2017

SECTION C: SHORTER TRANSACTIONAL TEXT • Choose ONE of the following topics and write a short text.• The body of your response should be between 80 and 100 words in length.• Write down the NUMBER and the HEADING of the text you have chosen, for example 3.1 ADVERTISEMENT.• Spend approximately 30 minutes on this section. … Read more

SECTION B: LONGER TRANSACTIONAL TEXT • Respond to ONE of the following transactional writing texts.• The body of your response should be between 120 and 150 words in length.Write down the number and the heading of the text you have chosen, for example 2.1 FORMAL LETTER.• Pay particular attention to format, language and register.• Spend … Read more

SECTION A: ESSAY • Write an essay of between 250 and 300 words in length on ONE of the following topics.• Write down the number and title of the essay you have chosen correctly, for example 1.1 No one knows …• Give your own title if your choice is QUESTION 1.7.1 OR 1.7.2.• Spend approximately … Read more

SECTION D: POETRY 6.1 Read the poem carefully and then answer the questions which follow. The number of marks allocated to each question serves as a guide to the expected length of your answer. 6.1.1 Describe the structure of this poem fully. (4) 6.1.2 Using your OWN words, state how the speaker feels about Spring. … Read more

SECTION C: SHORT STORIES 5.1 ‘THE DOLL’S HOUSE’EXTRACT I[Kezia invites the Kelveys to see the doll’s house.] 5.1.1 How are Mrs Burnell and Mrs Kelvey described in this short story?Give TWO descriptions of EACH character. (4) 5.1.2 Refer to lines 2–3 (‘Like two little … doll’s house stood’). (a) Identify the figure of speech in … Read more

4.1 EXTRACT G[An interschool debate is in progress.] 4.1.1 If you had to introduce the characters to the audience BEFORE the play is performed, how would you introduce Thami and Isabel? (4) 4.1.2 Refer to the extract. (a) Where does this debate take place? (1)(b) Which team wins the debate? (1) 4.1.3 Identify Mr M’s … Read more

SECTION B: DRAMA 3.1 EXTRACT E[The Sergeant gives Duncan a report.] 3.1.1 If you had to introduce the characters to the audience BEFORE the play is performed, how would you introduce Macbeth and Lady Macbeth? (4) 3.1.2 With which country is Scotland at war? (1) 3.1.3 Refer to lines 2–3 (‘As two spent … choke … Read more

2.1 EXTRACT C[Mr Enfield and Mr Utterson are having a conversation.] 2.1.1 Describe the differences between the houses of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (TWO differences for EACH character’s house). (4) 2.1.2 Mr Enfield is upset about the actions of the ‘man’ (line 1). What has the man done? (1) 2.1.3 Refer to lines 2–6 … Read more

5.1 Read the passage (TEXT F) below, which has some deliberate errors, and answer the set questions. TEXT F 5.1.1 Correct the SINGLE error in EACH of the following sentences. Write down ONLY the question numbers and the words you have corrected.  (a) According to a report by The Climate Institute, rising temperatures could wipe wild coffee of … Read more