AQA GCSE English Language Paper 2: Writers' Viewpoints and Perspectives June 2023 question paper 8700/2

Read again the first part of Source A from lines 1 to 7.

Choose four statements below which are true.

• Shade the circles in the boxes of the ones that you think are true.

• Choose a maximum of four statements.

• If you make an error cross out the whole box.

• If you change your mind and require a statement that has been crossed out then draw a circle around the box.

You need to refer to Source A and Source B for this question.

The writers in Source A and Source B are travelling on different types of trains.

Use details from both sources to write a summary of what you understand about the differences between the two trains.

Extra space for question 2 only (if needed)

You now need to refer only to Source A from lines 12 to 23.

How does the writer use language to describe the train crash?

Extra space for question 3 only (if needed)

For this question, you need to refer to the whole of Source A, together with the whole of Source B.

Compare how the writers convey their different feelings and perspectives about their experiences of travelling on a train.

In your answer, you could:

compare their different feelings and perspectives

compare the methods the writers use to convey their different feelings and perspectives

support your response with references to both texts.

‘Cars are convenient, comfortable and save time. However, we need to use them less by making public transport such as trains, trams and buses cheaper, more reliable and easier to access.’

Write a speech to be given at a meeting of your local council in which you argue your point of view on this statement.

(24 marks for content and organisation 16 marks for technical accuracy)

You are advised to plan your answer to Question 5 before you start to write.

Extra space for question 5 only (if needed)