Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9–1) 4EA1/01R English Language A
PAPER 1: Non-fiction Texts and Transactional Writing QP JUNE 2024
, Please check the examination details below before entering your candidate information
Candidate surname Other names
Centre Number Candidate Number
Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9–1)
Thursday 23 May 2024
Morning (Time: 2 hours 15 minutes) Paper
reference 4EA1/01R
English Language A
PAPER 1: Non‑fiction Texts and Transactional Writing
You must have: Total Marks
Source Booklet (enclosed)
Instructions
•• Use black ink or ball‑point pen.
Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name,
centre number and candidate number.
•• Answer ALL questions in Section A and ONE question from Section B.
Answer the questions in the spaces provided
– there may be more space than you need.
Information
•• The total mark for this paper is 90.
The marks for each question are shown in brackets
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
• Quality of written communication, including vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and
grammar, will be taken into account in your response to Section B.
• Copies of the Pearson Edexcel International GCSE English Anthology may not be
brought into the examination.
• Dictionaries may not be used in this examination.
Advice
•• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
Check your answers if you have time at the end.
• You are reminded of the importance of clear English and careful presentation in
your answers.
Turn over
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©2024 Pearson Education Ltd.
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, SECTION A
Reading
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
Answer ALL questions in this section.
You should spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes on this section.
The following questions are based on Text One and Text Two in the Source Booklet.
Text One: Crocodylus
1 From lines 5–7, select two words or phrases that describe where the plane landed.
1 . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................ ................ ............................................................................................................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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2 . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................ ................ ............................................................................................................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
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(Total for Question 1 = 2 marks)
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
2
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PAPER 1: Non-fiction Texts and Transactional Writing QP JUNE 2024
, Please check the examination details below before entering your candidate information
Candidate surname Other names
Centre Number Candidate Number
Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9–1)
Thursday 23 May 2024
Morning (Time: 2 hours 15 minutes) Paper
reference 4EA1/01R
English Language A
PAPER 1: Non‑fiction Texts and Transactional Writing
You must have: Total Marks
Source Booklet (enclosed)
Instructions
•• Use black ink or ball‑point pen.
Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name,
centre number and candidate number.
•• Answer ALL questions in Section A and ONE question from Section B.
Answer the questions in the spaces provided
– there may be more space than you need.
Information
•• The total mark for this paper is 90.
The marks for each question are shown in brackets
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
• Quality of written communication, including vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and
grammar, will be taken into account in your response to Section B.
• Copies of the Pearson Edexcel International GCSE English Anthology may not be
brought into the examination.
• Dictionaries may not be used in this examination.
Advice
•• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
Check your answers if you have time at the end.
• You are reminded of the importance of clear English and careful presentation in
your answers.
Turn over
P73443A
©2024 Pearson Education Ltd.
F:1/1/1/1/1/
*P73443A0120*
, SECTION A
Reading
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
Answer ALL questions in this section.
You should spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes on this section.
The following questions are based on Text One and Text Two in the Source Booklet.
Text One: Crocodylus
1 From lines 5–7, select two words or phrases that describe where the plane landed.
1 . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................ ................ ............................................................................................................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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2 . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................ ................ ............................................................................................................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
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(Total for Question 1 = 2 marks)
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
2
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