Section 2: Creative Writing Begin your answer on a fresh page. Write on one of the following topics. At the head of your essay put the number of the topic you have chosen. You are advised to write between 350 and 500 words. Total marks for this part: 30. Describe two places, one your favourite indoor place and the other your favourite outdoor place. (Remember that you are creating the atmosphere of the two locations and why they are so special to you.)

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2014). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

1. 30 marks are allocated.
2. The 'best fit' principle is applied, as in the following table. N.B. Primary emphasis is on quality of Language; comments on Content used to adjust mark within Band.
3. W1 Communicate appropriately, with a clear awareness of purpose, audience and register.
4. W2 Communicate clearly and develop ideas coherently, at word level, at sentence level and at whole text level.
5. W3 Use accurate spelling, punctuation and grammar.
6. W4 Communicate creatively, using a varied range of vocabulary, sentence structures and linguistic devices.
7. Band 1 Content (Descriptive): Descriptive essays have well-developed images helping to create complex atmospheres.
8. Band 1 Content: Consistently relevant. Interest aroused and sustained.
9. Band 1 Content: Tone and register entirely appropriate.