Cambridge IGCSE French - First Language 0501 — 2008 May/June Paper 2 · Variant 1

This document consists of 2 printed pages. IB08 06_0501_02/2RP © UCLES 2008 [Turn over *7718526088* UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS International General Certificate of Secondary Education FIRST LANGUAGE FRENCH 0501/02 Paper 2 Writing May/June 2008 2 hours Additional Materials: Answer Booklet/Paper READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST If you have been given an Answer Booklet, follow the instructions on the front cover of the Booklet. 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, highlighters, glue or correction fluid. Answer two questions, one from Section 1 and one from Section 2. You should write between 350 and 500 words for each answer. All questions in this paper carry equal marks. At the end of the examination, fasten all your work securely together. D’ABORD LISEZ LES INSTRUCTIONS Si vous avez une feuille-réponse suivez les instructions données sur cette feuille. Écrivez le numéro de votre Centre, votre numéro de candidat et votre nom sur chaque feuille que vous rendez à la fin de l’examen. Écrivez à l’encre bleue foncée ou noire. N’utilisez ni agrafes, ni trombones, ni surligneur, ni colle, ni correcteur fluide. Répondez à deux questions, un sujet de la Section 1 et un sujet de la Section 2. Il vous faut écrire entre 350 et 500 mots pour chaque réponse. Pour chaque question le même nombre de points est attribué. À la fin de l’examen, attachez bien toutes vos feuilles ensemble. www.XtremePapers.com

2 Permission to reproduce items where third-party owned material protected by copyright is included has been sought and cleared where possible. Every reasonable effort has been made by the publisher (UCLES) to trace copyright holders, but if any items requiring clearance have unwittingly been included, the publisher will be pleased to make amends at the earliest possible opportunity. University of Cambridge International Examinations is part of the Cambridge Assessment Group. Cambridge Assessment is the brand name of University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES), which is itself a department of the University of Cambridge. © UCLES 2008 0501/02/M/J/08 Ecrivez deux compositions de 350-500 mots chacune. Choisissez un sujet de la Section 1 et un sujet de la Section 2. Section 1 Discussion et argumentation 1 Soit (a) “L’éducation est ce dont les pays en voie de développement ont le plus besoin.” Commentez. ou (b) Pensez-vous qu’il soit possible d’avoir de l’estime pour quelqu’un qui n’a pas la même façon de vivre ou de penser que vous? Justifiez votre opinion en vous servant d’exemples de la vie courante. ou (c) Un grand nombre de personnes préfèrent visiter des pays à l’autre bout du monde que d’explorer leur propre pays. Pourquoi, à votre avis? Est-ce une bonne chose? ou (d) “L’homme ne respecte pas suffisamment l’animal.” Commentez. Section 2 Description et narration 2 Soit (a) Décrivez une action bénévole qui vous a impressionné(e). ou (b) Décrivez une journée d’automne. ou (c) “Un bateau à l’horizon! Enfin!…” Racontez les événements qui ont précédé ce cri de soulagement. ou (d) Vous êtes dans un bus et regardez par la fenêtre de façon distraite. Soudain vous voyez quelque chose d’incroyable. Faites de cet incident une partie importante d’une histoire.

UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS International General Certificate of Secondary Education MARK SCHEME for the May/June 2008 question paper 0501 FIRST LANGUAGE FRENCH 0501/02 Paper 2 (Writing), maximum raw mark 50 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. 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. Mark schemes must be read in conjunction with the question papers and the report on the examination. • CIE will not enter into discussions or correspondence in connection with these mark schemes. CIE is publishing the mark schemes for the May/June 2008 question papers for most IGCSE, GCE Advanced Level and Advanced Subsidiary Level syllabuses and some Ordinary Level syllabuses. www.XtremePapers.com

Page 2 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper IGCSE – May/June 2008 0501 02 © UCLES 2008 Candidates will be awarded marks in two categories for each of the two compositions they write: • the first mark is out of 12 for Style and Accuracy: see Table A; • the second mark is out of 13 for Content and Structure: see Table B1, B2 or B3 (depending on the type of composition: Argumentative, Descriptive or Narrative). TABLE A – STYLE AND ACCURACY Band 1 11–12 • Fluent; variety of well made sentences, including sophisticated complex sentences where appropriate, used to achieve particular effects. • Wide, consistently effective range of vocabulary with appropriately used ambitious words. • Assured use of grammar and punctuation, spelling accurate. Band 2 9–10 • Mostly fluent; sentences correctly constructed, including a variety of complex sentences. • Vocabulary often effective, sometimes complex, mostly varied. • Grammatically correct; punctuation mostly correct between and within sentences; very occasional spelling mistakes. Band 3 7–8 • Occasional fluency; sentences of some variety and complexity, correctly constructed. • Appropriate and accurate vocabulary with occasional examples of choice made to communicate precise meaning or to give interest. • Simple grammatical terms correct; sentence separation mostly correct but other forms of punctuation sometimes inconsistently used; occasional spelling mistakes – but no error of any sort impedes communication. Band 4 5–6 • Sentences tend to be simple and patterns repetitive. Where more complicated structures are attempted there is lack of clarity and inaccuracy. • Vocabulary communicates general meaning accurately. • Some errors of punctuation including sentence separation; several spelling and grammatical errors, rarely serious. Band 5 3–4 • There may be the occasional grammatically complex sentence but mostly these are simple and repetitively joined by ‘and’ ‘but’ and ‘so’ with other conjunctions being used ineffectively, if at all. • Vocabulary communicates simple details/facts accurately. • Many errors of punctuation, grammar and spelling, but the overall meaning is never in doubt. Band 6 1–2 • Sentences are simple and sometimes faulty and/or rambling sentences obscure meaning. • Vocabulary is limited and may be inaccurate. • Errors of punctuation, grammar and spelling may be serious enough to impede meaning. 0 • Meaning of the writing is often lost because of poor control of language; errors of punctuation, grammar and spelling too intrusive to award a mark in Band 6.

Page 3 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper IGCSE – May/June 2008 0501 02 © UCLES 2008 TABLE B1 – ARGUMENTATIVE/DISCURSIVE TASKS Band 1 11–13 • There is a consistent quality of well developed, logical stages in an overall, at times complex argument. • Each stage is linked to and follows the preceding one. Sentences within paragraphs are soundly sequenced. Band 2 9–10 • Each stage of the argument is defined and developed, although the quality of the explanation may not be consistent. • The stages follow in a generally cohesive progression. Paragraphs are mostly well sequenced, although some may finish less strongly than they begin. Band 3 7–8 • There is a series of relevant points and a clear attempt is made to develop some of them. These points are relevant, straightforward and logical/coherent. • Repetition is avoided, but the order of the stages in the overall argument can be changed without adverse effect. The sequence of the sentences within paragraphs Is satisfactory, although opportunities to link ideas may not be taken. Band 4 5–6 • Mainly relevant points are made and they are developed partially with some effectiveness. • The overall argument shows signs of structure but may be sounder at the beginning than at the end. There may be some repetition. It is normally possible to follow sequences of ideas, but there may be intrusive ideas or misleading sentences. Band 5 3–4 • A few relevant points are made and although they are expanded into paragraphs, development is very simple and not always logical. • Overall structure lacks a sense of sequencing. Paragraphs used only for obvious divisions. It is sometimes possible to follow sequencing of sentences within paragraphs. Band 6 1–2 • A few points are discernible but any attempt to develop them is very limited. • Overall argument only progresses here and there and the sequence of sentences is poor. 0 • Rarely relevant, little material, and presented In a disorderly structure. Not sufficient to be placed in Band 6.

Page 4 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper IGCSE – May/June 2008 0501 02 © UCLES 2008 TABLE B2 – DESCRIPTIVE TASKS Band 1 11–13 • There are many well defined, well developed ideas and images, describing complex atmospheres with a range of details. • Overall structure is provided through devices such as the movements of the writer, the creation of a short time span, or the creation of atmosphere or tension. Focus is description (not storytelling). Repetition is avoided and the sequence of sentences makes the picture clear to the reader. Band 2 9–10 • There is a good selection of interesting ideas and images, with a range of details. • These are formed into an overall picture of some clarity, largely consistent. There may be occasional repetition and opportunities for development or the provision of detail may be missed. Sentences are often well sequenced and the description is often effective. Band 3 7–8 • There is a selection of effective ideas and images that are relevant to the topic and which satisfactorily address the task. An attempt is made to create atmosphere and to provide some details. • The description provides a series of points rather than a sense of their being combined to make an overall picture, but some of the ideas are developed successfully, albeit straightforwardly. Some sentences are well sequenced. Band 4 5–6 • Some relevant and effective ideas are provided and occasionally developed a little, perhaps as a narrative. There is some feeling of atmosphere, but most of the writing is about events or description of objects or people. • There is some overall structure, but the writing may lack direction and intent. There may be interruptions in the sequence of sentences and/or some lack of clarity. Band 5 3–4 • Content is relevant but lacking in scope or variety. Opportunities to provide development and detail are frequently missed. • Overall structure, though readily discernible, lacks form and dimension. • The reliance on identifying events, objects and/or people sometimes leads to a sequence of sentences without progression. Band 6 1–2 • Some relevant facts are identified, but the overall picture is unclear and lacks development. • There are examples of sequenced sentences, but there is also repetition and muddled ordering. 0 • Rarely relevant, little material and presented in a disorderly structure. Not sufficient to be placed in Band 6.

Page 5 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper IGCSE – May/June 2008 0501 02 © UCLES 2008 TABLE B3 – NARRATIVE TASKS Band 1 11–13 • The narrative is complex and sophisticated and may contain devices such as sub-texts, flashbacks and time lapses. Cogent details are provided where necessary or appropriate. • The different sections of the story are carefully balanced and the climax carefully managed. Sentence sequences are sometimes arranged to produce effects such as the building up of tension or providing a sudden turn of events. Band 2 9–10 • The writing develops some features that are of interest to a reader, although not consistently so. Expect the use of detail and some build-up of character or setting. • The writing is orderly and the beginning and ending (where required) are satisfactorily managed. The reader is aware of the climax even if it is not managed completely effectively. The sequencing of sentences provides clarity and engages the reader in events or atmosphere. Band 3 7–8 • A straightforward story (or part of story) with satisfactory identification of features such as character and setting. • While opportunities for appropriate development of ideas are sometimes missed, the overall structure is competent, and features of a developed narrative are evident. Sentences are usually sequenced to narrate events. Band 4 5–6 • A relevant response to the topic, but largely a series of events with occasional details of character and setting. • The overall structure is sound although there are examples where a particular section is too long or too short. A climax is identified but is not effectively described or led up to. Sentence sequences narrate events and occasionally contain intrusive facts or misleading ideas. Band 5 3–4 • A simple narrative with a beginning, middle and end (where appropriate).It may consist of simple, everyday happenings or unlikely, un-engaging events. • Unequal or inappropriate importance Is given to the sections of the story. Dialogue that has no function may be used or over-used. There is no real climax. Sentence sequences are used only to link simple series of events. Band 6 1–2 • Stories are very simple and narrate events indiscriminately. Endings are simple and lack effect. • The shape of the narrative is unclear, some of the content has no relevance to the plot. Sequences of sentences are sometimes poor, leading to a lack of clarity. 0 • Rarely relevant, little material, and presented in a disorderly structure. Not sufficient to be placed in Band B.