O-LevelEnglish LanguageSummary Writing1123/12 · Oct/Nov 2024 · Q325 Marks

Read Text B, Going at my own pace, in the insert and answer Question 3. Question 3

(a)Summarise the disadvantages of the fitness app, according to Text B. You must use continuous writing (not note form). Use your own words as far as possible. Avoid copying long sections of the text. Your summary should be no more than 150 words. Up to 10 marks are available for the content of your answer and up to 10 marks for the quality of your writing.[20]
(b)Imagine you are Ned, the writer's personal trainer. You are asked a question by someone who enjoys running and is interested in your work. Give your answer to the runner's question, using information from the text. The runner's question: I'm thinking of getting a personal trainer, but some people say it's a waste of money. What is your opinion and why? Ned's answer:[5]

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2024). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

[20] 1 an app that has moved on / becomes out-of-date
2 have to pay / costs money
3 shares (personal) information / stats whether you want it to or not / without consent
4 addictive / can't stop (using it) / constantly uploading achievements / results
5 makes you (too) competitive / competition takes over
6 discouraged when others are fast(er) / better / comparisons affect mental health / make you feel bad
7 takes away enjoyment (of riding)
8 (peer) pressure to / feel you must put everything on the app / share data
9 puts failures into numbers / shows your failures
10 mean / negative comments (from other users) / upset by comments (from others)
11 makes you overtrain / run / ride too fast / too far
12 runs down (phone) battery / phone dies
[5] Relevant perspective: Ned believes that personal trainers are not a waste of money / it would be a good idea for the runner to employ one/him.
1 personal trainer can become a friend; get to know the client really well / client will trust you / privacy / no mean comments
2 recommends relaxation / healthy eating / good diet; not just going to improve running, but impact on general fitness / will advise about both physical and mental health
3 perceptive -alert to when 'you're too hard on yourself'; in tune with your feelings / will restore confidence / encouraging / will ensure running remains enjoyable
4 stops you overtraining / running 'faster and further' than you should / makes you work at your own pace; helps you to avoid injury / helps you pace your progress sensibly
5 gives advice / guidance / tips when needed / asked for; no pressure to have trainer with you the whole time / will give you space / advice is specific to each individual