Read Text A, How Apollo 11 brought humanity together, in the insert and then answer Questions 1(a)–(e) on this question paper. (a) Name two of the astronauts on the moon landing mission.
(b) Using your own words, explain what the text means by:(i) ‘propel them and all humanity'(ii) ‘Earth rapidly receding.’
(c) Re-read paragraph 5, (‘Amid on-board… engine stop….’)Give two reasons why landing the craft was dangerous.
(d) Re-read paragraphs 7-9, (‘whatever the time zone… all mankind.’).(i) Identify two items left on the moon.(ii) Explain why so many people all over the world were watching the event.
(e) Re-read paragraphs 10-12, (‘The Apollo era… totally achievable,” he says.’).Using your own words, explain why the moon landing has had a lasting cultural impact.
Read Text B, Apollo 11 – An Eye-Opening Documentary, in the insert and then answer Question 1(f) on this question paper. (f) According to Text B, what made the documentary such an excellent film and why do people still take an interest in the moon landing?You must use continuous writing (not note form) and use your own words as far as possible.Your summary should not be more than 120 words.Up to 10 marks are available for the content of your answer and up to 5 marks for the quality of your writing.
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