Cambridge A Level English General Paper 8021 — 2023 Oct/Nov Paper 2 · Variant 3

1 (a) With reference to Chiara and Bastien’s conversation only, (i) identify two different pieces of evidence showing that Bastien really cared about buying a fortieth birthday present for his mum Matilde. 1 ............................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................ 2 ............................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................ [2] (ii) identify two different pieces of evidence showing that Chiara was not so interested in buying a birthday present for her mum Matilde. 1 ............................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................ 2 ............................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................ [2] (b) With reference to Matilde and Rocco’s conversation only, identify the two statements showing that Matilde had been disappointed with previous birthday presents from her family. 1 ........................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................... 2 ........................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................... [2] (c) Regarding Remi’s art workshops, (i) explain how Bastien could afford the $50 for Matilde to attend Remi’s workshop on Tuesday 1 June, using his savings, allowance and possible earnings. savings................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................ allowance............................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................ possible earnings................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................ [3] (ii) in terms of group size, explain why Bastien should try to book Matilde on a watercolour workshop rather than an acrylic one. ................................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................ [2] (iii) explain why Matilde would be likely to prefer Remi’s style of teaching art to that of her art teacher at school. Remi....................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................ Matilde’s art teacher............................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................ [2] (iv) explain how Matilde’s well-being might benefit from attending an art workshop. ................................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................ [2] (d) Explain why Matilde would appreciate an Eduk8 concert ticket as a fortieth birthday present. Do not refer to Remi’s art workshops. Answer in continuous prose. ........................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................... [8] (e) If Rocco were to go to the Eduk8 concert in Perila Town with Matilde, identify the one disadvantage for each person. Rocco................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................... Matilde............................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................... [2] [Total: 25]

Mark scheme: Question Answer Marks 1(a)(i) With reference to Chiara and Bastien’s conversation only, identify two 2 different pieces of evidence showing that Bastien really cared about buying a fortieth birthday present for his mum Matilde. Credit any two of the following points. • He was talking enthusiastically about her (imminent) birthday. (1) • He had been saving up for a while. (1) • He was beginning to panic (as he was still not sure what to get her)/ He looked relieved when Chiara suggested a plan of action. (1) • He looked carefully at everything on the stand/ he would not be rushed away (from the stand) by Chiara. (1) • He smiled when he thought he had found a present his mum would love. (1) 1(a)(ii) With reference to Chiara and Bastien’s conversation only, identify two 2 different pieces of evidence showing that Chiara was not so interested in buying a birthday present for her mum Matilde. Credit any two of the following points. • Chiara was (initially) more interested in texting Beka, her best friend. (1). She had not thought about her mum’s present. (1) • She spent the briefest amount of time looking at the stand of flyers/ she kept on at Bastien to hurry up (1) as meeting up with Beka was more important to her than her mum’s present. (1) 1(b) With reference to Matilde and Rocco’s conversation only, identify the 2 two statements showing that Matilde had been disappointed with previous birthday presents from her family. Credit the following two points. • Rocco said that he wanted to get her birthday present right (this time). (1) • Matilde said that she (certainly) did not want any more chocolates or flowers. (1) 1(c)(i) Regarding Remi’s art workshops, explain how Bastien could afford the 3 $50 for Matilde to attend Remi’s workshop on Tuesday 1 June, using his savings, allowance and possible earnings. Credit any three of the following points. • Savings – Bastien has $30 in his bank deposit account. (1) • Allowance – he would receive two more lots of $5/he would receive $10 in allowance/with his allowance he would have $40 (1). • Possible Earnings – it is very likely he would be able to wash two cars for the last $10/ to reach $50. (1) • Accept: Savings: $30 (1) Allowance: $10 (1) Earnings: $10 (1) 1(c)(ii) Regarding Remi’s art workshops, in terms of group size, explain why 2 Bastien should try to book Matilde on a watercolour workshop rather than an acrylic one. Credit any two of the following points. Remi limits watercolour workshops to 6 attendees as watercolour painting requires more tuition and advice (1), whereas there can be up to 15 attendees on acrylic/other workshops. (1) Accept the following comparisons: According to one reviewer, attendees on an acrylic workshop were squeezed into the room (1), so Remi is allowing too many attendees on those workshops. (1) Watercolour workshops have fewer attendees than acrylic ones (1), so Matilde would get more individual attention and advice. (1) 1(c)(iii) Regarding Remi’s art workshops, explain why Matilde would be likely to 2 prefer Remi’s style of teaching art to that of her art teacher at school. Credit the following two points. Remi: he provides tuition in a non-judgemental way (1), Matilde’s art teacher: they laughed at one of her drawings. (1) 1(c)(iv) Regarding Remi’s art workshops, explain how Matilde’s well-being might 2 benefit from attending an art workshop. Credit any two of the following points. Matilde has been under a great deal of pressure at work (recently) (1) and research has found out that artistic activities can be very therapeutic/ promote good mental health. (1) A reviewer said that they found it so relaxing to just paint. (1) 1(d) Explain why Matilde would appreciate an Eduk8 concert ticket as a 8 fortieth birthday present. Do not refer to Remi’s art workshops. Answer in continuous prose. Credit any three of the following points or any other valid point. • Matilde must have made it clear to Chiara that she was a big fan of Eduk8 as Chiara knew that this band was her mum’s favourite band. • Eduk8 was the first thing that came to Matilde’s mind when Rocco asked her for ideas during their conversation, highlighting to the family how this, for her, would be an unforgettable reminder of her special day. • Then she revealed that she already knew that Eduk8 was coming to Perila Town on tour, so she must have still been keeping a close eye on their movements/ have been hoping to finally get to one of their concerts. • One reviewer mentioned that Eduk8 played all their classic hits with everyone singing along and dancing, so this would give her the chance she wanted to relive her youth a bit. • Matilde was listening constantly to Phoenix, Eduk8’s new album, on her headphones at work and the flyer says that the set list would include tracks from Phoenix. • As a teenager, she was not allowed to go and see Eduk8 with her friends, so this would make up for her feeling of missing out (FOMO) when all her friends went and then they probably spent weeks talking about every detail of the experience (in front of her). 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. 1(d) Levels Mark(s) Descriptors 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(e) If Rocco were to go to the Eduk8 concert in Perila Town with Matilde, 2 identify the one disadvantage for each person. Credit one of the following points. • Rocco – he would not get to see City Dreamerz supporting Eduk8/ Perila Town is the one venue that City Dreamerz are not supporting Eduk8. (1) • Matilde – she would have to cancel/ miss her Literacy Class that evening. (1)

2 (a) Identify the exact word or phrase in the material that means the following: (i) suddenly appearing (lines 1 to 6) ................................................................................................................................ [1] (ii) actively involved (lines 7 to 10) ................................................................................................................................ [1] (iii) internal workings (lines 11 to 17) ................................................................................................................................ [1] (iv) officially launched (lines 37 to 42) ................................................................................................................................ [1] (v) by her side (lines 43 to 47). ................................................................................................................................ [1] (b) Identify the two worrying statistics cited by WEEE. 1......................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................... 2......................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................... [2] (c) With reference to volunteer Tony, (i) explain the technological changes he has seen (lines 24 to 26). Answer in about 20 words. ................................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................ [2] (ii) explain what annoys him (lines 27 to 28) Answer in about 10 words. ................................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................ [1] (d) Explain the two different reasons why volunteer David is so grateful to the Fixing Factory. Answer in about 40 words. ........................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................... [4] (e) Explain what made Noor walk into the Fixing Factory (lines 43 to 44). Answer in about 20 words. ........................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................... [2] (f) In your opinion, explain why Dermot and Marilyn turn on the kettle ‘in tense anticipation’ ( a quote from line 53). ........................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................... [2] (g) Identify the two different misconceptions that ‘cup of tea’ fixes refute. misconception 1................................................................................................................. ........................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................... misconception 2................................................................................................................. ........................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................... [2] (h) State the exact meaning of the following five words or phrases as they are used in the material. (i) adorn (line 6) ................................................................................................................................ [1] (ii) compounds (line 9) ................................................................................................................................ [1] (iii) (to) confront (line 36) ................................................................................................................................ [1] (iv) (a) proliferation (line 60) ................................................................................................................................ [1] (v) ethos (line 61) ................................................................................................................................ [1] [Total: 25]

Mark scheme: 2(a)(i) Identify the exact word or phrase in the material that means the 1 following: suddenly appearing (lines 1 to 6) springing up (1) 2(a)(ii) Identify the exact word or phrase in the material that means the 1 following: actively involved (lines 7 to 10) hands-on (1) 2(a)(iii) Identify the exact word or phrase in the material that means the 1 following: internal workings (lines 11 to 17) innards (1) 2(a)(iv) Identify the exact word or phrase in the material that means the 1 following: internal workings (lines 11 to 17) rolled out (1) 2(a)(v) Identify the exact word or phrase in the material that means the 1 following: internal workings (lines 11 to 17) in tow (1) 2(b) Identify the two worrying statistics cited by WEEE. 2 This year, 5.3 billion mobile phones will be thrown away. (1) (The ‘mountain’ of) electrical and electronic waste will grow to 74 million tonnes a year by 2030. (1) 2(c)(i) With reference to volunteer Tony, explain the technological changes he 2 has seen (lines 24 to 26). Answer in about 20 words. Credit the following two points. • (Whilst) things were once designed to last (1), • changing engineering methods mean products just out of guarantee fail. (1) Any relevant content above 20 words should not be considered as part of the answer. 2(c)(ii) With reference to volunteer Tony, explain what annoys him (lines 27 to 1 28). Answer in about 10 words. Credit the following point. Broken items dumped due to inadequately engineered plastic annoy him. (1) Any relevant content above 10 words should not be considered as part of the answer. 2(d) Explain the two different reasons why volunteer David is so grateful to 4 the Fixing Factory. Answer in about 40 words. Credit any of the following four points. • The Fixing Factory rescued his faulty laptop. (1) • He lost neither photos of his mother nor important documents. (1) There’s a lot of fear in fixing things (1) • Messing with an unknown laptop is like a dangerous alligator. (1) The trainer showed him that the alligator will not bite. (1) • They helped demystify the process for him. (1) Any relevant content above 40 words should not be considered as part of the answer. 2(e) Explain what made Noor walk into the Fixing Factory (lines 43 to 44). 2 Answer in about 20 words. Credit the following two points. • The colourful signage outside and lively activity inside intrigued her. (1) • She had never seen anything like it around there. (1) Any relevant content above 20 words should not be considered as part of the answer. 2(f) In your opinion, explain why Dermot and Marilyn turn on the kettle ‘in 2 tense anticipation’ (a quote from line 53). Credit any two of the following g points or any other valid point. They think that they have located the problem and repaired it, (1) but they will not know for certain until it is on and working. (1) There are other people watching them (1), which could make them feel pressurised to get it right/ make it work. (1) 2(g) Identify the two different misconceptions that ‘cup of tea’ fixes refute. 2 Credit the following two points. • Misconception 1: It is (simply) not cost-effective to fix things nowadays. (1) • Misconception 2: It takes too much time and effort. (1) (Note – can answer either way round) 2(h)(i) State the exact meaning of the following word as it is used in the 1 material: adorn (line 6) decorate, embellish, deck (out), dress, furnish, ornament, grace (1) 2(h)(ii) State the exact meaning of the following word as it is used in the 1 material: compounds (line 9) worsens/makes worse, aggravates, adds to, augments, exacerbates, intensifies, heightens, increases, magnifies (1) 2(h)(iii) State the exact meaning of the following word as it is used in the 1 material: (to) confront (line 36) (to) face/face up to, stand up to, challenge, tackle, defy, meet (1) 2(h)(iv) State the exact meaning of the following word as it is used in the 1 material: (a) proliferation (line 60) (a) (rapid) rise, increase, expansion, spread, growth, escalation (1) 2(h)(v) State the exact meaning of the following word as it is used in the 1 material: ethos (line 61) spirit, character, atmosphere, climate, mood, feeling, morality, attitude(s), belief(s), principle(s) (1)