Re-read paragraphs 1 and 4 and give one opinion from paragraph 1 and two opinions from paragraph 4.

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2021). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

1. [1] Paragraph 1: It is astonishing that there is archaeological evidence of rice cultivation (in China around 8000 years ago) // It is astonishing that there is (archaeological) evidence of rice cultivation (in China around) 8000 years ago
2. [1] Paragraph 4: It is impossible to become bored with eating rice
3. [1] Paragraph 4: rice pudding, (which) is (a) delicious (combination of rice, milk, sugar and spices such as cinnamon)
4. Accept own word versions which include all the relevant detail.
5. Examples Paragraph 1: It is amazing that there are archaeological findings of rice growing thousands of years ago Paragraph 4: Rice pudding is tasty.
6. Note: the two opinions from Paragraph 4 can be given in any order.