English

Stage 7

Paper 1 Non-fiction 2024

Cambridge Lower Secondary Progression Test
Mark Scheme

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Section A: Reading

Question Answer Marks

1(a) Award 1 mark for: 1

• another planet.
1(b) Award 1 mark for: 1

• personification.
1(c) Award 1 mark for: 1

• mountainscape.

Question Answer Marks

2 Award 1 mark for: 2

• Snow is referred to as being like a blanket in the first paragraph.

And 1 mark for:

• Snow is referred to as ‘white linen sheets’ / ‘a mattress’ in the second

paragraph.

Question Answer Marks

3 Award 1 mark for: 1

• (But I’m suited and booted and) ready for action.

Question Answer Marks

4 Award 1 mark for: 1

• (To build up) descriptive detail / describing the setting of the hotel / Deplar.

Question Answer Marks

5 Award 1 mark for: 2

• The snow is dangerous.

Award 1 mark for:

• Icing on a birthday cake is reassuring / pleasing / fun.

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Question Answer Marks

6 Award 1 mark for: 1

• The sights are so beautiful / unbelievable / unfamiliar / amazing / surreal /

dramatic.

Accept any adjective that conveys the dreamlike nature of the sights.

Question Answer Marks

7 Award 1 mark for: 1

• It shows that the writer was in the middle of something when the Northern
Lights appear. / It shows how the Northern Lights appearing at that time
was unexpected as the writer was busy doing something else. / It sets the
scene / gives a context for the events that follow / adds drama by putting
the climax at the end of the sentence.

Question Answer Marks

8 Award 1 mark for: 2

• They are both used to give extra information.

Award 1 mark for:

• Dashes put more emphasis on the information between them than brackets
do.

Question Answer Marks

9 Award 1 mark for each correct answer up to 3 marks: 3

First paragraph Travel: amazed

Second paragraph Arrival: excited
Third paragraph Snowshoe hike: peaceful
Fourth paragraph Inside Deplar: relaxed
Fifth paragraph Preparations: hopeful
Sixth paragraph Plane tour: elated
Seventh paragraph Northern Lights: enchanted
Eighth paragraph Party night: sociable

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Question Answer Marks

10 Award 1 mark for each correct reason and 1 mark for a correct quotation, up to 4
a maximum of 4 marks.

If Opinion 1 is ticked:

Ideas Quotations
the interior is comfy seats are nestled
comfortable and homely around chunky Icelandic
rugs
warm and snug meals are served next to
an enormous crackling
fire
sociable / intimate one long table seats all
the guests
one’s idea of a perfect like a home from home
home

If Opinion 2 is ticked:

Ideas Quotations
it’s a modern, swanky wooden lodge chic
building
limited rooms home to just 12 beautiful
bedrooms
all guests get a personal everyone who stays
guide here is assigned a guide

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Question Answer Marks

11(a) Activities and entertainment: 3

• Skiing
• Snow-shoe hiking
• Star gazing
• Air tour / Plane trip
• Sociable evening meal
• Karaoke
• Dancing

Award 1 mark for 2–3 correct answers

Award 2 marks for 4–5 correct answers
Award 3 marks for 6 correct answers
11(b) Example: 2

At Deplar farm you can go skiing or snow-shoe hiking with a guide. There is an
air tour of the mountains available too. In the evening, you can enjoy a sociable
meal served by the fire, followed by karaoke, star-gazing through a telescope,
and even possibly a sighting of the Northern Lights. (47 words)

Award 2 marks for a summary that combines the main points into a coherent
summary
Award 1 mark for a summary that includes some but not all of the main points
Do not award more than 1 mark where the summary exceeds 50 words.

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Section B: Writing

Notes to markers

• Use the marking grids on the following pages.

• Marking should always begin from the lowest mark in each column and work upward.
• A ‘best fit’ judgement should be made in judging first in which box to place the response and then,
within that box, which mark is appropriate.
• The lower mark within a box should be given if some criteria have been met but not all.
• Note on extent:
Award 0 marks where the performance fails to meet the lowest criteria.
Award 0 marks for 20 words or fewer.
Award a maximum of 7 marks for responses of between 21 and 60 words.
You need not count the words unless you think there will be fewer than 60. In normal-sized
handwriting 60 words will be approximately 8 lines.

Marks

Creation of texts (Wc) 5

Vocabulary and language (Wv) 3

Grammar and punctuation (Wg) 7

Structure of texts (Ws) 7

Word structure [spelling] (Ww) 3

[Total 25]

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Creation of texts (Wc)
[5 marks]
Content is entirely relevant.
Ideas are developed so that
features of the text type are
clearly established and are
used confidently
throughout.
Viewpoints are well-
presented, i.e., detail
sustains interest with
writer’s style / personal
response which
emphasises particular
points.
Writing is clearly developed
to suit the specified
audience and purpose / text
type.
[4–5]
English Stage 7 Paper 1 Mark Scheme
Vocabulary and language Structure of texts (Ws)
(Wv)
[3 marks] [7 marks]
The response is well-
organised using a good
range of organisational
features accurately.
Ideas are developed with
chronological or logical
links throughout the text
from an introduction to
conclusion.
Paragraphs are used
competently to structure the
content. There is good
cohesion within and
between paragraphs.
A good range of carefully
chosen sentence openings
and connectives are used
appropriately to support
content.
[6–7]
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Grammar and punctuation Word structure (Ww)
(Wg) (spelling)
[7 marks] [3 marks]
Grammatical structures are
almost always accurate
throughout the text. For example,
there is:
• a wide range of sentence types
to support the text type
• a range of complex sentences
accurately to provide clarity
and emphasis e.g., by
positioning of clauses varying
word order or expansion of
verb phrases
• consistent use of formal and/or
informal register according to
context, purpose and
audience.
There is a good range of
punctuation. For example:
• commas, ellipses, colons,
semi-colons, dashes and
hyphens used accurately to
clarify meaning.
• conventions of layout are
always applied consistently
e.g., bullet points.
[6–7]
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Creation of texts (Wc)
Content is relevant and
ideas are developed so
that features of the text
type are clear.
Viewpoints are clear and
maintained throughout.
Writing is developed to
suit the specified
audience and purpose.
Content may have some
different voices within the
text.
[3]
English Stage 7 Paper 1 Mark Scheme
Vocabulary and language
(Wv)
Material is relevant using
vocabulary accurately for the
purpose / text type.
Uses well-developed
language to clarify and
extend ideas.
Creates an effect by using
key linguistic and literary
techniques.
[3]
Structure of texts (Ws)
The response is is
generally well-organised
using a range of
organisational features
accurately.
Ideas are developed with
chronological or logical
links throughout the text
though there may be some
inconsistencies.
Paragraphs are used to
help structure the text
where the main idea is
usually supported by
following sentences.
A range of sentence
openings and connectives
are used appropriately to
support content.
[4–5]
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Grammar and punctuation Word structure (Ww)
(Wg) (spelling)
Grammatical structures are Spelling is usually correct
mostly accurate throughout the throughout. (There may
text. For example, there is: occasionally be phonetically
• a range of sentence types to plausible attempts at
support the text type. complex words.)
• some complex sentences to
provide clarity and emphasis Correct spelling of most, not
e.g., by positioning of clauses all, polysyllabic words, e.g.,
varying word order or appear, information,
expansion of verb phrases probably, separate
wondering/wandering,
• formal and/or informal register
business, essentially,
is generally used appropriately
according to context, purpose accommodation.
and audience.
A range of punctuation:
• e.g., commas, ellipses, colons,
semi-colons, dashes and
hyphens are used mostly
accurately to clarify meaning
• conventions of layout are
applied consistently e.g., bullet
points.
[4–5] [3]
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Creation of texts (Wc)
Content is mostly relevant
to the task, though there
may not be many well-
developed ideas.
Writing shows purpose.
There is a straightforward
viewpoint and awareness
of the audience.
[2]
English Stage 7 Paper 1 Mark Scheme
Vocabulary and language
(Wv)
Vocabulary is relevant and
suitable for the purpose / text
type.
Language and meaning of
words/phrases is clear.
Clear evidence of
appropriate linguistic and
literary techniques.
[2]
Structure of texts (Ws)
The response is generally
organised and attempts
some organisational
features.
Some attempt to sequence
relevant ideas logically.
Paragraphs / sections are
evident, though not always
consistently or
appropriately.
Movement between
paragraphs or sections,
may be disjointed with a
limited range of sentence
openings and connectives.
[2–3]
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Grammar and punctuation Word structure (Ww)
(Wg) (spelling)
Grammatical structures are Spelling of common and
generally accurate throughout some less-common words,
the text. including polysyllabic and
For example, there is: compound words, is
• some range of sentence types generally accurate, e.g.,
friend, another, around,
to support the text type
because, anything,
• complex sentences may be
attempted to create effect and something.
convey shades of meaning
Spelling of plurals and some
• some awareness of formal
past and present words is
and/or informal register
according to context, purpose generally accurate, e.g.,
and audience. boxes, clothes, told,
stopped, wanted.
Some range of punctuation:
• e.g., commas, semi-colons,
dashes and hyphens are
generally accurate and may
sometimes be used for effect.
• There may be evidence of
comma splicing.
Note: if punctuation is totally
lacking and other descriptors met
then give the lower mark here.
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Creation of texts (Wc)
Some material is included
that elaborates on basic
information.
Some elements of the text
type can be seen; a
maximum of 1 mark can
be awarded if not the
given text type.
[1]
Creation of texts (Wc)
No creditable response
[0]
English Stage 7 Paper 1 Mark Scheme
Vocabulary and language
(Wv)
Language is simple and
relevant. For example,
vocabulary conveys meaning
which is suitable for the
purpose / text type.
Language and meaning of
words/phrases is mainly
clear, with some errors.
There is some evidence of
some appropriate linguistic
and literary techniques.
[1]
Vocabulary and language
(Wv)
No creditable response
[0]
Structure of texts (Ws)
Some attempt to organise
the response.
Some basic sequencing of
ideas in relation to the
stimulus.
Paragraphs / sections are
evident with related points
grouped together or linked
by time sequence.
Movement between
paragraphs or sections,
is disjointed with a very
limited range of sentence
openings and connectives.
[1]
Structure of texts (Ws)
No creditable response
[0]
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Grammar and punctuation (Wg) Word structure (Ww)
(spelling)
Basic grammatical structures are Spelling of high frequency
generally correct, for example: words is generally correct,
• subject and verb generally e.g., their/there, when,
agree were, what, some, etc.
• past and present tense of verbs
generally consistent.
• There is a mix of simple and
some compound sentences
used accurately.
• Some complex sentences may
be attempted to expand detail
but not always successfully.
• Formal and/or informal register
may be attempted but not
consistently according to
context, purpose and audience.
Punctuation:
• Demarcation of straightforward
sentences is usually correct.
• Commas are used in lists and
occasionally to mark clauses.
Note: learners should gain marks
for good English with punctuation
errors rather than lose marks for
what is essentially good English.
[1] [1]
Grammar and punctuation (Wg) Word structure (Ww)
(spelling)
No creditable response No creditable response
[0] [0]