Read Passage A: Flying Squirrels and answer Question 1 a-e.

Question 1

a. Give two details about how flying squirrels glide.

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b. Using your own words, explain what the text means by:

i ‘the squirrel judges the distance’ [2]

ii ‘The feather-light landing’ [2]

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Give two details about the nests of flying squirrels.

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d. Re-read paragraphs 3 and 4.

i Identify two details about the appearance of flying squirrels.

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e. Using your own words, explain why flying squirrels are not seen very often.

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Read Passage B: Hot-air Ballooning and answer Question 1f.

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f. Write a summary of what Passage B tells you about what Richard Branson achieved and the
problems he faced while hot-air ballooning.

You must use continuous writing and use your own words as far as possible.

Your summary should not be more than 150 words.

Up to 10 marks are available for the content of your answer and 5 marks for the quality of
your writing.

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Read Passage C: Don’t run, whatever you do and answer Question 2 a-d and Question 3.

Question 2

a. In Passage C, identify a word or phrase which suggests the same idea as the words underlined
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i Bush Camp was an unpleasant place full of spiders. [1]

ii When the camp was empty of visitors, it was very busy. [1]

iii Lions stalked antelope in the peace of the place. [1]

iv Her nervous energy had helped her to get up the tree. [1]

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b. Using your own words, explain what in the text is meant by the underlined words.

I was nineteen and had been getting around on two feet with relative ease for some years, so the
comment seemed strange. But the ‘walking’ Chris meant involved learning in-depth knowledge of
tress, tracks and insects – the smaller things, usually overlooked on safari drives. It was possible that
while walking I, and the excitable tourists I was being trained to lead, could encounter one of the
large, more dangerous animals usually only viewed from the safety of a vehicle.

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about ‘walking’.

Use your own words in your explanation.

I was nineteen and had been getting around on two feet with relative ease for some years, so the
comment seemed strange. But the ‘walking’ Chris meant involved learning in-depth knowledge of
trees, tracks and insects – the smaller things, usually overlooked on safari drives. It was possible that
while walking I, and the excitable tourists I was being trained to lead, could encounter one of the
large, more dangerous animals usually only viewed from the safety of a vehicle.

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Question 2d.

Re-read the descriptions of:

a. Wusani and her experience at Bush Camp in paragraph 2, beginning ‘Setting up meant...’
b. Peter’s journey to the Bush Camp in paragraph 9, beginning ‘After struggling…’

Explain how the writer uses language to convey meaning and to create effect in these paragraphs.

Choose three examples of words or phrases from each paragraph to support your answer.

Your choices should include the use of imagery.

Write about 200 to 300 words.

Up to 15 marks are available for the content of your answer.

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Re-read Passage C: Don’t run, whatever you do and then answer Question 3.

Question 3

You are the Head Guide, Chris (Peter’s boss). You are responsible for training the safari guides.
When a group of new trainee guides arrives at the camp, you give a talk to prepare them for what
lies ahead.

Write the words of your talk.

In your talk you should:

 describe the range of attractions Idube Camp and the area around it have to offer and how
these might appeal to guests
 explain what being a trainee guide is like – the kind of activities they will be asked to do and
what they should and should not do as trainees
 suggest what makes a good safari guide, the challenges of the job and the personal qualities
they will need to develop.

Base your talk on what you have read in Passage C, but be careful to use your own words.

Address each of the three bullet points.

Begin your letter: ‘Welcome to Idube Camp...’

Write about 250 to 300 words.

Up to 15 marks are available for the content of your answer, and up to 10 marks for the quality of
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