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

Look again at lines 24-33 (as found in the January 2023 R exam paper (opens in a new tab)).

In your own words, explain what we learn about Prince Malik.

From lines 57-69, describe the bull race (as found in the January 2023 R exam paper (opens in a new tab)).

You may support your points with brief quotations.

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 (as found in the January 2023 R exam paper (opens in a new tab)).

How does the writer, Emma Levine, use language and structure in Text Two to create a sense of excitement and danger?

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

Question 5 is based on both Text One and Text Two as found in the January 2023 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.

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