Eduqas GCSE English Language Component 2 November 2017 question paper

How many Sea Shepherd protesters were arrested trying to stop the whale hunt in

the Faroe Islands?

You should comment on:

• what he says

• his use of language, tone and structure

• other ways the writer tries to persuade the reader that the hunting of whales is cruel

and unacceptable

To answer the following questions you will need to read the extract on the opposite page by Henry Cheever.

What stopped the whale from escaping the hunters in the small boat?

After killing the whale, how far away were the boats from the main ship?

it was like to take part in a whale hunt in the 1850s.’ How far do you agree with this statement?

You should comment on:

• what he says

• how he says it

• whether you think the description of the whale hunt is clear and dramatic - and why

You must refer to the text to support your comments.

To answer the following questions you must use both texts.

hunted in 1850 and are now hunted in the Faroe Islands.

• the writers’ attitudes to the hunting of whales in the 1850s and in the recent whale

hunt in the Faroe Islands

• how the writers get across their attitudes to their readers

You must use the text to support your comments and make it clear which text you are referring to.

In this section you will be assessed for the quality of your writing skills.

For each question, 12 marks are awarded for communication and organisation; 8 marks are awarded for vocabulary, sentence structure, punctuation and spelling.

Think about the purpose and audience for your writing.

You should aim to write about 300-400 words for each task.

A Teenager’s Guide to Managing Parents.

You have been asked to give a talk to your class giving your views, with suggestions and

recommendations for making the most of school holidays.

Write what you would say.

The space below can be used to plan your work.