Edexcel GCSE English Language Paper 2 June 2022 question paper 1EN0/02

From lines 1–3, identify two things that happen as Swan tows his sledge.

From lines 7–11, give two feelings the writer has following the accident.

You may use your own words or quotations from the text.

Analyse how the writer uses language and structure to interest and engage the reader.

In your answer you should write about:

• language features and techniques

• structural techniques

• the effect on the reader.

Support your views with detailed reference to the text.

From lines 1–5, identify one detail about the ladders.

From lines 7–8, identify one action completed by the sherpas.

In this extract, the writer attempts to create a feeling of tension.

Evaluate how successfully this is achieved.

Support your views with detailed reference to the text.

The two texts show events that can happen to explorers.

What similarities do the explorers, Robert and Ben, share in these extracts?

Use evidence from both texts to support your answer.

Compare how the writers of Text 1 and Text 2 present ideas and perspectives about danger.

You should write about:

• the ideas and perspectives

• how they are presented

• how they are similar/different.

Support your answer with detailed references to the texts.

Write an article for a magazine about travelling to different places.

In your article, you could include:

• the positive things about visiting different places

• the things that you do not like about travelling

• advice to help travellers avoid difficulties

as well as any other ideas you might have.

* Your response will be marked for the accurate and appropriate use of vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar.

Your school or college has invited letters from students on the following theme:

‘It is essential to explore the extremes of our planet, as long as we are not damaging it or ourselves.’

Write a letter to the Headteacher or Principal giving your thoughts.

In your letter, you could include:

• your views on exploration

• what harm explorers might be causing to the planet

• what is being done, or should be done, to ensure exploration is safe

as well as any other ideas you might have.

* Your response will be marked for the accurate and appropriate use of vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar.