English
Stage 7
Paper 2 Fiction
Cambridge Lower Secondary Progression Test
Mark Scheme
3138_02_MS_4RP
© UCLES 2023
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Section A: Reading
Question
1(a)
Answer
Award 1 mark for:
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1(b)
1
simile.
Award 1 mark for:
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Marks
1
the (repeating ‘s’) sound imitates the body (gently) breathing
Do not accept an idea relating to the sound of the sea, as we are looking for the
figurative effect rather than the literal sound.
Question
2
Answer
Award 1 mark for:
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Answer
Award 1 mark for:
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Question
4
1
he didn’t want/need to feel the cold / feel the chill of the sapphire-bright
upper air
Question
3
Marks
Marks
1
a subordinate clause
Answer
Marks
Award 1 mark for one of the following ideas:
1
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their senses are loosely tethered (to their bodies)
(they are) like a hook on a fishing line / let them out, then reel them in
could move their senses independently
Do not accept an answer from lines 11–13 [second half of paragraph] as this
describes examples of how they can have different sensations in different
places.
Question
5
Answer
Award 1 mark for each of the following ideas up to a maximum of 2 marks:
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The third paragraph makes reference to the whimsical activities being done
for fun, entertainment, pleasure.
The activities in the fourth paragraph contrast with the difficult and perilous
activity that Raglan Skein is about to undertake.
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Question
6
Answer
Marks
Award 1 mark for one of the following ideas:
1
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bandits in the jungles
children getting lost (on the rises) / missing children on the rises
sharks in the deeps (sea)
Question
7(a)
Answer
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7(b)
to build up description / describe the setting/scenery/mountain ranges /
adding detail to the description
Answer
Award 1 mark for one of the following:
Answer
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9(b)
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9(c)
Marks
he is to talk in person / negotiate with the Lace people / to settle a
problem/matter peacefully
to find out about the enemy
1
the fact that he sets off the next day but meets with the Lace people three
days later
enemies lay in wait so he may be delayed fighting them
‘three days more / the road he would travel over the next few days’
Award 1 mark for:
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1
1
Award 1 mark for one of the following:
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Marks
sluggish
scaled with slate
furred with palm thatch
the muddy roads were the veins
slow, cold heartbeats
(thriving) hive
Question
9(a)
2
before and after extra information
between items on a list
Question
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Marks
1
Award 1 mark for each of the following, up to a maximum of 2 marks:
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8
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lay in wait.
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Question
10(a)
Answer
Award 1 mark for:
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10(b)
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Marks
1
no mean task.
Award 1 mark for each correct idea and award 1 mark for each correct idea and
corresponding evidence from the text, up to a maximum of 4 marks in total:
Idea
Evidence
reefs / The boat would crash into
rocks/reefs. / The boat might sink. / It
might be difficult to arrive on the
shore.
(There were) reefs beneath the water
of the bay, (betrayed only by the foam
fringes on the far waves).
cliffs / There were plenty of places in
the cliff for enemies to hide and
ambush him.
It was a maze of tapering spires,
peepholes and snub ridges (like
sleeping lions).
It was hard to climb up / You might
get lost.
The cliff-face itself was a labyrinth.
4
Accept any suitable response based on information from the text.
Question
11(a)
Answer
Award 1 mark for:
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11(b)
1
also/too.
Award 1 mark for each correct idea and award 1 mark for each correct
corresponding evidence from the text, up to a maximum of 4 marks in total:
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Marks
Idea: complicated, dishonest, untrustworthy
Evidence: they were too full of ins and outs and twists and turns
Idea: dangerous, pretending to be what they weren’t, seemingly passive but
actually very aggressive, deceptive
Evidence: sleeping lions pretending to be rocks
Idea: deceitful, untrustworthy
Evidence: you never knew where you were with the Lace.
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Section B: Writing
Notes to markers
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Use the marking grids on the following pages.
Marking should always begin from the lowest mark in each column and work upward.
A ‘best fit’ judgement should be made in judging first in which box to place the response and then,
within that box, which mark is appropriate.
The lower mark within a box should be given if some the criteria have been met but not all.
Note on extent:
Award 0 marks where the performance fails to meet the lowest criteria.
Award 0 marks for 20 words or fewer.
Award a maximum of 7 marks for responses of between 21 and 60 words.
You need not count the words unless you think there will be fewer than 60. In normal-sized
handwriting 60 words will be approximately 8 lines.
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.
Features of the relevant
genre, if appropriate, are
used confidently
throughout.
Narrative viewpoint is wellestablished and engages
the reader’s interest
throughout.
Characters are developed
and well-portrayed with
some evidence of a
distinctive voice.
Vocabulary and language
(Wv)
[3 marks]
Structure of texts (Ws)
[7 marks]
The response is wellorganised and uses a good
range of organisational
features accurately.
Events are logically
sequenced throughout the
text from opening to
conclusion.
Paragraphs are used
competently to structure the
narrative and control the
pace of the story. There is
good cohesion within and
between paragraphs.
A good range of sentence
openings and connectives
are used to compare,
sequence and qualify
events.
[4–5]
[6–7]
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Grammar and punctuation
(Wg)
[7 marks]
Grammatical structures are
almost always accurate
throughout the text. For example,
there is:
• a wide range of sentence
types to add descriptive detail
and/or build up tension
• 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
• formal and/or informal
register used appropriately
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 in sentences
and dialogue.
[6–7]
Word structure (Ww)
(spelling)
[3 marks]
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Creation of texts (Wc)
Content is relevant.
Features of the relevant
genre, if appropriate, are
evident.
Narrative viewpoint is
clear and generally
engages the reader’s
interest throughout.
Vocabulary and language
(Wv)
Material is relevant using
vocabulary accurately for the
genre.
Ideas are developed with
detail using a variety of
ambitious vocabulary,
linguistic and literary
techniques.
The response is generally
well-organised and uses a
range of organisational
features accurately.
Events are logically
sequenced throughout the
text though there may be
some inconsistencies.
Paragraphs are used
appropriately to structure
the narrative.
Main characters are
developed and wellportrayed with some
evidence of a distinctive
voice.
[3]
Structure of texts (Ws)
A range of sentence
openings and connectives
are used appropriately to
compare, sequence and
qualify events.
[3]
[4–5]
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Grammar and punctuation
(Wg)
Grammatical structures are
mostly accurate throughout the
text. For example, there is:
• a range of sentence types to
add descriptive detail and/or
build up tension
• some use of complex
sentences to provide clarity
and emphasis e.g., by
positioning of clauses varying
word order or expansion of
verb phrases
• formal and/or informal register
is generally used appropriately
if relevant e.g., depending on
the target audience.
Word structure (Ww)
(spelling)
Spelling is generally correct
throughout. (There may
occasionally be phonetically
plausible attempts at
complex words.)
Correct spelling of nearly all
polysyllabic words, e.g.,
appear, information,
probably, separate
wondering/wandering,
business, essentially,
accommodation
There is a range of punctuation
e.g.,
• commas, ellipses, colons,
semi-colons, dashes and
hyphens are used accurately to
clarify meaning in sentences
and dialogue.
[4–5]
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Creation of texts (Wc)
Vocabulary and language
(Wv)
Vocabulary is relevant and
suitable for the genre.
Content is mostly
relevant.
General features of the
genre, if appropriate, are
evident.
Ideas are developed using
appropriate vocabulary.
linguistic and literary
techniques.
Structure of texts (Ws)
The response is generally
organised and attempts
some organisational
features.
Events are sequenced
though there are
inconsistencies
Narrative viewpoint is
generally clear and may
help engage the reader’s
interest.
Paragraphs / sections are
used to structure the
narrative though not always
consistently or
appropriately.
Some characters are
developed and welldescribed
Movement between
paragraphs may be
disjointed with a limited
range of sentence openings
and connectives.
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Grammar and punctuation
(Wg)
Grammatical structures are
generally accurate throughout
the text. For example, there is:
• some range of sentence
types to add descriptive detail
and/or build up tension
• some complex sentences
may be attempted but mainly
a mix of simple and
compound sentences are
used accurately to add detail.
• Formal and/or informal
register is attempted
according to context, purpose
and audience.
Word structure (Ww)
(spelling)
Spelling of common and
some less-common words,
including polysyllabic and
compound words, is
generally accurate. e.g.,
accurate, present, evidence,
making, possible, search.
There is some range of
punctuation e.g.,
• commas, semi-colons,
dashes and hyphens) is used
accurately to clarify meaning
in sentences and dialogue.
• 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)
Content has limited
relevance.
Some features of the
genre, if appropriate, may
be present.
Narrative viewpoint is not
always consistent. Some
attempt is made to
engage the reader.
Vocabulary and language
(Wv)
Language is simple and
relevant. For example,
vocabulary conveys meaning
which is suitable for the
genre.
Ideas might be developed
using some deliberate
choices of vocabulary,
though may not always be
accurate.
Structure of texts (Ws)
Grammar and punctuation (Wg)
Some attempt to organise
the response.
Basic grammatical structures are
generally correct, for example:
• subject and verb generally
agree
• 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.
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.
Some characters are
described.
A maximum of 1 mark can
be awarded if not the
given genre.
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Word structure (Ww)
(spelling)
Spelling of high frequency
words is generally correct,
e.g., their/there, friend,
another, around, because,
anything, something.
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.
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[0]
Vocabulary and language
(Wv)
No creditable response
[0]
Creation of texts (Wc)
No creditable response
[1]
Structure of texts (Ws)
Grammar and punctuation (Wg)
No creditable response
No creditable response
[0]
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[1]
Word structure (Ww)
(spelling)
No creditable response
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