O-LevelEnglish LanguageReading for Meaning1123/22 · Oct/Nov 2020 · Q43 Marks
From paragraph 2
- (a)Give two reasons why you think Kevin's father had to try 'to edge closer to the mirror'.[2]
- (b)Kevin's father 'groped for the towel'. Why could he not see the towel?[1]
Mark scheme
Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2020). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.
- [1] (a) he was shaving // to shave better / with precision // to get a closer look as he shaved // so he wouldn't cut himself / his face
- [1] (a) Kevin was in his way // there wasn't enough space for two people // to make space for Kevin // the room was tiny and there were two people in it // the room was tiny and Kevin had to come in
- [1] (b) his face was / eyes were covered in soap // his eyes were full of soap(y water)
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