O-LevelEnglish LanguageReading for Meaning1123/21 · May/June 2017 · Q32 Marks

Select and write down two of the writer's opinions, one from Paragraph 1 and one from Paragraph 2. You may use the words of the text or your own words.

Opinion from Paragraph 1The writer's opinion in Paragraph 1 is .....................................................................................................[1]
Opinion from Paragraph 2The writer's opinion in Paragraph 2 is ......................................................................................................[1]

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2017). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

[1] Opinion from Paragraph 1: pearls (which) are the most beautiful (of) gems
[1] Opinion from Paragraph 2: Pearl fishing brought deserved wealth (to those who engaged in it).

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Topic

Reading for Meaning, O-Level English Language (syllabus 1123). Structured question, 2 marks.

Source

O-Level English Language, May/June 2017 Paper 2 Variant 1, question 3.

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