Read Text B, Plogging, in the insert and answer Question 3.

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2024). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

1. INDICATIVE READING CONTENT Candidates may refer to any of the points below: 1 makes natural scenery / natural environment pleasant / beautiful 2 protects / helps ecosystem / wildlife / nature 3 fitness trend / get fit 4 (do it) with a (local) community / in a group 5 makes a noticeable difference // helps solve a big problem // has a huge impact 6 (going outside in nature makes) people feel good // mental health benefits // positively affects well-being 7 (time in nature) improves heart rate / blood pressure / immune functioning // physical / health benefits 8 part of human nature // emulates (human) body mechanics 9 (do it) as a family 10 teaches children the importance of looking after environment // a school project 11 can do it anywhere / anytime //convenient 12 (eco-minded) influencers / social media celebrities do it 13 fusion / combination of exercise / taking care of the body and environmental action / caring for the environment Table R, Reading: Use the following table to give a mark out of 10 for reading. Level Marks Description 5 9–10 • A wide range of relevant ideas. (R1) • Ideas are skilfully selected and used. (R5) 4 7–8 • A good range of relevant ideas. (R1) • Ideas are carefully selected and used. (R5) 3 5–6 • A range of relevant ideas. (R1) • Relevant ideas selected; may include excess material. (R5) 2 3–4 Some relevant ideas used; may include indiscriminate selection. (R1 and R5) 1 1–2 • Some ideas referred to; limited evidence of selection. (R1and R5) 0 0 • No creditable content. Table W, Writing: Use the following table to give a mark out of 10 for writing. Level Marks Description 5 9–10 A relevant response that is expressed clearly, fluently and mostly with concision. • The response is well organised. (W2) • The response is the candidate's own words and/or structures where appropriate with a range of vocabulary which clarifies meaning. (W3) 4 7–8 A relevant response that is expressed clearly with some areas of concision. • The response is organised. (W2) • The response is the candidate's own words and/or structures where appropriate. (W3) 3 5–6 A relevant response that is generally expressed clearly. • There is some evidence of organisation. (W2) • The response is mainly the candidate's own words and/or structures where appropriate. (W3) 2 3–4 A relevant response that can generally be followed. • There are areas of the response expressed in the candidate's own words and/or structures. (W2 and W3) 1 1–2 The response lacks clarity. • There may be long explanations or the response may be brief. (W2) • There is occasional use of own words and/or structures. (W3) 0 0 • No creditable content.
2. Indicative Content Responses might use any of the following ideas: A1: Anna Ruiz believes plogging is not the best way / insufficient because: • multipronged effort required / review laws [development: law to act as a deterrent / ban single-use plastic] • massive problem / waste epidemic [development: won't deal with the whole issue] • the problem begins much earlier [development: need to look to what causes litter] • role of businesses / customers [development: take responsibility / use takeaway cups, plastic bottles / recycle / put own rubbish in the bin] • consumption habits [development: use less / see the bigger picture; prevent rather than cure] • expecting others to use their free time [development: should be able to enjoy leisure activities in clean and unspoilt environments] • expecting others to pick up your mess [development: not the right message / put own rubbish in the bin] Table R, Reading: Use the following table to give a mark out of 5 for reading. Level Marks Description 3 4–5 • Consistent and relevant perspective offered. • Ideas are developed and supported. 2 2–3 • Generally relevant perspective offered. • Some attempt to support or develop. 1 1 • Some awareness of opinion or attitude. 0 0 • No creditable content.