Do you think that hard work is all that is needed to succeed in life? If not, what else might be needed? Give examples and reasons to support your view.

Mark scheme

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

1. [30] Total marks for this part: 30. Primary emphasis is on quality of Language; comments on Content used to adjust mark within Band.
2. [0] Section 2 Language (Band 1): Highly accurate, apart from very occasional slips. Sentence structure varied for particular effects. Verb forms largely correct and appropriate tenses consistently used. Vocabulary wide and precise. Punctuation accurate and helpful. Spelling accurate apart from very occasional slips. Paragraphs have unity, are linked, and show evidence of planning.
3. [0] Section 2 Content (Band 1 - Discursive essays): Consistently relevant. Interest aroused and sustained. Tone and register entirely appropriate. Are well developed, logical, even complex, in argument.