O-LevelEnglish LanguageReading for Meaning1123/21 · May/June 2018 · Q64 Marks
From paragraph 5
- (a)'James stared at his sister with a look of undisguised puzzlement, which made her realise that what he was about to say was true.' Explain in your own words how Emma knew that James was about to tell the truth.[2]
- (b)Explain fully (i) who you think was knocking on the cupboard door and (ii) why. (i) (ii)[2]
Mark scheme
Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2018). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.
- [2] He couldn’t / didn’t hide (the fact) that // it was obvious / easily seen / clear / blatant
- [2] he didn’t understand (what she was talking about) // he was confused / bewildered / perplexed
- This is an own words question. Answers should capture the ideas of 'UNDISGUISED' and 'PUZZLEMENT'.
- [1] an intruder / thief / the person who had left the muddy footprints / shifted the teabags / left the drawer open
- [1] s/he was unable to / wanted to get out (of the cupboard) / was locked in (the cupboard)
- Look for the idea of intruder inside the cupboard for the first mark, and the fact that he is locked in/ cannot escape for the second mark.
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