O-LevelEnglish LanguageReading for Ideas1123/22 · Oct/Nov 2023 · Q122 Marks

Read Passage 1, Salt, in the insert and answer all the questions below.

(a)Notes Identify and write down the ways in which salt was important in former times and the ways in which salt is important in modern times, 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 Ways in which salt was important in former times • could preserve food Ways in which salt is important in modern times • necessary requirement in our diets[12]
(b)Summary Now use your notes from 1(a) to write a summary of the ways in which salt was important in former times and the ways in which salt is important in modern times, 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: Salt became an important commodity in former times as it[10]

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2023). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

[1] (Ways in which salt was important in former times) 2 areas which produced salt / it became centres of civilisation / became civilised
[1] 3 (became an important) article of trade // was traded / for trading
[1] 4 (in Ancient Egypt) salted birds / fish / animals / creatures (were) placed in tombs as food for the afterlife
[1] 5 (its scarcity / need made it a) cause of (bitter) war(fare)
[1] 6 (used in / a) ritual(s) in war(fare)
[1] 7 (used as a) weapon (of/in war)
[1] 8 (a salt) tax / it was taxed
[1] 9 (used as) money / currency
[1] (Ways in which salt is important in modern times) 11 (important for) beauty and health // Allow in beauty and health products
[1] 12 production of / making chlorine (in industry / a highly effective disinfectant)
[1] 13 (a) cleaning agent / cleaner (which is non-chemical / eco-friendly) // softer / cheaper than chemical cleaner(s)
[1] 14 keeps roads / highways (safe and) free of ice // melts ice on / de-ices roads / highways
[1] 15 (as in former times, a) huge / great source of income / revenue / money (in many countries)
[1] 16 made its way into / is part of many languages
Summary marks are awarded for producing a piece of writing which is relevant, well organised and easy to follow.
Band 5 (9-10 marks): Excellent understanding of the task. 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.