O-LevelEnglish LanguageReading for Meaning1123/22 · May/June 2014 · Q55 Marks

From paragraph 2

(a)'The ship began to sway ... and then to roll from side to side.' What is causing this to happen?[1]
(b)Pick out and write down the single word from the paragraph which continues the idea of moving 'from side to side'.[1]
(c)'The sea hurled itself at the glass.' What effect is created here that would not be created by 'the sea splashed against the glass'?[1]
(d)Describe in your own words Esme's feelings when she realises she is the only passenger who is not seasick.[2]

Mark scheme

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

[1] (The start of) a storm // the waves / sea (becoming) rough /stormy/ wild
[1] seesaw
[1] The sea is attacking the ship / glass // is hurtful/ malicious / wicked / trying to cause damage OR It conveys the force / violence / strength (of the sea / waves)
[1] SHAMEFUL: Embarrassed / disgraced / mortified / humiliated / guilty
[1] EXUBERANT: excited / elated / ecstatic / high-spirited / upbeat / ebullient /joyful / thrilled / bubbling / delighted / jubilant // really /very happy // really /very glad // exultant

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