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

6 hours40 questions
12 marks

The following question is based on Text One in the Source Booklet (as found in the June 2023 exam paper).

Text One: War Doctor  

From lines 3–5, select two words or phrases that explain why David Nott works in war zones.

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24 marks

Look again at lines 26–41 (as found in the June 2023 exam paper).

In your own words, describe what happens.

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35 marks

From lines 62–71, explain what we learn about David Nott’s thoughts and actions (as found in the June 2023 exam paper). 

You may support your points with brief quotations.

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412 marks

Text Two: From A Passage to Africa 

Remind yourself of the extract from A Passage to Africa (Text Two in the Source Booklet) as found in the June 2023 exam paper.

How does the writer, George Alagiah, use language and structure in Text Two to shock the reader? 

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

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522 marks

Question 5 is based on both Text One and Text Two from the Source Booklet (as found in the June 2023 exam paper).

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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