Question 1 is about Text 1, The Calcutta Chromosome by Amitav Ghosh.
Look at lines 1–4.
Give three phrases from these lines that show Phulboni’s actions when he is on the rail track.
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Explain why the rail is shaking.
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Question 2 is about Text 1, The Calcutta Chromosome by Amitav Ghosh.
Look at lines 5–13.
How does Amitav Ghosh use language and structure to show Phulboni working out what is happening?
You should use relevant subject terminology to support your answer.
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Question 3 is about Text 2, The Whirlpool Rapids by Margaret Atwood.
Look at lines 14–30.
Explore how Margaret Atwood uses language and structure to describe what happened to Emma.
Support your ideas by using relevant subject terminology.
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Question 4 is about Text 1, The Calcutta Chromosome and Text 2, The Whirlpool Rapids.
‘Both texts powerfully present characters in danger.’
How far do you agree with this statement?
In your answer you should:
• discuss what makes the incidents dangerous
• explain how the characters respond to the danger
• compare how the writers present dangerous incidents.
Support your response with quotations from Text 1 and Text 2.
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5* A Near Miss.
Use this as the title for a story about when something almost went badly wrong.
In your writing you should:
• choose a clear viewpoint
• describe the setting
• explore how your character feels about the experience.
OR
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6* Write about a time when you had an unexpected adventure.
In your writing you should describe:
• what the adventure was
• what made it unexpected
• how you responded to the situation.
Write the number of the question you have chosen to answer.
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