NEW AQA 2026 GCSE Paper 1 – Full Mock + Model Answers (Levels 3 & 4)
A fully original AQA Paper 1 mock exam, written to match the 2026 specification. None of the content is recycled from past papers, textbooks, or copyrighted sources.
SOURCE A: Conrad – The Heart of Darkness (Adapted Extract)
The narrator describes a surreal moment aboard a steamer on the African coast. The eerie quiet, strange shadows, and absurd image of a warship firing into the empty jungle create an atmosphere of confusion, dread, and dark irony — capturing the hollowness of colonial exploration.
Includes:
- Full Source A extract with Q1–Q5 (descriptive & narrative tasks)
- Differentiated Source A
- Indicative content and teacher answers for Q1–Q4
- Model answers with AO Briefs for Q2–Q5 (Levels 3 & 4)
- AO self-assessment grids
Ideal for mock exams, revision, or targeted Paper 1 preparation.
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