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Science and Society: Edexcel A‑Level English Literature questions

Every Edexcel A-Level English Literature exam question on Science and Society, 2016–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q7

    June 2025 · Paper 2

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  3. Q7

    June 2025 · AS Paper 2

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  4. Q8

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  5. Q7

    June 2024 · Paper 2

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  6. Q8

    June 2024 · Paper 2

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    June 2024 · AS Paper 2

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  8. Q8

    June 2024 · AS Paper 2

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  9. Q7

    June 2023 · Paper 2

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  10. Q8

    June 2023 · Paper 2

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  11. Q7

    June 2023 · AS Paper 2

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  12. Q8

    June 2023 · AS Paper 2

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  13. Q7

    June 2022 · Paper 2

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  14. Q8

    June 2022 · Paper 2

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    June 2022 · AS Paper 2

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  16. Q8

    June 2022 · AS Paper 2

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  17. Q7

    November 2021 · Paper 2

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  18. Q8

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All 36 questions on Science and Society, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 2, Q7 (40 marks): Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts present characters who could be considered as victims. You must relate your discussion to relevan
  2. June 2025, Paper 2, Q8 (40 marks): Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts explore friendship. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors.
  3. June 2025, AS Paper 2, Q7 (44 marks): Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts present negative influences. In your answer you must consider the following: • the writers’ metho
  4. June 2025, AS Paper 2, Q8 (44 marks): Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts present human weakness. In your answer you must consider the following: • the writers’ methods •
  5. June 2024, Paper 2, Q7 (40 marks): Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts present isolation. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors.
  6. June 2024, Paper 2, Q8 (40 marks): Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts explore threats to society. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors.
  7. June 2024, AS Paper 2, Q7 (44 marks): Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts explore how societies treat outsiders. In your answer you must consider the following: • the writ
  8. June 2024, AS Paper 2, Q8 (44 marks): Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts present moral values. In your answer you must consider the following: • the writers’ methods • li
  9. June 2023, Paper 2, Q7 (40 marks): Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts explore death in their narratives. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors
  10. June 2023, Paper 2, Q8 (40 marks): Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts present the experience of learning. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factor
  11. June 2023, AS Paper 2, Q7 (44 marks): Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts explore how characters respond to uncertainty. In your answer you must consider the following: •
  12. June 2023, AS Paper 2, Q8 (44 marks): Compare the ways in which writers of your two chosen texts present individuals harmed by the societies in which they live. In your answer you must consider the
  13. June 2022, Paper 2, Q7 (40 marks): Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts present relationships between men and women. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextu
  14. June 2022, Paper 2, Q8 (40 marks): Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts present making discoveries. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors.
  15. June 2022, AS Paper 2, Q7 (44 marks): Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts present absence of compassion. In your answer you must consider the following: • the writers’ met
  16. June 2022, AS Paper 2, Q8 (44 marks): Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts explore experiences of separation. In your answer you must consider the following: • the writers’
  17. November 2021, Paper 2, Q7 (40 marks): Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts make use of journeys, physical, mental or both. You must relate your discussion to relevant conte
  18. November 2021, Paper 2, Q8 (40 marks): Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts present inequality. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors.
  19. October 2020, Paper 2, Q7 (40 marks): Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts make use of symbolism. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors.
  20. October 2020, Paper 2, Q8 (40 marks): Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts present the roles individuals play within their societies. You must relate your discussion to rel
  21. October 2020, AS Paper 2, Q7 (44 marks): Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts present survival. In your answer you must consider the following: • the writers’ methods • links
  22. October 2020, AS Paper 2, Q8 (44 marks): Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts explore the impact of science on identity. In your answer you must consider the following: • the
  23. June 2019, Paper 2, Q7 (40 marks): Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts present warnings about the future. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors
  24. June 2019, Paper 2, Q8 (40 marks): Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts make use of the natural world. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors.
  25. June 2019, AS Paper 2, Q7 (44 marks): Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts present the impact of science on personal beliefs. In your answer you must consider the following
  26. June 2019, AS Paper 2, Q8 (44 marks): Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts present conflicting ideas about society. In your answer you must consider the following: • the wr
  27. June 2018, Paper 2, Q7 (40 marks): Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts create a sense of threat. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors.
  28. June 2018, Paper 2, Q8 (40 marks): Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts use a range of locations. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors.
  29. June 2018, AS Paper 2, Q7 (44 marks): Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts make use of settings. In your answer you must consider the following: • the writers’ methods • li
  30. June 2018, AS Paper 2, Q8 (44 marks): Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts present the abuse of power. In your answer you must consider the following: • the writers’ method
  31. June 2017, Paper 2, Q7 (40 marks): Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts explore the importance of hope. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors.
  32. June 2017, Paper 2, Q8 (40 marks): Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts criticise human behaviour. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors.
  33. June 2017, AS Paper 2, Q7 (44 marks): Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts present courage. In your answer you must consider the following: • the writers’ methods • links b
  34. June 2017, AS Paper 2, Q8 (44 marks): Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts portray the impact of science on personal freedom. In your answer you must consider the following
  35. June 2016, AS Paper 2, Q7 (44 marks): Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts present characters responding to adversity. In your answer you must consider the following: • the
  36. June 2016, AS Paper 2, Q8 (44 marks): Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts present anxieties about scientific development. In your answer you must consider the following: •

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