O-LevelEnglish LanguageReading for Ideas1123/22 · May/June 2014 · Q120 Marks

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

(a)Notes [15 marks] Identify and write down the points in the passage which describe the uses and popularity of cinnamon in former times, and its uses and continuing popularity in modern times. USE ONLY THE MATERIAL FROM PARAGRAPH 2 TO PARAGRAPH 6 INCLUSIVE. At this stage, you need NOT use your own words. To help you get started, the first point in each section of notes is done for you. You will be awarded up to 15 marks for content points. MAIN POINTS The uses and popularity of cinnamon in former times • Used in Chinese medicine The uses and continuing popularity of cinnamon in modern times • Used in cooking savoury dishes[15]
(b)Summary [5 marks] Now use your notes to write a summary, in which you describe the uses and popularity of cinnamon in former times, and its uses and continuing popularity in modern times. This time, you will be awarded up to 5 marks for using your own words wherever possible and for accurate use of language. Your summary, which must be in continuous writing (not note form), must be no longer than 160 words, including the 10 words given below. Begin your summary as follows: There is evidence that cinnamon was used in Chinese medicine ........................................[5]

Mark scheme

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

[1] 1. Used in Chinese medicine
[1] 2. Egyptians used it as an embalming agent / for embalming
[1] 3. (Traditional) Indian medicine (used it as cure for indigestion / colds)
[1] 4. Gifted / offered /given to a god / gods / Apollo // linked to religion
[1] 5. Ingredient of / in oil used to anoint Hebrew priests / bless articles in the Hebrew temple // used in Hebrew religion // Ingredient of incense (which perfumed offerings) in the Hebrew temple // linked to holiness in Hebrew religion
[1] 6. Luxury // symbol of affluence // fit (also) for kings / emperors
[1] 7. Used in cooking throughout the world / in many / variety of countries
[1] 8. Used in cooking (especially) by the elite in Europe
[1] 9. (Seen as) a cure for the plague // mixed with cloves / water and placed in sick rooms of plague victims
[1] 10. (Used by) European countries to gain domination over each other (by controlling its production)
[1] 11. Used to cook savoury dishes
[1] 12. Used to cook sweet dishes
[1] 13. Oil (from leaves/ bark) has antiviral properties
[1] 14. (Prevents disease by) killing mosquito larvae
[1] 15. Anti-inflammatory (effect) // improves digestion / diet
[1] 16. Pharmaceutical companies are (considering) using cinnamon (in conventional medicine)
[1] 17. (May) reduce cholesterol
[1] 18. (Potential) treatment for diabetes (because of link to low blood sugar level)
[1] 19. (Link to reduced blood sugar levels may prove) beneficial (in the war) against obesity // it is a treatment for / prevents obesity
[1] 20. Delays (the onset of) memory loss (in elderly people) // boosts brain activity / thought processes
[5 (Own Words)] Candidates make a sustained attempt to re-phrase the text language. Allow phrases from the text which are difficult to substitute.
[4 (Own Words)] There is a noticeable attempt to re-phrase the text. The summary is free from stretches of concentrated lifting.
[3 (Own Words)] There are recognisable but limited attempts to re-phrase the text detail. Attempt may be limited by irrelevance or by oblique or mangled relevance. Groups of text expression are interlaced with own words. The expression may not always be secure, but the attempt to substitute the text will gain credit.
[2 (Own Words)] Wholesale copying of large areas of the text, but not a complete transcript. Attempts to substitute own language will be limited to single word expression. Irrelevant sections of the text will be more frequent at this level and below.
[1 (Own Words)] Pretty well a complete transcript of the text expression. There will also be random transcription of irrelevant sections of the text.
[0 (Own Words)] Complete transcript.
[5 (Use of English)] Apart from very occasional slips, the language is accurate. Any occasional errors are either slips or minor errors. There is a marked ability to use original complex syntax outside text structures. Punctuation is accurate and helpful to the reader.
[4 (Use of English)] The language is almost always accurate. Serious errors will be isolated. Sentences show some variation, including original complex syntax. Punctuation is accurate and generally helpful.
[3 (Use of English)] The language is largely accurate. Simple structures tend to dominate and serious errors are not frequent, although they are noticeable. Where sentences show some variety and complexity, they will generally be lifted from the text. Serious errors may occur when more sophisticated structures are attempted. Punctuation is generally accurate.
[2 (Use of English)] Meaning is not in doubt but serious errors are becoming more frequent. [8+ errors as a guide, but balance against sentence structure is also necessary]. Some simple structures will be accurate, although this accuracy is not sustained for long. Simple punctuation will usually be correct.
[1 (Use of English)] Heavy frequency of serious errors, sometimes impeding reading. Fractured syntax is much more pronounced at this level.
[0 (Use of English)] Heavy frequency of serious errors throughout. Fractured syntax.
Mark for Style: Add the marks for OWN WORDS and USE OF ENGLISH together and divide by two. Raise any half marks to the nearest whole number e.g. OW 3, UE 2, giving a mark of 3.