Cambridge A Level English General Paper 8021 — 2022 Oct/Nov Paper 2 · Variant 1

1 (a) Considering the advantages and one disadvantage, explain why Piotr would be most likely to choose Movie Making for the fun day out. You should not refer to the other fun days out. 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[10] (b) Explain (i) two disadvantages if Boat Building were to be chosen for the fun day out. You should not refer to the other fun days out. disadvantage 1....................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................ disadvantage 2....................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................ [4] (ii) why Mrs Xavier would be most likely to choose Chocolate Making for the fun day out. You should not refer to the other fun days out. ................................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................ [2] (c) Identify the one piece of the Additional Information that is least relevant regarding the fun day out. ........................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................... [1] (d) Regarding the online reviews, (i) identify the disadvantage of the Boat Building day out for an employer and explain why, in your opinion, this would be a problem. ................................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................ [2] (ii) identify the reason why it is not surprising that Ricardo had a ‘great time’. ................................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................ [1] (iii) identify the reason why not every location is, in reality, suitable to host a pop-up chocolate factory. ................................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................ [1] (iv) explain why, in your opinion, the two reviewers of MakingStars did not give their real names. Anonymous ........................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................ Annoyed ................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................ [4] [Total: 25]

Mark scheme: Question Answer Marks 1(a) Considering the advantages and one disadvantage, explain why Piotr 10 would be most likely to choose Movie Making for the fun day out. You should not refer to the other fun days out. Answer using continuous prose. Credit any of the following points or any other valid points. Piotr is a longstanding member of his local amateur theatre group, so he would probably jump at the chance to work with professionals/ love to make the most of this opportunity to use professional-standard equipment, etc. As the company is called MakingStars, he might believe that this could be the chance for his talent to be discovered. Piotr knows that Mrs Xavier wants something to post on the company website showing a happy team, so he could ensure that one of the teams makes a suitable video or short film to fit the bill, and this might put him in Mrs Xavier’s good books even more. This video or short film then posted on the company’s website would reflect very well on the professionalism of No. 1 Ace Recruiters as MakingStars staff help cut, edit and polish it. This video or short film might also seem more authentic than competitors’ website content made by ad agencies as it would have been made by the staff themselves. ‘Letting the creative juices flow’ by making films together could then result in more creative thinking back in the company’s offices, leading to another increase in revenue. Most of the staff run or cycle, so might not mind travelling across town to MakingStars. As the stipulation is just teams with a minimum of eight people, it would be easy to divide the staff members into teams (of 10 or 15 people) and would allow the retired member of staff, who wants to participate as well, to join them which could outweigh MakingStars might be in financial trouble, so they might lose their money if the company goes under before they have their fun day out with them. Most of the staff being physically fit and eating healthily might not appreciate only unhealthy snacks being available at the screening. Piotr forcing his love of amateur dramatics on the other employees may impact his relationships at work. In assessing the answer award marks for a coherent appraisal, clearly expressed of four or more relevant considerations, including balance, that make use of analytical skills. 1(a) Levels Mark(s) Descriptors 4 9–10 • Capacity to interpret evidence and sustained ability to present relevant arguments, analysis and exemplification maintaining a strong focus on the main issues in the question. • Comprehensive approach demonstrating ability to identify and select relevant information, data, concepts and opinions and maintain a strong focus on the key issues. • Shows the ability to communicate clearly and accurately in a fluent and organised manner. 3 6–8 • Moderate range of arguments, analysis and exemplification covering some of the main issues in the question. • Demonstrating some grasp of the nature of key issues but with a restricted range or a loss of focus leading to the inclusion of some irrelevant material. • Shows the ability to communicate clearly and accurately in a fluent and organised manner. 2 3–5 • Limited analysis shown in a response consisting of mainly undeveloped material. • A modest range of selected points, perhaps some of which are irrelevant or incorrect. • Ability to convey meaning but with limited powers of expression with some errors in spelling, punctuation or grammar which impede the flow and hinder communication. 1 1–2 • Some simple, mainly unexplained or undeveloped points or perhaps a very narrow range – with little interpretation or analysis and little development or exemplification. • Limited range, dubious choice showing restricted appreciation of key issues. • Ability to convey meaning but with limited powers of expression with some errors in spelling, punctuation or grammar which impede the flow and hinder communication. 0 0 • A mark of zero should be awarded for no creditable content. 1(b)(i) Explain two disadvantages if Boat Building were to be chosen for the 4 fun day out. You should not refer to the other fun days out. Credit any of the following points or any other valid points. Mrs Xavier has never learned to swim, (1) so would probably not take part in this particular fun day out. (1) This would disappoint her staff (1) as they want her to join them on this fun day out. (1) The staff who are not as physically fit as the runners or cyclists (1) might not enjoy the sheer physicality required to build and race a boat (1) and might be frightened by the mention of no repairs (1) as that implies some boats sink/ are not able to finish the race. (1) Fundayzout is located in a remote area 100km from No. 1 Ace Recruiters (1), so quite a lot of the day would be taken up with travelling there and back. (1) The requirement for teams of four could cause awkwardness (1) as two people would not be able to take part in the fun day. (1) 1(b)(ii) Explain why Mrs Xavier would be most likely to choose Chocolate 2 Making for the fun day out. You should not refer to the other fun days out. Credit any of the following points or any other valid points. As Mrs Xavier enjoys baking already, (1) she might appreciate learning the secrets of chocolate making/ adding to her skills as a baker. (1) Mrs Xavier is friends with the owners of ChokkXtreme, (1) so would probably be pleased to help their business/ do them a favour by booking with them. (1) 1(c) Identify the one piece of the Additional Information that is least 1 relevant regarding the fun day out. Point 4 (the cost of each fun day out) 1(d)(i) Regarding the online reviews, identify the disadvantage of the Boat 2 Building day out for an employer and explain why, in your opinion, this would be a problem. The unpredictability of the weather in an outdoor location (1) could result in their employees falling ill and missing work, (1) which would cost the employer money (1) and could affect the efficiency of their company (1) 1(d)(ii) Regarding the online reviews, identify the reason why it is not 1 surprising that Ricardo had a ‘great time’. (It is not surprising) as he won the trophy for best chocolates. (1) 1(d)(iii) Regarding the online reviews, identify the reason why not every 1 location is, in reality, suitable to host a pop-up chocolate factory. In Sandrina’s case, her location was not suitable because the sunshine came through the window and melted her chocolates. (1) 1(d)(iv) Regarding the online reviews, explain why, in your opinion, the two 4 reviewers of MakingStars did not give their real names. Credit any of the following points or any other valid points. Anonymous (2 marks) ‘Anonymous’ mentions considering changing career now/ wanting to do a more creative job than the one they are currently in (1) which they will not want their employer to know about too soon/ in case the employer sacks them/ replaces them before they find their dream job. (1) Credit any of the following points or any other valid points. Annoyed (2 marks) ‘Annoyed’ made derogatory comments about a colleague’s behaviour and ability to do their job (1) which could be libelous if the ‘certain person’ pursued this/ make for a very difficult working relationship moving forward if Annoyed’s name were known. (1)

2 (a) Describe the incident which made Patrick Saul decide to open the Institute of Recorded Sound. Answer in about 30 words. ........................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................... [3] (b) For each of the following phrases, identify the single word with the same meaning used in the material (lines 5–17): (i) the starting point of an institution ................................................................................................................................ [1] (ii) lacking distinctive or interesting features ................................................................................................................................ [1] (iii) requiring great strength or effort ................................................................................................................................ [1] (iv) lecturing at length in an aggressive and critical manner. ................................................................................................................................ [1] (c) Regarding the preservation of sounds, explain why Emily Thompson is such an important figure. Answer in about 40 words. ........................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................... [4] (d) With reference to lines 25–58, identify (i) eight advantages of the work done by the Sound Archive. advantage 1............................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................ advantage 2............................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................ advantage 3............................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................ advantage 4............................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................ advantage 5............................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................ advantage 6............................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................ advantage 7............................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................ advantage 8............................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................ [8] (ii) five issues that the Sound Archive has to overcome. Answer using your own words as far as possible. issue 1.................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................ issue 2.................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................ issue 3.................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................ issue 4.................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................ issue 5.................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................ [5] (e) Identify the positive aspect of websites becoming ‘an emerging model of preservation’ (lines 55–56). ........................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................... [1] . [Total: 25]

Mark scheme: 2(a) Describe the incident which made Patrick Saul decide to open the 3 Institute of Recorded Sound. Answer in about 30 words. Saul visited a music shop looking for a particular recording (1) but it was not available there. (1) He went to the British Museum to listen to it there, (1) but he found out that the museum held no records. (1) Any relevant content above 30 words should not be considered as part of the answer. 2(b)(i) For the following phrase, identify the single word with the same 1 meaning used in the material (lines 5–17): the starting point of an institution. inception 2(b)(ii) For the following phrase, identify the single word with the same 1 meaning used in the material (lines 5–17): lacking distinctive or interesting features. nondescript 2(b)(iii) For the following phrase, identify the single word with the same 1 meaning used in the material (lines 5–17): requiring great strength or effort. Herculean 2(b)(iv) For the following phrase, identify the single word with the same 1 meaning used in the material (lines 5–17): lecturing at length in an aggressive and critical manner. haranguing 2(c) Regarding the preservation of sounds, explain why Emily Thompson is 4 such an important figure. Answer in about 40 words. She wrote the book credited with launching sound studies/ She was credited with launching the field of sound studies, (1) emphasising how sound could help interpret history. (1) She created a website of historical noise complaints (in New York), (1) which went beyond just presenting sounds to (new) listeners (1) by trying to recover the meaning of sound (1) and making modern ears tune in (better) to past sounds. (1) Any relevant content above 40 words should not be considered as part of the answer. 2(d)(i) With reference to lines 25–58, identify eight advantages of the work 8 done by the Sound Archive. The Sound Archive preserves the context and technical details of each sound. (1) Anyone who listens to a recording can understand where it is situated historically. (1) It gives us the ability to travel back in time. (1) It makes us more aware of the value of sound. (1) Sound recordings are great as they are a recording of time. (1) Recordings compare and contrast the past with the present. (1) They show us the similarities and the differences. (1) For example, we no longer hear horses’ hooves, but market stall keepers call out the same things. (1) It shows us the past is not as distant from modern life as it seems. (1) For example, sounds now considered historical have only recently become so/ current sounds irritating us will soon become history too. (1) Some recordings are commissioned so that gaps in the collection are filled. (1) For example, to ensure that the lilt of a regional accent has been documented. (1) They want everything to be preserved because it’s here for a reason. (1) It has significantly expanded its digitisation efforts/ Save our Sounds initiative. (1) Everyday occurrences are given equal weight to significant events / moments of cultural interest. (1) Recordings are digitised and carefully tagged on the website (so that anyone who wants to find them can). (1) 2(d)(ii) With reference to lines 25–58, identify five issues that the Sound 5 Archive has to overcome. Answer using your own words as far as possible. Nowadays we respond more to what we see, (1) therefore the importance of sound is not always considered. (1) Making sense of history takes time. (1) In the event of the archive no longer having a certain recording, (1) this means that particular recording has gone forever. (1) The archive holds lots of their recordings in versions that are not very resilient (1) and, as time passes, are gradually being destroyed. (1) There can be problems with good quality recordings too, (1) as the hardware you need to access a certain recording might no longer be manufactured (1) and experts able to work it might prove hard to locate. (1) 2(e) Identify the positive aspect of websites becoming ‘an emerging model 1 of preservation’ (lines 55–56). Access to the internet democratises the sounds of history/ making the sounds of history (freely) available to people without specialist knowledge/ equipment. (1)