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

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2025). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

1. [1] (a) (Content) learn to swim / have lessons // learn lifesaving / essential skill
2. [1] (a) (Content) swim / have fun with friends // socialise // share (pool)
3. [1] (a) (Content) reasonably priced / cheap (exercise) // free swim (neighbour's pool)
4. [1] (a) (Content) workout / fitness / exercise / health benefits
5. [1] (a) (Content) holiday / tourist accommodation / hotel (with pool)
6. [1] (a) (Content) relaxing
7. [1] (a) (Content) private / home pool is a luxury / indulgence / status symbol / opportunity to show off
8. [1] (a) (Content) indoor pools mean you can swim all year / all the time
9. [1] (a) (Content) an eco-pool can be sustainable / chemical-free / low-tech // a sustainable pool can be chemical-free / low-tech / eco-friendly
10. [1] (a) (Content) eco-pools can be cheaper to run // natural purification can be cheaper
11. [1] (a) (Content) eco-pools / natural purification enrich the pool with oxygen / support beneficial bacteria / support eco-system / provide habitat / are good for aquatic life / wildlife
12. [1] (a) (Content) natural cleaning agents / alternatives to chemical cleaners reduce water consumption / the need to clean / (re-)fill frequently
13. [Level 5: 9-10 marks] (a) (Writing) 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).
14. [Level 4: 7-8 marks] (a) (Writing) 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).
15. [Level 3: 5-6 marks] (a) (Writing) 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).
16. [Level 2: 3-4 marks] (a) (Writing) 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).
17. [Level 1: 1-2 marks] (a) (Writing) 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).
18. [Level 0: 0 marks] (a) (Writing) No creditable content.
19. [1] (b) (Supporting detail) global water scarcity / droughts // a precious resource // has to clean / empty and re-fill pool frequently
20. [DEV] (b) (Development for global water scarcity) private pool uses massive amount of water / selfish when world faces drought / waste of water / could save water by using natural alternatives
21. [1] (b) (Supporting detail) a luxury / indulgence / status symbol
22. [DEV] (b) (Development for luxury/indulgence) an opportunity to show off rather than help the environment / chose an expensive (conventional) pool / irresponsible spending
23. [1] (b) (Supporting detail) pool uses chemicals / chlorine // chemicals / chlorine cause dry skin / green hair // there are alternative cleaning agents / filtering systems
24. [DEV] (b) (Development for pool uses chemicals) bad for health / wildlife / cause pollution // ignored the alternative natural methods // Mario should have done more research // needs careful monitoring or water is unclean / dangerous
25. [1] (b) (Supporting detail) man-made pool is bad / not sustainable // (Ted) cares too much about the environment
26. [DEV] (b) (Development for man-made pool is bad) a private pool is unnecessary // wild swimming / swimming in natural environment is preferable
27. [1] (b) (Supporting detail) heat so much / a lot of water // not solar heated
28. [DEV] (b) (Development for heat so much) does not use green energy / could have opted for solar heating / wastes energy