O-LevelEnglish LanguageReading for Meaning1123/22 · May/June 2018 · Q53 Marks
From paragraph 3
- (a)A contrast is created between the stallholders' ‘apparent hostility' and what is really going on. Without copying from the passage: (i) describe what seems to be happening. (ii) describe what is really going on.[2]
- (b)Pick out and write down the one word which shows that the stallholders' sales talk never varied.[1]
Mark scheme
Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2018). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.
- [1] (a) (i) (they seem to be) unfriendly / enemies / to dislike each other / to be arguing / quarrelling / fighting / not on good terms
- [1] (a) (ii) it's all an act // they are just pretending / putting on a show / it's all for effect // they're attracting attention (to themselves / their goods / to make a sale) // providing / having fun / enjoyment
- Answers should capture the ideas of apparent HOSTILITY and the contrast with WHAT IS GOING ON. Any paraphrases which capture these ideas are acceptable.
- [1] (b) routine
- Allow: use of correct word in a phrase or sentence provided it is underlined or otherwise highlighted.
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