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O-LevelEnglish LanguageReading for Meaning1123/22 · May/June 2014 · Q64 Marks

From paragraph 3

  1. (a)As Kitty lay 'crumpled on the bed', what are the two indications that she might be 'desperately ill'?[2]
  2. (i)(i)[1]
  3. (ii)(ii)[1]
  4. (b)Why do you think Esme 'hung a towel over the window'?[1]
  5. (c)What did Esme learn not to do when she walked round the ship in the storm?[1]

Mark scheme

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

  1. [1] (i) her face was very / completely/deathly white
  2. [1] (ii) she didn't recognise Esme / her sister
  3. [1] so that Kitty /her sister couldn't see / wouldn't have to look at the sea / water // to hide the sea / water
  4. [1] (Not to) lean back //(not to) stand / walk upright / (up) straight

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Topic
Reading for Meaning, O-Level English Language (syllabus 1123). Structured question, 4 marks.
Source
O-Level English Language, May/June 2014 Paper 2 Variant 2, question 6.

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