Source A - Paper 2 Nov 23

What is the main concern expressed by the writer in the diary entry?

• The lack of educational opportunities

• The decline of wild species and environmental issues

• The rise of technology in daily life

• The importance of historical events

Where did the writer attend a meeting about environmental issues?

• London Zoo

• Mount Stewart

• Strangford Lough

• Belfast City Hall

What percentage of wild species have been lost since 1970 according to the writer?

• 30%

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

What does the writer suggest is a solution to environmental issues?

• Increasing industrial production

• Using trees to guide and inform us

• Building more urban areas

• Reducing educational programs

How does the writer describe the world in terms of its interconnectedness?

• Isolated and independent

• Intricately connected and interdependent

• Simple and straightforward

• Chaotic and disorganized

What emotion does the writer feel when immersed in nature?

• Anxiety and stress

• Focus on self and isolation

• Joy and awareness of other organisms

• Indifference and apathy

What does the writer believe about the role of young people in environmental issues?

• They are apathetic and self-indulgent

• They are the main decision-makers

• They are the only ones who care

• They are powerless to make changes

What did the writer initially assume about starting the eco group at school?

• It would be very popular

• No one would be interested

• It would be easy to manage

• It would receive government support

What does the writer find bizarre about the Minister for the Environment's speech?

• It was very short

• It was full of grandiose promises

• It was delivered in a foreign language

• It focused on historical events

What does the writer feel is necessary to stop themselves from eroding?

• Ignoring environmental issues

• Holding on to important moments

• Focusing solely on personal success

• Avoiding public speeches