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    X824/76/21
    National
    Qualications
    2022
    English
    Reading for Understanding,
    Analysis and Evaluation — Questions
    WEDNESDAY, 11 MAY
    9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

    Total marks — 30

    Attempt ALL questions.


    Write your answers clearly in the answer booklet provided. In the answer booklet, you must
    clearly identify the question number you are attempting.
    Use blue or black ink.
    Before leaving the examination room you must give your answer booklet to the Invigilator; if you
    do not, you may lose all the marks for this paper.

    *X8247621*

    A/SA
    MARKS
    Attempt ALL questions
    Total marks — 30

    Passage 1

    1. Read lines 1–  6.


    Explain fully the writer’s reaction to the moon landing. Use your own words in your
    answer. 2

    2. Read lines 7–11.


    By referring to at least two examples, analyse how the writer uses language to
    convey his negative view of the moon landing. 4

    3. Read lines 12–17.


    Identify two reasons the writer gives for the great interest in space exploration in the
    1960s. Use your own words in your answer. 2

    4. Read lines 18 –25.


    Explain fully the writer’s criticism of the idea of the time capsule. Use your own
    words in your answer. 3

    5. Read lines 26 –32.


    By referring to at least two examples, analyse how the writer uses language to
    convey his negative opinion of some aspects of humanity. 4

    6. Read lines 33– 47.


    By referring to at least two examples, analyse how the writer uses both word choice
    and sentence structure to convey his criticism of space exploration. 4

    7. Read lines 48–51.


    Explain fully why the photograph of earth was so significant. Use your own words in
    your answer. 3

    8. Read lines 52– 55.


    By referring to at least two examples, analyse how the writer uses language to create
    an inspirational tone. 3

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    MARKS
    Question on both passages

    9. Look at both passages.


    The writers disagree on the value of space exploration.
    Identify three key areas on which they disagree. You should support the points you
    make by referring to important ideas in both passages.
    You may answer this question in continuous prose or in a series of developed bullet
    points. 5

    [END OF QUESTION PAPER]

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