O-LevelEnglish LanguageReading for Ideas1123/21 · May/June 2019 · Q122 Marks

Read Passage 1, Shops and shopping in modern times, in the Insert and answer all the questions below.

(a)Notes Identify and write down the advantages of out-of-town shops and shopping, and the advantages of town centre shops and shopping, as outlined in the passage. USE MATERIAL FROM THE WHOLE PASSAGE. At this stage, you do not need to use your own words. Use note form. To help you get started, the first point in each section of notes is done for you. You may find it helpful to use bullet points when listing the content points. You will be awarded up to 12 marks for content points. Content Points Advantages of out-of-town shops and shopping - retail parks have plenty of parking spaces, which are generally free of charge Advantages of town centre shops and shopping - If a town is of historical interest, the shops there will generate income from tourists[12]
(b)Summary Now use your notes from 1(a) to write a summary of the advantages of out-of-town shops and shopping, and the advantages of town centre shops and shopping, as outlined in the passage. Use your own words as far as possible. You will be awarded marks for producing a piece of writing which is relevant, well organised and easy to follow. Your summary must be in continuous writing (not note form). You are advised to write between 150 and 180 words, including the 10 words given below. Begin your summary as follows: Out-of-town shopping in retail parks provides plenty of parking spaces ...[10]

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2019). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

[1] Given point: retail parks provide plenty of parking spaces, which are generally free of charge
[1] Drivers are not faced with (as much / much) congestion / a lot of traffic (on the roads) // there is not (as much) congestion / as much traffic on the roads // the travelling experience is pleasant // customers arrive in a relaxed frame of mind
[1] Many stores // wide range of goods in a single trip
[1] (Shopping) can be done in comfortable temperatures in a mall / under one roof // weather is not an issue / problem in a mall / under one roof
[1] Bigger stores // greater variety of goods (for sale)
[1] Longer opening hours // open late (into the evening) AND every day
[1] (sometimes able to offer) lower prices / cheaper goods
[1] Multi-national companies (are attracted to retail parks)
[1] Given point: if a town is of historical interest, the shops will generate income from tourists
[1] A town might achieve its own individual character by its type of shops / distinctive (range of) shops // shops can give a town its character // the features of a town are reflected in its type of shops
[1] Income is derived (for a town) from occasional / planned events // people visit towns for occasional / planned events and spend money in shops there
[1] Lively / busy / vibrant town(s) (centres) / promote / give the residents a sense of civic pride / pride in their town
[1] Shoppers / people / you / they / we will (often) spend more than (simply) the price of the items (bought) // Shoppers / people, etc. might go for coffee / meet friends for lunch increasing (local) income
[1] Social dimension // give (people) an opportunity to relax / to take time out (at cafes / restaurants)
[1] Small businesses flourish (in town centres)
[1] Local people can walk / cycle / take public transport (to do their shopping) // more accessible to local people // it is easier for local people to get there
[10] Candidates are assessed on producing a piece of writing which is relevant and coherent.
[10] Excellent understanding of the task demonstrated in an impressive response: All content included is relevant, with no unnecessary details/repetitions; Fluent and coherent presentation of the points, including possible synthesising where appropriate, and a wide range of appropriate stylish linking devices.