Exam code: 4EA1
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Paper 1: Section A Reading
The following question is based on Text One in the Source Booklet (as found in the June 2022 exa1m paper (opens in a new tab)).
Text One: Motherwell
From lines 8–10, select two words or phrases that show what the writer enjoyed about her first day at school.
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Look again at lines 17–26 (as found in the June 2022 exam paper (opens in a new tab)).
In your own words, explain the writer’s thoughts and feelings.
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From lines 56–68, describe the argument between the writer (Deborah) and her parents (as found in the June 2022 exam paper (opens in a new tab)).
You may support your points with brief quotations.
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Text Two: from Chinese Cinderella
Remind yourself of the extract from Chinese Cinderella (Text Two in the Source Booklet) as found in the June 2022 exam paper (opens in a new tab).
How does the writer, Adeline Yen Mah, use language and structure in Text Two to interest and engage the reader?
You should support your answer with close reference to the extract, including brief quotations.
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Question 5 is based on both Text One and Text Two from the Source Booklet (as found in the June 2022 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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