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Write the question number against your answer(s) .  \n• Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want to be marked.  \n• You must refer to the insert booklet provided.  \n• You must not use a dictionary.  \nInformation  \n\n| For Examiner’s Use |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| Question | Mark |\n| 1 |  |\n| 2 |  |\n| 3 |  |\n| 4 |  |\n| 5 |  |\n| TOTAL |  |\n\n• The marks for questions are shown in brackets.  \n• The maximum mark for this paper is 80.  \n• There are 40 marks for Section A and 40 marks for Section B.  \n• You are reminded of the need for good English and clear presentation in your answers.  \n• You will be assessed on the quality of your reading in Section A.  \n• You will be assessed on the quality of your writing in Section B.  \nAdvice  \n• You are advised to spend about 15 minutes reading through the source and all questions you have to answer.  \n• You are advised to plan your answer to Question 5 before you start to write.  \n• You should make sure you leave sufficient time to check your answers.  \nSection A: Reading  \nAnswer all questions in this section. You are advised to spend about 45 minutes on this section.  \n0  1  Read again the first part of the source, from lines 1 to 9.  \nAnswer all parts of this question.  \nChoose one answer for each question.  \n• Shade the circle in the box of the one that you think is correct.  \n• Choose a maximum of one answer for each question.  \n• If you make an error cross out the whole box.  \n• If you change your mind and require an answer that has been crossed out , then draw a circle around the box.  \n0  1  .  1  What worries Pi about the hyena?  \nIts appearance     \nRemembering what his father told him about hyenas     \nThe noise it is making   \n[1 mark]  \n0  1  .  2  How do hyenas usually attack?  \nOn their own     \nIn a pair     \nAs a group   \n[1 mark]  \noutside the box  \n0  1  .  3  What sort of attackers are hyenas?  \nTough   \nVulnerable   \nReluctant     \n[1 mark]  \n0  1 . 4 What does Pi hope will distract the hyena away from him?  \nIts mother   \nThe other animals on the boat   \nThe horizon   \n[1 mark]  \nbox  \n4  \n0  2  Look in detail at this extract, from lines 10 to 19 of the source:  \nI am not one to hold a prejudice against any animal, but it is a plain fact that the spotted hyena is not well served by its appearance. 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