The pond bird count
Our class began the bird count at the bench by the gate and walked slowly around the pond. Tall reeds along the far bank hid some of the ducks from view. The ducks kept swimming between the open water and the island, so it was hard to tell which ones we had already counted. We wrote each section's total on a separate card, but one card slipped off the clipboard into the water and could no longer be read. Later, a dog ran along the bank and scattered the birds. When they settled again, we were unsure where to restart.
Describe two difficulties caused by the birds or the pond's surroundings. Brief quotations may be used to support your answer.
Describe two difficulties caused by recording or interrupting the count. Brief quotations may be used to support your answer.
103 exam-style questions on Edexcel A IGCSE English Language 1.2.4 Skills of interpretation and analysis. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.