1. Physical and Emotional Challenges – Identification of two things happening while Swan tows his sledge and two feelings the writer experiences after an accident.
2. Language and Structural Analysis – Evaluation of how the writer uses language techniques, structural features, and their effect on engaging the reader.
3. Details and Inference – Identification of one characteristic about the ladders and one action completed by the sherpas.
4. Creation of Tension – Analysis of how successfully the writer creates a sense of tension in the extract, using evidence from the text.
5. Comparison of Texts – Comparing the viewpoints and experiences of two writers on a given topic, focusing on tone, perspective, and language choices.
6. Transactional Writing Task – Writing a letter, article, or speech expressing an opinion on a topic related to resilience, survival, or personal challenges.