Question 1 is about Text 1, Going Solo by Roald Dahl.
Look again at lines 1–6.
Where does the Dumra arrive at the beginning of the text?
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When did the Dumra leave for its next destination?
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Give two reasons why Roald Dahl feels lucky.
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Question 2 is about Text 1, Going Solo by Roald Dahl.
Look again at lines 7–16.
How does Roald Dahl use language and structure to present his first impressions of the natural world here?
You should use relevant subject terminology to support your answer.
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Question 3 is about Text 2, Jamrach’s Menagerie by Carol Birch.
Look again at lines 9–26.
Explore how the writer uses language and structure to present the beauty and strangeness of this place.
Support your ideas by referring to the text, using relevant subject terminology.
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Question 4 is about Text 1, Going Solo and Text 2, Jamrach’s Menagerie.
‘Both texts describe reaching land after a sea journey as a pleasant experience.’
How far do you agree with this statement?
In your answer you should:
• discuss the characters’ different experiences of reaching land after a sea journey
• explain how far their experiences are described as pleasant
• compare the ways the writers present the experiences of reaching land after a sea journey.
Support your response with quotations from both textsK%
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