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

Look again at lines 33–44 (as found in the Nov 2020 R exam paper (opens in a new tab)).

In your own words, describe what happens when the writer takes Cuthbert, the bird, out of the box.

[4 marks]

From lines 55–66, explain how Cuthbert behaves (as found in the Nov 2020 R exam paper (opens in a new tab)). 

You may support your points with brief quotations.

[5 marks]

Text Two: H is for Hawk  

Remind yourself of the extract from H is for Hawk (Text Two in the Extracts Booklet) as found in the Nov 2020 R exam paper (opens in a new tab). 

How does the writer, Helen Macdonald, use language and structure in Text Two to build up suspense and tension? 

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 Nov 2020 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.

[22 marks]