O-LevelEnglish LanguageReading for Meaning1123/22 · May/June 2019 · Q57 Marks
From paragraph 3
- (a)'Jennifer had no alternative but to do the same.' (line 17) What did she have to do?[1]
- (b)(i)What was one indication of roadworks ahead?[1]
- (b)(ii)What was another indication of roadworks ahead?[1]
- (c)'Jennifer sighed in exasperation, while realising that endurance and good humour were her best options.' (lines 18–19) Explain in your own words what Jennifer's 'best options' were.[2]
- (d)The car 'crawled along' (line 20). Give one word used later in the paragraph which conveys a similar idea.[1]
- (e)Jennifer 'chose silence again' (line 23). What did she do?[1]
Mark scheme
Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2019). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.
- [1] Slow down (her car) // brake
- [1] signs by the side of the motorway // signs depicting / showing (matchstick-figure) workmen (warned of roadworks ahead)
- [1] flashing (orange) lights (confirmed the need for caution)
- [1] Putting up with / bearing / being patient / resigned / tolerant / accepting (it / the roadworks / delay / inconvenience)
- [1] Cheerfulness / optimism // to be positive / upbeat // keep smiling // always look on the bright side
- [1] Edged
- [1] Switched / turned off the radio
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