The Explorer's Daughter by Kari Herbert A complete breakdown of "The Explorer's Daughter" by Kari Herbert for Pearson Edexcel International GCSE English Language Part 1: Unit 1 Section A Non-fiction texts. Includes summary, themes, techniques, sample exam-style answers, and revision tips. [ Click here for the Pearson text - scroll to page 9 ] [Click here for an audio version ] Context: Kari Herbert is the daughter of a British explorer and lived in Greenland as a child among the Inughuit people. In 2002, she returned to the area and observed a narwhal hunt. This extract combines personal reflection with factual information, offering both emotional depth and insight into the Inughuit way of life. Summary of the Text: Herbert describes witnessing a narwhal hunt in the Arctic. She paints the scene with a mixture of awe and tension, watching the hunters from the lookout as they prepare to strike. The narwhal are vital to the Inughuit's survival, providing food, vit...
"Explorers or boys messing about?" by Steven Morris IGCSE English Language Part 1: Unit Section A Non-fiction texts A complete breakdown of "Explorers or boys messing about?" by Steven Morris (The Guardian, 2003) - for Pearson Edexcel International GCSE English Language Part 1: Unit 1 Section A Non-fiction texts. Includes summary, themes, techniques, sample exam-style answers, and revision tips. Link to the original article: https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2003/jan/28/stevenmorris Context This is a newspaper article from The Guardian , written in 2003. It reports on a real-life incident in which two adventurers, Steve Brooks and Quentin Smith, had to be rescued from a failed Arctic expedition. The tone is subtly mocking, questioning whether their actions were heroic or simply reckless. Audience: the general public; particularly those interested in current affairs or exploration. Purpose: to inform, but also to provoke debate and subtly critique the explorers. Key...
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