English 1123 Vocabulary (From Past Papers 2004-1017 in Order)

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10 Choose five of the following words or phrases. For each of them give one word or short
phrase (of not more than seven words) which has the same meaning that the word or
phrase has in the passage.
1 exude (L4) 1 mark emit / ooze / seep out Exhale / sweat /

For / give off / give out / evaporate / leach / bleed /
each let out / release / push out / expel / produce
correct emanate / discharge / / come out
mean- send out / issue /
ing secrete / radiate
(max 5)
2 labyrinth (L4) maze / network / Complication / confusion /

warren/web/ jungle / muddle / tangle / tunnel /
complicated difficult path / a place with
arrangement / lots of routes
complicated path /
complicated place /
confusing path /
confusing place
3 unburdened (L8) lightened/ light(er)/ Relaxed / at ease /

(set) free(d) / peaceful / not trapped
liberated/ untroubled /
unencumbered /
unhampered /not
oppressed / a weight
removed / relieved /
unshackled /
unfettered / unloaded
// without stress /
worry / anxiety /
responsibilities /
pressure / problems
4 fringed (L10) bordered/ bound / Covered / sheltered /

skirted/ rimmed / lined / next to
edged/ were around /
hugged / verged /
flanked / encircled /
surrounded / on the
periphery
5 bead (line16) drop / droplet / spot / Trickle / blob / speck / dot

globule / bubble / ball / bit / circle / particle
/ pearl / globe /
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10 6 involuntarily(L24) spontaneously / Unwillingly / reluctantly /

instinctively / without wanting to /
automatically / without permission /
subconsciously/ as a unexpectedly/ without
reflex/ uncontrollably purpose / without
meaning to /
unintentionally / without
planning / unconsciously
7 picked his way (L25–26) navigated / walked moved/ trod/

manoeuvred / stepped (alone)
engineered himself
/negotiated /weaved //
walked cautiously /
carefully / delicately /
with difficulty // chose
his path // walked
through / round
obstacles
(for walked accept
moved/ trod/ stepped)
8 refuge(L33) retreat / sanctuary/ Place to stay / place to

safety/ shelter hide
/protection / asylum /
security / escape /
haven / place to relax
/ place to chill / place
of peace / place of
comfort / calm / quiet
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1 brimming(L8) 1 mark full / overflowing / Swamped / flooded /

For each bursting / filling (up) engulfed / overwhelmed
correct
meaning
(max 5)
2 eccentric(L17) odd / unusual / misfit/ Stupid/ foolish / different

scatty/ zany /mad /
daft/ ridiculous / out of
the ordinary /
extraordinary /
abnormal / weird /
strange / crazy / funny
/ queer / quirky /
peculiar
3 flawlessly(L19) perfectly / error-free Clearly / smoothly

/faultlessly/
impeccably /
immaculately / without
a mistake/ without
difficulty / without any
problem / without any
issue
4 struck up (L23) began/ started / Talked to each other /

commenced / initiated engaged in / created /
/ got into came up with
5 string (L28) succession / one after Range / assortment /

the other / series/ line/ group / list / column /
run/ row / chain / stream
strand / thread
6 crammed (L29) Packed / jammed/ Jumbled / squashed /

rammed /full / stuffed / squeezed / clustered /
chock–a-block / overflowing
choked / swamped /
crowded / congested
7 weighing up (L35–36) assessing / judging Looking at / listing /

/estimating / deciding / thinking about /
measuring/ contemplating / pondering
calculating/ gauging /
evaluating/
considering / rating /
comparing / balancing
/ checking / sizing up

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phrase (of not more than seven words) which has the same meaning that the word has in
the passage.
1 unpremeditated (L2) 1 mark Unexpectedly / without

For warning / suddenly /
unplanned / not thought out / each unannounced / for no
without thinking / not calculated / correct reason / unintentionally /
not pre-determined / out of the mean- surprisingly /
blue / spontaneous / impromptu ing uncontrollably / naturally /
/ on the spur of the moment / (max 5) inadvertently /
from nowhere / off the cuff unpredicted / by chance
2 industry (L5) Factory / production /

dedication / creation /
work /endeavour / labour / drive / diligence /
spade work / effort / toil application
3 set to (L6) Got ready to / decided to /

moved to / got back to /
started / began / commenced / left for
embarked on / got cracking with
/ busy oneself / got (down) to /
went ahead / went to / got under
way / got the ball rolling /
launched into / got stuck into
4 persisted (L12) Tried / was determined /

stayed determined / was
continued / kept on / firm / was steadfast /
persevered/ didn’t give up / refused to listen / was
carried on / went on / kept going stubborn / did not change
/ pressed on / stayed with it /
plugged away / didn’t stop /
stuck with / still did / was
tenacious / stuck to his guns /
stood by what he wanted
5 encouraged(L31) Reassured / heartened /

cheered / forced /
spurred on / motivated / satisfied / pleased /
persuaded / emboldened /given convinced / influenced /
hope /stimulated / urged on / rallied / invigorated /
boosted / inspired / roused / moved / impressed
optimistic about / pushed /
egged on / driven / moved on /
given confidence / prompted /
enthused / supported

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6 dilapidated (L38) Ancient / useless /

obsolete / worn out /
run down / ruined / worse for beaten up / neglected /
wear / in disrepair / falling to broken / uncared for /
pieces /falling apart / falling to destroyed / damaged /
bits / battered / decrepit / tatty / tattered
ramshackle / rickety /
tumbledown / in bad condition /
in poor condition / broken down /
rotting / shabby / wrecked /
decaying / badly maintained
7 reluctantly(L44) Hardly / barely / hesitantly

/ with difficulty / cautiously
unwillingly / not wanting to / / slowly /
resistingly unenthusiastically /
grudgingly / unhappily /
lazily
8 comprehension (L47) Explanation / conclusion /

truth / learning / reason /
understanding / realisation knowledge
/awareness/ enlightenment /
perception / apprehension
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Question Answer Marks Allowed Response Not Allowed Response
10(b) Why was the roar of anger and distress ‘muffled’?
Mr Lutchman / Lutchman’s head 1 ‘He / his head’ for ‘Mr Reference to basins
was under a blanket / under the Lutchman(‘s head)’ clanging / water flowing
bed
Any reference to
darkness
Scoris marking guidance
Award a zero, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or NR (no response).
11 Choose five of the following words. From each of them give one word or short phrase
(of not more than seven words) which has the same meaning that the word has in the
passage.
1 casually (L2) 1 mark Accidentally /

for unintentionally /
off-handedly / in passing / each randomly / normally /
nonchalantly / without making a correct informally / carelessly
fuss / without making a big meaning
deal / by the way (max. 5)
2 delicately (L17) slowly
carefully / attentively / gently /

cautiously / sensitively / lightly
3 tackle (L23) Conquer / attack /

overcome / confront /
attempt / take on / try out /try his begin / start / do
hand / undertake / go for / embark
on / try his luck at / venture // have
a go / a shot / a crack / a stab
at / face / deal with / work at / work
on / address / handle
4 mounting (L25) A lot of/(too)

much/great/raising
increasing / growing /escalating /
progressive / building
(up) / heightening / rising

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5 confining (L33) specialising
restricting / limiting / constraining /

keeping (to) / restraining / sticking
to / dealing with one thing
6 curious (L34) Odd / enquiring / eager /

interested
nosy / inquisitive /
wondering / intrigued / wanting to
know / wanting to find out
7 disconsolately (L41) Displeased /

disappointedly /
unhappily / in a depressed way / dissatisfied /
miserable / dejectedly / sadly / demotivated
discontentedly / despondently /
gloomily / despairingly /
disheartened /
dispirited / downcast / melancholic
ally / ruefully / with a heavy heart /
wretchedly / forlornly
/ morosely / dismally / glumly / fed
up / hopelessly
8 mass (L46) Body / weight / group
heap / bundle / lump / bulk / hunk /

o mound

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Mark Words Expected Answer Don’t Allow
1 mark 1. ludicrous (L10) ridiculous / laughable / silly / exaggerated / fake /

For each stupid / foolish / risible / absurd / unconvincing / inane /
correct comical / funny/ preposterous / weird / odd
meaning idiotic / nonsensical / farcical /
(max 5) daft / crazy / mad / wacky
2. fluttered (L15) flapped / moved gently / slightly swung / agitated / twitched

/ a bit / shook gently / slightly / a / flailed / waved
bit / kicked gently / slightly / a bit
/ jiggled / wriggled
3. practically (L25) almost / just (about) / nearly/ to literally / basically / really /

all intents and purposes / all but/ apparently / actually /
more or less / well nigh / essentially
virtually / near enough / as good
as / within an inch of / on the
brink of / on the verge of / close
to / pretty much
4. beckoned(L26) called / invited / summoned / greeted / enticed / tempted

waved forward / waved on / / lured / drawn / attracted
signalled / motioned
5. spent (L28) exhausted / worn out / tired/ finished / weakened

flaked out / drained / fatigued /
shattered / all in / done in /
bushed / weary / burnt out / on
his last legs
6. splendour (L37) magnificence / beauty / perfection / excellence /

loveliness / gorgeousness / luxury / wonder / brilliance
grandeur / greatness / elegance / richness / opulence /
/ majesty / spectacular / marvel attractiveness
7. prone to (L38) tended to // had a tendency / susceptible to / vulnerable

habit // had a leaning (to(wards) / tempted to / used to /
/ penchant/ predilection / unable to refrain from /
inclined to / disposed to / likely unable to stop himself
to / liable to / propensity for
8. tomfoolery (L42) bad behaviour / horseplay / foolishness / jokes /

carrying on / silliness / mocking / playing / lack of
shenanigan / buffoonery discipline / impropriety
/silliness/ messing about /
pranks / skylarking / clowning
about / mucking about /
playfulness / high jinks / antics
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(b) What do you think Pi’s brother ‘might have been about to say’?
Mark Expected Answer Allow Don’t Allow
1 mark (that) Pi’s name was To say / call him by his He was about to call
Piscine / Pi wasn’t his real name // to call him him lemon pie
brother’s name / Pi was Piscine
a nickname / Pi had Any suggestion that
changed his name Piscine (alone) Ravi was going to
mock his name
(alone)
10 Choose five of the following words. For each of them give one word or short phrase (of
not more than seven words) which has the same meaning that the word has in the
passage.
1 mark 1 waft (L9) drift / float / carry /glide / spread / fly / sweep /
For each filter come / travel / move
correct Any word with the idea of
meaning ‘speed’
(max 5)
2 unprovoked (L9) uninvited/ uncalled for / unwanted / unwelcome /
unprompted / not asked not angered / not
for / unwarranted / annoyed
without cause / for no
reason
3 freeze (L9) (stand) still / stop (what he pause / unable to move /

was doing) / did not move stagnate / not do
/ motionless / halt / stick anything / stay (in a
(in a position) / hold (a place)
position) / stay in place
4 inadvertently (L11) accidentally / without cause / without

unintentionally / without realising / without
meaning to / involuntarily / knowing / unconsciously
without intending to / secretly / unavoidably /
indirectly /
unwillingly
5 promptly (L30) immediately / at once/ decisively / suddenly /

without hesitation /without punctually
pausing / right away
/quickly / speedily / rapidly
/ fast / briskly / sharply /
smartly
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6 stunt(L35) trick / ruse / ploy/ scheme/ plan / action / technique /

device / dodge / tactic / act behaviour
/ move
7 sauntered(L45) walked slowly / wandered

/ moved slowly / ambled /
swaggered / strolled /
walked airily / walked
casually / walked
nonchalantly
8 refuge(L46) rescue / shelter / solace / comfort / relief /

sanctuary / retreat / peace / rest / freedom
asylum / protection /
shield / safety / haven /
security / place to hide
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passage.
1 mark 1.glistening (L10) shining / sparkling / glittering / covered / reflecting

light-reflecting /gleaming / glinting/
For each shimmering / twinkling / lustrous /
correct glowing
meaning
(max 5) 2. operation (L12) procedure / process / job / objective / intention / plan /
undertaking / task/ exercise / mission / affair / attempt /
labour / enterprise / work / activity target / method
/ action / assignment / project /
venture / manoeuvre /endeavour
3. cautioned (L14) warned / advised /counselled / instructed / directed /

urged / alerted / (telling) to be made aware / told /
careful / (telling) to be wary commanded / admonished
/ suggested / alarmed /
recommended
4. pensively (L17) thoughtfully/musingly/ carefully / deeply / closely

contemplatively / meditatively / / attentively / intently /
contemplatingly / reflectively / seriously / solemnly /
ruminatingly // thinking carefully / thinking (alone)
thinking deeply / thinking
seriously
5. moulded (L18) (re-) shaped / sculpted / formed / added / attached / chased

made / created / fashioned / / smoothed / carved /
structured / worked / styled / built folded
/ modelled / manufactured /
constructed / designed
6. groggy (L32) sleepy / half- asleep / half awake / disorientated / indolent /

dazed / drowsy / dozy / heavy lazy / sluggish / tired /
eyed / woozy / dopey / befuddled confused / lethargic /
without energy
7. confirm (L33) verify / prove /testify (to) / affirm / make sure / ensure /
witness (to) / endorse /bear out/ insure / make certain /
corroborate / substantiate / / back approve / agree (with) /
up / ratify / validate / authenticate correct / check / justify /
/ reinforce / support / uphold / highlight / accentuate /
(provide) evidence / remove underline / stress /
doubt / attest / back up guarantee / certify / assure
/ reassure / consolidate
8 heap (L40) pile / stack / mound / mass / mountain / mount / hill /

accumulation bundle / remains
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phrase (of not more than seven words) that has the same meaning that the word or phrase
has in the passage.
1 mark 1 condescended stooped / lowered (himself) /

For each (L4) deigned/ was gracious
correct
meaning
(max 5) 2 sweet (L 9) cute / lovely / dear / charming / Nice / tasteful / elegant
endearing / captivating
/appealing / enchanting / pretty /
attractive / adorable / beautiful
3 mumbled (L20) muttered / murmured // spoke Said / spoke (alone)

indistinctly / incoherently / Whispered / grunted //
unclearly / inaudibly / in a spoke in a low voice //
muffled way // spoke under eat your words // spoke
breath // swallowing your words quietly/softly/in hushed
/ talking to yourself tones
4 meditated (L20) thought about / thought over/ Thought (alone) /

thought deeply / pondered / concentrated / focused
considered/ reflected / mulled
over / chewed over /
contemplated / cogitated /
deliberated
5 compelled (L21) forced / driven / obliged / had Urged / given reason to /

(to) / constrained / made (to) obligated
6 tangle (L22) confusion / mess / muddle / Bunch / bundle

jumble / knot(ted) / entwined /
twisted / mixed up
7 sternly (L32) Firmly / forcefully / severely / Seriously / sharply /

harshly / stiffly / coldly / hard / adamantly / unbending
steely / strictly / authoritatively
8 on the wrong badly / terribly / incorrectly / not Wrong (even in a

foot (L44) well / unfavourably / in a bad phrase)
way

passage.
1 mark 1. captivated (L1) fascinated / charmed / attracted / imprisoned // attention

For each enslaved / enthralled / enchanted / caught / attention
correct bewitched / drawn (alone) / drawn // amazed /
meaning mesmerised / intrigued / smitten / surprised / interested /
(max 5) beguiled / dazzled / enamoured / captured
entranced / spellbound / riveted /
hypnotised / hooked / enraptured
2. appraised(L5) judged / evaluated / sized up/ honoured / looked at /

summed up / weighed up / gauged / saw / studied
assessed / reviewed / inspected /
checked out / examined / looked up
and down / took stock of / estimated
3. alas(L27) unfortunately / unhappily / sadly / However / nevertheless

unluckily / it is a pity / regrettably / / in vain
lamentably /
4. nuisance(L28) problem / drawback / pest / pain / Disaster / chaos /

bother / trouble(some) / troublemaker danger / hazard /
/ inconvenience / annoyance / burden / curse / worry /
disturbance / trial / irritation / torment
nightmare
5. minimum (L33) least / shortest / smallest / littlest / as Little / less / small /

little as possible / short
6. somewhat rather / quite / to an extent / a bit / a Very / extremely / to

(L35) little / pretty / kind of / fairly / to a some extent / in some
degree / in a way / sort of / more or way / not completely
less / relatively
7.apparently(L39) seemingly / on the surface of things / Really / obviously/

ostensibly / looking like / from the clearly / it appeared /
looks of it / as if / as though / likely
supposedly / superficially / at a glance
/ as far as one could tell / it seems
8 regret(L46) sorrow / sadness / rue(fulness) / Loss / remorse / guilt /

unhappiness / despondency / upset / nostalgia / distress /
disappointment / heartache / anguish / pity / grief /
melancholy threat

passage.
1 mark 1 grow (L7) (slowly) become / turn / get increase / develop

for each
correct
meaning
(max 5)
2 expansive large / big / huge / vast / massive dear / costly / long /

(L11) /giant / gigantic / ample / extendable / extended /
spacious /enormous / wide / enlarged
extensive
3 bashful (L14) shy / retiring / timid /diffident frightened
4 prime (L17) important / key / major / notable / Ideal / typical / common / first
significant / main / principal / / fundamental / core / basic //
any superlative e.g. perfect /
most important / foremost
5 passion (L20) obsession / desire / craving / love / affection / fondness /

addiction / crazy about / wild appetite / delight / enthusiasm
about / longing / yearning / craze / (great) interest / liking
/ mania // great love / great
affection / great fondness / great
feeling
6 jam (L23) squeeze / wedge / cram / crush / twist / move / put / stuck /
pack / contort / squash / squish / blocked
stuff / force
7 daintily (L28) delicately / gracefully / prettily Gently / carefully
8 placidly(L44) calmly / peacefully / tranquilly /

unruffled / unperturbed / quietly

passage.
1 mark 1. prerogative(L3) privilege / entitlement / right / due Ability /

responsibility /
For each power
correct
meaning 2. accentuated (L11) pronounced / exaggerated / marked / Increased /
prominent / emphasised / noticeable / developed /
(max 5) highlighted / defined / obvious / sharpened / acute /
pointed / distinctive / standing out / enhanced / frequent
heightened / stressed / underlined / visible / strong /
intensified /
magnified / frequent
3. sailed (L17) glided // moved / walked easily / Went / walked fast /

gracefully / smoothly / stately / with a swiftly / slowly etc./
superior air / majestically like a queen glamorously
// swept / floated / wafted
4. paraphernalia equipment / stuff / trappings / Furniture /

(L22) apparatus / bits and pieces/ belongings /
furnishings / things / contents / surroundings
accessories / items / clutter /
accoutrements
5. glared (L24) Looked / stared unhappily / hard / icily Looked (alone) /

/ intensely / intently / hostilely / angrily shone / glanced /
/ coldly / harshly / negatively // stared (alone) /
glowered / looked daggers // looked frowned / looked
like thunder // scowled // gave a black spitefully / saw (with
look anger etc.) / gazed
6. mayhem (L32) chaos / bedlam / disorder / anarchy / Untidiness / mess /

discord / unruliness / confusion / disturbance (alone) /
shambles/ pandemonium / havoc / a lot of noise /
commotion / ruckus / noisy disaster / trouble
disturbance / uproar
7.inadvertently (L40) unintentionally /without meaning to / Unknowingly /

accidentally / involuntarily / unconsciously /
unthinkingly / without planning (to) / without realising /
mistakenly / by mistake / not on unwillingly /
purpose indirectly /
negligently
8 tumultuous (L45) noisy / enthusiastic / uproarious / Loud (alone) / great

riotous / rapturous / thunderous / wild / / extravagant / over
boisterous / raucous / frenzied / very the top / rampant /
loud / deafening / a storm of / sudden
tempestuous

passage.
1 mark 1.rarely (L4) seldom/ once in a while / scarcely / Infrequently / not (very)
For each hardly ever / very occasionally / often / uncommonly /
correct almost never / (very) few times unusually / a few times
meaning
(max 5) 2. duck(L9) lower / move down / drop / dip / Go / pull / crouch / get / put
bend / bob / bow // lean / tilt down something down
Make yourself smaller
Stoop / hunch
3.elaborate (L12) exaggerated / affected / pretentious Showy / complicated /

/ great / grand / obvious / overdone decorated / ornate / fancy
/ emphasised / pronounced / Explain = 0(W) / make clear
extravagant / extreme / excessive / = 0(W)
ostentatious / disproportionate /
over the top
4. abruptly (L13) curtly / shortly/ briskly / brusquely / Harshly / instantly /

snappily / sharply / rudely / bluntly suddenly / fast / quickly /
disrespectfully / tactfully
5. icily (L14) in an unfriendly way / coldly / coolly distantly / emotionlessly /

/ chillily / bitingly / frigidly / frostily / unfeelingly / arrogantly /
cold heartedly / harshly / in a unhappily
hostile way
6.thrown (L24) in a state of confusion / confused / Distracted / shocked /

put off /surprised / caught off guard unprepared / bewildered
/ taken aback / unnerved /
disconcerted / flustered / uncertain
/ unsure / didn’t know what to say /
nonplussed
7.reproachful critical / admonishing / resentful / indignant / hurt / angry /

(L35) blaming / accusatory / bitter / sorrowful / disappointed
rebuking / condemning
8. shuffled (L36) moved a little at a time / moved in Moved / come with difficulty
small steps / walked without lifting / cautiously / gingerly //
his feet / shambled/ slid / pushed struggled / tripped / limped
along / inched / hobbled / edged //
dragged his feet / legs

1 mark 1.bedlam (L4) chaos / anarchy / clamour / noise/ turbulence/ anger

For each commotion / pandemonium
correct / confusion / hubbub /
meaning tumult /uproar / turmoil /
(max 5) mayhem / madness / havoc/
disorder
2. streamed (L4) processed/ went in rushed/ raced / flooded / trailed

continuously / poured / / gathered / filled // came /
flowed / spilled / filed (in) / went / made their way (alone) /
came one after the other surged
3. fruits (L9) rewards/ results / harvest / benefits / bonus/ profits

product / produce/ return / /success/ fruition / income/
outcome(s) / fulfilment / merits / work
consequences
4. renowned / esteemed / important / good / best /

prestigious(L14) celebrated / distinguished / great(est) / respectful /
eminent/ reputable / notable respectable / reputed / popular
/ respected / good / honourable / famous high
reputation / revered / class
prominent / highly regarded
/ acclaimed / illustrious /
high status / high standing /
highly rated
5. apparently seemingly / as if / at first allegedly / supposedly /

(L18) sight / on the surface / on obviously/ probably/ possibly /
the face of it / looking (like) / surely / perhaps / pretending /
ostensibly visibly / appearing
6. in the wink of suddenly / all at once/ Unexpectedly / in a short

an eye (L21) abruptly / immediately / period (of time) // in a short
overnight / quickly / time / in a minute
speedily/ fast / instantly /
instantaneously // in a (few)
second(s) // in a (few)
moment(s) / in a jiffy / in no
time / in a flash / rapidly /
hastily / like lightning

7. gratifying (L31) pleasing / rewarding / Encouraging / acceptable /

agreeable / satisfying / comforting / thankful /
satisfactory / welcome/ appealing attractive
pleasant / pleasurable /
heart-warming
8 reproach (L33) criticism / condemnation / Complaint / dissatisfaction /

censure / blame / denunciation / curse / hurt /
disapproval / rebuke / slight scorn / derision / scold
/ admonition / reproof /
reprimand / upbraiding
For each word attempted, mark the first answer only when more than one answer is offered. A
comma or the word 'or' indicates a second attempt.
For two answers joined by 'and', allow one correct answer if the other answer is not wholly wrong
but neutral, e.g. ‘suddenly and unexpectedly’ for 'in the wink of an eye'.
For a short phrase answer, mark the first seven words only (RUBRIC). Credit a correct element
within this limit.
Ignore misspelling if the word is phonetically recognisable.
Ignore errors of tense and grammatical form but only if the meaning is correct.
Tick only correct answers. There is no need to cross wrong answers but if all answers are
incorrect put one cross only in the bottom corner.

phrase has in the passage. [5]
1 mark 1 plopped (L14) landed // came down Fell / toppled / fluttered /

for each suddenly / heavily / floundered / settled / dived
correct noisily// plumped /
meaning plummeted / dropped
(max 5)
2 stone (L18) completely / absolutely / Hard / extremely /
totally / thoroughly / seriously / very
entirely
3 bewildered (L21) puzzled / confused / Dumbfounded / shocked /

bemused / perplexed / surprised / sad / amazed
taken aback /
disconcerted / befuddled
/ flummoxed / baffled /
nonplussed / stumped /
floored / bamboozled
4 occasionally(L26) from time to time / on Constantly / not often /

and off / intermittently / seldom / infrequently
sporadically / (every)
now and then /
sometimes / once in a
while / at intervals / once
in a blue moon
5 succulent (L34) juicy / fleshy / luscious / Tasty / delicious/ fresh /

lush / rich / appetising / delectable /
scrumptious / mouth-
watering
6 swathe (L35) strip / sweep / portion / Clothing / covering

section / band / area
7 opted for (L37) chose / selected / Loved

adopted / favoured /
settled on / plumped for /
picked / fixed on /
preferred
8 miniature (L45) tiny / (very) small / teeny

/ diminutive / petite /
smaller / midget /
undersized / little /
minute / miniscule

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9 Why do you think ‘Kitty felt for Esme’s hand and squeezed it’?
Mark Expected Answer Allow Don’t Allow
1 mark to comfort her / Esme / herself

/ both of them
OR
They were / she / Esme was
astounded / overwhelmed /
amazed / overawed / So that she / Esme They were / She was
frightened / intimidated / wouldn’t feel overwhelmed surprised by the size of
made nervous by / couldn’t etc by the size / grandeur the store etc
believe the size / grandeur of of the store
the store/ staircase / the
range of goods/clothing in the ‘Amount’ for ‘range’
store
OR Lift of ‘the range of goods
they / she / Esme had never in the store was
been in such a big / grand astounding’. Excess
store / in a store with such a denies
range of goods/clothing //
seen such a big / grand
staircase
Look for idea of comfort, amazement, fear or strangeness.
passage.
1 mark 1. ventured (L19) dared / risked/ braved // went in Went / exited / left
For each trepidation / bravely / boldly / / stepped /
correct courageously explored /
meaning sneaked
(max 5)
2. dank (L23) damp / moist /clammy / foggy / misty / Wet (alone)
cold and wet Cold (alone)
rainy
3. excursion (L34) outing / trip / expedition / jaunt / going Journey /

out / sortie departure /
activity
4. flew (L37) sprang / (opened) quickly / abruptly // Was pushed /

burst / shot / was flung (open) suddenly

5. capacious (L38) large / roomy / spacious / voluminous / extensive

vast /ample / holds a lot / huge /
enormous / big
6. clearly (L43) obviously / evidently / plainly / patently / Proved /

unmistakeably / manifestly/ definitely / understood /
undoubtedly / without doubt / palpably known / shown
/surely
7. baffling (L44) puzzling / bewildering / confusing / Unbelievable /

perplexing / inexplicable / mystifying incredible /
surprising
8. exasperation (L46) Irritation / vexation / annoyance / Anger / fury / rage

impatience /at her wit’s end / crossness
/ despair
For each word attempted, mark the first answer only when more than one answer is offered.
A comma or the word ‘or’ indicates a second attempt.
For two answers joined by ‘and’, allow one correct answer if the other answer is not wholly
wrong but neutral, e.g. ‘large and extensive’ for ‘capacious’.
For a short phrase answer, mark the first seven words only (RUBRIC). Credit a correct
element within this limit.
Ignore mis-spelling if the word is phonetically recognisable.

the passage.
1 mark 1 rituals (L1) customs / traditions / things procedures / processes /

for each that always happen / ceremonies / habits /
correct routines // regular / common / purposes / objectives
meaning usual occurrences / patterns of
behaviour / actions
2 peered (L18) looked closely / intently // examined / studied

stared / gazed scrutinised // looked
seriously / deeply
3 writhing (L30) twisting / snaking / coiling / zigzagging

wriggling / twining / spiralling /
curving / squirming / twirling /
turning
4 solemnly (L33) seriously / earnestly / gravely / unhappily / bored /

soberly dejectedly / sadly /
unsmilingly / blankly /
directly
5 whipped (L38) snatched / pulled quickly / took commandeered

quickly / seized / grasped /
grabbed / yanked /
6 friction (L41) scratching / scrape / rubbing

roughness / rasp / grating /
abrasiveness / rubbing
roughly, etc.
7 dilapidated (L42) tattered / damaged / ruined / neglected / decayed / old /

decrepit / shabby / worn / crumbling
battered / falling apart / tatty /
in disrepair
8 propelling (L46) pushing / shoving / driving / throwing / pulling /

steering / shunting directing / moving / rushing /
dragging / twisting

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passage.
1 mark 1 foresight(L3) Thinking / looking / Wisdom / premonition /

for each correct seeing ahead / to the presentiment / intention /
meaning future / precaution / prophecy / prudence / care /
anticipation / (forward) foreknowledge / forecast /
planning / earlier idea / guess
thought / vision
2 alternately (L7) one after the other / one Change of direction / one
at a time / in turn / back by one / in order /
and forth / from one to individually / continuously
the other / switching
3 authority (L14) power / clout / might / Strength / status / sanction /

sway / presence / confidence / in charge
prerogative / right /
command / superiority /
mastery / weight /
influence / control /
force / supremacy
4 scrutinise(L21) Examine / look closely look at / scan / analyse /

at / peer at / study / take notice / observe / take note
in / inspect / take stock of / gaze / see / question
of / survey / look fixedly
at / assess / read (a
person) / size up
5 urbane(L29) Sophisticated / cultured / Elegant / educated / posh /

suave upper class / considerate /
Courteous / smooth / well groomed / wealthy /
civilised / polished / rich / affluent / from the
debonair / smooth-talking / city / town
gentlemanly / well-
mannered / mannerly /
refined
6 own(L29) Admit/confess possess / claim / accept /

/acknowledge / concede confirm / come to terms
/grant/allow/avow/ profess / with
be honest
7 stingy(L43) mean / parsimonious / Disinterested / money

miserly ungenerous / conscious
tight(-fisted) / penny
pinching / scrimping

QUESTION 12: 5 marks [From the whole passage]
12 1. Mark only the first FIVE words attempted.

2. For each word attempted, mark the first answer only when more than one answer is offered. A
3. For two answers joined by 'and', allow one correct answer if the other answer is not wholly
wrong but neutral, e.g. 'foraging and eating’ for 'scavenging'.
4. For a short phrase answer, mark the first seven words only (RUBRIC). Credit a correct
5. Ignore mis-spelling if the word is phonetically recognisable.
6. Ignore errors of tense and grammatical form but only if the meaning is correct.
7. If answers are numbered and the question-word has been given as well, credit a correct
answer even if the numbering does not agree.
(See words and equivalents below)
1 tinged (L3) coloured, infused // a bit (of) / a trace (of) / a Painted / full of
hint (of) / a touch (of) a little
2 inevitably (L22) unavoidably / certainly / definitely / surely // Expected / going to

without a doubt / question // happen
unquestionably / bound to happen / always
going to happen
3 somewhat (L24) rather / quite / a bit / slightly / fairly / Somehow / almost /

relatively / comparatively / sort of / in a way / seemingly
kind of
4 scavenging(L29) looking / searching / hunting for food // Eating / hunting

foraging / ferreting / rooting (about) / picking
over / going through / rummaging
5 ultimately (L31) eventually/ finally / in the end / in the long lastlys

run / at last
6 exotic (L35) unusual / faraway / outlandish / strange / odd / funny / bizarre /

different / foreign / alien / unfamiliar / out of unique / beautiful / fancy /
the ordinary / far flung wonderful
7 futile (L35) pointless / purposeless / useless / obsolete / empty / hopeless

worthless
8 indifference not caring / lack of care / uninterested / lack disinterested / without a

(L41) of interest / lack of concern care / not paying
attention / not noticing /
carelessness

the passage.
1 mark 1 temporarily for a short time / briefly / Always / never / sometimes /

For each (L13) momentarily / for a little while / occasionally / not permanently /
correct for a short period / for a limited partially / for the time being / for
meaning period some time
2 fill him in tell (him everything) / explain communicate

(L29) (details) / inform / give information
/ give details / brief / let him know
3 inflated (L30) blown up / filled with air / filled Big / expanded

with gas / pumped up
4 burst(L30) rushed / hurried / came suddenly Exploded / reached / got to /

/ spurted / dashed / hurtled / flew / arrived at / ran
pelted / ran quickly / hurled
themselves / threw themselves
5 sickening horrifying / nauseating / Makes you vomit /ill/ /worrying /

(L35) horrendous / shocking / horrific frightening / anxious
/ disturbing / horrid / horrible / /terrifying/painful / annoying
ghastly / dreadful / awful /
terrible / panicking / heart-
stopping / stomach-churning
6 slightly (L40) (a) little / (a) bit / (a) touch / Partially / nearly / almost /
just / barely / (a) tad / narrowly somewhat/ somehow
/ (a) short distance / (a)
fraction
7clenched fixed/ holding tightly/ closed Pulling / wrapped / grabbed /

(L40) tight(ly) / clutching / grasping / hanging
gripping / clasping / locked
/squeezed / clinging / (holding)
fast / firm / tightened / tight
8 insanely madly / crazily / frantically / foolishly / stupidly /abnormally /

(L41) deranged / like a lunatic / unnaturally / hysterically /
maniacally / demented / unusually / intensely / mental /
frenzied / wildly barmy / weirdly / desperately

Question 11: 5 marks [From the whole passage]

For each word attempted, mark the first answer only when more than one answer is offered.
A comma or the word ‘or’ indicates a second attempt.
For two answers joined by ‘and’, allow one correct answer if the other answer is not wholly wrong
but neutral, e.g. ‘separate and uninvolved’ for ‘detached’
For a short phrase answer, mark the first seven words only (RUBRIC). Credit a correct element
within this limit.
Ignore mis-spelling if the word is phonetically recognisable.
If answers are numbered and the question-word has been given as well, credit a correct answer
even if the numbering does not agree.
1 mark 1 detached (L2) Separate / not joined / stand indifferent / uninvolved / not
for each alone / not part of / not attached / disconnected /
correct connected / apart discrete / not together
meaning
2 faintly(L5) not loud(ly) / softly / quietly / difficult to see / not much noise /
distantly / in the distance / barely / slightly / fading / weakly
difficult to hear / barely audible / calmly / lightly
/ indistinctly / not clearly
3 reek (L5) stink / stench/ malodour / pong // Scent / perfume/ smell / odour
unpleasant / bad/ foul / smell
4 haul(L10) collection / finds / catch / harvest Discovery / heave/ pull / gain /

pickings / takings
5 clasping(L25) holding / gripping /grasping / embracing / cuddling / pinching /

seizing fastening onto / getting closing
hold of / grabbing / hanging on to
/ clinging to / clutching / clamping
on to
6 relatively(L27) quite / fairly / more or less / almost / nearly/ akin to /

comparatively / moderately / to an generally / completely /
extent / mostly / pretty much compared to / closely /
partially / rather
7exhaling (L29) breathing (out) sighing
8 prise (L41) remove / take/ pull / drag / force / Push / reward / avert / divert
wrench / move

9 From the whole passage
Choose five of the following words. For each of them give one word or short phrase (of
passage.
1 mark 1 paramount (line 7) utmost / most / greatest / Great / extreme / huge /

for each supreme(st) / uppermost / very / major / immense /
correct NB: needs idea of topmost / chief / foremost / very big / vital / crucial
meaning superlative highest / first / main /
principal / leading / cardinal
/ second to none / nonpareil
2 frustratingly (line 17) annoyingly / maddeningly / stressfully / disturbingly /

irritatingly / infuriatingly / angrily
disappointingly /
exasperatingly
3 inevitable (line 18) unavoidable / bound to Likely / possible /

happen / guaranteed / sure / probable / obvious /
sure to happen / inexorable impending / eventual /
/ must happen / ineluctable / must
unstoppable /
unpreventable / certain
4 muffled (line 21) hard to hear / quietened / Hushed / murmured / dim

barely audible / deadened / / softer / diminished /
stifled / unclear / not clear / lower / inaudible /
faint / softened / muted / reducing in volume /
indistinct fading low-pitched / quiet
5 sanctuary (line 28) safety / safe place / haven / peace / peacefulness /

refuge / shelter / protection / quietness / tranquillity /
security / harbour / asylum escape / isolation
6 heralded (line 30) preceded / foreshadowed / caused / continued /

prefaced / ushered in / stopped /resulted in /
presaged / announced / brought / created / led to /
introduced / was the began
forerunner / signalled
7 earnestness (line 38) sincerity / seriousness / desire / curiosity /

solemnity / gravity / gravitas concern
8 broached (line 47) introduced / raised / opened touched / asked / brought

/ brought up / started / (about/forward) /
mentioned discussed / proposed /
suggested / approached /
addressed

Question 12 from the whole passage
12 Choose five of the following words. For each of them give one word or short phrase (of not more
than seven words) which has the same meaning that the word has in the passage.
1 mark 1 listlessly (line 2) lethargically / without energy / languidly / aimlessly

for each unenthusiastically
correct
meaning 2 embarrassed ashamed / awkward / mortified / self- disgraced
(line 8) conscious / discomfited / humiliated /
3 curious (line 12) odd / strange / unusual / queer / weird / inquisitive /wanting to
bizarre know
4 glanced (line 14) looked quickly / in passing / fleetingly/ peeped / looked

cursorily // glimpsed / cast an eye / through (quickly) /
peeked / a slight look / a quick view looked (in) for a short
time
5 obsession (line constant / persistent thought / desire / wanting to do

21) interest // always thinking about / fixation something a lot / habit
/ hang-up / bee in his bonnet / infatuation / uncontrollable desire
/ passion / addiction / (deep) fascination /
craving / can’t get enough of something
6 resolve (line 28) determination / courage / bravery / motivation / confidence

tenacity / willpower / guts / firmness / / strength
nerve / steadfastness / doggedness /
fortitude
7 exaggerated (line elaborate / overdone / extravagant / hyped up / extreme /

39) excessive / inflated / overblown / over- extra / great / too much
stated / over the top / over-reacted / / more than normal /
theatrical / dramatic / more than required emphasised
8 evaporated (line disappeared / vanished / dissolved // reduced / dispersed /

41) trickled /faded / melted away / dwindled left / went / ended /
away / to nothing // was gone / lost // finished
dried up

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Word 1 mark 0 mark
1. poignancy (line 4) sadness / emotion / pain / hurt / feeling / pathos cruelty / upset / worry /
/ heartbreak / distress / sorrow / agony / misery anxiety
/ grief
2. appointed (line 5) (pre-)arranged / official / assigned / designated promised / exact

/ chosen / planned / scheduled / elected / necessary / needed
selected / given / provided / discussed actual
previously / prescribed / required / (pre-)
determined / fixed / set / allocated / booked /
agreed / specified / right / stated
3. copiously extensively / lots / a great deal / uncontrollably constantly / continuously

(line 10) profusely / many tears / abundantly / in floods repeatedly / excessively /
too much
4. preoccupied distracted / taken up / obsessed / hung up on / surrounded / filled /

(line 11) wrapped up in // concerned (with) // taken over overwhelmed / overcome
/ up // thinking solely / only / engrossed / engulfed / busy with
absorbed thinking about
5. vehemence anger / rage / fury / passion / intensity / dislike / resentment

(line 16) forcefulness / strength (of feeling)
6. summoning gathering / mustering // calling up / on / upon calling / building / bringing

(line 18) getting together / conjuring / dredging (up) / gaining / demanding /
rousing / raising showing / collecting
7. tedious boring / dull / wearisome / a drag / tiresome nuisance / irritating /

(line 29) annoying / immature / slow
repetitive / atrocious /
monotonous
8. hardened (became) stern / harsh / resolute / resolved / loud / angry / powerful /

(line 33) firm / strict / severe / unbending / unyielding / deep / serious / strong //
determined / steely / uncompromising / raised / stiffened
authoritative // toughened
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1 mark 0 mark
1. resisted fought (against) / held out / struggled denied / refused / controlled /

(line 4) (against) / kept at bay / opposed // did not stayed healthy
give in / yield / surrender
2. later / afterwards / following (that) / next / then

subsequently (there)after / in the future
(line 6)
3. in at stake / the problem / in doubt / at risk /

question the matter / the issue / what it was about / in danger / on the line /
(line 10) uncertain / the subject / the concern / asked / talked about / queried
the consideration / thought about
4. inspiration / brainwave / perceptiveness / knowledge / intelligence /

illumination perception / consciousness / insight / light
(line 16) realisation / dawning / enlightenment /
revelation
5. astounded amazed / astonished / very surprised / bemused / puzzled

(line 18) stunned / shocked
6. absently vacantly / without thinking / unknowingly /

(line 28) abstractedly / without concentrating / sub / unconsciously
distractedly / not paying attention / unaware
her mind was elsewhere / blankly
7. mustered gathered / summoned // built / brought /

(line 37) called up / upon // got together / gained / demanded /
conjured / dredged (up) / roused / collected / pulled
raised
8. paralysed immobilized / unable to move / motionless / stationary /

(line 40) numbed / petrified / turned to stone / still / affected / stunned /
frozen / immobile / crippled stricken

Question 10 from the whole passage [5]
1. Mark only the first FIVE words attempted.

2. If more than FIVE are offered, cross out the excess and write RUBRIC.
3. For each word attempted, mark the first answer only when more than one answer is offered. A
4. For two answers joined by 'and', allow one correct answer if the other answer is not wholly wrong
but neutral, e.g. 'must and routine’ for 'priority'.
5. For a short phrase answer, mark the first seven words only (RUBRIC). Credit a correct element
within this limit.
8. If answers are numbered and the question-word has been given as well, credit a correct answer
even if the numbering does not agree.
(See words and equivalents below.)
1 mark 0 mark
1. priority must / first/ very important / urgent / routine / law /rule / preference /
(line 9) focus / main / most important / top compulsory / important
need / necessity / essential / vital /
prime concern
2. plethora wide / great variety // wide/ great surfeit / too much / more / excess /
(line (9) range // abundance / many / a lot / pile / various / increasing number
multitude / great number / array / a
load
3. tantalising tempting / attractive / enticing / mouth- annoying / delicious / tasty / wonderful

(line 10) watering / teasing / alluring / seducing
/ seductive / appealing / promising
4. wafting drifting / floating / being carried / borne moving / flying / going / flowing /
(line 10) / blowing / spreading / carrying / swinging / coming out
diffusing
5. intently closely / avidly / with concentration / knowingly / accidentally /

(line 20) fixedly / purposefully / attentively / enthusiastically / interestedly / willingly
assiduously / lots of interest / with / seriously/purposely / curiously /
attention / carefully / focused deliberately
6. simultaneously at the same time / concurrently / later / as a result / at once / instantly /

(line 28) coincidentally quickly / continuously / together
7. unique one of(f) / nothing like it / original / unusual / different / strange / special /
(line 38) singular / unmatched eccentric / quirky / new / rare /
excellent / uncommon /
8. mundane ordinary / day-to-day / plain / usual / normal / exciting / specious / mediocre

(line 42) uninteresting / run of the mill /
everyday / commonplace / habitual /
dull / boring / tedious / monotonous /
unexciting / lacklustre

1 mark 0 mark
1. inquisitively curiously / interestedly / wonderingly / in wonder

(line 5) questioningly / nosily / searchingly/
wanting to know
2. scant few / almost none / meagre / little / none / less/ reduced/ small /
(line 12) slight / limited / sparse / measly / inadequate/ not enough
scarce / minimum
3. coherent clear / making sense / intelligible / intelligent / smart / logical / rational

(line 14) comprehensible / lucid / articulate
4. provoking annoying / irritating / frustrating / bothering / taunting / teasing

(line 19) disturbing / maddening / agitating
5. order tidiness / neatness / organization / rules / laws / command / sequence /

(line 19) system / perfection classification / calm / control / silence /
peace / class / booking / request
6. hoist lift / lever / heave / move up / pull up / throw / pull / move / pick up / remove /
(line 26) raise / elevate manoeuvre / winch
7. paraphernalia belongings / property / accessories / rubbish / junk / equipment / things

(line 28) requirements / odds and ends / gear
8. craning stretching / twisting /lifting / elongating pulling / turning / bending

(line 42) / straining

Word 1 mark 0 mark

1. barely (line 1) hardly / rarely / scarcely / once in a Sometimes / usually /
while / occasionally / seldom / very slightly / not a lot / almost
little / infrequently / not often / very few not / negligibly / as little as
times / almost never / once in a while / possible
once in a blue moon
2. beaming (line 20) smiling / grinning / smirking shining / celebrating /
laughing / rejoicing / glowing
3. preoccupied (line 22) (kept) busy / distracted / concentrated amused / forgot
(on) / filled (one’s) time / focused (on)
/ engrossed / diverted / involved /
engaged / absorbed / immersed /
concerned / threw himself into / gave
himself something to do
4. mingled (line 26) interwove / went from group to group / merged / amalgamated /
interacted / mixed / circulated / hung around / got together /
socialized met / grouped / gathered /
walked around / moved
around / combined / got to
know / hung out with
5. bursts (line 32) Flashes / explosion / flares / splashes breaks / ray / shaft / glints /
/ emissions / eruptions sparkles / shows
6. perfunctory (line 35) casual / fleeting / half-hearted / occasional / unhappy /
careless / offhand / disinterested / uninterested
cursory / brief / short / quick / passing
/ minimal / not thorough / skimming
7. animated (line 40) lively / enthusiastic / excited / emotional / enthralled /
vivacious / spirited / dramatic / eager unreal / made up / cheerful /
exaggerated / eager / noisy
8. anguish (line 44) pain / hurt / grief / suffering / agony / upset / trouble / bother /
torment / sorrow / misery / woe / very cruelty / hatred / problem /
unhappy / despair chaos / worry / nastiness

1 mark 0 mark
1.affliction Illness / disease / disability / weakness / problem / worry / concern suffering

(line 3) handicap / sickness / complaint / curse / / evil / trial / trouble / pain / upset
scourge
2.glaring obvious / outstanding / distinct / clear / looking / peering / gross /

(line 5) conspicuous / prominent / visible / blatant / outrageous / rank / bright /
flagrant / manifest / patent ridiculous / staring
3.moulded shaped / fashioned / made / structured / designed / carved / created /

(line 6) formed / styled / tailored / framed / influenced combined
modelled / manipulated
4. shred Trace / scrap / iota // whit / tad / bit / grain / section / piece / rag / sliver /
(line 12) fraction / modicum / fragment / bit / jot // snippet / a little
one / single / small section
5.undeniably definitely / doubtlessly / without question / unbelievably

(line 17) certainly / unequivocally / undisputedly /
assuredly / incontrovertibly / really /
obviously / clearly / evidently / surely /
manifestly / patently / unquestionably / truly
6.highlight pinnacle / apex / climax / peak / height / brightness / best // main / most /
(line 17) zenith / best part / star event important / popular / remarkable /
exciting
7.havoc chaos / disorder / disaster / bedlam / Bother / trouble / damage / wreck /

(line 34) disarray / ructions / destruction / ravage / slaughter / shambles /
devastation / confusion / mayhem / commotion
disruption / tumult
8.tentatively cautiously / nervously / carefully / warily / secretly / deliberately / discreetly /

(line 43) hesitantly / cagily / diffidently / uncertainly slowly / timidly / shyly / fearfully /
reluctantly / speculatively /
provisionally / apprehensively

1 mark [Regard as 0[N] unless indicated as 0[W]
1. meandering twisting / turning / winding / weaving / moving / proceeding / going / flowing /

(line 21) wandering / zigzagging / bending / running / not straight / rambling / indirect
(going in a) haphazard (way) / right and
left / here and there / this way and that /
in all directions / threading / wending /
looping / snaking / curving / in an S
shape / serpentine / sinuous
2. multiplicity multitude / large numbers / many / a lot / variety / combination / majority

(line 26) plenty / abundance / plethora /profusion / too many
loads of / myriad / numerous /
proliferation
3. enthralled fascinated / enchanted / bewitched / pleased / interested / surprised /

(line 27) captivated / spellbound / entranced / engrossed / attracted / excited / delighted /
charmed / mesmerised / hypnotized / dazzled / amazed / influenced / thrilled /
enraptured / beguiled astonished / besotted / fixated / intrigued /
impressed / riveted / gripped
4. devoted given (to) / dedicated (to) / allocated (to) / loving (W) / loyalty (W) / attached / spent
(line 50) concentrated (on) / focused (on) / on / taken up by / specialised / sacrificed
assigned to / reserved for / set aside for / (W)
kept for
5. procedures methods / ways / conventions / modes / plans / styles / organizations / policies /

(line 51) approaches / routines / processes / tactics / plans / laws / habits / directions /
steps / rules / regulations / customs / timetables / programmes / work /
formalities / systems / practices conditions
6. casually without a fuss / informally / off-hand accidentally / unexpectedly / simply /

(line 56) (way) / unceremoniously / relaxed / surprisingly / willingly / politely / carelessly /
naturally / nonchalantly / easy-going / gently
ordinary / normally / laid back
7. focused concentrated / centred / fix / zero in / see / notice / gave attention / aimed / was
(line 69) was all / mostly about / devoted to / was about /emphasized / stressed
based on targeted / gave full / more
attention / homed in
8. imminent impending / about to happen / around threatening / probable / possible /

(line 80) the corner / soon / shortly / approaching / inevitable / unavoidable / expected /
looming / about to be / coming up / advancing / early / bound to happen /
forthcoming / near / oncoming / close / in immediate
prospect / at hand / on the horizon
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1 mark [Regard as 0[N] unless indicated as 0[W]
1. impending coming up / approaching / looming // threatening / probable / possible / near /

(line 6 ) about to happen / appear / be / soon / current / ahead / future
imminent / prospective / forthcoming /
upcoming / in the pipeline / on the
horizon
2. assure guarantee /convince/ make (us) certain recommend / persuade / ask / insure /
(line 8) / validate / promise/ affirm / attest / ensure / comfort / swear / vow
certify / confirm / pledge
3. paraded displayed / showed (off / flaunted / advertised / marched / walked with / held /
(line 16) demonstrated / presented /exhibited / saw / processed / swaggered / strutted
brandished
4. necessarily certainly / positively / definitely / needed / especially / fully / really

(line 24) inevitably / unavoidably / assuredly
(sic) // without doubt / as a requirement
// a must / as a matter of course /
perforce / needed / essentially
5. continually repeatedly / time after time / time and continuously / without stopping /always /
(line 26) again persistently / insistently/ again incessantly / constantly / infinitely / all the
and again / over and over time / endlessly / eternally / for ever
6. complaints illnesses / ailments / sicknesses / moans / injuries / dissatisfactions /

(line 34) diseases / bugs/ germs / bacteria / problems / disagreements / arguments /
pains / upsets / maladies / afflictions / discomforts/ worries/ faults
disorders
7. cunning crafty / wily / foxy /sly / artful / sneaky / cheating / intelligent / mischievous / bad /
(line 39) subtle / resourceful / tricky / astute / clever / perceptive/ ingenious / skilful
shrewd / smart / shifty/ guileful/ canny
8. appetite desire / wish / craving / want / passion / taste / greed / need / demand / liking //
(line 61) yearning / longing / eagerness / hunger tendency / urge / interest
/ relish/ lust/ strong interest
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1 mark Regard as 0 (N) unless indicated as 0(W)
1. diversions distractions / entertainment / amusement difference / disagreement / tasks

(line 3) / pleasure / delight / recreation / play / fun digressions / hobbies / plans / activities /
/ sport / excuses / avoidances things to do / festivity / merriment / revels
/ attractions
2. mused thought / pondered / contemplated / wondered / studied / said / knew /

(line 12) meditated / reasoned / speculated / believed / dreamed / concentrated /
reflected / ruminated / considered / said whispered / realised
to herself
3. tension stress / anxiety / nervousness / strain / fear / timidity / dread / stretch / pull /
(line 44) worry / agitation / unease / pressure concerns / feelings / anger /
apprehension / problem / troubles /
frustration / burdens / depression
4. soothing comforting / calming / tranquillising / better / soft / sweet / comfortable / happy

(line 45) composing / relieving / cheering / relaxing / amusing / rejuvenating / pleasant
/ heartening / alleviating / assuring /
reassuring / encouraging / healing /
chilling
5. tailed off faded / petered out / failed / faltered / decreased / lessened / shrank / fell /
(line 56) subsided / died (away) / receded / slowed down / calmed / followed /
diminished continued / changed / disappeared /
stopped / ended / weakened / quietened
6. initiative lead // first / starting / opening / beginning main / principal / chief (idea) / plan action
(line 57) (step / idea) / the next move / control / choice /
decision / took the offensive
7. narrowly just // by a fraction / inch / (very) little / not only / closely / thin / slim / nearly / almost
(line 71) much // (missing) and no more / barely / / slightly / sparingly
hardly / by a short distance/ with little
space
8. smug pleased with himself / proud / (self) arrogant / selfish / told / showing off /
(line 76) satisfied / complacent / self-important / important / boastful / bragging / pleased /
puffed up / swollen headed / bumptious happy
[5 marks (5 × 1)]
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1 mark Regard as 0[N] unless indicated as 0(W)
1. individual characteristic / personal / belonging to appropriate / different / single

(line 5) them / separate / particular / special /
unique / singular / idiosyncratic /
distinctive / peculiar /specific / private
2. moods emotions / feelings / temper / situations / anger / sullenness / condition /

(line 9) temperament / mental state / frame of depression
mind / disposition
3. hailed greeted / acclaimed / praised / cried / shouted / accepted

(line 26) congratulated / applauded / appreciated /
welcomed / complimented / commended /
well-received / acknowledged / cheered /
saluted
4. investigate research / find out (about) / discover / look for / search / test
(line 37) examine / scrutinize / check / explore
5. aimed at directed (at) / meant / designed / written / shot / aspired to

(line 69) created (for) / targeted (at) // (whose)
purpose / intention // objective (is) /
focused on / produced
6. extremely / ridiculously / obscenely / very / quite / reasonably / surprisingly /

outrageously excessively / grossly / immoderately / notoriously / exceedingly
(line 70) atrociously / shamefully / disgracefully /
scandalously / shockingly / exorbitantly
7. negative bad / harmful / damaging / hurtful / opposite / odd / strange / wrong /

(line 79) disastrous / poor / disadvantageous / unwanted
downside / adverse
8. advent arrival / coming / invention / appearance / approach / entrance / return / progress /

(line 83) debut / introduction growth / onset / occurrence
[5 marks (5 × 1)]
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Question 10 [5 marks total]
1 Mark only the first FIVE words attempted.

2 If more than FIVE are offered, cross out the excess and write RUBRIC.
3 For each word attempted, mark the first answer only when more than one answer is
offered. A comma or the word 'or' indicates a second attempt.
4 For two answers joined by 'and', allow one correct answer if the other answer is not wholly
wrong but neutral, e.g. 'central and favourable’ for 'key'.
5 For a short phrase answer, mark the first seven words only (RUBRIC). Credit a correct
6 Ignore mis-spelling if the word is phonetically recognisable.
7 Ignore errors of tense and grammatical form but only if the meaning is correct.
8 If answers are numbered and the question-word has been given as well, credit a correct
(See words and equivalents)
1 mark [Regard as 0[N] unless indicated

as 0[W]
1. key central / vital / main / crucial / basic favourable / good / extreme
(line 5) important / leading / principal / chief big
essential / influential / critical / necessary
significant / major / pivotal / primary / very
big
decisive / fundamental
2. mounted increased / rose / grew / went up / built up climbed advanced / progressed /
(line 13) / developed / heightened / spiraled / ascended / gathered / arose
swelled / intensified / accumulated /
multiplied / piled up
3. elaborate fancy / decorated / ornamental / graceful / stylish / big / give
(line 22) embellished / beautified / adorned / details enlarged / delicate /
lavish / rich / extravagant / ornate / intricate / expensive /
ostentatious / showy / luxurious / complicated / beautiful
detailed / decorative
4. schedule timetable / programme / plan / scheme / proposal / suggestion / list / time /
(line 23) running order / order of events / things to do / session / task / job
agenda / list of events / calendar arrangements / timings / events /
routine / procedure / business
5. regrettably unfortunately / sadly / lamentably / it is sorrowfully / worryingly / anxiously
(line 48) a pity / shame / unhappily / / regretfully / remorsefully /
disappointingly / alas unluckily / ruefully / painfully /
unacceptably / pitifully / shamefully
6. stage provide / put on / mount / provide / show / reveal / invent / portray / host
(line 55) produce / lay on / hold /perform / display / level / arrange /
present / set up / deliver / showcase accommodate / organize / handle
7. regeneration renewal / re-growth / rebirth / restoration / change / amendment /
(line 75) renaissance / renovation / reproduction / modernisation /
development / rejuvenation / revival / restart / revamp / makeover /
reinvigoration / rebuild / remake / rehabilitation / improvement /
reconstruction upgrade / growth
8. obsession thinking / worrying / talking a lot / all the phobia / desperation / addiction /
(line 81) time / constantly / thinking / worrying / craze / desire / passion / stress /
talking of little / nothing else / concentration
preoccupation / hang up / fixation / really
into / thinking so much / consumed (by)
[5 marks (5 × 1)]
© UCLES 2009

3. For each word attempted, mark the first answer only when more than one answer is offered.
A comma or the word 'or' indicates a second attempt.
wrong but neutral, e.g. 'thrilled and happy’ for 'enchanted'.
(See words and equivalents.)
1 mark Regard as 0[N] unless indicated as 0[W]
1 relentlessly insistently / persistently / mercilessly // unforgivingly / pitilessly / desperately

(line 9) without stopping / abating // for a long time / repeatedly /
without giving up / in / over // over and over
resolutely / determinedly / tenaciously /
non-stop / doggedly / on and on /
continuously
2 summon gather / work up/ collect / muster / call / shout / assemble / compile /
(line 27) rouse / exert / generate /call up / order / round up / command / develop /
call upon realise
3 bizarre strange / odd / funny / queer unnatural / supernatural / incredible /

(line 32) fantastic / unusual / abnormal / frightening / new / amazing / uncommon /
freakish / ludicrous / eccentric / outrageous / mad / shocking /
absurd / curious / surreal
4 stricken damaged / destroyed / afflicted / wounded / unhappy / worried

(line 54) unfortunate /
5 stamina energy / strength / endurance / courage / bravery /determination /

(line 64) perseverance / tenacity / power
tirelessness / indefatigability / willpower
6 urged encouraged / persuaded / coaxed / instinct / forced / bullied

(line 83) cajoled / pressed / driven / impelled /
pushed / advised / pressurized /
7 looting stealing / robbing / pilfering / plundering / poaching / piracy / swindling / cheating

(line 85) thieving / nicking /raiding / burglary
8 havoc confusion / chaos / catastrophe / untidiness / anarchy/ war / noise /

(line 87) disorder / bedlam / mayhem / turmoil / trouble / riot / panic
tumult/ pandemonium / shambles /
wreckage/ devastation
[5 marks (5 x 1)]
© UCLES 2009
9 ‘tomorrow will be the first day’ [From paragraph 12]
Look for a sensible inference about Benjamin’s improved state of mind, attitude, working life,
etc.
his job will be easier now // he can put his bad experience (with the senior class / teaching / his
job) behind him / he is looking forward to the future // he will be able to start again (with the
senior class / Ahmed) [1]

3. For each word attempted, mark the first answer only when more than one answer is
wrong but neutral, e.g. 'shared and simple’ for 'common'.
7. Ignore errors of tense and grammatical form, but only if the meaning is clearly understood.
(See words and equivalents below.)

(5 x 1) [5]
1 mark [Regard as 0 (N) unless indicated

as 0 (W)]
1. logical (line 5) obvious / clear / expected / sound / thoughtful / normal / sure /

reasonable / rational / sensible / natural / certain / true / right / apparent
common sense
2. strategy (line 21) plan / system / campaign / way / tactic / war / skill / talent / idea/ path /
method / procedure / technique / ruse / trick/ decision
process / masterminding /scheme / move
routine / policy
3. crucial (line 22) vital / very important /of utmost / good / important /decisive/
great(est) importance / fundamental / pressing / urgent / necessary /
basic / critical / pivotal / essential / difficult
the heart of the matter / central
4. reminisce remember / recollect / reflect / recall / memorise / remind /

(line 37) flashback / see in the mind’s eye / talk / commemorate / look / think / talk
think about the past
5. imperceptible unseen / unnoticeable / unnoticed / dim / vague / unbelievable /

(line 45) undiscernible / invisible ‘ hidden / minute / unclear / incredible
concealed/ faint
6. gauge (line 47) judge / ascertain/ find out / work out / know / see / understand / look
deduce / calculate / measure /estimate / watch / notice / observe
survey / size up / evaluate / determine /
weigh (up) / appraise
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7. in a flash quickly / suddenly / immediately / there illuminated / lit up / in a rush / in a

(line 71) and then / without hesitation / instantly / hurry
straight away / in a second / in the
twinkling of an eye
8. thwart (line 74) spoil / damage / upset / obstruct / get in break / confuse / disturb / change
the way of / frustrate / hinder / impede / / cancel
block / stop / stall / hamper / ruin / destroy
/ wreck / restrict/ crush/ outwit / foil
11 MARK TO A MAXIMUM OF 15 OUT OF 22 FOR POINTS. AWARD A MAXIMUM OF 10 MARKS

FOR STYLE (See subsequent pages for the Style marking method.)
NOTES:
1. Points to be rewarded and their marks are indicated on the next page.
2. Introductory Words
No penalty for omission; no penalty for any errors made in them or for incompleteness, but
take into account any punctuation or grammatical error immediately following them when
assessing Style.
3. Length
Draw a double line where the introductory words end, or should end.
Count to 150 the number of words used by the candidate after the double line and write
down this number at the bottom left of the candidate's answer.
DO NOT use the candidate's word-total without checking it.
STOP at 150 and cross out excess words.
(N.B. This maximum takes into account the ten introductory words to tally with Rubric of
question, i.e. 160 words.)
4. Marking Technique
(i) Indicate by numbered tick the point rewarded, e.g. 3

(ii) Assign the mark-scheme number to points rewarded on all scripts.
(iii) Assess qualities of Style separately. Add the Style Mark to the Content Mark and show
as a ringed total in the right-hand margin.
5. For answers shorter than the 150 words, award the Style mark in the normal way, but apply
the following maxima:
0-25 (0); 26-50 (2); 51-75 (4); 76-100 (6); 101-125 (8) [e.g. for sustained own words with
error-free original complex structures, award 9 or 10 for Style for answer of 126 words, but
only 8 for answer of 125 words. [There is no need to do proportional calculation]
If the candidate uses note-form throughout the answer, give 0 for the Style mark but allow
the points where they are clearly made.
© UCLES 2008
8 ‘tremendous Note that this is an OWN WORDS question. Key words are
harm’ ARROGANCE and IGNORANCE
A ARROGANCE pride/disdain/pomposity/smugness/thinking we are

superior//thinking we know a lot/more than we
do/everything [1]
B IGNORANCE lack of/no/little knowledge/education/understanding

/comprehension//not knowing (enough)/blindness/ [1]
Be generous with grammatical form.

Label answers A. and B.
From paragraph 11 [1 mark]

3. For each word attempted, mark the first answer only when more than one answer is offered.
A comma or the word 'or' indicates a second attempt.
wrong but neutral, e.g. 'shared and simple’ for 'common'.
7. Ignore errors of tense and grammatical form, but only if the meaning is clearly understood.
(See words and equivalents.)
1 mark [Regard as 0(N) unless

indicated as 0(W)]
1 in vogue fashionable/modern / popular/ correct

(line 1) favoured/stylish/all the rage/
modern/trendy
2 delighted pleased/thrilled/satisfied/ fascinated

(line 6) made happy/glad/ecstatic//
given pleasure/happiness/joy//charmed/
amused
3 distinction difference/separation/differentiation/ award (W)/prize (W)/clear/

(line 22) division/distinguishing/discrimination/
disparity/discrepancy
4 overriding main/principal/overarching/supreme/ best/highest

(line 38) very/really/extremely/most important/
vaulting/greatest/paramount
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5 deliberate discuss/talk about/through//consider/ intentional (W) planned (W)/

(line 54) weigh up/reflect/mull over/think about/ meant (W)
reason
6 inadvertently unintentionally/accidentally/unplanned/ foolishly

(line 58) not meaning to/not purposely//
without calculation/design/intending to
7 appalling dreadful/horrific/horrifying/shocking/ unpleasant/annoying/

(line 59) distressing/ghastly bad/disagreeable
8 heartened * cheered (up)/encouraged/elated/ charmed/amused

(line 83) strengthened//made happy/pleased//optimistic/
hopeful//delighted
* some but not all synonyms for ‘delighted’ are acceptable
[5 marks (5 x 1)]
MARK TO A MAXIMUM OF 15 OUT OF 21 FOR POINTS. AWARD A MAXIMUM OF 10 MARKS

FOR STYLE (See subsequent pages for the Style marking method.)
NOTES:
No penalty for omission; no penalty for any errors made in them or for incompleteness, but
take into account any punctuation or grammatical error immediately following them when
assessing Style.
3. Length
Draw a double line where the introductory words end, or should end.
Count to 150 the number of words used by the candidate after the double line and write down
this number at the bottom left of the candidate's answer.
DO NOT use the candidate's word-total without checking it.
STOP at 150 and cross out excess words.
(N.B. This maximum takes into account the ten introductory words to tally with Rubric of
question, i.e. 160 words.)
4. Marking Technique
(i) Indicate by numbered tick the point rewarded, e.g. 3

(ii) Assign the mark scheme number to points rewarded on all scripts.
(iii) Assess qualities of Style separately. Add the Style Mark to the Content Mark and show
as a ringed total in the right-hand margin.
© UCLES 2008
GCE O LEVEL - OCT/NOV 2006 1123 2
1 mark Regard as 0(N) unless indicated

as 0(W)
1. common shared / same / similar / unifying / vulgar (W) / valueless / main /

(line 9) belonging to all / mutual / universal popular / usual / public / routine /
/ identical / one / sole / single traditional / communal only / popular
/ public
2. flicker flash / flutter / sign / quick look / movement / strike / look / glance /
(line 19) indication / show / glimmer / gleam / glimpse / gleam / impression / trace
spark / hint / suggestion / moment /
brief impression
3. veiled disguised / covered / hidden / muffled / hooded

(line 45) concealed / obscured / masked /
cloaked
4. dejectedly unhappily / moodily / sadly / sullenly / upset / turned away / rejectedly

(line 46) downhearted / fed up miserably / cast distressed / disappointedly /
down / dispiritedly / morosely / worriedly / desperately / tired/
despondently / gloomily / crestfallen /
dolefully / disheartenedly / desperate
/ depressed / wretchedly / hangdog /
glumly / depressed / disheartened /
5. surveyed looked at / over / around / in detail measured / mapped / searched

(line 53) / through / examined / regarded / overlooked / watched / saw / looked
eyed / scanned / scrutinised / for
observed / investigated / checked
(out) studied
6. zigzagged wound / wove / twisted / wandered / moved / proceeded / raced / spun /

(line 67) (went in a) haphazard (way) / turned / go up and down / went between /
(went) right and left / this way and drove around
that / here and there / side to side /
one side to the other / negotiated
(their way) / crisscrossed /
meandered / threaded / wended /
tacked / went in all directions /
snaked / swerved
7. intently closely / fully / fixedly / concentrating / meaningfully / intentionally /

(line 81) diligently / purposefully / earnestly / consciously
studiously / carefully / focused / hard /
intensely / keenly / avidly
8. entirely completely / altogether / fully / wholly even / sincerely / really on the whole
(line 85) / absolutely / utterly / not at all / not
any more one hundred per cent /
totally / perfectly / all
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10 • Mark only the first FIVE words attempted

• If more than FIVE are offered, cross out the excess and write RUBRIC.
• For each word attempted, mark the first answer only when more than one answer is
• For two answers joined by 'and', allow one correct answer if the other answer is not
wholly wrong but neutral, e.g. 'shared and simple’ for 'common'.
• For a short phrase answer, mark the first seven words only (RUBRIC). Credit a correct
• Ignore mis-spelling if the word is phonetically recognisable.
• Ignore errors of tense and grammatical form but only if the meaning is correct.
• If answers are numbered and the question-word has been given as well, credit a
correct answer even if the numbering does not agree.
(See words and equivalents overleaf.)
1 mark Regard as 0(N) unless indicated

as 0(W)
1 enormously greatly / very much / a lot / largely / fully / completely /

(line 4) tremendously / hugely / a great considerably / entirely / mostly /
deal / immensely / intensely excessively
/considerably / colossally
/mightily/ prodigiously / vastly /
really /massively / highly /
extremely / so much / loads / in a
large amount
2 volunteering offering // doing it willingly / by wanting / desiring / helping/

(line 12) choice /readily/ unprompted / spontaneously / freely/
unsolicited // without being forced participating
/ coerced / asked // willing /
deciding himself / of his own
volition
3 eager anxious/ keen / avid/ agog / ready / volunteering /interested/

(line 22) raring / yearning / enthusiastic / willing / curious / wanting to /
impatient / happy / pleased / glad desiring
/ delighted / longing / intent / can’t
wait / desperate / looking
forward(to) / excited
4 perceived saw / recognised / understood / detected / found out / examined /

(line 27) knew / thought / considered / inspected / guessed /
viewed / was aware of / estimated/measured
visualised / discerned /
apprehended / imagined /
believed / assumed /felt / took as
5 in full swing underway / in progress / had hanging / moving / dangling /

(line 39) begun / lively / buzzing // swinging / at its peak / starting / in
everyone was happy / enjoying the middle
themselves / having a great time
// on the go / in top gear / rocking
/ going on
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6 shot dashed / rushed / sped / hurried / banged / plunged / went

(line 44) flew / hurtled / whizzed / zoomed
scurried //went quickly / fast /
speedily / rapidly / swiftly /
promptly /hastily / without delay /
expeditiously / immediately /
promptly // sprinted / ran /
exploded / raced / tore / burst /
erupted
7 chaos disorder / muddle / mayhem / anarchy / untidiness / war / fight /

(line 60) disharmony / discord / unruliness neglect / rebellion / noise /
/ mess / jumble / shambles / mix revolution / trouble / destruction /
up / bedlam / disarray / catastrophe / lack of control /
confusion/ lack of order / racket / riot
pandemonium / uproar /
commotion / turmoil / tumult
8 simultaneously at the same time // at that similarly / contemporary /

(line 63) moment / time / point // coinciding together / in chorus / in unison /
(with) / concurrently / suddenly / continuously / side by
contemporaneously / meanwhile side
5 marks (5 x 1)
© UCLES 2007
9 • Mark only the first FIVE words attempted.

• If more than FIVE are offered, cross out the excess and write RUBRIC.
• For each word attempted, mark the first answer only when more than one answer is
• For two answers joined by 'and', allow one correct answer if the other answer is not wholly
wrong but neutral, e.g. 'thrilled and happy’ for 'enchanted'.
• For a short phrase answer, mark the first seven words only (RUBRIC). Credit a correct
• Ignore mis-spelling if the word is phonetically recognisable.
• Ignore errors of tense and grammatical form but only if the meaning is correct.
• If answers are numbered and the question-word has been given as well, credit a correct
(See words and equivalents overleaf.)
1 mark 0 mark
Regard as 0[N] unless indicated as 0[W]
1. soothingly comfortingly/calmingly/restfully/ supporting/flatter/quietly/relieved/
(line 1) pacifyingly/gently/peacefully/relaxingly/ smoothly/blissfully/ pleasingly/pleasantly
softly/comfortably
2 faint low/soft/weak/distant/dim/small/little/tiny/ quiet/microscopic/unsteady/fading/
(line 4) minute/minimum/feeble/delicate/slight/ indistinct/unclear/unconscious (W)
far away
3 gloom dark(ness)/dimness/dusk/gloaming/ night/sunset/blackness/haze/dullness
(line 25) twilight/shadows/obscurity
4 at last eventually/in the end/finally/ultimately/ as a result/consequently/deeply/
(line 29) after (all) this/after that by and by/soundly/in conclusion (W)/
after a long time/afterwards
5 refuge hiding place/hideout/retreat/escape/ resort/habitat/residence/home camp/
(line 41) sanctuary/asylum/retreat/bolthole/den/ lodging/meeting place protection/
lair/shelter/haunt/resting place/haven safeguard/place to stay/place to live/
outpost
6 cheered made to) feel better/good//happy/ made to feel cheerful/hopeful/amused
up happier/optimistic/in a good mood/ excited/motivated/entertained/helped/
(line 60) congenial/lighthearted/contented/elated/ enlightened/smiled/laughed/
exhilarated/bright/brightened/ applauded (W)
encouraged/pleased/heartened/
comforted/delighted
7 vitality liveliness/energy/life/animation/vigour/ happiness/lightheartedness/
(line 62) spirit hopefulness/merriment/amusement/
strength/joy confidence/strength/
enthusiasm/health/power
8 enthralled fascinated/mesmerised/enraptured/ happy/enthusiastic/captured/interested/
(line 67) captivated/charmed/spellbound/ entertained/excited/joyful/surprised/
under a spell/thrilled/fixated/ astonished/elated/amazed/impressed
entranced/engrossed/hypnotized/
absorbed/riveted
5 marks ( 5 x 1)
© UCLES 2007
1 mark 0 mark
Regard as 0[N] unless indicated as
0[W]
1 enchanted thrilled/delighted/spellbound/charmed/ possessed/happy/amazed/excited

(line 3) captivated/fascinated/enthralled/ /attracted/interested
mesmerised/hypnotised//very/utterly/
completely/absolutely/totally/wholly
interested
2 reluctantly unwillingly/against his will/unhappily/ struggling/fighting/refusing/slowly/

(line 9) miserably/not wanting (to)/resisting/ warily
hesitantly
3 with a expert/experienced/accomplished/ usual/normal/clever/smart/

practised eye skillfully/she had not done it carefully
(line 16) before/regularly/she was used to it/it
was not the first time/trained/
professional
4 efficiency effectiveness/cleverness/usefulness/ experience/sharpness/ability/

(line 41) practicality/capability/ability to work/ precision/uses/speed/easiness/
good use advantages/power/accuracy/
perfection
5 congregated gathered/assembled//got/come aggregated/walked/moved/lined

(line 46) together//flocked/grouped/mustered/ up
united
6 suppressing stopping/fighting/quelling/crushing/ hiding/concealing/disguising/

(line 66) subduing/checking/restraining/ avoiding/withholding
keeping back/holding back/stifling/
resisting/controlling/pushing down/
holding down/repressing
7 rational reasonable/thinking/sensible/ calm/unafraid/composed/aware/

(line 67) intelligent/logical//using the mind/ open-minded/patient/relaxed/
brain/head//realistic positive/thoughtful
8 firmly determinedly/resolutely/decisively/ strongly/fixedly/steadily/tightly/

(line 89) tenaciously//unwaveringly//he was quietly/smoothly/decidedly
sure/certain/in no doubt/resolved/
constant/unmoved/adamantly/
confidently/definitely/surely

GCE O LEVEL – November 2005 1123 2
1 mark 0 mark [Regard as 0(N)

unless
indicated as 0(W)]
1. curious odd / unusual / strange / weird/ inquisitive (W)/inquiring (W)
(line 1) rare / singular
2. intensity concentration / extremity / extreme / emotion / large

(line 11) loudness / high pitched / sharpness / sharp
3. in profusion plentifully / abundantly / excessively / some /few / in groups

(line 16) lavishly / everywhere / a lot (of) / many
extravagantly / liberally / all over / in crowds
4. bundled thrust / hustled / shoved / pushed / put

(line 25) rushed / put quickly / put roughly /
put hastily
5. imitate copy / recreate / emulate / be the same as / look at

(line 36) resemble / be like / fake / fabricate
6. blissfully happily / peacefully / joyfully / ecstatically / sleepily / heavenly

(line 52) blithely
7. crack space / gap / opening / split / chink / slit break / blow /damage
(line 54)
8. ferocious fierce / terrifying / angry / cross / ugly / bad / upset

(line 62) scary / scowling / upsetting
QUESTION 10 : 25 MARKS (15 +10)
MARK TO A MAXIMUM OF 15 OUT OF 21 FOR POINTS. AWARD A MAXIMUM OF 10 MARKS FOR STYLE
NOTES:
No penalty for omission; no penalty for any errors made in them or for incompleteness, but take into account any
punctuation or grammatical error immediately following them when assessing Style.

GCE O LEVEL – JUNE 2005 1123 2
1 mark 0 mark
[Regard as 0(N) unless
indicated as 0(W)]
1 mounting increasing/growing/becoming greater/rising/ ascending/climbing/going up/

(line 30) intensifying/gathering soaring/swelling
2 volunteered offered/chose/(were) willing (to)/said they rushed/advanced/presented/

(line 52) would (sic) proffered/proposed/
suggested/ wanted to
3 film covering/layer/skin/coating/coat/membrane picture/photograph/

(line 55) transparency/movie/gauze/
mist/scum/ tissue
4 practice procedure/process/action/custom/habit/method work/experience/rehearsal/

(line 57) /routine/system/will not schedule/duty/thing(s) performance/tradition/usage/
to do/activity approach/way
5 extensively thoroughly/widely/over a large (er) area more/growing/increasing/

(line 61) /greater/widespread/broadly/comprehensively/ lengthy/long/great/huge/
further/far reaching protracted/vast/sweeping/
universal/big/large/carefully/
deeply/detailed
6 solved explained/worked out/settled/cleared up/ resolved/finished/completed/

(line 72) sussed out/cracked/deciphered/unravelled/ answered/sorted out/clarified
figured out /found out/discovered
7 devastation destruction/ravages/turmoil/ruin(ation annoyance/disappointment/

(line 79) /wreckage/upset/waste/havoc/enormous mess demolition/desolation/mess/
great//extensive//heavy damage damage/much damage/
disaster depredation/wrecks
8 fateful unfortunate/disastrous/significant/unhappy/ serious/exciting/frightening/

(line 83) ominous/calamitous/tragic/catastrophic/ crucial/decisive/important/
dreadful/awful/unhappy/unlucky/inauspicious critical/sad/miserable/pitiful/
bad/terrible/horrible/
auspicious

ENGLISH LANGUAGE – JUNE 2004 1123 2
Question 9 (cont’d.) - 1st Revision
1 mark 0 mark
indicated as 0(W)]
1. assuming thinking / taking for granted / presuming / pretending / claiming /

(line 1) supposing / imagining /surmising / concluding / judging stating / saying /guessing /
gathering / inferring / understanding accepting / believing /
suspecting
2. destination place headed for / final stopping point / where we intention / aim / fate / target
(line 28) / they were going / one is bound for / journey’s end / stopping point / stop
terminal / final place / goal
3. assembled collected / gathered / got / put together / accumulated / meet / chose / selected
(line 29) packed / amassed / brought together arranged / prepared /
organised / readied
4. abruptly suddenly / quickly / unexpectedly / hastily / rudely / shortly / violently /

(line 35) without warning / precipitously / sharply / precipitately immediately / brusquely
5. cooled down settled (down) / calmed (down) / become calm / become cold / unemotional /
(line 42) composed / less angry / not angry / relaxed / gathered angry
himself / pulled himself together / collected himself /
checked or curbed his temper / lightened up
6. assessed calculated / worked out / estimated / judged / saw / noticed / perceived /

(line 42) evaluated / figured out / added up / computed / rated
gauged / totalled / valued / counted up / weighed up
reckoned / determined
7. sharp quick / sudden / abrupt / definite / brisk / marked / fast / cutting / piercing / acute
(line 74) pronounced / rapid / distinct / defined / clear / prompt jagged / dramatic
incisive
8. clustering gathering / bunched / assembling / collecting / flying / meeting / arriving

(line 86) getting together / crowding / massing / swarming /
flocking / accumulating / grouping

O LEVEL – NOVEMBER 2004 1123 2
Question 8 (continued)
1 mark 0 mark
indicated as 0(W)]
1 adorn decorate/embellish/make attractive/beautiful improve/elaborate/enrich

(line 13) ornament/beautify/festoon/grace/enhance garnish/garland/drape/
deck/dress up/brighten furnish
2 in turn as a result/as a consequence/consequently/ later/afterwards/one by

(line 33) therefore/thus/as an outcome/effectively/ one then/in the end/
hence/accordingly/became the reason that eventually
3 depriving taking away/stealing (from)/robbing/causing losing/causing hardship/

(line 42) shortage/causing scarcity/cause loss/ lacking/forsaking/leaving/
stripping/plundering/denuding/divesting/ preventing/stopping/
denying/dispossessing/swindling/cheating/ snatching/removing/
withdrawing not allowing
4 fundamental essential/basic/crucial/(at the) core/(at the) deep/in-depth/bottom/

(line 43) root/necessary (to)/rudimentary/foundation discovered/important/
(of)/vital/integral/intrinsic/central/critical/very compulsory
important/key/main/primary/needed/required
5 inevitable unavoidable/unstoppable/inexorable/ obvious/bad/destructive/

(line 47) cannot be prevented/stopped/avoided/ undesirable/fated
escaped//certain/sure/inescapable/
bound to happen
6 disturb alter/change/affect/have an effect on/ agitate/interrupt/worry/

(line 68) rearrange/re-organise/upset/disrupt/interfere confuse/spoil/distort/
with/reconfigure/vary/disarrange trouble/annoy/bother/
deform
7 boom increase/upsurge/expansion/rise/growth/ success/popularity/

(line 72) upturn/explosion/boost/progress/spurt interest/prosperity
8 abundantly very/extremely/obviously/manifestly/fully/ plentifully/amply/clearly/

(line 87) completely/totally/absolutely/truly/definitely/ excessively/quite/mostly/
perfectly/to a great extent/surely sufficiently/increasingly

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1123/22 Cambridge O Level – Mark Scheme October/November

Question Answer Marks Allowed Responses Not Allowed Responses

1 exude (L4) 1 mark emit / ooze / seep out Exhale / sweat /

2 labyrinth (L4) maze / network / Complication / confusion /

3 unburdened (L8) lightened/ light(er)/ Relaxed / at ease /

4 fringed (L10) bordered/ bound / Covered / sheltered /

5 bead (line16) drop / droplet / spot / Trickle / blob / speck / dot

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Question Answer Marks Allowed Responses Not Allowed Responses

10 6 involuntarily(L24) spontaneously / Unwillingly / reluctantly /

7 picked his way (L25–26) navigated / walked moved/ trod/

8 refuge(L33) retreat / sanctuary/ Place to stay / place to

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Question Answer Marks Allowed Responses Not Allowed Responses

1 brimming(L8) 1 mark full / overflowing / Swamped / flooded /

2 eccentric(L17) odd / unusual / misfit/ Stupid/ foolish / different

3 flawlessly(L19) perfectly / error-free Clearly / smoothly

4 struck up (L23) began/ started / Talked to each other /

5 string (L28) succession / one after Range / assortment /

6 crammed (L29) Packed / jammed/ Jumbled / squashed /

7 weighing up (L35–36) assessing / judging Looking at / listing /

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Question Answer Marks Allowed Responses Not Allowed Responses

1 unpremeditated (L2) 1 mark Unexpectedly / without

2 industry (L5) Factory / production /

3 set to (L6) Got ready to / decided to /

4 persisted (L12) Tried / was determined /

5 encouraged(L31) Reassured / heartened /

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Question Answer Marks Allowed Responses Not Allowed Responses

6 dilapidated (L38) Ancient / useless /

7 reluctantly(L44) Hardly / barely / hesitantly

8 comprehension (L47) Explanation / conclusion /

Mark only the first FIVE words attempted.

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Question Answer Marks Allowed Response Not Allowed Response

10(b) Why was the roar of anger and distress ‘muffled’?

Question Answer Marks Allowed Response Not Allowed Response

Scoris marking guidance

Award a zero, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or NR (no response).

1 casually (L2) 1 mark Accidentally /

2 delicately (L17) slowly

carefully / attentively / gently /

3 tackle (L23) Conquer / attack /

4 mounting (L25) A lot of/(too)

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Question Answer Marks Allowed Response Not Allowed Response

5 confining (L33) specialising

restricting / limiting / constraining /

6 curious (L34) Odd / enquiring / eager /

7 disconsolately (L41) Displeased /

8 mass (L46) Body / weight / group

heap / bundle / lump / bulk / hunk /

Mark only the first FIVE words attempted.

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Mark Words Expected Answer Don’t Allow

1 mark 1. ludicrous (L10) ridiculous / laughable / silly / exaggerated / fake /

2. fluttered (L15) flapped / moved gently / slightly swung / agitated / twitched

3. practically (L25) almost / just (about) / nearly/ to literally / basically / really /

4. beckoned(L26) called / invited / summoned / greeted / enticed / tempted

5. spent (L28) exhausted / worn out / tired/ finished / weakened

6. splendour (L37) magnificence / beauty / perfection / excellence /

7. prone to (L38) tended to // had a tendency / susceptible to / vulnerable

8. tomfoolery (L42) bad behaviour / horseplay / foolishness / jokes /