EDUQAS C2 practice paper

EDUQAS GCSE English Language Component 2 – Reading Practice Paper (Summer 2024 Style)

A complete 40-mark reading practice paper designed to closely mirror the structure, question wording and assessment demands of the Summer 2024 EDUQAS GCSE English Language Component 2 examination.

The resource includes two original non-fiction texts, one contemporary and one written in a 19th-century style, exploring determination and achievement through mountaineering.

The resource includes:

Two substantial reading extracts.

A complete set of six exam-style questions (40 marks).

An accompanying mark scheme with detailed indicative content.

Evidence presented in text order, with full supporting quotations.

Guidance on writers’ methods, evaluation and comparison.

Teaching focus

Particular emphasis is placed on the three 10-mark questions (1.2, 1.4 and 1.6), helping students select relevant evidence, track ideas across texts, evaluate statements and make clear comparisons.

Suitable for Year 10 and Year 11 exam preparation, independent practice, intervention or mock assessment.