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This document consists of 13 printed pages and 3 blank pages. DC (NH/SW) 103510/6 R © UCLES 2014 [Turn over * 3 5 7 3 8 8 6 9 1 3 * ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE 0510/12 Paper 1 Reading and Writing (Core) October/November 2014 1 hour 30 minutes Candidates answer on the Question Paper. No Additional Materials are required. READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your Centre number, candidate number and name on all the work you hand in. Write in dark blue or black pen. Do not use staples, paper clips, glue or correction fluid. DO NOT WRITE IN ANY BARCODES. Answer all questions. Dictionaries are not allowed. At the end of the examination, fasten all your work securely together. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. Cambridge International Examinations Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education

2 0510/12/O/N/14 © UCLES 2014 Exercise 1 Read the following article about the cacao tree, and then answer the questions on the opposite page. Spotlight on Chocolate In this month’s magazine, Anna Lee, our expert on agricultural matters, reports on a trip to Belize. Like many people, I love chocolate, and on a recent visit to Central America, I found out more about where this delicious, sweet-tasting substance comes from. Cacao Trees I travelled deep into the beautiful rainforest in Belize. There, I was introduced to the cacao tree farmers whose crop is used for making chocolate. The farmers pointed to colourful pods the size of footballs growing straight out of the cacao tree trunk. They told me that one pod of white beans contains enough cacao to make two small bars of chocolate. Making Chocolate After the cacao beans have been harvested, the growers send them to a factory where they are roasted and turned into an oily paste called cocoa liquor. Some of this liquor goes straight into chocolate; the rest is pressed to make cocoa butter. If you have ever wondered why chocolate melts in your mouth, it is due to the addition of cocoa butter, which melts at body temperature. In order to make different kinds of chocolate, sugar and vanilla are also added in varying amounts. Growing Cacao In Belize, the farmers that I spoke to were proud to be growing cacao the traditional way. This age-old method has many advantages: the cacao trees are shaded by the tall forest canopy, which prevents the trees drying out when it gets hot. Furthermore, in this environment natural predators thrive, and they destroy the insects that would eat the cacao crop. The farmers also showed me the cacao leaf litter which covers the forest floor. Leaf litter is a thick layer of fallen leaves, which enriches the soil and helps plants grow. Without leaf litter, chemical fertilisers have to be used, which can get into streams and pollute the water supply. The farmers that I met knew about protecting the rainforest. But in other areas, not all growers are as environmentally aware. Some growers cut down the rainforest and plant cacao trees on the cleared ground. Cacao trees grow well in sunshine, but this way of farming can cause problems for the ecosystem. Organic Chocolate If you buy chocolate, consider buying organic chocolate. The organic approach to growing cacao supports the rainforests as well as the farmers and their families. Competition! Enter our chocolate competition and if you win, you will receive a ticket to visit the Maya Gold chocolate factory. To enter the competition, just tell us where Maya Gold chocolate comes from. Put your answer on a postcard, and remember to give us your name, address and age.

3 0510/12/O/N/14 © UCLES 2014 [Turn over (a) Who did Anna meet on her trip to the rainforest? …[1] (b) On which part of the tree do the cacao pods grow? …[1] (c) How is cocoa liquor used? Give two details. … …[1] (d) Why does chocolate melt at body temperature? …[1] (e) What are the benefits of the traditional method of growing cacao? Give two details. … …[2] (f) What prize will competition winners receive? …[1] [Total: 7]

4 0510/12/O/N/14 © UCLES 2014 Exercise 2 Read the following article about the Tyrannosaurus rex, and then answer the questions on the opposite page. T-rex Millions of years after its lifetime, the dinosaur Tyrannosaurus rex (T-rex) has become a legend. More than any other extinct creature, T-rex has gripped our imagination. Children in particular enjoy learning about dinosaurs and playing with models of T-rex. Just over a century ago, however, no-one knew that such a creature had ever walked the earth. People have known about dinosaurs since the 1820s, but it was not until 1905 that the most fearsome dinosaur, T-rex, was identified. T-rex was about the height of a two-storey building, with a bite eight times greater than a lion’s and, if alive today, it could easily swallow an adult human whole. T-rex inhabited swampland and forest in the part of the world we now call North America. Dinosaurs became extinct about 65 million years ago, during the end of the Cretaceous period, and T-rex was one of the last dinosaur species to exist. The story of the discovery of T-rex is complex. The first significant T-rex finds were a fossilised jaw and backbone, which were unearthed in 1901 by an expert from the American Museum of Natural History, Barnum Brown. The specimens were found on a river bank in Wyoming. In the next few years, Brown made further discoveries of fossilised parts of the T-rex neck and leg. Brown’s most successful find came in 1908. One day, on his way back from camp, he noticed four tail bones sticking out from a sandstone hillside, and he was excited to see that the parts belonged to another T-rex skeleton. Using a plough, then dynamite, he gradually exposed more bones and a complete skull. All the bones were sent to a museum in New York, where experts reconstructed a T-rex skeleton. This first T-rex reconstruction went on display in the American Museum of Natural History in 1915, where it still stands today. T-rex was thought to be the largest meat-eating dinosaur, until 10 years ago, when a creature two tonnes heavier was identified in South America. In the hundred years since its discovery, T-rex has continued to intrigue the public. Children are always enthusiastic about visiting exhibitions which feature T-rex. It may be the enormous size of T-rex that people find so amazing, or its strange and ferocious appearance. Museum reconstructions show that an average adult T-rex weighed 7 tonnes, stood up to 4 m tall and 12 m long. Its pointed, rigid tail aided movement and helped to counterbalance the enormous head. The jaws contained 50–60 sharp teeth, which, unlike those of other species, could grow again when broken. These teeth were perfect for eating meat. Analysis of the skull indicates that T-rex had a very strong sense of smell. Scientists have established that all dinosaurs had tough, scaly skin, but there is no evidence to indicate their original colour. It is possible that the creature developed camouflage to increase the chances of survival. In addition, no-one can say how many bones T-rex had, as a complete specimen has yet to be discovered. Some experts believe that T-rex was a scavenger and ate animals that had already died, rather than hunting live animals. One reason for this view is that it is thought to have been a slow, lumbering creature, which many potential victims could outrun. Novels and films featuring dinosaurs, especially T-rex, are enduringly popular. The most well- known film about dinosaurs is possibly the box-office hit, Jurassic Park. The fact that T-rex is from the Cretaceous not the Jurassic period of history, does not seem to have deterred the film-makers at all! 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Allosaurus Dacentrurus Camelotia Hadrosaurus Kritosaurus Labocania Minmi Pentaceratops height in metres Selected Dinosaurs

5 0510/12/O/N/14 © UCLES 2014 [Turn over (a) When were people first aware of dinosaurs? …[1] (b) What kind of environment did T-rex live in? Give two details. … …[1] (c) Which T-rex bones did Barnum Brown discover first? Give two details. … …[1] (d) Where could people first see a life-size model of T-rex? …[1] (e) What advantages did the stiff tail give T-rex? Give two details. … …[2] (f) What was unusual about T-rex’s teeth? …[1] (g) How do we know that T-rex had a powerful sense of smell? …[1] (h) What do experts know about the appearance of dinosaurs’ skin? …[1] (i) Why was it difficult for T-rex to catch live animals? …[1] (j) According to the chart, which was the second smallest dinosaur, and what was its height? …[1] [Total: 11]

6 0510/12/O/N/14 © UCLES 2014 Exercise 3 Gordon Fraser, 17, is learning to play the saxophone, and he and some of his school friends have formed a jazz band called The Bass Clef. The band meets on Fridays after school. There are seven players in total in the band, and they all encourage each other to practise regularly. Each year the friends go to see a live musical performance. This year, Gordon has heard about a jazz concert in which famous musicians will be performing. Jed Jones, a musician they all admire, is performing in the concert. Gordon has told the other players about the concert and they are keen to go. Unfortunately, the concert, called World Jazz, is going to take place in Taupo, a town many hours’ drive from Auckland, where Gordon and his friends live. The band members feel that the town is too far away for a day trip, and hotels in the area are very expensive, because the town is situated near a beautiful lake which is popular with tourists. However, Gordon’s sister, Kate, has told him of a company called Sounds Fun, which organises coach trips to concerts and shows. World Jazz is on their programme of coach trips. Overnight accommodation is included and the prices are affordable. For these reasons, the band members think booking through Sounds Fun would be ideal, and they decide to book the tickets. Gordon has finished his exams earlier than his friends, and has volunteered to do the booking online. Gordon’s home address is 112 Benbow Street, Howick, Auckland, 1024, New Zealand. He would prefer the tickets to be sent to him by email at gordon123@yipee.nz and then he will send them to band members. To get a good view, they would like to get tickets for front row seats, even though these are expensive. They would prefer to go on November 23 after the exams are over, and see the evening performance. They are happy to economise on accommodation and stay in a low-cost hotel, but they do not want to camp. They think setting up tents for one night is too much trouble. Imagine you are Gordon. Fill in the booking form on the opposite page using the information above.

7 0510/12/O/N/14 © UCLES 2014 [Turn over Sounds Fun Booking Form Section A: Customer details Full name: … Address: … Age: … Email: … Section B: Booking details Which performance are you booking for? (please tick ✓) Jim Janselm Billy Sings Blues World Jazz Lee and the Boy Band Performance date: (please circle) November 3 November 6 November 13 November 23 Number of tickets required: … How would you like to receive your tickets? (please delete) by email / collect in person Seating preference: … Type of accommodation preferred: … Section C In the space below, write one sentence saying why you have booked through Sounds Fun and one sentence explaining your choice of concert. [Total: 14]

8 0510/12/O/N/14 © UCLES 2014 Exercise 4 Read the following article about the uses of garlic, and then complete the notes on the opposite page. Garlic: the lifesaver Often bitter, sometimes sweet, garlic is a real attack on the senses. Love it or hate it, it is impossible to ignore this ancient member of the onion family, and it might just save your life. Garlic dates back over 6 000 years, and is a native plant of central Asia. In ancient Egypt, garlic was included in religious ceremonies. Interestingly, clay models of garlic have been found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. Apart from its spiritual uses the Egyptians valued it as a form of currency when exchanging goods. The Romans thought of it in health terms, as an internal cleanser. Today, garlic is used as a seasoning in Asia, Africa and Europe. It is appreciated by cooks because it has a distinctive taste and can bring out the flavour of other ingredients. It is also easy to grow, as long as you protect it from birds. They mistake the emerging garlic bulbs for worms and enjoy eating them. After harvesting, the garlic can be dried in the sun, or in an airy place for the skin to mature so that it remains fresh for longer. In scientific terms, garlic is a member of the allium family, which includes onions, leeks and chives. Crushing garlic produces allicin, which is known to scientists for its unique health-giving properties. It is also the substance which gives garlic its characteristic aroma. Scientists are researching the health benefits of garlic and have discovered some encouraging facts. In the well respected scientific investigation called the ‘Seven Countries Study,’ scientists found a clear connection between the consumption of garlic and low rates of heart disease, even when other factors which might also reduce heart disease, such as a healthy diet, were taken into account. Furthermore, studies in Asian countries found that eating garlic every day reduced the rates of some kinds of cancer. Some people who suffer from asthma have said their health improved after they began to include garlic in their diet, but so far there is not enough scientific evidence for doctors to recommend it for this condition. It seems wise to include garlic in your diet, but only in moderate amounts. Eating excessive amounts of garlic can be harmful, because the high sulphur content destroys the natural bacteria in the gut. This can cause the irritating skin condition, dermatitis. It has also been known to cause a distressing and painful inflammation of the stomach. There has even been some evidence that a very high intake of garlic can cause difficulties with blood clotting. Garlic has always been part of people’s diet in some parts of the world, but in other areas it is a more recent addition and is increasing in popularity. For people who like eating garlic, but who are worried about their breath smelling of it, the best cure seems to be to take a sauna or just sweat a lot. This is far more effective than eating mint or chewing parsley. An informal alternative is to make sure your close friends eat the same amount of garlic as you do.

9 0510/12/O/N/14 © UCLES 2014 [Turn over You are going to give a talk to your class about garlic. Prepare some notes to use as the basis for your talk. Make short notes under each heading. Garlic Historical uses • … • … Possible benefits of eating garlic • … • … • … Possible problems • … • … [Total: 7] Exercise 5 Imagine that you have given your talk to your class. Your teacher has asked you to follow it up with a summary for homework. Look at your notes for Exercise 4. Using the ideas in your notes, write a summary about garlic. Your summary should be about 70 words long (and no more than 80 words long). You should use your own words as far as possible. … … … … … … … [Total: 5]

10 0510/12/O/N/14 © UCLES 2014 Exercise 6 You unexpectedly met a friend you had not seen for a long time. You decided to spend the day together. Write a letter to a relative about your day. In your letter: • explain what you were doing when you met your friend • describe what you did together • say how you felt about the day. The pictures above may give you some ideas, and you should try to use some ideas of your own. The letter should be 100–150 words long. Do not write an address. You will receive up to 7 marks for the content of your letter, and up to 6 marks for the style and accuracy of your language.

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12 0510/12/O/N/14 © UCLES 2014 Exercise 7 You have read in your local newspaper that developers would like to build a zoo in your town. Here are some comments on the topic from people living in the town: It would be fascinating to see wild animals close up. Modern zoos are caring places with lots of space for the animals. Animals should be in their natural habitat – zoos are cruel. We can see wild animals on TV. There is no need for a zoo. Write an article for the newspaper, giving your views. The comments above may give you some ideas, and you should try to use some ideas of your own. Your article should be 100–150 words long. You will receive up to 7 marks for the content of your article, and up to 6 marks for the style and accuracy of your language.

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Page 2 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper Cambridge IGCSE – October/November 2014 0510 12 © Cambridge International Examinations 2014 IGCSE English as a Second Language Core Tier Reading/Writing (Paper 1) This component forms part of the Core tier assessment of IGCSE English as a Second Language and tests the following Assessment Objectives: AO1: Reading R1 understand and respond to information presented in a variety of forms R2 select and organise material relevant to specific purposes R3 recognise, understand and distinguish between facts, ideas and opinions AO2: Writing W1 communicate clearly, accurately and appropriately W2 convey information and express opinions effectively W3 employ and control a variety of grammatical structures W4 demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a range of appropriate vocabulary W5 observe conventions of paragraphing, punctuation and spelling W6 employ appropriate register/style Overview of exercises on Paper 1 Reading objectives tested Marks for reading objectives Writing objectives tested Marks for writing objectives Total available marks Exercise 1 Reading (1) R1 7 – 7 Exercise 2 Reading (2) R1 11 – 11 Exercise 3 Information transfer R1, R2 10 W1, W5 4 14 Exercise 4 Note- making R1, R2, R3 7 – 7 Exercise 5 Summary – W1, W2, W3, W4, W5 5 5 Exercise 6 Writing (1) – W1, W2, W3, W4, W5, W6 13 13 Exercise 7 Writing (2) – W1, W2, W3, W4, W5, W6 13 13 70

Page 3 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper Cambridge IGCSE – October/November 2014 0510 12 © Cambridge International Examinations 2014 Exercise 1: Spotlight on Chocolate (a) the cacao farmers / cacao growers [1] do not accept spelling ‘cocoa’ in this answer do not accept ‘farmers’ on its own (b) the trunk [1] (c) in(to) chocolate make cocoa butter [1] do not accept spelling ‘cacao’ BOTH REQUIRED FOR ONE MARK (d) addition of cocoa butter / it has cocoa butter in it [1] do not accept ‘cocoa butter’ on its own do not accept spelling ‘cacao’ (e) forest canopy prevents trees drying out predators destroy insects leaf litter enriches the soil / leaf litter helps plants grow no need for chemical fertiliser do not accept ‘dying out’ do not accept ‘prevents trees drying out’ without ‘forest canopy’ accept ‘fallen leaves’ for ‘leaf litter’ ANY TWO FROM FOUR – ONE MARK FOR EACH CORRECT DETAIL [2] (f) a ticket to the Maya Gold chocolate factory / visit to the Maya Gold chocolate factory [1] Max total for exercise 1: 7 marks

Page 4 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper Cambridge IGCSE – October/November 2014 0510 12 © Cambridge International Examinations 2014 Exercise 2: T-Rex (a) the 1820s / 1820 [1] do not accept ‘since the 1820s’ (b) swampland AND forest BOTH NEEDED FOR ONE MARK [1] (c) jaw AND backbone BOTH NEEDED FOR ONE MARK [1] (d) American Museum of Natural History [1] must be the whole answer (e) aided movement counterbalance the enormous head [2] accept suitable synonyms for ‘aided’ and ‘enormous’ (f) grow again [1] (g) analysis of the skull [1] (h) tough scaly skin [1] need both adjectives (i) slow/lumbering/potential victims could outrun it [1] (j) Dacentrurus 2m [1] do not accept ‘2 height in metres’ Max total for exercise 2: 11 marks

Page 5 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper Cambridge IGCSE – October/November 2014 0510 12 © Cambridge International Examinations 2014 Exercise 3: Sounds Fun Booking Form Section A: Personal Details Full name: Gordon Fraser Address: 112 Benbow Street, Howick, Auckland, 1024, New Zealand Email: gordon123@yipee.nz Age: 17 Section B: Booking Details Which performance are you booking for? TICK World Jazz Performance Date: CIRCLE November 23 Number of tickets required: 7 How would you like to receive your tickets? DELETE collect in person Seating preferences: front row Type of accommodation preferred: [low cost] hotel Max total for Sections A and B: 10 marks

Page 6 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper Cambridge IGCSE – October/November 2014 0510 12 © Cambridge International Examinations 2014 SECTION C In the space below, write one sentence about why you booked through Sounds Fun, and one sentence explaining your choice of concert. Sentences must be written from the point of view of Gordon. Sample sentence 1 I chose Sounds Fun because they offered a good price for tickets, hotel and transport. I chose Sounds Fun because overnight accommodation is included and the prices are affordable. Sample sentence 2 I am very excited about seeing a famous jazz musician. I chose this concert because Jed Jones is performing. For each sentence, award up to 2 marks as follows: 2 marks proper sentence construction; correct spelling, punctuation and grammar; gives relevant information in the context 1 mark proper sentence construction; 1–3 errors of punctuation, spelling or grammar (without obscuring meaning); gives relevant information in the context 0 marks more than 3 errors of punctuation / spelling / grammar; and/or does not give the information asked for; and/or not a proper sentence; and/or meaning obscure Absence of a full stop at the end should be considered as 1 punctuation error. Absence of an upper case letter at the beginning should be considered as 1 punctuation error. Omission of a word in a sentence should be considered as 1 grammar error. Max total for exercise 3: 14 marks

Page 7 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper Cambridge IGCSE – October/November 2014 0510 12 © Cambridge International Examinations 2014 Exercise 4: Garlic – the lifesaver Historical uses (max. 2 marks this heading) 1 religious / spiritual 2 currency 3 internal cleanser do not accept spelling ‘cleaner’ for ‘cleanser’ Possible benefits (max. 3 marks this heading) 4 brings out flavour of other ingredients 5 reduced heart disease / low rates of heart disease 6 reduced cancer rates / low rates of cancer 7 improves health of asthma sufferers Possible problems (max. 2 marks this heading) 8 destroys natural bacteria in the gut 9 dermatitis / irritating skin condition 10 inflammation of the stomach 11 blood clotting difficulties 12 makes breath smell / bad breath / lingers on breath Max total for exercise 4: 7 marks

Page 8 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper Cambridge IGCSE – October/November 2014 0510 12 © Cambridge International Examinations 2014 Exercise 5: summary Language (up to 5 marks) 0 marks: no understanding of the task / no relevant content / meaning completely obscure due to serious language inaccuracies 1 mark: copying without discrimination from text / multiple language inaccuracies 2 marks: heavy reliance on language from the text with no attempt to organise and sequence points cohesively / limited language expression making meaning at times unclear 3 marks: some reliance on language from the text, but with an attempt to organise and sequence points cohesively / language satisfactory, but with some inaccuracies 4 marks: good attempt to use own words and to organise and sequence points cohesively / generally good control of language 5 marks: good, concise summary style / very good attempt to use own words and to organise and sequence points cohesively Max total for exercise 5: 5 marks

Page 9 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper Cambridge IGCSE – October/November 2014 0510 12 © Cambridge International Examinations 2014 Exercise 6: Unexpected meeting with old friend Exercise 7: New zoo in your town The following general instructions, and table of marking criteria, apply to both exercises. • Award the answer a mark for content (C) [out of 7] and a mark for language (L) [out of 6] in accordance with the General Criteria table that follows. • Content covers relevance (i.e. whether the piece fulfils the task and the awareness of purpose/audience/register) and the development of ideas (i.e. the detail/explanation provided and how enjoyable it is to read). • Language covers style (i.e. complexity of vocabulary and sentence structure) and accuracy (of grammar, spelling, punctuation and use of paragraphs). • When deciding on a mark for content or language, first of all decide which mark band is most appropriate. There will not necessarily be an exact fit. Then decide between 2 marks within that mark band. Use the lower mark if it only just makes it into the band and the upper mark if it fulfils all the requirements of the band but doesn’t quite make it into the band above. • When deciding on a mark for content, look at both relevance and development of ideas. First ask yourself whether the writing fulfils the task, in terms of points to be covered and the length. If it does, it will be in at least the 4–5 mark band. • When deciding on a mark for language, look at both the style and the accuracy of the language. A useful starting point would be first to determine whether errors intrude. If they do not, it will be in at least the 4–5 mark band. • The use of paragraphs should not be the primary basis of deciding which mark band the work is in. Look first at the language used and once you have decided on the appropriate mark band, you can use the paragraphing as a factor in helping you to decide whether the work warrants the upper or lower mark in the mark band. • If the essay is considerably shorter than the stated word length, fewer than 70 words, it should be put in mark band 2–3 for content or lower for not fulfilling the task. The language mark is likely to be affected and is unlikely to be more than one band higher than the content mark. • If the essay is totally irrelevant and has nothing to do with the question asked, it should be given 0 marks for Content and Language, even if it is enjoyable to read and fluent. • If the essay is partly relevant and therefore in mark band 2–3, the full range of marks for language is available. Max total for exercise 6: 13 marks Max total for exercise 7: 13 marks

Page 10 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper Cambridge IGCSE – October/November 2014 0510 12 © Cambridge International Examinations 2014 GENERAL CRITERIA FOR MARKING EXERCISES 6 and 7 (Core tier) Mark band CONTENT: relevance and development of ideas (AO: W1, W2, W6) Mark band LANGUAGE: style and accuracy (AO: W1, W3, W4, W5) 6–7 Effective: Relevance: Fulfils the task, with appropriate register and a good sense of purpose and audience. Award 7 marks. Fulfils the task, with appropriate register and some sense of purpose and audience. Award 6 marks. Development of ideas: Ideas are developed at appropriate length. Engages reader’s interest. 6 Competent: Style: Sentences show some style and ambitious language. However, there may be some awkwardness making reading less enjoyable. Award 6 marks. Accuracy: Generally accurate with frustrating errors. Appropriate use of paragraphing. Award 6 marks. 4–5 Largely relevant: Relevance: Fulfils the task. A satisfactory attempt has been made to address the topic, but there may be digressions. Award 5 marks. Does not quite fulfil the task although there are some positive qualities. There may be digressions. Award 4 marks. Development of ideas: Material is satisfactorily developed at appropriate length. 4–5 Satisfactory: Style: Mainly simple structures and vocabulary but sometimes attempting a wider range of language. Award 5 marks. Mainly simple structures and vocabulary. Award 4 marks. Accuracy: Meaning is clear and of a safe standard. Grammatical errors occur when attempting more ambitious language. Paragraphs are used, showing some coherence. Award 5 marks. Meaning is generally clear. Simple structures are usually sound. Errors do not interfere with communication. Paragraphs are used but without coherence or unity. Award 4 marks.

Page 11 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper Cambridge IGCSE – October/November 2014 0510 12 © Cambridge International Examinations 2014 2–3 Partly relevant: Relevance: Partly relevant and some engagement with the task. Inappropriate register, showing insufficient awareness of purpose and / or audience. Award 3 marks. Partly relevant and limited engagement with the task. Inappropriate register, showing insufficient awareness of purpose and / or audience. Award 2 marks. Development of ideas: Supplies some detail but the effect is incomplete and repetitive. 2–3 Errors intrude: Style: Simple structures and vocabulary. Accuracy: Meaning is sometimes in doubt. Frequent errors do not seriously impair communication. Award 3 marks. Meaning is often in doubt. Frequent, distracting errors which slow down reading. Award 2 marks. 0–1 Little relevance: Very limited engagement with task, but this is mostly hidden by density of error. Award 1 mark. No engagement with the task or any engagement with task is completely hidden by density of error. Award 0 marks. If essay is completely irrelevant, no mark can be given for language. 0–1 Hard to understand: Multiple types of error in grammar / spelling / word usage / punctuation throughout, which mostly make it difficult to understand. Occasionally, sense can be deciphered. Award 1 mark. Density of error completely obscures meaning. Whole sections impossible to recognise as pieces of English writing. Award 0 marks.