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

Look again at lines 43–54 (as found in the June 2019 exam paper (opens in a new tab)).

In your own words, explain the difficulties Benedict Allen faced on his return journey.

[4 marks]

From lines 60–72, describe Lenka’s thoughts and feelings (as found in the June 2019 exam paper (opens in a new tab)).

You may support your points with brief quotations.

[5 marks]

Text Two: Explorers or boys messing about? Either way, taxpayer gets rescue bill.

Remind yourself of the extract Explorers or boys messing about? Either way, taxpayer gets rescue bill (as found in the June 2019 exam paper (opens in a new tab)).

How does the writer use language and structure in Text Two to show what people thought about the actions of the two explorers?

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 as found in the June 2019 exam paper (opens in a new tab). 

Compare how the writers present their ideas and perspectives about the events described.

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

[22 marks]