English

Stage 8

Paper 1 Non-fiction 2022

Cambridge Lower Secondary Progression Test
Mark Scheme

3139_01_MS_5RP
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Section A: Reading

Question Answer Marks

1 Look at the first paragraph (lines 1–5). The writer uses a connective in the 1
third sentence.
Why? Tick () one box.

Award 1 mark for:

• to contrast ideas.

Question Answer Marks

2 Look at the second paragraph (lines 6–9). The writer begins the first 1
sentence with an adverb.
What is the effect of this?

Award 1 mark for any of the following ideas:

• It emphasises/stresses/focuses attention on the negative (aspect of the

voices/vocals) / the fact that only one vocal performance is good / that most
vocal performances are bad.
• It warns the reader that something negative is going to be said next / in
contrast to the previous sentence(s).
• It conveys the writer’s negative attitude/opinion about the film.

Accept any suitable response that conveys a similar idea. Do not accept, ‘It
conveys the writer’s attitude/opinion without ‘negative’.

Question Answer Marks

Look at the third paragraph (lines 10–15).

3(a) Which robot’s name is an example of assonance? 1

Award 1 mark for:

• (Rodney) Copperbottom.
3(b) The writer uses the word clutches. What does this tell the reader about the 1
robot called Ratchet?

Award 1 mark for:

• (Clutches literally means hold, but) the writer uses it figuratively to mean the
robot is powerful / in control of / dominates/rules the city.

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Question Answer Marks

Look at the fourth paragraph (lines 16–20).

4(a) How does the first sentence link the third and fourth paragraphs? 1

Award 1 mark for:

• It makes a comparison (between the plot in the third paragraph and the look
of the film in the fourth paragraph).
• It summarises the previous paragraph (being about the plot) and introduces
a new idea (of the look of the film).
4(b) Why does the writer use a colon ( : ) in the second sentence? 1

Award 1 mark for:

• to introduce a list (of words/phrases) that explains / adds information to the

words before the colon.

Question Answer Marks

5 Look at the fifth paragraph (lines 21–23). 1

Give one phrase which has a similar meaning to peppered with.

Award 1 mark for:

• pops up every five minutes.

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Question Answer Marks

6 Do you think the writer likes the film? Tick () one box. 4

Why? Give two reasons and support each reason with a quotation from
the text.

Award 1 mark for a relevant reason. Award 1 mark for an appropriate quotation.
Accept part of a quotation as long as the original meaning is conveyed.

Yes:

Reason (why the writer Quotation

likes the film)
The film looks good.
There’s a lot of action / It’s
exciting.
He likes the actor, Robin
Williams. / Robin Williams’
acting is good.
It’s entertaining / funny.
• Robots is as visually engaging as the best
digitally animated films
• (If the plot doesn't grab you,) the look of the
film will.
• The directors have created a robot world to
stir the imagination
• gaudy colours run riot
• … wow factor …
• there's plenty of high-octane action
• content guaranteed to guard against
boredom
• an action sequence pops up every five
minutes
• Robin Williams provides plenty of laughs
• Robin Williams is the only actor worth
mentioning
• Williams brings life and energy to his role
• Ninety per cent of this comes from
Williams’ performance.
• you'll probably enjoy yourself
• plenty of laughs
• And, of course, there's the humour

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Question Answer Marks

No:

Reason (why the writer Quotation

doesn’t like the film)
It’s boring. / It’s not a well-
made film.
The story is predictable /
lacks originality.
The other actors’
performances are
disappointing.
The reviewer is not a (5-
year-old) child.
• The dreary plot
• If the plot doesn't grab you
• it more often resembles a video game
• some nuts and bolts missing
• Robots is not one of those must-see
animated digital movies
• The narrative is familiar fairy-tale stuff
• Mechanical performances?
• His co-stars read their lines, but don't do
anything more than that
• The dreary plot is targeted squarely at five-
year-olds.
• Robots is not one of those must-see
animated digital movies that works as well
for adults as for children.

Question Answer Marks

7 Give two features of a review as shown in Text A. Tick () two boxes. 2

Award up to 2 marks for:

• intended audience
• summary of the plot.

Question Answer Marks

8 What type of text is this? 1

Award 1 mark for one of the following:

• information text / news report.

Question Answer Marks

9 Look at the first paragraph (lines 1–3). 1

Give one word that means ‘shocked’.

Award 1 mark for:

• stunned.

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Question Answer Marks

10 Look at the second paragraph (lines 4–7). 1

What is the effect of the phrase not even?

Award 1 mark for any of the following:

• It shows that what follows next in the text is surprising.

• It contrasts previous information.
• It emphasises the skill of the computer programme / how amazing AlphaGo
is (at making decisions / playing Go).

Question Answer Marks

Look at the third paragraph (lines 8–11).

11(a) Give one word that means ‘beaten’. 1

Award 1 mark for:

• surpassed.
11(b) Give one example of the passive voice. 1

Award 1 mark for:

• is considered.

Question Answer Marks

12 Look at the fourth paragraph (lines 12–14). 1

Identify the main clause in the third sentence.

Award 1 mark for:

• players win.

Question Answer Marks

13 Look at the fifth paragraph (lines 15–16). 1

Why does the writer use two short, simple sentences?

Award 1 mark for:

• for dramatic effect / impact / to emphasise a point.

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Question Answer Marks

14(a) What makes the success by AlphaGo so remarkable? List up to six points. 3

Award 3 marks for 5–6 correct points.

Award 2 marks for 3–4 correct points.
Award 1 mark for 2 correct points.
Award 0 marks for 0–1 correct points.

• Other players were stunned by AlphaGo’s success

• AlphaGo beat a (human) champion player.
• (It’s the first time) a computer programme won by a large margin (4–1).
• The programme is mostly self-taught.
• The computer programme played millions of games against itself.
• No-one knows how the programme makes decisions / ‘analyses the game
position and picks its next move’.
• Go is a very complex game / is ‘probably the most sophisticated game
invented by humans so far’. / There are more possible positions in Go than
atoms in the universe.
• Go requires creative and strategic thinking.
• It is a big step up from what computers have achieved in the past.
• AlphaGo’s learning strategy could help solve real-life problems in the future
(e.g. medical diagnoses/ pursuing scientific research).
14(b) Using the information from your list, write a summary of the significance 2
of the win by AlphaGo. Include 4–5 points from your list. Write up to 50
words. Use your own words as much as possible.

Award up to 2 marks for a coherent summary that includes 4-5 points. For
example:

• For the first time a computer programme beat a champion player in the
extremely complex game of Go and shocked the community. No one knows
how the programme makes decisions but its strategy could help to solve
scientific problems in the future.

Award 1 mark for a summary that includes some but not all of the main points.
Award 0 marks for a summary made up of facts which are not synthesized.
Do not award more than 1 mark where the summary exceeds 50 words.
Accept words lifted from the text where they contribute to a cohesive summary.

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Section B: Writing

Notes to markers

• Use the marking grids on the following pages.

• Marking should always begin from the lowest mark in each column and work upward.
• A ‘best fit’ judgement should be made in judging first in which box to place the response and then,
within that box, which mark is appropriate.
• The lower mark within a box should be given if some the criteria have been met but not all.
• Note on extent:
Award 0 marks where the performance fails to meet the lowest criteria.
Award 0 marks for 20 words or fewer.
Award a maximum of 7 marks for responses of between 21 and 60 words.
You need not count the words unless you think there will be fewer than 60. In normal-sized
handwriting 60 words will be approximately 8 lines.

15 Write a review for your school newsletter.

You should consider:

• What will you review? For example, a book, a game, a film, a gadget, clothing.
• What are its good and bad points?
• Who would you recommend it to?

Marks

Creation of texts (Wc) 5

Vocabulary and language (Wv) 3

Grammar and punctuation (Wp) 7

Structure of texts (Ws) 7

Word structure [spelling] (Ww) 3

[Total 25]

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Creation of texts (Wc)
[5 marks]
Content is wholly suitable
for the intended audience.
Text is written from a clear
and well-presented
viewpoint. i.e., contains
detail that sustains interest
with writer’s style / personal
response which
emphasises particular
points.
Uses relevant features
consistently for a chosen
purpose to clarify meaning.
Some combinations of
structural, linguistic and
literary features to create a
specific effect.
[4–5]
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Vocabulary and language Structure of texts (Ws)
(Wv)
[3 marks] [7 marks]
The response is presented
clearly and is well-organised
using a good range of
organisational features
accurately.
Ideas are developed with
chronological or logical links
throughout the text from an
effective introduction to a
successful conclusion.
Paragraphs are used
successfully to structure the
content. There is effective
cohesion within and between
paragraphs.
A good range of sentence
openings and connectives
are used appropriately to
support content.
[6–7]
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Grammar and punctuation (Wg) Word structure (Ww)
(spelling)
[7 marks] [3 marks]
Grammatical structures are almost
always accurate throughout the
text. For example:
• a wide range of sentence
types are used accurately
and effectively to support
the text type.
• detail and shades
meaning conveyed
through the grammatical
structure of sentences,
e.g., controlling the order
of clauses in complex
sentences.
• Consistent use of formal
and/or informal register
according to context,
purpose and audience.
Punctuation is accurate and used
to enhance meaning, for example:
• commas, ellipses, colons, semi-
colons, dashes and hyphens
are used accurately to clarify
and enhance meaning
• conventions of layout are
always applied effectively and
consistently e.g., bullet points.
[6–7]
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Creation of texts (Wc)
Content is suitable for the
intended audience.
Viewpoints are well-
presented and consistent
throughout.
Uses relevant features
consistently for a chosen
purpose to clarify meaning.
May begin to add structural
and literary features in parts
of the text.
[3]
English Stage 8 Paper 1 Mark Scheme
Vocabulary and language
(Wv)
The response is relevant
using a vocabulary
accurately for the purpose /
text type.
Uses language precisely to
clarify and extend meaning.
[3]
Structure of texts (Ws)
The response is presented
clearly and is well-organised
using a range of
organisational features
accurately.
Ideas are developed with
chronological or logical links
throughout the text though
there may be some
inconsistencies.
Paragraphs are used to help
structure the text where the
main idea is usually
supported by following
sentences.
A range of sentence
openings and connectives
are used appropriately to
support content.
[4–5]
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Grammar and punctuation Word structure (Ww)
(Wg) (spelling)
Grammatical structures are Spelling is usually correct
mostly accurate throughout throughout.
the text, e.g.,
• a range of sentence types There may occasional be
are used to support the phonetically plausible
attempts at complex words.
text type.
• Some detail and shades
of meaning through the Correct spelling of most, not
grammatical structure of all, polysyllabic words, e.g.,
sentences, e.g., accommodation, appear,
controlling the order of information, probably,
clauses in complex separate, business,
sentences. essentially,
• Formal and/or informal wondering/wandering.
register is generally used
appropriately according to
context, purpose and
audience.
A range of punctuation e.g.,
• commas, ellipses, colons,
semi-colons, dashes and
hyphens are used mostly
accurately to clarify
meaning.
• Conventions of layout are
applied consistently e.g.,
bullet points.
[4–5] [3]
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Creation of texts (Wc)
Content is mostly relevant
using some literary
techniques appropriate to
the text type.
Main features of the text
type, if appropriate, are
evident.
Viewpoints are generally
clear and help engage the
reader’s interest for the
most part.
[2]
English Stage 8 Paper 1 Mark Scheme
Vocabulary and language
(Wv)
Creates and controls
meaning through precise
use of a range and variety
of language.
Creates effects by using a
range of linguistic and
literary techniques.
[2]
Structure of texts (Ws)
The response is generally
well-organised and attempts
the use of some
organisational features.
Some attempt to sequence
relevant ideas logically.
Paragraphs / sections are
evident, though not always
consistently or appropriately.
Related points are grouped
together or linked by time
sequencers.
Movement between
paragraphs or sections, may
be disjointed with a limited
range of sentence openings
and connectives.
[2–3]
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Grammar and punctuation
(Wg)
Grammatical structures are
generally accurate throughout
the text, e.g.,
• Use of some range of
sentence types to support the
text type.
• Some complex sentences
attempted to create effect.
• Formal and/or informal
register is attempted if
relevant e.g., depending on
target audience
Some range of punctuation:
• e.g., commas, semi-colons,
dashes and hyphens) is used
accurately to clarify meaning.
• There may be evidence of
comma splicing.
Note: if punctuation is totally
lacking and other descriptors met
then give the lower mark here.
[2–3]
From 2022
Word structure (Ww)
(spelling)
Spelling of common and
some less-common
words, including
polysyllabic and
compound words, is
generally accurate, e.g.
friend, another, around,
because, anything,
something.
Spelling of plurals and
some past and present
words is generally
accurate, e.g., boxes,
clothes, told, stopped,
wanted.
[2]
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Creation of texts (Wc)
Some material included
that is relevant to the
task.
The writer’s attitude to the
subject inconsistently
conveyed, with some
attempt to engage the
reader.
Some elements of the text
type can be seen; a
maximum of 1 mark can
be awarded if not the
correct genre.
[1]
Creation of texts (Wc)
No creditable response
[0]
English Stage 8 Paper 1 Mark Scheme
Vocabulary and language
(Wv)
Language is simple, relevant.
and suitable for the text type.
Language and meaning of
words/phrases is mainly
clear, with some errors.
[1]
Vocabulary and language
(Wv)
No creditable response
[0]
Structure of texts (Ws)
Some attempt to organise
the overall text.
Some basic sequencing of
ideas in relation to the
stimulus.
Paragraphs / sections are
evident with related points
grouped together or linked
by time sequence.
Movement between
paragraphs or sections,
is disjointed with a very
limited range of sentence
openings and connectives.
[1]
Structure of texts (Ws)
No creditable response
[0]
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Grammar and punctuation (Wg) Word structure (Ww)
(spelling)
Basic grammatical structures are Spelling of high frequency
generally correct, e.g., words is generally correct,
• subject and verb generally e.g., their/there, when,
agree were, what, some, etc.
• past and present tense verbs
are generally consistent.
• simple and some compound
sentences
• some complex sentences may
be attempted to expand detail
but not always successfully.
• Formal and/or informal
register may be attempted but
not consistently according to
context, purpose and
audience.
Punctuation:
• Demarcation of
straightforward sentences is
usually correct.
• Commas are used in lists and
occasionally to mark clauses.
Note: learners should gain marks
for good English with punctuation
errors rather than lose marks for
essentially good English.
[1] [1]
Grammar and punctuation (Wg) Word structure (Ww)
(spelling)
No creditable response No creditable response
[0] [0]