O-LevelEnglish LanguageReading for Meaning1123/21 · May/June 2014 · Q56 Marks

From paragraph 2

(a)Before she ‘extricated her fingers from Elspeth's', in what two ways was Alice misbehaving? (i) (ii)[2]
(b)'Tiny beads of moisture left a ghostly imprint' of her nose and lips on the glass. Without using the words of the passage, explain exactly what is happening here.[2]
(c)Explain in your own words how Alice's feelings changed as she looked at the 'glass cabinet'.[2]

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2014). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

[1] (a) (i) She jiggled / fidgeted / hopped (as she held Elspeth's hand) (Don't Allow: Run-on into 'Alice didn't like this friend much' = 0(W))
[1] (a) (ii) She bent back the sole of her sandal / shoe (under her foot) (Allow: She was playing with her sandal / shoe) (Don't Allow: Run-on into 'she tried not to look bored' = 0(W); She was bending her sandal /shoe = 0(N); Reference to extricating her fingers = 0(N))
[1] (b) MOISTURE: breath / breathing / condensation / steam / vapour / mist (Don't Allow: Wetness / dampness (alone) = 0(N))
[1] (b) IMPRINT: shape / outline / image / copy / mark / trace (Don't Allow: Picture / reflection / pattern = 0(N))
[1] (c) APPREHENSION: fear / anxiety / nervousness / worry / doubt / uneasiness / disquiet / agitation / wariness / fright / misgivings / qualms (Allow: scared / frightened / afraid) (Don't Allow: Anger/ embarrassment / regret / shock / irritation / terror/ boredom/caution / upset 0(N))
[1] (c) EXHILARATION: happiness / joy / delight / elation / euphoria / excitement (Don't Allow: amazement)

On Oracle Prep you can write or photograph your own answer and have it marked by AI against this mark scheme, with feedback on what you missed.