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ENGLISH AS A SECOND
LANGUAGE (1110)
PAST PAPERS & MARK SCHEME
2022-2021-2020

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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE 1110/01

Paper 1 Reading and Usage April 2022
MARK SCHEME

Maximum Mark: 45

Published

This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and candidates, to indicate the requirements of the
examination. It shows the basis on which Markers were instructed to award marks. It does not indicate the
details of the discussions that took place at a Markers’ meeting before marking began, which would have
considered the acceptability of alternative answers.

Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the End of Series Report.
Cambridge will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

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Question Answer Marks

1 employed 1

2 looking 1

3 wonder 1

4 reality 1

5 While 1

6 attended 1

7 joined 1

8 selected 1

9 lasted 1

10 events 1

Question Answer Marks

11 because / ‘cos / as / since 1

12 Have 1

13 than 1

14 There 1

15 of 1

16 took 1

17 the / half 1

18 Why 1

19 if 1

20 what 1

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21 G 1

22 E 1

23 A 1

24 B 1

25 H 1

Question Answer Marks

26 A 1

Question Answer Marks

27 C 1

Question Answer Marks

28 B 1

Question Answer Marks

29 B 1

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30 C 1

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31 A 1

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33 B 1

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34 A 1

Question Answer Marks

35 C 1

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36 D 1

37 H 1

38 E 1

39 A 1

40 B 1

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41 C 1

42 D 1

43 A 1

44 B 1

45 D 1

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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE 1110/01

Paper 1 Reading and Usage October 2022
MARK SCHEME

Maximum Mark: 45

Published

This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and candidates, to indicate the requirements of the
examination. It shows the basis on which Markers were instructed to award marks. It does not indicate the
details of the discussions that took place at a Markers’ meeting before marking began, which would have
considered the acceptability of alternative answers.

Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the End of Series Report.
Cambridge will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

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Question Answer Marks

1 typical 1

2 locations 1

3 common 1

4 absolutely 1

5 consists 1

6 amount 1

7 searching 1

8 keeping 1

9 appear 1

10 allows 1

Question Answer Marks

11 Would 1

12 If 1

13 up 1

14 Did / Do 1

15 us 1

16 to 1

17 the 1

18 other 1

19 who / that 1

20 Let 1

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21 G 1

22 B 1

23 A 1

24 E 1

25 H 1

Question Answer Marks

26 C 1

Question Answer Marks

27 B 1

Question Answer Marks

28 B 1

Question Answer Marks

29 B 1

Question Answer Marks

30 C 1

Question Answer Marks

31 A 1

Question Answer Marks

32 C 1

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33 A 1

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34 A 1

Question Answer Marks

35 C 1

Question Answer Marks

36 C 1

37 H 1

38 F 1

39 A 1

40 E 1

Question Answer Marks

41 C 1

42 B 1

43 C 1

44 D 1

45 B 1

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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE 1110/01

Paper 1 Reading and Usage April 2021
MARK SCHEME

Maximum Mark: 45

Published

This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and candidates, to indicate the requirements of the
examination. It shows the basis on which Markers were instructed to award marks. It does not indicate the
details of the discussions that took place at a Markers’ meeting before marking began, which would have
considered the acceptability of alternative answers.

Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the End of Series Report.
Cambridge will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

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Question Answer Marks

1 knowledge 1

2 depending 1

3 already 1

4 So 1

5 choice 1

6 by 1

7 familiar 1

8 range 1

9 recognised 1

10 ability 1

Question Answer Marks

11 would / should / ’d 1

12 about / on / regarding / concerning 1

13 few / dozen 1

14 take / get / need / want 1

15 when / after / before / once 1

16 sure / certain 1

17 it / that 1

18 can / could / should 1

19 Are 1

20 let 1

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21 D 1

22 A 1

23 H 1

24 B 1

25 C 1

Question Answer Marks

26 C 1

Question Answer Marks

27 C 1

Question Answer Marks

28 C 1

Question Answer Marks

29 B 1

Question Answer Marks

30 A 1

Question Answer Marks

31 C 1

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32 A 1

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33 C 1

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34 A 1

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35 C 1

Question Answer Marks

36 F 1

37 G 1

38 A 1

39 H 1

40 C 1

Question Answer Marks

41 D 1

42 A 1

43 C 1

44 A 1

45 B 1

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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE 1110/01

Paper 1 Reading and Usage October 2021
MARK SCHEME

Maximum Mark: 45

Published

This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and candidates, to indicate the requirements of the
examination. It shows the basis on which Markers were instructed to award marks. It does not indicate the
details of the discussions that took place at a Markers’ meeting before marking began, which would have
considered the acceptability of alternative answers.

Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the End of Series Report.
Cambridge will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

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Question CSL110003 Answer Marks

1 heavy 1

2 behind 1

3 local 1

4 effect 1

5 However 1

6 quantities 1

7 covering 1

8 instead 1

9 Since 1

10 expect 1

Question CSL120010 Answer Marks

11 each 1

12 will / ’ll 1

13 ago 1

14 when / while / whilst / once 1

15 at 1

16 if 1

17 much 1

18 a 1

19 about 1

20 have / need / ought 1

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Question CSL130004 Answer Marks

21 G 1

22 B 1

23 D 1

24 E 1

25 C 1

Question CSL140012 Answer Marks

26 A 1

Question CSL140014 Answer Marks

27 A 1

Question CSL140026 Answer Marks

28 A 1

Question CSL140019 Answer Marks

29 C 1

Question CSL140024 Answer Marks

30 B 1

Question CSL140017 Answer Marks

31 C 1

Question CSL140016 Answer Marks

32 A 1

Question CSL140031 Answer Marks

33 C 1

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Question CSL140034 Answer Marks

34 C 1

Question CSL140035 Answer Marks

35 C 1

Question CSL150004 Answer Marks

36 F 1

37 H 1

38 A 1

39 E 1

40 C 1

Question CSL160003 Answer Marks

41 C 1

42 D 1

43 A 1

44 C 1

45 B 1

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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE 1110/01

Paper 1 Reading and Usage April 2020
MARK SCHEME

Maximum Mark: 45

Published

This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and learners, to indicate the requirements of the
examination. However, we have not been able to adjust it to reflect the full range of answers that would
have been seen as a part of the normal moderation and marking process, and it does not necessarily contain
all the possible alternatives that might have arisen. Cambridge will not enter into discussions about the mark
scheme.

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1 developed 1

2 However 1

3 common 1

4 One 1

5 recognised 1

6 in 1

7 held 1

8 amounts 1

9 produced 1

10 afford 1

Question Answer Marks

11 the 1

12 There 1

13 with 1

14 It / That / Everything 1

15 Why 1

16 for 1

17 as 1

18 She / Mum 1

19 us 1

20 up 1

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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE 1110/02

Paper 2 Writing April 2022
MARK SCHEME

Maximum Mark: 35

Published

This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and candidates, to indicate the requirements of the
examination. It shows the basis on which Markers were instructed to award marks. It does not indicate the
details of the discussions that took place at a Markers’ meeting before marking began, which would have
considered the acceptability of alternative answers.

Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the End of Series Report.
Cambridge will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

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Question Answer Marks

1 has/‘s been 1

2 as/so big/large 1

3 so / and / and so / which is why / and now 1

4 to go 1

5 had / got / could get 1

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WRITING PART 2 ASSESSMENT SCALE

5 MARKS FOR EACH DESCRIPTOR

COMMUNICATIVE ACHIEVEMENT
CONTENT
INCLUDING LANGUAGE

5 All three parts of the message are clearly The reader is clearly informed in an appropriate
covered. way.

Language is sufficiently accurate for the

message to be conveyed clearly.

4 All three parts of the message are covered, but Performance shares features of Bands 3 and 5.
there may be some lack of clarity.

3 All three parts of the message are attempted. OR The reader is informed in a generally
Two parts are clearly covered and one part is appropriate way.
unattempted.

Language errors may sometimes impede

communication of the message.

2 Only two parts of the message are attempted. Performance shares features of Bands 1 and 3.

1 Only one part of the message is attempted. The reader is informed in a basic way, which
requires considerable interpretation to
understand the intended message.

Language errors make the message difficult to

understand.

0 Question not attempted or incomprehensible. Question not attempted or incomprehensible.

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WRITING PART 3 ASSESSMENT SCALE

5 MARKS FOR EACH DESCRIPTOR

COMMUNICATIVE
CONTENT ORGANISATION LANGUAGE
ACHIEVEMENT

5 All content is Uses the Text is generally Uses a range of everyday

relevant to the task. conventions of the well- organised and vocabulary appropriately,
communicative task coherent, using a with occasional
Target reader is to hold the target variety of linking inappropriate use of less
fully informed. reader’s attention words and cohesive common lexis.
and communicate devices. Uses a range of simple
straightforward and some complex
ideas. grammatical forms with a
good degree of control.
Errors do not impede
communication.

4 Performance shares features of Bands 3 and 5.

3 Minor irrelevances Uses the Text is connected Uses everyday

and/or omissions conventions of the and coherent, using vocabulary generally
may be present. communicative task basic linking words appropriately,
in generally and a limited while occasionally
Target reader is on appropriate ways to number of cohesive overusing certain lexis.
the whole informed. communicate devices. Uses simple grammatical
straightforward forms with a good degree
ideas. of control.
While errors are
noticeable, meaning can
still be determined.

2 Performance shares features of Bands 1 and 3.

1 Irrelevances and Produces text that Text is connected Uses basic vocabulary
misinterpretation of communicates using basic, high- reasonably appropriately.
task may be simple ideas in frequency linking Uses simple grammatical
present. simple ways. words. forms with some degree
of control.
Target reader is Errors may impede
minimally informed. meaning at times.

0 Content is totally
irrelevant.
Performance below Band 1.
Target reader is not
informed.

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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE 1110/02

Paper 2 Writing October 2022
MARK SCHEME

Maximum Mark: 35

Published

This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and candidates, to indicate the requirements of the
examination. It shows the basis on which Markers were instructed to award marks. It does not indicate the
details of the discussions that took place at a Markers’ meeting before marking began, which would have
considered the acceptability of alternative answers.

Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the End of Series Report.
Cambridge will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

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Question Answer Marks

1 is a really/very 1

2 not/n’t arrived / got 1

3 unless 1

4 (like to) come / go 1

5 the best / tastiest / nicest chocolate 1

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5 MARKS FOR EACH DESCRIPTOR

COMMUNICATIVE ACHIEVEMENT
CONTENT
INCLUDING LANGUAGE
5 All three parts of the message are clearly The reader is clearly informed in an appropriate
covered. way.

Language is sufficiently accurate for the

message to be conveyed clearly.

4 All three parts of the message are covered, but Performance shares features of Bands 3 and 5.
there may be some lack of clarity.

3 All three parts of the message are attempted. OR The reader is informed in a generally
Two parts are clearly covered and one part is appropriate way.
unattempted.
Language errors may sometimes impede
communication of the message.

2 Only two parts of the message are attempted. Performance shares features of Bands 1 and 3.

1 Only one part of the message is attempted. The reader is informed in a basic way, which
requires considerable interpretation to
understand the intended message.

Language errors make the message difficult to

understand.

0 Question not attempted or incomprehensible. Question not attempted or incomprehensible.

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5 MARKS FOR EACH DESCRIPTOR

COMMUNICATIVE
CONTENT ORGANISATION LANGUAGE
ACHIEVEMENT

5 All content is Uses the Text is generally Uses a range of everyday

relevant to the task. conventions of the well- organised and vocabulary appropriately,
communicative task coherent, using a with occasional
Target reader is to hold the target variety of linking inappropriate use of less
fully informed. reader’s attention words and cohesive common lexis.
and communicate devices. Uses a range of simple
straightforward and some complex
ideas. grammatical forms with a
good degree of control.
Errors do not impede
communication.

4 Performance shares features of Bands 3 and 5.

3 Minor irrelevances Uses the Text is connected Uses everyday

and/or omissions conventions of the and coherent, using vocabulary generally
may be present. communicative task basic linking words appropriately,
in generally and a limited while occasionally
Target reader is on appropriate ways to number of cohesive overusing certain lexis.
the whole informed. communicate devices. Uses simple grammatical
straightforward forms with a good degree
ideas. of control.
While errors are
noticeable, meaning can
still be determined.

2 Performance shares features of Bands 1 and 3.

1 Irrelevances and Produces text that Text is connected Uses basic vocabulary
misinterpretation of communicates using basic, high- reasonably appropriately.
task may be simple ideas in frequency linking Uses simple grammatical
present. simple ways. words. forms with some degree
of control.
Target reader is Errors may impede
minimally informed. meaning at times.

0 Content is totally
irrelevant.
Performance below Band 1.
Target reader is not
informed.

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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE 1110/02

Paper 2 Writing April 2021
MARK SCHEME

Maximum Mark: 35

Published

This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and candidates, to indicate the requirements of the
examination. It shows the basis on which Markers were instructed to award marks. It does not indicate the
details of the discussions that took place at a Markers’ meeting before marking began, which would have
considered the acceptability of alternative answers.

Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the End of Series Report.
Cambridge will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

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Question Answer Marks

1 is (being) 1

2 where / in/at which 1

3 long as 1

4 have (got) 1

5 will / might 1

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WRITING PART 2 ASSESSMENT SCALE

5 MARKS FOR EACH DESCRIPTOR

COMMUNICATIVE ACHIEVEMENT
CONTENT
INCLUDING LANGUAGE

5 All three parts of the message are clearly The reader is clearly informed in an appropriate
covered. way.

Language is sufficiently accurate for the

message to be conveyed clearly.

4 All three parts of the message are covered, but Performance shares features of Bands 3 and 5.
there may be some lack of clarity.

3 All three parts of the message are attempted. OR The reader is informed in a generally
Two parts are clearly covered and one part is appropriate way.
unattempted.

Language errors may sometimes impede

communication of the message.

2 Only two parts of the message are attempted. Performance shares features of Bands 1 and 3.

1 Only one part of the message is attempted. The reader is informed in a basic way, which
requires considerable interpretation to
understand the intended message.

Language errors make the message difficult to

understand.

0 Question not attempted or incomprehensible. Question not attempted or incomprehensible.

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WRITING PART 3 ASSESSMENT SCALE

5 MARKS FOR EACH DESCRIPTOR

COMMUNICATIVE
CONTENT ORGANISATION LANGUAGE
ACHIEVEMENT

Uses a range of everyday

vocabulary appropriately, with
occasional inappropriate use
All content is relevant Uses the conventions
Text is generally well- of less common lexis.
to the task. of the communicative
organised and
task to hold the target Uses a range of simple and
5 coherent, using a
reader’s attention and some complex grammatical
variety of linking words
Target reader is fully communicate forms with a good degree of
and cohesive devices.
informed. straightforward ideas. control.
Errors do not impede
communication.

4 Performance shares features of Bands 3 and 5.

Uses everyday vocabulary

generally appropriately, while
Minor irrelevances occasionally overusing
Uses the conventions certain lexis.
and/or omissions may Text is connected and
of the communicative
be present. coherent, using basic Uses simple grammatical
task in generally
3 linking words and a forms with a good degree of
appropriate ways to
limited number of control.
communicate
Target reader is on the cohesive devices.
straightforward ideas. While errors are noticeable,
whole informed.
meaning can still be
determined.

2 Performance shares features of Bands 1 and 3.

Uses basic vocabulary

Irrelevances and
reasonably appropriately.
misinterpretation of
Text is connected
task may be present. Produces text that Uses simple grammatical
using basic, high-
1 communicates simple forms with some degree of
frequency linking
ideas in simple ways. control.
words.
Target reader is
Errors may impede meaning
minimally informed.
at times.

Content is totally
irrelevant.
0 Performance below Band 1.
Target reader is not
informed.

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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE 1110/02

Paper 2 Writing October 2021
MARK SCHEME

Maximum Mark: 35

Published

This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and candidates, to indicate the requirements of the
examination. It shows the basis on which Markers were instructed to award marks. It does not indicate the
details of the discussions that took place at a Markers’ meeting before marking began, which would have
considered the acceptability of alternative answers.

Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the End of Series Report.
Cambridge will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

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Question CSL210037 Answer Marks

1 does it take 1

2 ’ve never / have never / have not / haven’t / ’ve 1

not

3 I would / I’d / I might / I should 1

4 few 1

5 (written) by 1

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WRITING PART 2 ASSESSMENT SCALE

5 MARKS FOR EACH DESCRIPTOR

COMMUNICATIVE ACHIEVEMENT
CONTENT
INCLUDING LANGUAGE

5 All three parts of the message are clearly The reader is clearly informed in an appropriate
covered. way.

Language is sufficiently accurate for the

message to be conveyed clearly.

4 All three parts of the message are covered, but Performance shares features of Bands 3 and 5.
there may be some lack of clarity.
3 All three parts of the message are attempted. OR The reader is informed in a generally
Two parts are clearly covered and one part is appropriate way.
unattempted.
Language errors may sometimes impede
communication of the message.

2 Only two parts of the message are attempted. Performance shares features of Bands 1 and 3.

1 Only one part of the message is attempted. The reader is informed in a basic way, which
requires considerable interpretation to
understand the intended message.

Language errors make the message difficult to

understand.

0 Question not attempted or incomprehensible. Question not attempted or incomprehensible.

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WRITING PART 3 ASSESSMENT SCALE

5 MARKS FOR EACH DESCRIPTOR

CONTENT COMMUNICATIVE ORGANISATION LANGUAGE

ACHIEVEMENT

Uses a range of everyday

vocabulary appropriately, with
Uses the conventions occasional inappropriate use
All content is relevant Text is generally well-
of the communicative of less common lexis.
to the task.
organised and
task to hold the target Uses a range of simple and
5 coherent, using a some complex grammatical
reader’s attention and
Target reader is fully variety of linking words forms with a good degree of
communicate
informed. and cohesive devices. control.
straightforward ideas.
Errors do not impede
communication.

4 Performance shares features of Bands 3 and 5.

Uses everyday vocabulary

generally appropriately,
Minor irrelevances Uses the conventions while occasionally overusing
and/or omissions may Text is connected and certain lexis.
of the communicative
be present. coherent, using basic
task in generally Uses simple grammatical
3 linking words and a
appropriate ways to forms with a good degree of
limited number of
Target reader is on the communicate control.
cohesive devices.
whole informed. straightforward ideas. While errors are noticeable,
meaning can still be
determined.

2 Performance shares features of Bands 1 and 3.

Uses basic vocabulary

Irrelevances and
reasonably appropriately.
misinterpretation of Text is connected
task may be present. Produces text that Uses simple grammatical
using basic, high-
1 communicates simple forms with some degree of
frequency linking control.
ideas in simple ways.
Target reader is words.
Errors may impede meaning
minimally informed.
at times.

Content is totally
irrelevant.
0 Performance below Band 1.
Target reader is not
informed.

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Paper 2 Writing April 2020
MARK SCHEME

Maximum Mark: 35

Published

This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and learners, to indicate the requirements of the
examination. However, we have not been able to adjust it to reflect the full range of answers that would
have been seen as a part of the normal moderation and marking process, and it does not necessarily contain
all the possible alternatives that might have arisen. Cambridge will not enter into discussions about the mark
scheme.

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1 has 1

Question Answer Marks

2 about / I suggest is / about us / our 1

Question Answer Marks

3 needing / wanting / (that) she needed / wanted 1

Question Answer Marks

4 was included 1

Question Answer Marks

5 same 1

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5 MARKS FOR EACH DESCRIPTOR

COMMUNICATIVE ACHIEVEMENT
CONTENT
INCLUDING LANGUAGE

5 All three parts of the message are clearly The reader is clearly informed in an appropriate
covered. way.

Language is sufficiently accurate for the

message to be conveyed clearly.

4 All three parts of the message are covered, but Performance shares features of Bands 3 and 5.
there may be some lack of clarity.

3 All three parts of the message are attempted. OR The reader is informed in a generally
Two parts are clearly covered and one part is appropriate way.
unattempted.
Language errors may sometimes impede
communication of the message.

2 Only two parts of the message are attempted. Performance shares features of Bands 1 and 3.

1 Only one part of the message is attempted. The reader is informed in a basic way, which
requires considerable interpretation to
understand the intended message.

Language errors make the message difficult to

understand.

0 Question not attempted or incomprehensible. Question not attempted or incomprehensible.

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5 MARKS FOR EACH DESCRIPTOR

COMMUNICATIVE
CONTENT ORGANISATION LANGUAGE
ACHIEVEMENT

5 All content is relevant Uses the conventions Text is generally well- Uses a range of everyday
to the task. of the communicative organised and vocabulary appropriately,
task to hold the target coherent, using a with occasional
Target reader is fully reader’s attention variety of linking inappropriate use of less
informed. and communicate words and cohesive common lexis.
straightforward ideas. devices. Uses a range of simple and
some complex grammatical
forms with a good degree of
control.
Errors do not impede
communication.

4 Performance shares features of Bands 3 and 5.

3 Minor irrelevances Uses the conventions Text is connected Uses everyday vocabulary
and/or omissions of the communicative and coherent, using generally appropriately,
may be present. task in generally basic linking words while occasionally
appropriate ways to and a limited number overusing certain lexis.
Target reader is on communicate of cohesive devices. Uses simple grammatical
the whole informed. straightforward ideas. forms with a good degree of
control.
While errors are noticeable,
meaning can still be
determined.

2 Performance shares features of Bands 1 and 3.

1 Irrelevances and Produces text that Text is connected Uses basic vocabulary
misinterpretation of communicates simple using basic, high- reasonably appropriately.
task may be present. ideas in simple ways. frequency linking Uses simple grammatical
words. forms with some degree of
Target reader is control.
minimally informed. Errors may impede
meaning at times.

0 Content is totally Performance below Band 1.

irrelevant.
Target reader is not
informed.

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MARK SCHEME

Maximum Mark: 35

Published

This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and candidates, to indicate the requirements of the
examination. It shows the basis on which Markers were instructed to award marks. It does not indicate the
details of the discussions that took place at a Markers’ meeting before marking began, which would have
considered the acceptability of alternative answers.

Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the End of Series Report.
Cambridge will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

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Question Answer Marks

1 was written / has been written / had been written 1

Question Answer Marks

2 a few / a couple of 1

Question Answer Marks

3 (much) more common 1

Question Answer Marks

4 going / (that) we/they go / went / we/they should 1

go

Question Answer Marks

5 gave me 1

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5 MARKS FOR EACH DESCRIPTOR

COMMUNICATIVE ACHIEVEMENT
CONTENT
INCLUDING LANGUAGE

5 All three parts of the message are clearly The reader is clearly informed in an appropriate
covered. way.

Language is sufficiently accurate for the

message to be conveyed clearly.

4 All three parts of the message are covered, but Performance shares features of Bands 3 and 5.
there may be some lack of clarity.

3 All three parts of the message are attempted. OR The reader is informed in a generally
Two parts are clearly covered and one part is appropriate way.
unattempted.

Language errors may sometimes impede

communication of the message.

2 Only two parts of the message are attempted. Performance shares features of Bands 1 and 3.

1 Only one part of the message is attempted. The reader is informed in a basic way, which
requires considerable interpretation to
understand the intended message.

Language errors make the message difficult to

understand.

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5 MARKS FOR EACH DESCRIPTOR

COMMUNICATIVE
CONTENT ORGANISATION LANGUAGE
ACHIEVEMENT

Uses a range of everyday

vocabulary appropriately, with
occasional inappropriate use
All content is relevant Uses the conventions
Text is generally well- of less common lexis.
to the task. of the communicative
organised and
task to hold the target Uses a range of simple and
5 coherent, using a
reader’s attention and some complex grammatical
variety of linking words
Target reader is fully communicate forms with a good degree of
and cohesive devices.
informed. straightforward ideas. control.
Errors do not impede
communication.

4 Performance shares features of Bands 3 and 5.

Uses everyday vocabulary

generally appropriately, while
Minor irrelevances occasionally overusing
Uses the conventions certain lexis.
and/or omissions may Text is connected and
of the communicative
be present. coherent, using basic Uses simple grammatical
task in generally
3 linking words and a forms with a good degree of
appropriate ways to
limited number of control.
communicate
Target reader is on the cohesive devices.
straightforward ideas. While errors are noticeable,
whole informed.
meaning can still be
determined.

2 Performance shares features of Bands 1 and 3.

Uses basic vocabulary

Irrelevances and
reasonably appropriately.
misinterpretation of
Text is connected
task may be present. Produces text that Uses simple grammatical
using basic, high-
1 communicates simple forms with some degree of
frequency linking
ideas in simple ways. control.
words.
Target reader is
Errors may impede meaning
minimally informed.
at times.

Content is totally
irrelevant.
0 Performance below Band 1.
Target reader is not
informed.

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Paper 3 Listening April 2022
MARK SCHEME

Maximum Mark: 30

Published

This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and candidates, to indicate the requirements of the
examination. It shows the basis on which Markers were instructed to award marks. It does not indicate the
details of the discussions that took place at a Markers’ meeting before marking began, which would have
considered the acceptability of alternative answers.

Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the End of Series Report.
Cambridge will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

This document has 4 pages. Any blank pages are indicated.

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2 A 1

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3 C 1

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4 C 1

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5 B 1

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6 A 1

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7 B 1

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12 B 1

13 B 1

14 C 1

15 C 1

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16 B 1

17 A 1

18 B 1

19 C 1

20 A 1

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21 diving / (to) dive 1

22 March 1

23 Australia 1

24 (very) (rare) fish 1

25 (mobile/cell) phone / telephone 1

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27 A 1

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29 B 1

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Paper 2 Listening October 2022
MARK SCHEME

Maximum Mark: 30

Published

This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and candidates, to indicate the requirements of the
examination. It shows the basis on which Markers were instructed to award marks. It does not indicate the
details of the discussions that took place at a Markers’ meeting before marking began, which would have
considered the acceptability of alternative answers.

Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the End of Series Report.
Cambridge will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

This document has 4 pages.

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3 C 1

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4 B 1

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5 B 1

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6 C 1

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7 B 1

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8 C 1

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11 C 1

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12 A 1

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13 B 1

Question Answer Marks

14 B 1

Question Answer Marks

15 A 1

Question Answer Marks

16 B 1

17 C 1

18 A 1

19 B 1

20 A 1

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21 six / 6 weeks 1

22 afternoon (s) 1

23 (ancient) (Greek) theatre / theater 1

24 (the) writing 1

25 games 1

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27 A 1

28 B 1

29 B 1

30 C 1

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Paper 3 Listening April 2021
MARK SCHEME

Maximum Mark: 30

Published

This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and candidates, to indicate the requirements of the
examination. It shows the basis on which Markers were instructed to award marks. It does not indicate the
details of the discussions that took place at a Markers’ meeting before marking began, which would have
considered the acceptability of alternative answers.

Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the End of Series Report.
Cambridge will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

This document has 4 pages.

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2 C 1

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3 B 1

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4 A 1

Question Answer Marks

5 B 1

Question Answer Marks

6 A 1

Question Answer Marks

7 C 1

Question Answer Marks

8 B 1

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9 B 1

Question Answer Marks

10 A 1

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11 C 1

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12 B 1

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13 C 1

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14 B 1

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15 B 1

Question Answer Marks

16 A 1

17 B 1

18 C 1

19 C 1

20 B 1

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21 map 1

22 Africa 1

23 Flying 1

24 RCAIK 1

25 key(-)ring / key(-)chain / keyring / keychain 1

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27 A 1

28 B 1

29 C 1

30 A 1

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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE 1110/03

Paper 3 Listening October 2021
MARK SCHEME

Maximum Mark: 30

Published

This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and candidates, to indicate the requirements of the
examination. It shows the basis on which Markers were instructed to award marks. It does not indicate the
details of the discussions that took place at a Markers’ meeting before marking began, which would have
considered the acceptability of alternative answers.

Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the End of Series Report.
Cambridge will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

This document has 4 pages.

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1 C 1

Question CSL310048 Answer Marks

2 C 1

Question CSL310059 Answer Marks

3 B 1

Question CSL310062 Answer Marks

4 B 1

Question CSL310060 Answer Marks

5 C 1

Question CSL320006 Answer Marks

6 A 1

Question CSL320013 Answer Marks

7 B 1

Question CSL320056 Answer Marks

8 B 1

Question CSL320053 Answer Marks

9 C 1

Question CSL320054 Answer Marks

10 B 1

Question CSL330057 Answer Marks

11 A 1

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Question CSL330061 Answer Marks

14 A 1

Question CSL330007 Answer Marks

15 C 1

Question CSL340003 Answer Marks

16 B 1

17 A 1

18 A 1

19 C 1

20 C 1

Question CSL350006 Answer Marks

21 1885 1

22 (some / a) bear(s) 1

23 (a) cave 1

24 (a) play 1

25 Railway 1

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27 A 1

28 B 1

29 A 1

30 C 1

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Paper 3 Listening April 2020
MARK SCHEME

Maximum Mark: 30

Published

This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and learners, to indicate the requirements of the
examination. However, we have not been able to adjust it to reflect the full range of answers that would
have been seen as a part of the normal moderation and marking process, and it does not necessarily contain
all the possible alternatives that might have arisen. Cambridge will not enter into discussions about the mark
scheme.

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1 C 1

Question Answer Marks

2 A 1

Question Answer Marks

3 B 1

Question Answer Marks

4 A 1

Question Answer Marks

5 C 1

Question Answer Marks

6 C 1

Question Answer Marks

7 C 1

Question Answer Marks

8 A 1

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10 B 1

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11 B 1

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14 A 1

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15 B 1

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16 C 1

17 B 1

18 A 1

19 C 1

20 B 1

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21 1873 1

22 wool 1

23 grandmother / grandma / granny / gran 1

24 (a) pocket 1

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Paper 3 Listening October 2020
MARK SCHEME

Maximum Mark: 30

Published

This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and candidates, to indicate the requirements of the
examination. It shows the basis on which Markers were instructed to award marks. It does not indicate the
details of the discussions that took place at a Markers’ meeting before marking began, which would have
considered the acceptability of alternative answers.

Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the End of Series Report.
Cambridge will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

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1 A 1

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2 C 1

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3 A 1

Question Answer Marks

4 C 1

Question Answer Marks

5 C 1

Question Answer Marks

6 C 1

Question Answer Marks

7 B 1

Question Answer Marks

8 A 1

Question CSL320044 Answer Marks

9 B 1

Question Answer Marks

10 A 1

Question Answer Marks

11 A 1

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15 A 1

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16 B 1

17 A 1

18 C 1

19 B 1

20 A 1

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21 café 1

22 S/space 1

23 play 1

24 mug 1

25 Treacy 1

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