Cambridge IGCSE Chinese - First Language 0509 — 2023 May/June Paper 1 · Variant 3
0509/13/M/J/23 · 60 marks · ≈68 min
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This document has 16 pages. Any blank pages are indicated. NL 312761/3 © UCLES 2023 [Turn over Cambridge IGCSE™ FIRST LANGUAGE CHINESE 0509/13 Paper 1 Reading, Directed Writing and Classical Chinese May/June 2023 2 hours 15 minutes You must answer on the question paper. You will need: Insert (enclosed) INSTRUCTIONS ● Answer all questions in Chinese. ● Use a black or dark blue pen. Do not use an erasable pen or correction fluid. ● Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the boxes at the top of the page. ● Write your answer to each question in the space provided. ● Do not write on any bar codes. ● Dictionaries are not allowed. ● The questions on this question paper are printed twice, once in traditional and once in simplified characters. To read them in traditional characters, turn to page 4; to read them in simplified characters, turn to page 10. You may write your answer in either traditional or simplified characters. INFORMATION ● The total mark for this paper is 60. ● The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ]. ● The insert contains the reading passages. 說明 說明 ● 請用中文 中文回答所有 所有問題。請使用黑色或深藍色的筆。不要 不要用可擦筆或者塗改液。 ● 在本頁上方的方框中填寫你的姓名、中心號碼和考生號碼。 ● 請把每一題的答案寫在試卷所提供的空格內。 ● 不要 不要在任何條碼上書寫。 ● 不可以 不可以使用字典。 ● 這份試卷中的問題有繁體和簡體兩種版本。要讀繁體版,請翻到第四頁。要讀簡體版,請翻到 第十頁。你可以用繁體字或是簡體字回答問題。 说明 说明 ● 请用中文 中文回答所有 所有问题。请使用黑色或深蓝色的笔。不要 不要用可擦笔或者涂改液。 ● 在本页上方的方框中填写你的姓名、中心号码和考生号码。 ● 请把每一题的答案写在试卷所提供的空格內。 ● 不要 不要在任何条码上书写。 ● 不可以 不可以使用字典。 ● 这份试卷中的问题有繁体和简体两种版本。要读繁体版,请翻到第四页。要读简体版,请翻到 第十页。你可以用繁体字或是简体字回答问题。 * 5 6 7 6 2 4 0 8 4 6 *
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2 0509/13/M/J/23 © UCLES 2023 信息 信息 ● 這份試卷的總分是六十分。 ● 每一題或者每一小題的分數顯示在各題後面的括號 [ ] 裡。 ● 插頁有考生需要閱讀的短文。 信息 信息 ● 这份试卷的总分是六十分。 ● 每一题或者每一小题的分数显示在各题后面的括号 [ ] 里。 ● 插页有考生需要阅读的短文。
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4 0509/13/M/J/23 © UCLES 2023 QUESTIONS IN TRADITIONAL CHARACTERS 第一部分 第一部分 請閱讀插頁上的短文一 短文一,然後在試卷上回答問題1。 1 (a) 從第一段可以看出小黑的生活中有哪些不如意。 … … … … [3] (b) 從第一段對小黑的描寫中,能體會出它什麼心情。 … … … [2] (c) 在狗學院學會了技能的小黑失去了哪些自由? … … … … [3] (d) 小黑對寵物店給它的打扮的反應說明了什麼? … … … [2]
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5 0509/13/M/J/23 © UCLES 2023 [Turn over (e) 通讀全文,分析小黑是怎樣通過行動一步步改變命運的。 … … … … … [4] (f) 請根據文章內容,說說作者想通過劃線部分的詞語/片語說明什麼。 (i) 「它常常靜靜地呆在一個地方,像一座雕塑,弄不清楚這是不是它想要的生活。」 (第二段) … … … [2] (ii) 「小黑抓住了這個機會,趕忙迎上去,一個勁地搖尾巴。」(第三段) … … … [2] (iii) 「小黑從此有了家,並靠著在學校裡學的本事在家裡站住了腳。」(第三段) … … … [2] (iv) 「它終於明白失去了什麼,頭也不回地離開了那個叫做「家」的家。」(第四段) … … [1] (v) 「它的頭和腰板也從此像是被釘入了鋼筋鐵骨。」(第五段) … … … [2] [總分:23]
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6 0509/13/M/J/23 © UCLES 2023 第二部分 第二部分 2 請閱讀插頁上的短文二 短文二和短文三 短文三,然後在試卷上回答問題2。 本題的總分是25分: • 考生必須對兩篇短文中的事實和觀點進行分析、評價和擴展。在篩選和總結短文中的相關 資訊的基礎上,用自己的話寫一篇文章。(佔15分) • 語言品質(佔10分) 考生寫的內容必須以短文二 短文二和短文三 短文三中的相關資訊為輔助基礎。 考生所寫的字數必須在250至350字之間。 目前,學校越來越重視培養學生創新思維的能力。作為學生會的學習委員,你寫了一篇關於 「保持創造力」的文章發表在校報上。在你的文章中,包括以下三個要點: • 什麼性格的人更有創造力; • 為什麼自主的人更有創造力; • 如何保持創造力。 100 200
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7 0509/13/M/J/23 © UCLES 2023 [Turn over 300 400 500 600 [總分:25]
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8 0509/13/M/J/23 © UCLES 2023 第三部分 第三部分 請閱讀插頁上的短文四 短文四,然後在試卷上回答問題3。 3 (a) 從第一段中你能看出李疑具有什麼樣的品格。 … … [1] (b) 為什麼人們不願收留范景淳? … … [1] (c) 用自己的話說說,除了安置好范景淳,李疑還為他做了什麼。 … … … … … [4] (d) 下列句子分別指的是誰? (i) 「杖踵疑門」指的是_________。 李疑 范景淳 太史氏 閭巷子弟 [1] C A B C D
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9 0509/13/M/J/23 © UCLES 2023 [Turn over (ii) 「不少見顏面」指的是___________。 李疑 范景淳 太史氏 閭巷子弟 [1] (iii) 誰「識其為人」? 李疑 范景淳 太史氏 閭巷子弟 [1] (e) 解釋下面劃線字詞的意思。 (i) 能假我一榻乎? … [1] (ii) 躬為煮糜煉藥 … [1] (f) 太史氏通過李疑的故事要規勸人們什麼? … … [1] [總分:12] C A B C D C A B C D
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10 0509/13/M/J/23 © UCLES 2023 QUESTIONS IN SIMPLIFIED CHARACTERS 第一部分 第一部分 请阅读插页上的短文一 短文一,然后在试卷上回答问题1。 1 (a) 从第一段可以看出小黑的生活中有哪些不如意。 … … … … [3] (b) 从第一段对小黑的描写中,能体会出它什么心情。 … … … [2] (c) 在狗学院学会了技能的小黑失去了哪些自由? … … … … [3] (d) 小黑对宠物店给它的打扮的反应说明了什么? … … … [2]
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11 0509/13/M/J/23 © UCLES 2023 [Turn over (e) 通读全文,分析小黑是怎样通过行动一步步改变命运的。 … … … … … [4] (f) 请根据文章内容,说说作者想通过划线部分的词语/词组说明什么。 (i) “它常常静静地呆在一个地方,像一座雕塑,弄不清楚这是不是它想要的生活。” (第二段) … … … [2] (ii) “小黑抓住了这个机会,赶忙迎上去,一个劲地摇尾巴。”(第三段) … … … [2] (iii) “小黑从此有了家,并靠着在学校里学的本事在家里站住了脚。”(第三段) … … … [2] (iv) “它终于明白失去了什么,头也不回地离开了那个叫做‘家’的家。”(第四段) … … [1] (v) “它的头和腰板也从此像是被钉入了钢筋铁骨。”(第五段) … … … [2] [总分:23]
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12 0509/13/M/J/23 © UCLES 2023 第二部分 第二部分 2 请阅读插页上的短文二 短文二和短文三 短文三,然后在试卷上回答问题2。 本题的总分是25分: • 考生必须对两篇短文中的事实和观点进行分析、评价和扩展。在筛选和总结短文中的相关 信息的基础上,用自己的话写一篇文章。(占15分) • 语言质量(占10分) 考生写的内容必须以短文二 短文二和短文三 短文三中的相关信息为辅助基础。 考生所写的字数必须在250至350字之间。 目前,学校越来越重视培养学生创新思维的能力。作为学生会的学习委员,你写了一篇关于 “保持创造力”的文章发表在校报上。在你的文章中,包括以下三个要点: • 什么性格的人更有创造力; • 为什么自主的人更有创造力; • 如何保持创造力。 100 200
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13 0509/13/M/J/23 © UCLES 2023 [Turn over 300 400 500 600 [总分:25]
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14 0509/13/M/J/23 © UCLES 2023 14 第三部分 第三部分 请阅读插页上的短文四 短文四,然后在试卷上回答问题3。 3 (a) 从第一段中你能看出李疑具有什么样的品格。 … … [1] (b) 为什么人们不愿收留范景淳? … … [1] (c) 用自己的话说说,除了安置好范景淳,李疑还为他做了什么。 … … … … … [4] (d) 下列句子分别指的是谁? (i) “杖踵疑门”指的是_________。 李疑 范景淳 太史氏 闾巷子弟 [1] C A B C D
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15 0509/13/M/J/23 © UCLES 2023 (ii) “不少见颜面”指的是___________。 李疑 范景淳 太史氏 闾巷子弟 [1] (iii) 谁“识其为人”? 李疑 范景淳 太史氏 闾巷子弟 [1] (e) 解释下面划线字词的意思。 (i) 能假我一榻乎? … [1] (ii) 躬为煮糜炼药 … [1] (f) 太史氏通过李疑的故事要规劝人们什么? … … [1] [总分:12] C A B C D C A B C D
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This document consists of 10 printed pages. © UCLES 2023 [Turn over Cambridge IGCSE™ FIRST LANGUAGE CHINESE 0509/13 Paper 1 Reading, Directed Writing and Classical Chinese May/June 2023 MARK SCHEME Maximum Mark: 60 Published This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and candidates, to indicate the requirements of the examination. It shows the basis on which Examiners were instructed to award marks. It does not indicate the details of the discussions that took place at an Examiners’ meeting before marking began, which would have considered the acceptability of alternative answers. Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for Teachers. Cambridge International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes. Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the May/June 2023 series for most Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International A and AS Level and Cambridge Pre-U components, and some Cambridge O Level components.
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0509/13 Cambridge IGCSE – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED May/June 2023 © UCLES 2023 Page 2 of 10 Generic Marking Principles These general marking principles must be applied by all examiners when marking candidate answers. They should be applied alongside the specific content of the mark scheme or generic level descriptors for a question. Each question paper and mark scheme will also comply with these marking principles. GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1: Marks must be awarded in line with: the specific content of the mark scheme or the generic level descriptors for the question the specific skills defined in the mark scheme or in the generic level descriptors for the question the standard of response required by a candidate as exemplified by the standardisation scripts. GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 2: Marks awarded are always whole marks (not half marks, or other fractions). GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 3: Marks must be awarded positively: marks are awarded for correct/valid answers, as defined in the mark scheme. However, credit is given for valid answers which go beyond the scope of the syllabus and mark scheme, referring to your Team Leader as appropriate marks are awarded when candidates clearly demonstrate what they know and can do marks are not deducted for errors marks are not deducted for omissions answers should only be judged on the quality of spelling, punctuation and grammar when these features are specifically assessed by the question as indicated by the mark scheme. The meaning, however, should be unambiguous. GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 4: Rules must be applied consistently, e.g. in situations where candidates have not followed instructions or in the application of generic level descriptors. GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 5: Marks should be awarded using the full range of marks defined in the mark scheme for the question (however; the use of the full mark range may be limited according to the quality of the candidate responses seen). GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 6: Marks awarded are based solely on the requirements as defined in the mark scheme. Marks should not be awarded with grade thresholds or grade descriptors in mind.
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0509/13 Cambridge IGCSE – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED May/June 2023 © UCLES 2023 Page 3 of 10 ANNOTATIONS Annotation Meaning Credit for good content point Use if the entire answer is incorrect, and the candidate is awarded 0 marks If the examiner considers the answer to be more correct than incorrect, then ‘benefit of doubt’ is given. If the examiner considers the answer to be more incorrect than correct, then ‘no benefit of the doubt’ is given. Harmless addition: use if the candidate extends their answer, without contradicting or invalidating the response. If the candidate includes material in their answer which contradicts the correct answer, and therefore invalidates their response. Grammatical, lexical or punctuation error Meaning unclear / indicates a problem in that section. Q2: When candidates include elements relating to the different bullet points good language Candidate has used good, relevant detail Omission (of character, word etc) irrelevant Good development of point or idea Evaluation used well repetition off page comment Do not use Use to show that blank pages have been seen
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0509/13 Cambridge IGCSE – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED May/June 2023 © UCLES 2023 Page 4 of 10 Question Answer Marks Guidance Question 1 Comprehension and Use of Language (23 marks) Candidates will be assessed on their ability to: R1 identify and interpret explicit information and attitudes R2 identify and interpret implicit information and attitudes R3 demonstrate understanding of how writers use language and structure to achieve effects and influence readers 1(a) 被(父母)遗弃 [1] 靠残羹剩饭来维持生活[1] 居无定所/游走不定[1] 3 生活不稳定 1 mark Reject: 毫无目的,东转转西转 转 1(b) 失望/绝望 [1] 悲伤/痛苦[1] 不满/愤怒/无奈/不甘[1] Any 2 2 Reject: 迷茫 Reject: 厌倦/受够了 1(c) 表达真实情绪的自由 [1] 行动上的自由/不能做它想做的 [1] 对好/坏(黑白)选择的自由/ 表达喜恶 的自由 [1] 3 不能做自己 1 mark Reject: 表达想法的自由 Reject: 抄原文 1(d) 不管多难受,他都能忍受 [1] 被训练得很好/狗学院的教育很成功/学会 服从[1] 想追寻更好的生活/想有一个家/找到一个 主人[1] Any 2 2 Reject: 不伸张 (是反应,非说 明) 1(e) (攒骨头/学费) 去狗学院 [1] 去狗学院学习 (技能) [1] 通过讨好的方法,进了宠物店 [1] 在宠物店努力表现 (给自己找到了家) [1] 离家出走/放弃“幸福”的生活 [1] 成为警犬,找到生活的意义[1] Any 4 4 讨好宠物店老板 1 mark Reject: 被宠物店老板选中 1(f)(i) 一动不动/静止的样子 [1] 说明小黑没有活力 [1] 2 Reject: 迷茫 1(f)(ii) 讨好宠物店老板/不停地示好/吸引注意力 [1] 希望被选中/想进宠物店/想有一个家 [1] 2 1(f)(iii) 有了立足之地/有了地位 [1] 得到了主人的认可(喜爱)/生活变得安稳 [1] 2 有了归宿 1 mark
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0509/13 Cambridge IGCSE – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED May/June 2023 © UCLES 2023 Page 5 of 10 Question Answer Marks Guidance 1(f)(iv) 说明小黑坚定的心理/离开的决心/毫不留 恋[1] 1 Reject: 不在乎/不牵挂/不后悔 1(f)(v) 筋骨坚硬/身体强壮有力 [1] 表现了小黑可以昂首挺胸/有尊严/(顽 强)自信地生活了 [1] 2 Reject: 头和腰板直了
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0509/13 Cambridge IGCSE – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED May/June 2023 © UCLES 2023 Page 6 of 10 Question Answer Marks Guidance 2 Question 2 Directed Writing (25 marks) Note: All Examiners are instructed that alternative correct answers and unexpected approaches in candidates’ scripts must be given marks that fairly reflect the relevant knowledge and skills demonstrated. Nonetheless, the content must be clearly related to and derived from the passage. This question tests the following Reading and Writing objectives: AO1 Reading R4: analyse and evaluate facts, ideas and opinions R5: select information for specific purposes. [15 marks] AO2 Writing W1: communicate clearly, effectively and imaginatively W2: synthesise information, sequence facts and ideas and opinions W3: use a range of appropriate vocabulary W4: use tone, style and register appropriate to audience and context W5: write characters correctly and make accurate use of characters, punctuation and grammar. [10 marks] Candidates should draw their content from Passages 2 and 3. The list below is indicative and is not exhaustive. Other relevant points from the passages may be included. The mark for Reading is awarded based on Table A. The mark for Writing is awarded based on Table B. Notes on task Examiners only need to tick up to 5 points for each aspect of the task, as this will show that the candidate has fully covered that part. Annotation:If using BOD, please also annotate with Candidates should select ideas from the passage (see below) and develop them relevantly, supporting what they write with details from the passage and judging the appropriate register for the article in the school newsletter. Look for a clear response which covers the three areas of the question, is well sequenced, and is in the candidate’s own words. Evaluation of the arguments requires candidates to draw inferences and make judgements. Evidence should be derived from the ideas and examples in both passages, developing claims and assessing their implications with clear and persuasive arguments. Annotate for references to what kind of personality is more creative; Annotate for references to why autonomous people are more creative; Annotate for references of how to stay creative.
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0509/13 Cambridge IGCSE – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED May/June 2023 © UCLES 2023 Page 7 of 10 Question Answer Marks Guidance 2 Responses might use the following ideas: A1( ) 什么性格的人更有创造力? 1 独立 2 +善解人意 3 坦率 4 +不做作/真实 5 勇敢 6 +乐观 2 Reject: 有同理心/理解他人 3 Reject: 做真正的自己 率真 2 marks (3 & 4) A2 ( ) 为什么自主的人更有创造 力? 1 自主的人能够理解别人,而理解别 人是创造力的基础。 2 自主的人不迷信权威/敢于提出异 议。 3 (自主的人热爱生活,) 热爱生活 才有创造力。 4 自主的人不压抑自己。 5 自主的人对所做的事情感兴趣, 能 有创新的热情。 A3 ( ) 如何保持创造力? 1 + 做一个自主的人 2 静下心来(思考)/能独处/独立思 考/听听自己内心的声音 3 不过于追求高分/不要死记硬背/找 到学习的乐趣 4 不过于依赖老师(权威)/学习有自主 性/有探索的能力 5 +在生活中找机会 6 +发挥想象力 7 不放弃(追求)
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0509/13 Cambridge IGCSE – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED May/June 2023 © UCLES 2023 Page 8 of 10 Question Answer Marks Guidance Table A, Reading: Use the following table to give a mark out of 15 for Reading. Level 5 13–15 The candidate develops, evaluates or analyses the chosen content in a way that clearly fulfils all elements of the task. The candidate selects a wide range of facts, ideas and opinions from both passages. Level 4 10–12 There is some development, analysis and evaluation and a clear focus on all elements of the task. The candidate selects relevant facts, ideas and opinions from both passages. Level 3 7–9 Development, analysis and evaluation is limited. Parts of the response may not be focused on the task. Most of the task has been attempted though there may be some minor omissions. The candidate identifies enough relevant facts, ideas and opinions from both passages to fulfil the task. Level 2 4–6 The response shows very limited development of ideas. Significant aspects of the task may not have been approached. The candidate identifies some relevant points from one or both passages but they are not always relevant. Level 1 1–3 The response lacks development of ideas and shows very limited evidence of focus on the task. No awareness of analysis or evaluation. The candidate identifies very few relevant points from either passage. Level 0 0 No creditable content.
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0509/13 Cambridge IGCSE – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED May/June 2023 © UCLES 2023 Page 9 of 10 Question Answer Marks Guidance Table B, Writing: Use the following table to give a mark out of 10 for Writing. Level 5 9–10 The response is highly effective and convincing Well organised and carefully structured for the benefit of the reader Vocabulary consistently well chosen and precise Consistently appropriate tone/style for audience and purpose Character usage, punctuation and grammar almost always accurate Level 4 7–8 The response is effective Secure overall structure with some helpful organisation of ideas and Information Vocabulary is mostly well chosen, with some precision Mostly appropriate tone/style for audience and purpose Character usage, punctuation and grammar generally accurate Level 3 5–6 The response can be understood, although it is not always convincing Ideas are generally well sequenced Vocabulary may be plain but is adequate Some awareness of an appropriate tone/style for audience and purpose Frequent errors of characters, punctuation and grammar, which are minor and do not prevent communication Level 2 3–4 The response is sometimes unclear and/or generally unconvincing Sequence of ideas is sometimes confusing Vocabulary is simple and not always appropriate Little awareness of appropriate tone/style Frequent errors of characters, punctuation and grammar hinder communication There is a structural weakness and there may be some copying from the passage Level 1 1–2 The response is difficult to understand and lacks coherence Little or no evidence of attempt to sequence ideas Vocabulary limited and/or inappropriate No awareness of appropriate tone/style Persistent errors of characters, punctuation and grammar prevent communication There may be frequent copying from the original Level 0 0 No creditable content.
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0509/13 Cambridge IGCSE – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED May/June 2023 © UCLES 2023 Page 10 of 10 Question Answer Marks Guidance Section 3: Classical Chinese (12 marks) Candidates will be assessed on their ability to: R1 identify and interpret explicit information and attitudes R2 identify and interpret implicit information and attitudes 3(a) 助人为乐/(独)好周人急 1 舍己助人 1 mark Reject: 然独好 周人急Reject: 整句抄 3(b) 得病了/得疾 1 得疾,无他子弟 1 mark 不幸被疾 1 mark 3(c) 请医生看病 [1] 为他煮粥/饭 or 熬药/炼药 [1] 询问他的疾苦 [1] 为他擦洗 [1] 4 Reject: 带他去看医生 Reject: 煮糜 关心他的疾苦 1 mark, Reject: 问药苦不苦 为他洗澡 1 mark 3(d)(i) B 1 3(d)(ii) A 1 3(d)(iii) C 1 3(e)(i) 借 1 Reject: 给/提供 3(e)(ii) 亲自 1 3(f) 不贪财(好利)/不陷入到贪财好利的流俗 中。 1 Reject: 抄原文
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Cambridge’s own grade thresholds for 2023 May/June, Paper 1 · Variant 3. A higher threshold means an easier paper — the bar moves with how the cohort did.