O-LevelEnglish LanguageReading for Ideas1123/21 · Oct/Nov 2020 · Q122 Marks

Read Passage 1, Sport, in the Insert and answer all the questions below.

(a)Notes Identify and write down the ways in which sport has developed since ancient times, and the benefits of sport in the present day, as outlined in the passage. USE MATERIAL FROM THE WHOLE PASSAGE. At this stage, you do not need to use your own words. Use note form. To help you get started, the first point in each section of notes is done for you. You may find it helpful to use bullet points when listing the content points. You will be awarded up to 12 marks for content points. Content Points The ways in which sport has developed since ancient times • People became interested in pushing the human body to its limits The benefits of sport in the present day • Playing sport leads to people growing in self-confidence[12]
(b)Summary Now use your notes from 1(a) to write a summary of the ways in which sport has developed since ancient times, and the benefits of sport in the present day, as outlined in the passage. Use your own words as far as possible. You will be awarded marks for producing a piece of writing which is relevant, well organised and easy to follow. Your summary must be in continuous writing (not note form). You are advised to write between 150 and 180 words, including the 10 words given below. Begin your summary as follows: People wanted to push their bodies to the limit and[10]

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2020). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

[1] people became interested in pushing the human body to its limits (given)
[1] (ancient art / rock paintings / cave paintings show sport began to evolve from) the desire for competition
[1] formalised / organized / made into (recognisable) tournaments
[1] best / fittest / strongest / most successful sportsmen selected / chosen / picked for military (duties) / the army / battle
[1] training areas were created / made
[1] (By medieval times became) an inexpensive pastime // (became) available / accessible to all // (became) available / accessible to rich and poor
[1] (emergence of) professional sport / players // investment in players (who are trained to a very high level)
[1] (technology means that sporting events have / sport has) gone global / worldwide / universal / international / viral // there are more / a larger number of spectators (than ever before)
[1] Playing sport leads to people growing in self-confidence (given)
[1] helps people to maintain a healthy weight // helps people to lose / shed weight / kilos // (physical exercise / sport) burns (up) calories
[1] (multiple / many / other) health benefits // reduces / lowers the chance / risk of (developing) illness / disease / health/medical conditions
[1] (produces / creates / makes) endorphins // (produces / creates / makes) chemicals in the brain which trigger / cause a positive feeling in the body
[1] (sport / exercise / endorphins lead(s) to / create(s) a more) positive outlook (on life) / a (long-term) boost in mood / lower rates of depression
[1] team sports / team work fosters selflessness // team sports / team work teaches how to make sacrifices, (for the greater good of the team) / be less selfish
[1] learn (how) to lose / to fail // learn to cope with failure / to cope with defeat // it teaches us (how) to lose / to fail / defeat
[1] learn to respect the decisions / opinions of referees / umpires / coaches // instils / teaches respect for (other legitimate) authority
[1] (achieving / reaching one's) personal best // personal achievement // achieving one's best
[10] Summary - Task Fulfilment 10 marks: Excellent understanding of the task demonstrated in an impressive response: All content included is relevant, with no unnecessary details / repetitions. Fluent and coherent presentation of the points, including possible synthesising where appropriate, and a wide range of appropriate stylish linking devices.