Stage 9 Paper 1

English
Stage 9
Paper 1 Non-fiction 2023
1 hour 10 minutes
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INSTRUCTIONS
• Answer all questions.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided.
• You should pay attention to punctuation, spelling and handwriting.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 50.
• The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ].
• Suggestions for how long to spend on each section are given in the booklet.
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Section A: Reading
Spend 30 minutes on this section.
Read Text A, in the insert, and answer questions 1–8.
1 Look at line 5. How does the writer immediately engage the reader?
[1]
2 Look at this sentence: You fight for it, strive for it, insist upon it. (Line 8.)
How does the writer use structure to create an impact in this sentence? Give two ways.
First way:
Second way:
[2]
3 Look at the second paragraph (lines 6–10) and the third paragraph (lines 11–13).
The main idea in the third paragraph contrasts with the main idea in the second paragraph.
Explain the two contrasting ideas.
Second paragraph idea:
Third paragraph idea:
[2]
4 Look at the fourth paragraph (lines 14–20).
(a) What effect does the writer’s use of the word sheer have on the reader?
[1]
(b) Which three-word phrase tells the reader that being happy is a vital part of life?
[1]
5 Look at the fifth paragraph (lines 21–25).

Give one word the writer uses to tell the reader that being happy is difficult to define.
[1]
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6 Look at the sixth paragraph (lines 26–30).

Explain why Maglio describes people’s lives as being airbrushed.
[2]
7 (a) What does really is like a shy animal refer back to?
[1]
(b) Why does the writer use these words in the conclusion?
[1]
8 What type of text is Text A? Tick () one box.
a discursive article
a scientific report
a historical essay
a cultural review
[1]
Read Text B, a film review, in the insert and answer questions 9–14.
9 Look at the first paragraph (lines 3–7).

What word does the writer repeat to emphasise that Gardner’s hardships were true?
[1]
10 Look at the second paragraph (lines 8–14).
(a) Which word does the writer use to link Gardner’s old life to his new life?
[1]
(b) How has Gardner fulfilled his dream?
[1]
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11 Look at the third paragraph (lines 15–18).

Give one idiom that means to become wealthy.
[1]
12 Look at the last sentence (lines 20–21).
(a) How does the writer create dramatic effect?
[1]
(b) Why does the writer end the review this way?
[1]
13 According to the writer, what makes the film a success? Tick () one box.
the natural charm that the actor brings to the role
the on-screen bond between the actor and his child
the range of emotions that the actor stirs in the viewer
the breadth of experience that the actor adds to the film
[1]
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14 (a) Text B is a review of the film The Pursuit of Happiness. Make notes about the features of the
film.
The Pursuit of Happiness
Genre drama
Director
Characters in the
film •
Main events in
the film •
• protects his son from the situation
[3]
(b) Write a summary of the information in the text about the film, The Pursuit of Happiness.
Use up to 50 words.
Include 4–5 points from your list. Use your own words as much as possible.
[2]

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Section B: Writing
Spend 30 minutes on this section.
15 You have been asked to write an article for your school website about happiness. What makes
you happy?
You may wish to consider the following:
• places you visit

• people you know
• events you’ve been to
• music you like.
Space for your plan:
Write your article on the next page. [25 marks]
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Paper 1 Non-fiction 2023

Additional materials: Insert

Spend 30 minutes on this section.

Read Text A, in the insert, and answer questions 1–8.

Second paragraph idea:

Third paragraph idea:

4 Look at the fourth paragraph (lines 14–20).

5 Look at the fifth paragraph (lines 21–25).

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6 Look at the sixth paragraph (lines 26–30).

8 What type of text is Text A? Tick () one box.

9 Look at the first paragraph (lines 3–7).

10 Look at the second paragraph (lines 8–14).

(b) How has Gardner fulfilled his dream?

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11 Look at the third paragraph (lines 15–18).

12 Look at the last sentence (lines 20–21).

(a) How does the writer create dramatic effect?

the natural charm that the actor brings to the role

the on-screen bond between the actor and his child

the range of emotions that the actor stirs in the viewer

the breadth of experience that the actor adds to the film

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The Pursuit of Happiness

• protects his son from the situation

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Spend 30 minutes on this section.

You may wish to consider the following:

• places you visit

Space for your plan:

Write your article on the next page. [25 marks]

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