Name : ………………………………………………………….

( ) Class : ……………

Section B [20 marks]

Refer to Text 1 of the Insert to answer Questions 1 – 10.

1 At the beginning of the text, the young man is making his way through the rain. Explain how
the language used in Paragraph 1 emphasises the impact of the rain.

Support your ideas with three details from the text.

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2 In your own words, explain why the young man was ‘thrown’ (line 4) by the appearance of
the horse.

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3 In Paragraph 2, what is (i) unusual and (ii) effective about the expression ‘the fields were
jumping and streaming’?

(i) It is unusual because ……………………..……………………………………………

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(ii) It is effective because ………………………………………………………………….

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4 In Paragraph 2, explain why the ‘distance had vanished in a wall of grey’.

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5 In Paragraph 3, identify the words or phrases which tell us about the reactions of the young
man.

Young man’s reactions Words or phrases from the passage

(i) moved in a quiet and

powerful manner

(ii) seeking comfort

(iii) slowly felt sheltered and

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6 What does the ‘stain’ (line 25) refer to?

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7 (a) In Paragraph 5, why did the young man ‘clear his mind’?

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(b) Identify a word from Paragraph 6 which conveys the same idea.

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8 Suggest a reason why the young man’s ‘scalp went icy suddenly’. (line 32)

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9 (a) What does the phrase ‘Like lightning’ (line 38) tell us about the behaviour of the young
man?

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(b) In your own words, why did the young man respond in this manner?

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10 The structure of the text reflects the young man’s feelings as he made his way through
the storm. Complete the flow chart by choosing one word from the box to summarise
the main feeling presented in each part of the text. There are some extra words in the
box that you do not need to use.

The young man’s feelings

nonchalant petrified disturbed dazed determined secure

Flow chart

Paragraphs 1-2: (i) …………………………………

Paragraph 3: (ii)………………………………………

Paragraphs 4-6: (iii) ……………………………………

Paragraph 7: (iv) ……………………………………

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