ST DOMINIC’S SECONDARY SCHOOL

English Language
Form 1

Mid year Exam 2023

Cambridge Lower Secondary Progression Test
Mark Scheme
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Section A: Reading

Question Answer Marks

1 Look at the first paragraph (lines 1–5). 1

What information is given in brackets ( () )? Tick (✓) one box.

Award 1 mark for:

• the year the film was released.

Question Answer Marks

2 Look at the second paragraph (lines 6–8). Chaplin chose to make ‘City 1
Lights’ a silent film.
Give one word that tells the reader that the writer is surprised by this.

Award 1 mark for:

• actually.

Question Answer Marks

Look at the third paragraph.

3(a) Why does the writer begin the third paragraph with the word Speech (line 1
9)?

Award 1 mark for:

• to link the third paragraph back to the second paragraph

• the first word of the third paragraph (‘speech’) is the same as the last word
of the second.
• to emphasise the point more
3(b) Look at lines 10–11. 1
How does the structure of this sentence emphasise the Tramp’s
character?

Award 1 mark for:

• tripling / by listing three words/nouns that mean the same thing (which
emphasises the Tramp’s character / his loneliness).
3(c) Why does the writer use a colon ( : ) in the third paragraph (lines 9–12)? 1
Tick (✓) one box.

Award 1 mark for:

• to introduce a list.

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Question Answer Marks

Look at the fourth paragraph (lines 13–17).

4(a) The writer uses a question in the first sentence and answers it later. 1
Why does the writer do this?

Award 1 mark for:

• To show/describe/emphasise the (genuine/strong/positive) relationship

between the flower girl and The Tramp.
• to engage interest

Accept any suitable response based on information from the paragraph.

4(b) Why does the writer use the present tense in the last two sentences (lines 1
15–17)?

Award 1 mark for:

• he is describing/summarising the plot of the film / what happens in the film.

Question Answer Marks

5 Look at lines 18–25. Give one way in which these lines are different from 1
the previous two paragraphs.

Award 1 mark for any of the following:

• They are autobiographical / about the writer’s experience / written in the first
person.
• They are a narrative about past events.

Question Answer Marks

6 Look at the sixth paragraph (lines 21–25). 1

How does the writer repeat the idea that the last scene of ‘City Lights’ is
one of the most emotional moments in cinema history? Give one
quotation from the text.

Award 1 mark for:

• (I heard much) snuffling and blowing of noses / there wasn’t a dry eye (in
the square).

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Question Answer Marks

7 The writer suggests that Chaplin’s films are no longer popular. 2

Explain why you think this has happened. Support your answer with one
quotation from Text A.

Award 1 mark for an appropriate explanation, and 1 mark for a quotation, e.g.

Explanation Quotation
People nowadays expect to see ‘black-and-white’
films in colour.
People expect to hear characters ‘silent (classic)’
speak. OR
‘growing popularity of films with
dialogue’
Chaplin / The Little Tramp is no • ‘At one time, The Little Tramp
longer well-known. was said to be the most famous
image on earth.’
OR,
• ‘Chaplin was considered to be
the greatest popular artist of the
20th Century’
Some people nowadays prefer to • ‘Their films were shown
hear films in their own language. everywhere’
OR,
• ‘language was no barrier.’

Question Answer Marks

8 ‘City Lights’ is one of the writer’s favourite films. 1

Give one quotation from the text that shows this.

Award 1 mark for any of the following:

• If only one of Charlie Chaplin’s films could be preserved

• deservedly famous as one of the great emotional moments in cinema
history
• one of my most treasured experiences as a movie-goer
• I am still under its spell.

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Question Answer Marks

9 The headline suggests that it took a long time for Linder to be 1

rediscovered.
How does the writer reinforce this idea in the first paragraph (lines 1–3)?

Award 1 mark for:

• (The writer mentions that Linder was,) ‘(largely) forgotten for decades’.

Question Answer Marks

10 The message of the subheadline suggests uncertainty. 1

Give one phrase from the second paragraph (lines 4–9) that supports this.

Award 1 mark for:

• as far as we can tell (- the first film star anywhere).

Question Answer Marks

11 Look at the third paragraph (lines 10–12). 1

Give one phrase which means ‘small and unimportant acting roles’.

Award 1 mark for:

• bit parts.

Question Answer Marks

12 Look at the phrase In your eyes lies a fortune in the fourth paragraph 1
(lines 13–16). What literary technique is this an example of?
Tick (✓) one box.

Award 1 mark for:

• metaphor.

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Question Answer Marks

13 Look at the final paragraph (lines 18–20). 2

Which two words does Charlie Chaplin use to say that Max Linder taught
him a lot?

Award 1 mark for each of the following:

• Professor
• disciple.

Do not accept ‘major influence’ as these were not words used by Charlie
Chaplin.

Question Answer Marks

14 Look at Text A and Text B. 2

What do you think both the writers have in common? Give one piece of
evidence from Text B to support your answer.

Award 1 mark for identifying an area of common interest, plus 1 mark for an
appropriate piece of supporting evidence from Text B.

Both writers Evidence

are interested in early/silent films / the writes about ‘the very first film star’ /
history of the cinema ‘the early silent era’ of film
enjoy watching (romantic) comedies ‘his comedy was more romantic’

admire Charlie Chaplin ‘arguably the biggest film star of all

time’

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Question Answer Marks

You are going to write a brief biography of Max Linder.

15(a) Use the table to make some notes: 3

Award 3 marks for 9–11 correct facts

Award 2 marks for 6–8 correct facts
Award 1 mark for 2–5 correct facts
Award 0 marks for 0–1 correct facts

Date and Place of Birth • 1883, France

Events in his life 1901 – started work as an actor
•• 1905 – changed his name to Max
Linder / made his movie debut
• 1909 – featured in / appeared on the
poster for Le Petit Jeune Homme film
Type of actor (romantic/slapstick) comedian
• Distinctive physical feature (beautiful, soulful) eyes
• France/Europe
Where he acted in films Hollywood / the USA
•• directed
Roles in film-making other than wrote
• acting produced
••

15(b) Using the information in the table, write a summary describing the life of 2
Max Linder.
Write up to 50 words. Use your own words as much as possible.

Award 2 marks for a summary that combines the main points into a coherent
summary, e.g.:

• Born in 1883 in France, Max Linder became a stage actor in 1901. In 1905
he started acting in films, starring in Le Petit Jeune Homme in 1909. Known
for his beautiful eyes, Max acted in romantic comedies in France and
Hollywood, and was also a writer, director and producer.

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 synthesised. 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.

16 Imagine that a famous person recently visited your school.

Write an article about the visit for your school magazine.

You could include:

• who the person is and why they are well-known (e.g. arts, politics, science, sports)
• the purpose of their visit (e.g. to give a performance, workshop, demonstration or
deliver a speech)
• what you admired about the person or learnt from the person’s visit.

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) Vocabulary and language Structure of texts (Ws) Grammar and punctuation Word structure (Ww)
(Wv) (Wg) (spelling)
[5 marks] [3 marks] [7 marks] [7 marks] [3 marks]
Content is entirely relevant. The response is well- Grammatical structures are
organised using a good almost always accurate
range of organisational throughout the text. For example,
Ideas are developed so that
features accurately. there is:
features of the text type are
• a wide range of sentence types
clearly established and are
Ideas are developed with to support the text type
used confidently
throughout.
chronological or logical • a range of complex sentences
links throughout the text accurately to provide clarity
from an introduction to and emphasis e.g., by
Viewpoints are well- conclusion. positioning of clauses varying
presented, i.e., detail word order or expansion of
sustains interest with Paragraphs are used verb phrases
writer’s style / personal competently to structure the • consistent use of formal and/or
response which content. There is good informal register according to
emphasises particular cohesion within and context, purpose and
points. between paragraphs. audience.

A good range of carefully There is a good range of

Writing is clearly developed chosen sentence openings punctuation. For example:
to suit the specified and connectives are used • commas, ellipses, colons,
audience and purpose / text appropriately to support semi-colons, dashes and
type. content. hyphens used accurately to
clarify meaning.
• conventions of layout are
always applied consistently
e.g., bullet points.

[4–5] [6–7] [6–7]

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Creation of texts (Wc) Vocabulary and language Structure of texts (Ws) Grammar and punctuation Word structure (Ww)
(Wv) (Wg) (spelling)
Content is relevant and Material is relevant using The response is is Grammatical structures are Spelling is usually correct
ideas are developed so vocabulary accurately for the generally well-organised mostly accurate throughout the throughout. (There may
that features of the text purpose / text type. using a range of text. For example, there is: occasionally be phonetically
type are clear. organisational features • a range of sentence types to plausible attempts at
Uses well-developed accurately. support the text type. complex words.)
Viewpoints are clear and language to clarify and • some complex sentences to
extend ideas. Ideas are developed with provide clarity and emphasis Correct spelling of most, not
maintained throughout.
chronological or logical e.g., by positioning of clauses all, polysyllabic words, e.g.,
links throughout the text varying word order or appear, information,
Writing is developed to Creates an effect by using though there may be some expansion of verb phrases probably, separate
suit the specified key linguistic and literary inconsistencies. • formal and/or informal register wondering/wandering,
audience and purpose. techniques. business, essentially,
is generally used appropriately
Paragraphs are used to according to context, purpose accommodation.
Content may have some help structure the text and audience.
different voices within the where the main idea is
text. usually supported by A range of punctuation:
following sentences. • e.g., commas, ellipses, colons,
semi-colons, dashes and
A range of sentence hyphens are used mostly
openings and connectives accurately to clarify meaning
are used appropriately to • conventions of layout are
support content. applied consistently e.g., bullet
points.

[3] [3] [4–5] [4–5] [3]

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Creation of texts (Wc) Vocabulary and language Structure of texts (Ws) Grammar and punctuation Word structure (Ww)
(Wv) (Wg) (spelling)
Content is mostly relevant Vocabulary is relevant and The response is generally Grammatical structures are Spelling of common and
to the task, though there suitable for the purpose / text organised and attempts generally accurate throughout some less-common words,
may not be many well- type. some organisational the text. including polysyllabic and
developed ideas. features. For example, there is: compound words, is
• some range of sentence types generally accurate, e.g.,
Language and meaning of Some attempt to sequence friend, another, around,
Writing shows purpose. to support the text type
words/phrases is clear. relevant ideas logically. • complex sentences may be because, anything,
attempted to create effect and something.
There is a straightforward Clear evidence of Paragraphs / sections are convey shades of meaning
viewpoint and awareness appropriate linguistic and evident, though not always • some awareness of formal Spelling of plurals and some
of the audience. literary techniques. consistently or past and present words is
and/or informal register
appropriately. according to context, purpose generally accurate, e.g.,
and audience. boxes, clothes, told,
Movement between stopped, wanted.
paragraphs or sections, Some range of punctuation:
may be disjointed with a • e.g., commas, semi-colons,
limited range of sentence dashes and hyphens are
openings and connectives. generally accurate and may
sometimes be used for effect.
• There may be evidence of
comma splicing.

Note: if punctuation is totally

lacking and other descriptors met
then give the lower mark here.

[2] [2] [2–3] [2–3] [2]

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Creation of texts (Wc) Vocabulary and language Structure of texts (Ws) Grammar and punctuation (Wg) Word structure (Ww)
(Wv) (spelling)
Some material is included Language is simple and Some attempt to organise Basic grammatical structures are Spelling of high frequency
that elaborates on basic relevant. For example, the response. generally correct, for example: words is generally correct,
information. vocabulary conveys meaning • subject and verb generally e.g., their/there, when,
which is suitable for the Some basic sequencing of agree were, what, some, etc.
Some elements of the text purpose / text type. ideas in relation to the • past and present tense of verbs
type can be seen; a stimulus. generally consistent.
maximum of 1 mark can • There is a mix of simple and
be awarded if not the Language and meaning of Paragraphs / sections are some compound sentences
given text type. words/phrases is mainly evident with related points used accurately.
clear, with some errors. grouped together or linked • Some complex sentences may
by time sequence. be attempted to expand detail
There is some evidence of but not always successfully.
some appropriate linguistic Movement between • Formal and/or informal register
and literary techniques. paragraphs or sections, may be attempted but not
is disjointed with a very consistently according to
limited range of sentence context, purpose and audience.
openings and connectives.
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
what is essentially good English.

[1] [1] [1] [1] [1]

Creation of texts (Wc) Vocabulary and language Structure of texts (Ws) Grammar and punctuation (Wg) Word structure (Ww)
(Wv) (spelling)
No creditable response No creditable response No creditable response No creditable response No creditable response
[0] [0] [0] [0] [0]

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