Journey
Mark Scheme (Results) Summer 2008
GCE O Level
GCE O Level English Language (7161/01)
Edexcel Limited. Registered in England and Wales No. 4496750 Registered Office: One90 High Holborn, London WC1V 7BH
Section A: Comprehension First, read Passage One. Question number 1 Answer Award one mark each for any two of the following: • • • • • • Because the train began to move Because the train was leaving the station The rhythm of the train’s movement changed He had fallen from his seat He was anxious/frightened His heart was beating like a steamhammer Mark 2
Question number 2
Answer Award one mark each for any of the following: • • • “sat bold upright with a jerk” “knees were trembling” “an indescribable terror”
Mark 2
Question number 3
Answer Award one mark each for any of the following: • • • • He was unsure of what to do Because he was scared to check (that the money was still there) He was wondering about the disappearance of Mr Grundeis He thought everything might be alright
Mark 2
Question number 4
Answer Mark first three only. • • • • • • • They (the guards) would not take him seriously/would blame him He would be fined They would question him He would have to pull an emergency cord or wait for the next station (because there was no corridor). It would involve the police It would be too late at the next station It would upset his family
Mark 3
Question number 5
Indicative content The following list includes the main elements expected, but reward other valid points. Use of names/forms of address Emotions (both sides/contrast for top marks) Worry about money – mother, effect on grandma, fare/ticket home Suspicions of Mr Grundeis Possibly wish to find him Fear of police, guards
Mark 7
Mark 0 1-3 4-5 6-7
No response or irrelevant Limited amount of indicative content. Possibly presented as a summary or reported speech, possibly a monologue. Appreciable amount of indicative content. Written as a conversation, even if
GCE O Level
GCE O Level English Language (7161/01)
Edexcel Limited. Registered in England and Wales No. 4496750 Registered Office: One90 High Holborn, London WC1V 7BH
Section A: Comprehension First, read Passage One. Question number 1 Answer Award one mark each for any two of the following: • • • • • • Because the train began to move Because the train was leaving the station The rhythm of the train’s movement changed He had fallen from his seat He was anxious/frightened His heart was beating like a steamhammer Mark 2
Question number 2
Answer Award one mark each for any of the following: • • • “sat bold upright with a jerk” “knees were trembling” “an indescribable terror”
Mark 2
Question number 3
Answer Award one mark each for any of the following: • • • • He was unsure of what to do Because he was scared to check (that the money was still there) He was wondering about the disappearance of Mr Grundeis He thought everything might be alright
Mark 2
Question number 4
Answer Mark first three only. • • • • • • • They (the guards) would not take him seriously/would blame him He would be fined They would question him He would have to pull an emergency cord or wait for the next station (because there was no corridor). It would involve the police It would be too late at the next station It would upset his family
Mark 3
Question number 5
Indicative content The following list includes the main elements expected, but reward other valid points. Use of names/forms of address Emotions (both sides/contrast for top marks) Worry about money – mother, effect on grandma, fare/ticket home Suspicions of Mr Grundeis Possibly wish to find him Fear of police, guards
Mark 7
Mark 0 1-3 4-5 6-7
No response or irrelevant Limited amount of indicative content. Possibly presented as a summary or reported speech, possibly a monologue. Appreciable amount of indicative content. Written as a conversation, even if