AQA GCSE English Language Paper 2: Writers' Viewpoints and Perspectives June 2025 question paper 8700/2

Read again the first part of Source A from lines 1 to 10.

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 birds in Source A and Source B live in different habitats.

Use details from both sources to write a summary of what you understand about the different places where the birds live.

Extra space for question 2 only (if needed)

You now need to refer only to Source A from lines 11 to 20.

How does the writer use language to describe the peregrine falcon?

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 similar thoughts and feelings about nature.

In your answer, you could:

compare the writers’ similar thoughts and feelings about nature

compare the methods they use to convey their thoughts and feelings

support your response with references to both texts.

‘Being in touch with plants, animals and birds is good for our health and wellbeing. Schools and colleges should provide outdoor spaces where students and staff can connect with the natural world.’

Write an article for your school or college website 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)