English
Stage 8
Paper 1 Non-fiction 2022
1 hour 10 minutes
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INSTRUCTIONS
• Answer all questions.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided.
• You should pay attention to punctuation, spelling and handwriting.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 50.
• The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ].
• Suggestions for how long to spend on each section are given in the booklet.
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Section A: Reading
Spend 30 minutes on this section.
Read Text A, in the insert, and answer questions 1–7.
1 Look at the first paragraph (lines 1–5). The writer uses a connective in the third sentence.
Why? Tick () one box.
to add details
to contrast ideas
to introduce a list
to draw a conclusion
[1]
2 Look at the second paragraph (lines 6–9). The writer begins the first sentence with an
adverb.
What is the effect of this?
To let the readers know that this paragraph is going to be [1]
a negative side.
3 Look at the third paragraph (lines 10–15).
(a) Which robot’s name is an example of assonance?
Rodney Copperbottom [1]
(b) The writer uses the word clutches. What does this tell the reader about the robot called
Ratchet?
The robot called Ratchet is violent. [1]
(The robot rules the city/dominates the city)
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(It summarises the previous paragraph,
4 Look at the fourth paragraph (lines 16–20).
and introduces a new idea.)
(a) How does the first sentence link the third and fourth paragraphs?
The first sentence of the fourth paragraph was talking about
how if the plot won’t grab the readers attention, the film will. [1]
The 3rd paragraph is talking about the plot of the story.
(b) Why does the writer use a colon ( : ) in the second sentence?
To add extra information to the sentence. [1]
5 Look at the fifth paragraph (lines 21–23).
Give one phrase which has a similar meaning to peppered with.
“90% of this” (pops up every 5 minutes) [1]
6 Do you think the writer likes the film? Tick () one box.
Yes
No
Why? Give two reasons and support each reason with a quotation from the text.
Reason 1: The writer himself thought the film was nice.
Quotation 1: “If the plot doesn’t grab you, the look of the film will.”
Reason 2: The writer thinks the movie is not boring.
Quotation 2: “The movie is peppered with content guaranteed to
guard against boredom.”
[4]
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7 Give two features of a review as shown in Text A. Tick () two boxes.
characters’ dialogue
intended audience
variety of tenses
use of subheadings
summary of the plot
[2]
Now read Text B, in the insert, and answer questions 8–14.
8 What type of text is this?
A factual text (informational text) [1]
9 Look at the first paragraph (lines 1–3).
Give one word that means ‘shocked’.
stunned [1]
10 Look at the second paragraph (lines 4–7).
What is the effect of the phrase not even? (shows that what follows after is amazing)
The effect of that phrase is for the readers to know that [1]
even the developers themselves cannot understand.
11 Look at the third paragraph (lines 8–11).
(a) Give one word that means ‘beaten’.
surpassed [1]
(b) Give one example of the passive voice.
Computers have previously surpassed humans in other games.
[1]
(is considered)
12 Look at the fourth paragraph (lines 12–14).
Identify the main clause in the third sentence.
they take control of the most territory [1]
(players win)
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13 Look at the fifth paragraph (lines 15–16).
Why does the writer use two short, simple sentences?
The writer use simple sentences to make it intense. [1]
(to emphasise a point)
14 (a) What makes the success by AlphaGo so remarkable? List up to six points.
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defeated a human champion
• program is partly self taught
• alphago’s learning strategy might help humans solve real life problems
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alphago’s success is the most significant yet
•
alpha go picks his next move, and not even the developers know
• how it does it
1st time it has won against a highly ranked player [3]
(b) Using the information from your list, write a summary of the significance of the win by
AlphaGo. Include 4–5 points from your list. Write up to 50 words. Use your own words as
much as possible.
AlphaGo defeated a human champion, and it was it’s first time
defeating a highly ranked player. It’s success is the most significant,
compared to the other AI players playing checkers and chess, as
Go is a game that is hard to win. It’s learning strategies might even
help humans solve real life problems.
[2]
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Section B: Writing
Spend 30 minutes on this section.
15 Write a review for your school newsletter.
You should consider:
• What will you review? For example, a book, a game, a film, a gadget, clothing.
• What are its good and bad points?
• Who would you recommend it to?
Space for your plan:
Write your review on the next page. [25 marks]
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