Growing PainsRefer to Text A, “Growing Pains”, to answer Questions One and Two.
QUESTION ONE (a) Identify ONE choice, from lines 1–19 (“Adults rarely like … the way something looks”), that teenagers want to make for themselves. Provide an example from lines 1–19. (i) Choice: (ii) Example: (b) Explain why the writer believes it is important for teenagers to make their own choices. (c) Explain how the writer’s comments on teenage choice show you what the article is for. Provide examples from the text. QUESTION TWO (a) Identify ONE idea in the last paragraph (lines 24–28) that would be helpful for parents. Provide an example from lines 24–28. (i) Helpful idea: (ii) Example: (b) Look at your answer to part (a) above. Explain why this idea would be helpful for parents. (c) Consider the writer’s ideas in the article as a whole. Explain how the last paragraph is an effective way to finish. Provide examples from the text. ANSWERS (NCEA Level 1 English revision guide. 2009 edition, Really Useful Resources, pg. 42) (NCEA Level 1 English revision guide. 2011 edition, Really Useful Resources, pg. 24) |