jan 2022 R exam paper (opens in a new tab)).

In your own words, explain what we learn about the people and animals of Nepal’s Chitwan National Park.

35 marks

From lines 39–51, describe the encounter with the rhinoceros (as found in the Jan 2022 R exam paper (opens in a new tab)). 

You may support your points with brief quotations.

412 marks

Text Two: From The Explorer’s Daughter

Remind yourself of the extract from The Explorer’s Daughter (Text Two in the Extracts Booklet) as found in the Jan 2022 R exam paper (opens in a new tab)

How does the writer, Kari Herbert, use language and structure in Text Two to create tension and suspense?

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

522 marks

Question 5 is based on both Text One and Text Two from the Source Booklet (as found in the Jan 2022 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.