Panda eyes all round if capital zoo has its way
Questions
marks / U/A/E1 / Reread the first two paragraphs (lines 1-10)
a)Briefly outline the writer’s attitude towards the proposal to bring
giant pandas to Edinburgh zoo.
b)Using close reference to the text, explain how the writer has used
word-choices OR imagery to suggest her attitude. / 1
4 / U
A
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4. / Reread lines 11 to 26.
Using your own words, summarise the potential benefits that have been
claimed about the proposal to bring giant pandas to Edinburgh (lines 11
to 18).
In your own words, summarise the writer’s main criticism of this proposal
(lines 19 to 26).
By referring to ONE example, show how the writer has used imagery to
support her main criticism of the giant panda proposal in lines 19 to 26.. / 3
1
2 / U
U
A
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8. / Reread paragraphs 5 and 6 (lines 27-44).
Explain the writer’s use of sentence structure in the second sentence
of paragraph 5: “Dream on.”
In your own words, explain the TWO main reasons that the writer gives
against bringing the pandas to Edinburgh.
By referring to ONE of the actual experiences of visiting zoos that are
mentioned in lines 34 to 44, explain how the writer uses this example to
support her ideas and point-of-view.
How does the opening sentence of paragraph 6 (line 34) help tolink the
writer’s line of thought in the passage? / 2
2
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2 / A
U
U
A
9. / Reread lines 50 to 63
Explain how the writer has used word-choice AND imagery to convey
her feelings about the various threats to endangered species. / 4 / A
10. / a) In your own words, explain the writer’s suggestion about how the
giant pandas can be best protected.
b) Explain WHY the plans at Edinburgh zoo are a “distraction” (line 63). / 1
1 / U
U
11. / How persuasive or convincing have you found the writer’s argument and
ideas in the passage? By close reference to the passage, explain how
the writer’s ideas AND/OR style have helped to persuade you (or
conversely have failed to persuade you). / 5 / E
TOTAL / 30
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