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O-LevelEnglish LanguageReading for Meaning1123/21 · May/June 2023 · Q72 Marks

From paragraph 5

  1. (i)Give two reasons why the restaurant was 'the best restaurant in town'. (i)[1]
  2. (ii)(ii)[1]

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2023). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

  1. [1] (i) the interior / inside / décor was stunning / amazing / special / took your breath away
  2. [1] (i) Allow lift of line 32 'The interior was stunning, with high ceilings and glittering chandeliers'
  3. [1] (ii) The food was delicious / very good / excellent / tasty / perfect
  4. [1] (ii) Allow 'speciality dish' for 'food'

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Topic
Reading for Meaning, O-Level English Language (syllabus 1123). Structured question, 2 marks.
Source
O-Level English Language, May/June 2023 Paper 2 Variant 1, question 7.

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