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 Nov 2020 exam paper (opens in a new tab)).
Text One: If a story moves you, act on it
From lines 1–2, select two words or phrases that describe the writer’s feelings.
[2 marks]
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Look again at lines 13–21 (as found in the Nov 2020 exam paper (opens in a new tab)).
In your own words, explain what the writer thinks about storytelling.
[4 marks]
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From lines 37–51, describe how the writer reacts to the theft of her bike (as found in the Nov 2020 exam paper (opens in a new tab)).
You may support your points with brief quotations.
[5 marks]
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Text Two: The Danger of a Single Story
Remind yourself of the extract from The Danger of a Single Story (Text Two in the Extracts Booklet) as found in the Nov 2020 exam paper (opens in a new tab).
How does the writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, use language and structure in Text Two to convey her thoughts and opinions?
You should support your answer with close reference to the extract, including brief quotations.
[12 marks]
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Qestion 5 is based on both Text One and Text Two from the Source Booklet (as found in the Nov 2020 exam paper (opens in a new tab)).
Compare how the writers present their ideas and perspectives about storytelling.
Support your answer with detailed examples from both texts, including brief quotations.
[22 marks]
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