English
Stage 9
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 1–9.
1
What type of text is this? Tick () one box.
biographical text
discussion text
advertising text
persuasive text
[1]
2
Look at the first paragraph (lines 1–6).
(a) Give one reason the Cincinnati underground network was never completed.
.The money ran out
[1]
(b) Give one word that tells the reader the underground remains unused.
.Abandoned
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[1]
Look at the first sentence in the second paragraph (lines 7–12). The word Though links two
ideas.
What is the link?
t contrasts the popularity of underground travel with the fact that some stations have been
[1]
.abandoned
4
Look at the third paragraph (lines 13–16). The writer uses two dashes ( – ).
Give one reason why the writer does this.
.To add extra information or an explanation about abandoned stations
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[1]
Look at lines 19–20.
Explain why the writer uses the phrase blood flow.
The phrase compares commuters to blood, showing how they keep the stations alive
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.Without passengers, the stations become lifeless, just like a body without blood
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Look at the fifth and sixth paragraphs (lines 21–23 and 24–26).
(a) Give one example of how abandoned stations are used as pop-up meeting places.
.A station in Toronto is used for parties during the film festival
[1]
(b) Look at lines 24–25. The writer uses the phrase not just as.
What does this tell the reader about the writer’s opinion?
It suggests that the writer believes abandoned stations should have a more permanent [1]
.use, not just temporary events
7
In the seventh paragraph (lines 27–29), Tom Moran says abandoned stations are like time
capsules.
Give one piece of evidence from a different part of the text that shows this idea.
.The stations don’t go through periodic upgrades, so they remain unchanged
8
[1]
Why is the last sentence in a separate paragraph?
.To emphasize the idea that opening a time capsule ruins its historical significance [1]
9
How do you think abandoned stations are like ghosts?
Give two reasons and support each reason with a quotation from the text.
Reason 1:
.They are forgotten and hidden from everyday life
Quotation 1: ".lurking on the other side of the walls are the remains of deserted stations"
Reason 2: .They serve as eerie reminders of the past
Quotation 2: ".silent but powerful reminders of forgotten history"
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Now read Text B, in the insert, and answer questions 10–14.
10 Where is Text B taken from? Tick () one box.
guide book
travel magazine
hotel advertisement
environmental report
[1]
11 Look at the first sentence (line 1). The writer has omitted the words ‘Have you’ from the
beginning of the sentence.
Give one reason for this.
.It makes the sentence more direct and engaging for the reader
[1]
12 Look at the second paragraph (lines 4–10). The writer uses a subordinate clause to begin the
sentence.
Give one reason for this.
. It introduces background information before the main point
[1]
13 Look at the last sentence.
Explain
why the writer ends the text with this phrase.
.
.It relates to train travel, making the ending memorable
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14 (a) Your friend wants to travel. Complete the list of advantages of travelling by train, using
ideas and information from Text B. List up to six other points.
Travelling by train:
• is affordable
• is efficient
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is affordable
•
is efficient
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is comfortable
•
reduces carbon footprint
•
avoids airport stress
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allows travelers to enjoy the journey
[3]
(b) Summarise the advantages of train travel. Include 4–5 of your points from the list. Write
up to 50 words. Use your own words as much as possible.
Train travel is cheaper, faster, and more comfortable than flying. It is also better for the"
environment and avoids stressful airports. Trains let passengers enjoy beautiful views,
making the journey more enjoyable. Instead of rushing to the destination, travelers can
".relax and experience the trip itself
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Section B: Writing
Spend 30 minutes on this section.
15 There is an old, empty building in your town which is about to be demolished.
Write an article for your local newspaper to convince readers that the building should be kept.
You should consider:
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What is the building?
Why should it be kept?
How should the building be used?
Who will use the building?
Space for your plan:
. Library and Study Area: A quiet place for students and book lovers
. Art and Music Space: A gallery and stage for artists and musicians
. Activity Rooms: A space for clubs, meetings, and workshops
Youth and Senior Center: A place for young people and older residents to spend time and
.learn new things
Write your article on the next page.
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! Save Our Old Building
An old building in our town is about to be destroyed! The Maplewood Library has been here
for over 100 years, and we must save it. Instead of knocking it down, let’s turn it into
. something useful for everyone in our community
? Why Keep It
This building is part of our town’s history. Many people have special memories here, like
students studying, families reading together, and older people enjoying quiet time. If we save
.it, we can use it in a new way instead of losing it forever
? Who Will Use It
. Students: A great place for studying and learning
. Artists and Musicians: A space to show their work and perform
. Older Adults: A place for social activities and fun events
. Families: A community space for workshops and gatherings
? What Can You Do
We need everyone’s help! Let’s ask the local council to stop the demolition. Sign petitions,
come to meetings, and share your thoughts. Together, we can turn this old building into
. something amazing for our town
! Let’s save Maplewood Library and give it a new life for future generations
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