YEAR 10 ENGLISH LANGUAGE MARKING SCHEME

DIRECTORATE FOR QUALITY AND STANDARDS IN EDUCATION Department of Curriculum Management Educational Assessment Unit

Track 3

Annual Examinations 2017

YEAR 10

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

MARKING SCHEME

Half marks are to be rounded up only after the global mark has been arrived at (e.g. 55?56).

A. Fill in the blanks with the correct link word/phrase from the box. (10 x ? mark = 5 marks)

1. Secondly

2. Thirdly

3. For example/ 4. However/ 5. Besides

For instance

Yet

6. for example/ 7. Furthermore 8. on the one

for instance

hand

9. on the

10. Yet/

other hand

However

Given the interchangeable answers in 3 and 6 and in 4 and 10, teachers must be careful that there is no repetition.

B. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in brackets. (10 x ? mark = 5 marks)

1. began 4. were educated 7. to wear 10. will change

2. has existed 5. was written 8. won't be allowed

3. have studied 6. organising 9. are doing

C. Fill in the blanks with one suitable word. Accept any other suitable answers.

1. interviewer 4. making 7. serious/particular/

meticulous 10. own

2. boarding 5. being 8. perfect/ accurate

/great/er/ realistic

(5 x 1 mark = 5 marks)

3. recovered/forgotten 6. whole/new 9. ideas/ inspiration

D. Complete the passage by forming ONE word from the one in brackets. (10 x ? mark = 5 marks)

1. interested 4. employed 7. helpful 10. director

2. historian 5. tiring 8. international

3. inspiring 6. uncomfortable 9. ambitious

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E. READING COMPREHENSION

30 MARKS

Markers are reminded not to penalise language errors unless what is written is unintelligible.

Answers do not have to be in full sentences. Unless otherwise indicated, award marks for answers which include the following

content, which may also be rephrased.

1. This passage is taken from

a. a travel magazine

(? mark)

2. It is called `Sleeping with the fishes' because b. one would be spending one or more nights underwater.

(? mark)

3. Why are people who cannot swim turned away from this hotel? The only way they can reach the lodge is by swimming underwater.

(1 mark)

4. Are the following statements TRUE or FALSE? Underline the correct answer and give

a reason for your choice.

(4 x 1 mark = 4 marks)

a. People have to dress up in most hotels in the United States.

True / False because

Dress codes are usually fairly relaxed around the United States.

b. The food eaten at this hotel has to be heated by the guests themselves.

True / False because

The food is referred to as "microwavable delicacies".

c. You cannot stay at the Jules Undersea Lodge unless you have prior diving experience.

True / False because

If you have no scuba experience you can attend a three hour aquatic programme.

d. Guests do not need to worry about the amount of air they consume in their lodge.

True / False because

Guests can enjoy the "limitless" air supply.

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5. What is the maximum number of guests that the Jules Undersea Lodge can

accommodate at a time?

(1 mark)

Two couples and a family of six, 10 in total.

6. Explain this sentence in your own words:

(2 marks)

"But marine sergeant majors and clowns seem compulsive Peeping Toms." (line 30)

Some types of fish are more curious than others and are constantly looking inside the windows.

7. In lines 32-35, the writer describes the programme which guests with no scuba diving

experience have to go through. Do you think it is a difficult one? Give ONE reason for

your answer.

(1 mark)

No and accept any ONE of these reasons; it is just 3 hours long, one only learns basic things like the taste of sea water, etc. and the last comment about there being no right way to put on flippers makes it sound like a joke.

8. Name TWO activities that guests at the Lodge absolutely cannot do. (2 x ? mark = 1 mark)

Smoking and drinking.

9. In what FOUR ways can the guests spend their time while staying at this hotel? (4 x ? mark = 2 marks)

a. watch videos b. read c. watch the sea life d. lie around relaxing

10. What do the following words in bold refer to in the text?

(6 x ? mark = 3 marks)

a. they (line 6) b. it (line 14) c. its (line 17) d. your (line 19) e. their (line 30) f. She (line 37)

the management of the hotel the ocean Miami's/belonging to Miami belonging to the guest in the lodge the oysters' and the anemones' a lady from Illinois

11. Explain the underlined words in the text in your own words: (6 x ? mark = 3 marks)

a. denies (line 8) refuse to accept, to not permit something, would not allow b. proclaims (line 13) to announce publicly, to declare c. recurrent (line 27) happening repeatedly d. unabashed (line 29) not embarrassed or ashamed

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e. "merchef" (line 37) part mermaid part chef f. maximise (line 47) make the most of something

12. Find words/phrases from the text that mean:

a. exclusive (line 11) b. veering off (line 21) c. orientation (line 33) d. conducted (line 36)

(4 x ? mark = 2 marks)

13. List TWO unpleasant things that one can avoid if staying underwater while in Miami. (2 x ? mark = 1 mark)

Accept any TWO.

Sunburns, American accents, smell of onion rings, maddening hordes of mosquitoes and tourists.

Summary 14. In around 10

(8 marks)

0 of your own words describe the Jules Undersea Lodge to a friend who is thinking of going there.

1. Can be found at Key Largo, Florida and is situated 9 metres below sea level 2. It costs $675 per person per night and price includes full board and diving gear 3. It was a research laboratory before but opened as a hotel in 1986 4. Is 54 miles from Miami and a 90-minute drive from the airport 5. Can accommodate 10 people at a time and inside feels like a submerged caravan 6. Rooms have big, thick windows and smoking and drinking alcohol are prohibited 7. The living space is around 600 square metres with limitless air supply 8. Guests can watch videos and DVDs or borrow books from a well-stocked library

Award ? mark each for any 12 of the 16 points mentioned above. (12 x ? mark = 6 marks) Award 1 mark for accuracy, coherence and cohesion. Award 1 mark for adherence to the word limit.

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F. COMPOSITION

30 MARKS

Candidates should be awarded for relevance and range of ideas. If a composition is deemed to be irrelevant, initially it is to be marked according to the Marking Scheme and then up to 10 marks are to be deducted.

25 - 30 marks Excellent

19 - 24 marks Very Good

13 - 18 marks Pass

7 - 12 marks Weak

1 - 6 marks Very Poor N.B.

Hardly any language problems. Shows a very wide range and precision of vocabulary. Uses idiomatic expressions and shows an ability to communicate subtleties

of language. Uses the appropriate style. Demonstrates a good choice and range of vocabulary. Shows ability to write with appropriate style. Can handle sentence structures well. Fluent and coherent. Adequate vocabulary. Fairly accurate in structures and spelling. Shows competence in communication. Limited in style. Coherent but unimpressive. Very limited vocabulary. No real ability to communicate except in the simplest of terms. Poor spelling. Confused structures and incoherent. Extremely limited vocabulary. Sentences are meaningless with no structure and very poor spelling. Absolutely no communication. Content Candidates should be rewarded for relevance and for depth and range of

ideas. Candidates should be penalised for irrelevance, repetition and reiteration of

the obvious.

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