Paper 2: Reading - Answering Question 1
English Language: AQA GCSE, topic 5.2.2
Section A: Reading - Question 1
In Section A of Paper 2, you will analyse the language of one non-fiction text and compare the viewpoints of the writers of two non-fiction texts.
Question 1
- Question 1 is worth four marks.
- In Question 1, you will be asked to read a specific section of the text (e.g. lines 1 to 12) and select the true statements, based on the text you have read.
Tips for answering Question 1
- You must find the information from the lines specified.
- You must find information about the topic stated.
- Do NOT include the things that you know about the topic – the information must come from the text!
Test yourself on Paper 2: Reading - Answering Question 1
How many marks is Question 1 of Section A (Paper 2) worth?
Read the following extract. Which statement is NOT true?
'Each year, blood clots affect about 900,000 people in the United States, and about half of all blood clots occur during a hospital stay or within three months of a hospital stay or surgery. Many blood clots occurring during or after hospitalisation can be prevented, but fewer than half of hospital patients receive proper prevention measures.'How should you approach Question 1 of Section A (Paper 2)?