GCSE
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Paper 2 Writers’ viewpoints and perspectives Merged with mark scheme
Please write clearly in block capitals.
Candidate number
Centre number
Surname
Forename(s)
Candidate signature
I declare this is my own work.
GCSE
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Paper 2 Writers’ viewpoints and perspectives
Friday 6 June 2025 Morning Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
Materials For Examiner’s Use
For this paper you must have:
Question Mark
• Source A and Source B – provided as a separate insert. Instructions
• Answer all questions. 1
• Use black ink or black ball-point pen.
2
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page.
• You must answer the questions in the spaces provided. 3
• Do not write outside the box around each page or on blank pages.
• If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at the end of this book. 4
Write the question number against your answer(s).
• Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want to be marked. 5
• You must refer to the insert booklet provided. TOTAL
• You must not use a dictionary. Information
• The marks for questions are shown in brackets.
• The maximum mark for this paper is 80.
• There are 40 marks for Section A and 40 marks for Section B.
• You are reminded of the need for good English and clear presentation in your answers.
• You will be assessed on the quality of your reading in Section A.
, 2
Do not
write
outside the
box
• You will be assessed on the quality of your writing in Section B. Advice
• You are advised to spend about 15 minutes reading through the sources and all five questions you have
to answer.
• You are advised to plan your answer to Question 5 before you start to write.
• You should make sure you leave sufficient time to check your answers.
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Section A: Reading
Answer all questions 4in this section.
You are advised to spend about 45 minutes on this section.
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Do not
write
outside the
box
Read again the first part of Source A from
0 1 Choose four statements below which are
• Shade the circles in the boxes of the ones that you think are
• Choose a maximum of four statements.
• If you make an error cross out the whole box
• If you change your mind and require a statement that has been crossed out then draw a
circle around the box.
A The peregrine falcon looks like the ruler of his lands.
B It is uncertain whether the peregrine falcon is the best predator in its area.
C All peregrine falcons live in the woods.
D Tate Modern is on the edge of London.
E The people on the ground do not realise that the peregrine falcon is there.
F The pigeons are more than 500 metres away from the peregrine falcon.
G One of the pigeons is vulnerable to attack.
H The peregrine falcon rises quickly and easily from its perch.
Turn over ►
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Do not
write
outside the
box
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Paper 2 Writers’ viewpoints and perspectives Merged with mark scheme
Please write clearly in block capitals.
Candidate number
Centre number
Surname
Forename(s)
Candidate signature
I declare this is my own work.
GCSE
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Paper 2 Writers’ viewpoints and perspectives
Friday 6 June 2025 Morning Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
Materials For Examiner’s Use
For this paper you must have:
Question Mark
• Source A and Source B – provided as a separate insert. Instructions
• Answer all questions. 1
• Use black ink or black ball-point pen.
2
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page.
• You must answer the questions in the spaces provided. 3
• Do not write outside the box around each page or on blank pages.
• If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at the end of this book. 4
Write the question number against your answer(s).
• Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want to be marked. 5
• You must refer to the insert booklet provided. TOTAL
• You must not use a dictionary. Information
• The marks for questions are shown in brackets.
• The maximum mark for this paper is 80.
• There are 40 marks for Section A and 40 marks for Section B.
• You are reminded of the need for good English and clear presentation in your answers.
• You will be assessed on the quality of your reading in Section A.
, 2
Do not
write
outside the
box
• You will be assessed on the quality of your writing in Section B. Advice
• You are advised to spend about 15 minutes reading through the sources and all five questions you have
to answer.
• You are advised to plan your answer to Question 5 before you start to write.
• You should make sure you leave sufficient time to check your answers.
Jun258700201
IB/G/Jun25/G4010/V4
8700/2
* *
Section A: Reading
Answer all questions 4in this section.
You are advised to spend about 45 minutes on this section.
IB/G/Jun25/8700/2
, 3
Do not
write
outside the
box
Read again the first part of Source A from
0 1 Choose four statements below which are
• Shade the circles in the boxes of the ones that you think are
• Choose a maximum of four statements.
• If you make an error cross out the whole box
• If you change your mind and require a statement that has been crossed out then draw a
circle around the box.
A The peregrine falcon looks like the ruler of his lands.
B It is uncertain whether the peregrine falcon is the best predator in its area.
C All peregrine falcons live in the woods.
D Tate Modern is on the edge of London.
E The people on the ground do not realise that the peregrine falcon is there.
F The pigeons are more than 500 metres away from the peregrine falcon.
G One of the pigeons is vulnerable to attack.
H The peregrine falcon rises quickly and easily from its perch.
Turn over ►
IB/G/Jun25/8700/2
, 4
Do not
write
outside the
box
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