Recording the leaf
The botanist turned the leaf towards the window before running a finger along its surface. It felt leathery, and a ridged strip followed the central vein. She recorded these observations in her field notebook before placing the leaf carefully inside a sample envelope.
From the passage, select two words or phrases that describe the leaf's texture.
129 exam-style questions on Edexcel A IGCSE English Language 1.2.2 Reading challenging non-fiction in preparation for the unseen text. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.