Eduqas GCSE English Language Component 2 November 2020 question paper

How many gorillas are now living in Rwanda’s National Park?

How long can visitors spend with the gorillas?

Name another animal that is found in Rwanda’s National Park.

How does the writer try to make his trip to see gorillas sound like a very tiring but memorable experience? You should comment on:

• what he says

• his use of language, tone and structure

• other ways the writer tries to show that the visit was very tiring but memorable

You must refer to the text to support your comments.

To answer the following questions you must read the extract from ‘Travels in West Africa’ on the opposite page.

How far away was Mary Kingsley from the gorillas?

Name one other animal that Mary Kingsley came across in Africa.

What disturbed the gorillas when Mary Kingsley was watching them?

‘Mary Kingsley’s account captures her mixed feelings about the gorillas she sees on this trip.’

How far do you agree with this view? You should comment on:

• what the writer says

• how the writer says it

You must refer to the text to support your comments.

To answer the following questions you must use texts.

Using information from both texts, explain briefly how the guides helped to keep the

writers safe when they came across the gorillas.

Both of these texts are about the experience the writers had when seeing gorillas in the wild. Compare:

• what impressions the two writers give of the gorillas they see

• how they create these impressions

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

You have been asked to give a talk to your class about your hobby or special interest to try to encourage others to get involved.

Write what you would say in your talk.

The space below can be used to plan your work.