AQA A-Level English Language Paper 1 and 2 Questions and Marking
Scheme Merged 2024, Grade A Assured. 100% Correct
Paper 1 Language and the individual
Paper 2 Language varieties
Best and Easiest Way to Prepare and Revise for English Language
Exam
AS
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Paper 1 Language and the individual
Insert
Texts for use with questions 1, 2 and 3
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, 2
Text A
Text A is an extract from an episode of ‘The Daily Calm’ found on the mindfulness app Calm. It is
written and voiced by Tamara Levitt.
Transcription key:
(.) pause of less than a second
(2.0) longer pause (number of seconds indicated)
bold stressed syllables
Female and now (.) gently relax your attention (8.0) we spend much of our lives
presenter: (.) disconnected (.) from the rich experience of our senses (.) as we drive
(.) work (.) eat (.) and walk (1.0) we’re often on autopilot (.) instead of
appreciating the sensory detail of the moment (.) we’re in our head (.)
worrying (.) planning (.) and daydreaming (1.0) there’s a practice (.) that 5
originated in Japan (.) that inspires a very different behaviour (1.0) it’s
called (.) shinrin-yoku (.) or forest bathing (1.0) and it involves (.) heading
to a forest (.) and immersing oneself (.) in the atmosphere (1.0) rather
than a vigorous ten-mile hike (.) the idea (.) is to slow down (.) and pay
close attention to our surroundings (.) to connect intimately with our 10
environment (.) through sight (.) sound (.) smell (.) and touch (1.0) forest
bathing inspires us to unplug from technology (1.0) move at a gentle
pace (.) and experience a natural environment (.) like never before (1.0)
it’s a way to gain presence (.) slow down the mind (.) and relax the body
(.) and it’s believed to have health benefits (.) like reduced stress (.) lower 15
blood pressure (.) and increased focus (1.0) if you’re curious to give it a
try (.) it’s simple (.) first (.) enter the forest (.) with your phone turned off
(.) your breath full (.) and your attention relaxed yet alert (1.0) as you
wander (.) tune in deeply to your senses (.) listen to the sounds of
insects (.) and birds (.) hear the wind rustling through the trees (.) smell 20
the fresh air (.) and the aromatic trees and flowers (.) feel the breeze as it
touches your skin (.) feel the coarse bark (.) of a tree’s side (.) enjoy all
the tiny wonderful details (.) the warmth of the sunlight beaming through
branches (.) the weightless flutter of a butterfly (1.0) the pattern (.)
displayed across a leaf (1.0) and all the while (.) move at a slow (.) gentle 25
pace (1.0) forget about time (.) and just bathe in nature (1.0) let your
senses lead the way (.) and be captivated by the detail (.) and the beauty
(.) of the moment (1.0) as Joseph Campbell said (.) the goal of life (.) is to
make your heart beat (.) match the beat of the universe (1.0) to match
your nature (.) with nature (4.0) and now (.) when you’re ready (.) come 30
back to the room (1.0) come back to the body (1.0) and when you’re
ready (1.0) allow your eyes (.) to open (1.0) I hope you enjoyed today’s
Daily Calm (2.0) have a great day (1.0) and we’ll see you back here
tomorrow
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Text B
Text B is the beginning of an article from the website forestholidays.co.uk.
END OF TEXTS
IB/G/Jun24/Insert to 7701/1
Scheme Merged 2024, Grade A Assured. 100% Correct
Paper 1 Language and the individual
Paper 2 Language varieties
Best and Easiest Way to Prepare and Revise for English Language
Exam
AS
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Paper 1 Language and the individual
Insert
Texts for use with questions 1, 2 and 3
,IB/G/Jun24/G4005/E4 7701/1
, 2
Text A
Text A is an extract from an episode of ‘The Daily Calm’ found on the mindfulness app Calm. It is
written and voiced by Tamara Levitt.
Transcription key:
(.) pause of less than a second
(2.0) longer pause (number of seconds indicated)
bold stressed syllables
Female and now (.) gently relax your attention (8.0) we spend much of our lives
presenter: (.) disconnected (.) from the rich experience of our senses (.) as we drive
(.) work (.) eat (.) and walk (1.0) we’re often on autopilot (.) instead of
appreciating the sensory detail of the moment (.) we’re in our head (.)
worrying (.) planning (.) and daydreaming (1.0) there’s a practice (.) that 5
originated in Japan (.) that inspires a very different behaviour (1.0) it’s
called (.) shinrin-yoku (.) or forest bathing (1.0) and it involves (.) heading
to a forest (.) and immersing oneself (.) in the atmosphere (1.0) rather
than a vigorous ten-mile hike (.) the idea (.) is to slow down (.) and pay
close attention to our surroundings (.) to connect intimately with our 10
environment (.) through sight (.) sound (.) smell (.) and touch (1.0) forest
bathing inspires us to unplug from technology (1.0) move at a gentle
pace (.) and experience a natural environment (.) like never before (1.0)
it’s a way to gain presence (.) slow down the mind (.) and relax the body
(.) and it’s believed to have health benefits (.) like reduced stress (.) lower 15
blood pressure (.) and increased focus (1.0) if you’re curious to give it a
try (.) it’s simple (.) first (.) enter the forest (.) with your phone turned off
(.) your breath full (.) and your attention relaxed yet alert (1.0) as you
wander (.) tune in deeply to your senses (.) listen to the sounds of
insects (.) and birds (.) hear the wind rustling through the trees (.) smell 20
the fresh air (.) and the aromatic trees and flowers (.) feel the breeze as it
touches your skin (.) feel the coarse bark (.) of a tree’s side (.) enjoy all
the tiny wonderful details (.) the warmth of the sunlight beaming through
branches (.) the weightless flutter of a butterfly (1.0) the pattern (.)
displayed across a leaf (1.0) and all the while (.) move at a slow (.) gentle 25
pace (1.0) forget about time (.) and just bathe in nature (1.0) let your
senses lead the way (.) and be captivated by the detail (.) and the beauty
(.) of the moment (1.0) as Joseph Campbell said (.) the goal of life (.) is to
make your heart beat (.) match the beat of the universe (1.0) to match
your nature (.) with nature (4.0) and now (.) when you’re ready (.) come 30
back to the room (1.0) come back to the body (1.0) and when you’re
ready (1.0) allow your eyes (.) to open (1.0) I hope you enjoyed today’s
Daily Calm (2.0) have a great day (1.0) and we’ll see you back here
tomorrow
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Text B
Text B is the beginning of an article from the website forestholidays.co.uk.
END OF TEXTS
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