Re-read paragraphs 2 and 5, which contain phrases about (a) the beach and (b) the writer's reaction to what happens to Linda. Give: • 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 2023). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

1. [1] (a) Meaning: Award the mark only if an answer provides a meaning for BOTH ‘lazy’ and 'shimmered'. 'lazy' the calm / still / peaceful / tranquil / smooth sea / ocean / water // there were few / small / no waves // the sea / waves / it was not moving / was slowly moving. 'shimmered' glistened / twinkled / sparkled / dazzled / shone / was brilliant / bright / glowed / gleamed. Allow reflected the sunshine / sun rays.
2. [1] (a) Effect: (the sea / beach / situation / experience / the day / the atmosphere / it was) relaxing / laid-back / calming / serene / soothing // (it / the sea / beach looked) beautiful / pretty / inviting / welcoming
3. [1] (b) Meaning: (she) grabbed / snatched / seized / pulled / ripped her / the child / Linda (from Marisa / her) // (she) took her / the child / Linda forcefully / roughly / quickly / immediately / instantly / suddenly / abruptly (from Marisa / her)
4. [1] (b) Effect: (she is) worried / concerned / anxious / nervous / scared / caring / protective (about Linda / the child) // (she is) angry / furious (at) / annoyed / stressed (with Marisa / her friend / her) // (creates a feeling of) urgency / panic / fear / stress