Question 1 is about Text 1, Enigma by Robert Harris.
Look at lines 5–9.
Identify two phrases which show that Jericho left in a hurry.
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Identify one phrase which shows it is winter.
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Explain how we can tell that, as he rides his bike, Jericho is excited.
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Question 2 is about Text 1, Enigma by Robert Harris.
Look at lines 10–15.
How does Robert Harris use language and structure to show Jericho’s response to what he sees and hears?
You should use relevant subject terminology to support your answer.
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Question 3 is about Text 2, A Crossing: A Cyclist’s Journey Home by Brian Newhouse.
Look at lines 13–27.
Explore how Brian Newhouse uses language and structure to describe the speed of his journey.
Support your ideas by using relevant subject terminology.
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Question 4 is about Text 1, Enigma, and Text 2, A Crossing: A Cyclist’s Journey Home.
‘Both texts powerfully present an exciting journey.’
How far do you agree with this statement?
In your answer you should:
• discuss what makes the journeys exciting
• explain how far the excitement of the cyclists is because of their journey
• compare the ways the writers present the journeys.
Support your response with quotations from Text 1 and Text 2.
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5* ‘At that moment she realised...’
Use this as the opening words of a story.
In your writing you should:
• choose a clear viewpoint
• describe the setting
• explore your characters’ thoughts and feelings about their experience.
OR
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6* Write a description of an exciting journey you have made.
You should write about:
• things, people or places that were connected with the journey
• how the journey affected your thoughts and feelings
• the way you feel about that journey now.
Write the number of the question you have chosen to answer.
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