Eduqas GCSE English Language Component 2 November 2023 question paper

b) Why do climbers set off early in the morning to climb the Matterhorn?

c) According to Jules Molyneaux, what is the most dangerous part of a climb?

You should comment on:

• what the writer says

• his use of language, tone and structure

• other ways the writer tries to show that climbing the Matterhorn was a remarkable

You must refer to the text to support your comments, using relevant subject terminology where appropriate.

To answer the following questions you must read the account from ‘A Lady’s Life in the Rocky Mountains’ on the opposite page.

b) According to the text, where did the real business of the climb begin?

c) How long did it take Isabella Bird and Jim Nugent to reach the top of the gorge?

To what extent 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 both texts.

• Isabella Bird’s guide, Jim Nugent

• Jules Molyneaux’s and Isabella Bird’s thoughts and feelings while they were climbing the mountains

• how they get their thoughts and feelings across 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.

My local supermarket shelves seem to be increasingly filled with vegetarian and vegan products. Will we all be expected to stop eating meat in the near future? What about personal choice?

Write a letter to the newspaper giving your views on this subject.

The space below can be used to plan your work.