O-LevelEnglish LanguageReading for Meaning1123/22 · Oct/Nov 2021 · Q72 Marks
From paragraph 5
- (a)Sylvia 'had no real talent' for chess. Give the word used earlier in the paragraph which conveys the idea of 'talent'.[1]
- (b)Sylvia 'guessed an unmet desire in her father which went beyond just playing chess'. What do you think this 'unmet desire' was?[1]
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Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2021). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.
- [1] (a) flair
- [1] (b) (to have) something he and Sylvia / his daughter could share / do together // (to have) a bond with / spend (quality) time with / become closer to / have something in common with Sylvia / his daughter // to show his love for Sylvia / his daughter // to show feelings for Sylvia / his daughter he is unable to express (in words) // (he wanted) Sylvia / his daughter to share / inherit his passion / interest (in chess / it) // (he wanted) Sylvia / his daughter to be good at / enjoy chess / it // (he wanted) to pass on his love of chess to Sylvia / his daughter
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