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

Look again at lines 36–44 (as found in the Nov 2021 exam paper (opens in a new tab)).

In your own words, describe Jason Laing’s memories of the 2015 earthquake.

From lines 58–67, explain the problems faced by rescue pilots (as found in the Nov 2021 exam paper (opens in a new tab)).  

You may support your points with brief quotations.

[5 marks]

Text Two: Explorers or boys messing about? Either way, taxpayer gets rescue bill

Remind yourself of the extract Explorers or boys messing about? Either way, taxpayer gets rescue bill (Text Two in the Source Booklet) as found in the Nov 2021 exam paper (opens in a new tab).

How does the writer, Steven Morris, use language and structure in Text Two to convey his impressions of the adventures of the two men? 

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 2021 exam paper (opens in a new tab)).

Compare how the writers present their ideas and perspectives about the people and events described.

Support your answer with detailed examples from both texts, including brief quotations.

[22 marks]