Write an article for a school magazine (approx. 200-300 words) about the advantages and disadvantages of living in a remote area, drawing on ideas from the provided text.

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme. The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

1. Content and Organisation (20 marks):
2. Level 1 (1-4): Limited awareness of purpose/audience/form. Ideas are basic, organisation unclear.
3. Level 2 (5-9): Some awareness. Ideas present but lack development. Attempt at organisation.
4. Level 3 (10-14): Clear awareness. Ideas developed relevantly. Well-organised with clear structure.
5. Level 4 (15-20): Sophisticated awareness. Ideas insightful, well-supported. Coherent, logical, effective structure.
6. Language and Style (20 marks):
7. Level 1 (1-4): Limited range of vocabulary/sentence structures. Errors impede meaning.
8. Level 2 (5-9): Some range. Attempts at varied sentences. Frequent errors.
9. Level 3 (10-14): Varied vocabulary/sentence structures. Clear attempts at stylistic effects. Generally accurate.
10. Level 4 (15-20): Wide range of precise vocabulary. Varied complex sentences used for effect. Consistently accurate.
11. Overall considerations: Register appropriate for school magazine, balanced view of advantages/disadvantages, clear links to text ideas, clear article conventions - title, paragraphs.