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

Look again at lines 5–13 (as found in the June 2021 exam paper (opens in a new tab)).

In your own words, describe the writer’s ride down the mountainside.

[4 marks]

From lines 46–54, explain what the writer is feeling and thinking (as found in the June 2021 exam paper (opens in a new tab)). 

You may support your points with brief quotations.

[5 marks]

Text Two: From Beyond the Sky and the Earth: A Journey into Bhutan 

Remind yourself of the extract from Beyond the Sky and the Earth: A Journey into Bhutan (as found in the June 2021 exam paper (opens in a new tab)).

How does the writer, Jamie Zeppa, use language and structure in Text Two to interest the reader? 

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 June 2021 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.

[22 marks]