O-LevelEnglish LanguageReading for Meaning1123/21 · May/June 2023 · Q43 Marks
From paragraph 2
- (a)Why do you think Mr Arsalan and his colleagues stared at Farris 'in amazement' when he spoke?[1]
- (b)One of Farris's colleagues 'ventured' to speak out. Which one word used earlier in the paragraph conveys this idea of 'ventured'?[1]
- (c)'"Well done, Farris," announced Mr Arsalan coldly.' Why did Mr Arsalan speak coldly?[1]
Mark scheme
Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2023). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.
- [1] (a) Farris / he didn't usually speak / talk // Farris / he never / rarely / hardly ever spoke / talked // Farris / he was usually / always silent / quiet //
- [1] (a) Allow Farris's / his speaking (out) was unprecedented // they / his colleagues were not used to him talking in meetings // they / his colleagues were surprised / amazed that Farris / he had points to say / spoke / talked for the first time
- [1] (b) dared
- [1] (b) Allow use of a correct answer in a phrase or sentence provided it is underlined or otherwise highlighted, e.g. the word is dared.
- [1] (c) (Mr Arsalan / he was annoyed that) Farris (had) attacked / contradicted / challenged / criticised / proved wrong / argued against / spoke (out) against Mr Arsalan's / his arguments (point by point) / points / suggestions / views / opinions
- [1] (c) Allow Farris's ideas were preferred by his colleagues rather than his / Mr Arsalan's arguments
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