Re-read paragraphs 2 and 4, which contain phrases describing scenes in (i) the restaurant (ii) the street. Explain: • the meaning of each phrase as it is used in the passage • the effect of each phrase as it is used in the passage.

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2022). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

1. [1] (a) Meaning: everyone / all the people / all the customers / all the locals looked / stared at them / us // everyone / all the people / all the customers / all the locals turned (their heads) to them / us
2. [1] (a) Effect: he / they / we were the centre of attention // he / they / we were conspicuous / were outsiders / were strangers // he / they / we didn't fit in // (he / they / we) felt intimidated / awkward / uncomfortable / unwelcome // people / the locals were interested in / curious (about) / wary of them / us
3. [1] (b) Meaning: (rays / beams / stripes of) sunlight / sun / sunshine (coming through the gaps) // light
4. [1] (b) Effect: beauty / warmth // precious / special (place / scene / square / street / island) // (the) brilliance (of the place / scene / square / street / island) // (the place / scene / square / street / island) makes them / us feel happy / relaxed / positive