Cambridge International Examinations

Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE 0510/02

Paper 2 Reading and Writing (Extended) For examination from 2019
MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 80

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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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This component forms part of the Extended tier assessment of Cambridge IGCSE English as a
Second Language and tests the following Assessment Objectives:

AO1: Reading
R1 identify and select relevant information
R2 understand ideas, opinions and attitudes
R3 show understanding of the connections between ideas, opinions and attitudes
R4 understand what is implied but not directly stated, e.g. gist, writer’s purpose, intentions and
feelings

AO2: Writing
W1 communicate information/ideas/opinions clearly, accurately and effectively
W2 organise ideas into coherent paragraphs using a range of appropriate linking devices
W3 use a range of grammatical structures accurately and effectively
W4 show control of punctuation and spelling
W5 use appropriate register and style/format for the given purpose and audience

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Exercise 1: The footsteps of an astronaut

Question Answer Marks

1 commander (of the Apollo spacecraft) 1

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2 launch (phase) 1

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3 astronauts could move around easily 1

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4 during (final) descent onto the moon / heading towards the landing area on 1
the moon

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5 collecting samples of rock and moon dust 2
AND
conducted (scientific) experiments
ONE MARK for each

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6 circled the moon (in the command module) 1

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7 1972 1

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8 teaching aviation 1

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9 Award 1 mark for each detail up to a maximum 4 marks: 4

modest
not emotional
courageous
preferred to avoid publicity
sense of pride in his achievements

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Exercise 2: Keeping a diary

Question Answer Marks

10(a) C 1
10(b) A 1
10(c) B 1
10(d) C 1
10(e) D 1
10(f) D 1
10(g) B 1
10(h) A 1
10(i) A 1
10(j) C 1

Exercise 3: The secret of living longer

Question Answer Marks

11 Award 1 mark for each acceptable response, up to a maximum of 3 marks. 3
Acceptable responses are:

• Ikaria – highest percentage (of people) over 90 in the world

• Okinawa – (population) lives 7 years longer than people in America
• Nicoya peninsula – lowest rate of middle-age death

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12 Award 1 mark for each acceptable response, up to a maximum of 3 marks. 3
Acceptable responses are:

• daily routines
• preserve tradition / modernisation not so advanced
• appreciate age / celebrate age
• (strong) connection to the land / (strong) connection to nature
• healthy diet / eat a lot of beans

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13 Award 1 mark for each acceptable response, up to a maximum of 3 marks. 3
Acceptable responses are:

• public gardens
• nature trail
• exercise programmes / exercising together

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Exercise 4: Turning night into day

The following general instructions, listed Content points, and Marking criteria, all apply to Exercise 4.

• You should decide on a mark for content and language separately.

• Content covers the guidelines and Content points outlined below. When deciding on a mark for
Content, consider how many relevant content points have been correctly identified.
• Language covers organisation and coherence, and range and accuracy of language. When
deciding on a mark for Language, consider the coherence of the summary, and the range and
accuracy of the language.
• A useful starting point would be first to gain an impression of the level, then to focus on the level
descriptors in order to decide on the best fit.

Question Answer Marks

14 Award up to a total of 16 marks. 16

Up to 8 marks to be awarded for Content (Reading)

See generic marking criteria for Exercise 4.
Award 7–8 Content marks if candidate has included 7 or 8 relevant points.
Award 5–6 Content marks if candidate has included 5 or 6 relevant points.
Award 3–4 Content marks if candidate has included 3 or 4 relevant points.
Award 1–2 Content marks if candidate has included 1 or 2 relevant points.
Award 0 Content marks if candidate’s response is not worthy of credit.

Relevant points to include are:

1 disturbs human and natural life
2 unable to control the light that invades homes / lives
3 grown up seeing nothing more than a hazy sky / we have never enjoyed
a clear night sky / sky emptied of stars
4 confused many creatures / harmed many creatures
5 birds sing at unnatural hours
6 sea turtles find fewer dark places to build nests
7 upsetting rhythm of waking and sleeping / rarely get enough sleep at the
right time
8 affects astronomers
9 wastes energy

Up to 8 marks to be awarded for Language (Writing)

See generic marking criteria for Exercise 4.

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Generic marking criteria for Exercise 4

Marks Content (Reading) Marks Language (Writing)

7–8 • Includes a very good range of 7–8 • Points are very well organised and
relevant points (see task specific coherent. Cohesive devices are
mark scheme for details). There is used effectively.
no irrelevant information. • Very good use of own words.
• High level of accuracy of
vocabulary and grammatical
structures.
5–6 • Includes a good range of relevant 5–6 • Points are well organised and
points (see task specific mark coherent. Cohesive devices are
scheme for details). There is very used appropriately.
little irrelevant information. • Good use of own words.
• Good level of accuracy
of vocabulary and simple
grammatical structures.
3–4 • Includes a reasonable number of 3–4 • Points are partly organised and
relevant points (see task specific reasonably coherent. Cohesive
mark scheme for details). There is devices are used generally
some irrelevant information. appropriately.
• Some attempt to use own words,
with some reliance on language
from the text.
• Reasonable level of accuracy
of vocabulary and simple
grammatical structures.
1–2 • Includes only a few relevant points 1–2 • Little or no attempt to organise
(see task specific mark scheme points. Cohesive devices are
for details). There may be a either not used or are not used
substantial amount of irrelevant appropriately.
information. • Heavy reliance on language from
the text.
• Limited control of lexis and
grammatical structures.
0 • No response worthy of credit. 0 • No response worthy of credit.

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Generic marking criteria for Exercises 5 and 6

The following general instructions, and table of marking criteria, apply to both Exercises 5 and 6.

• You should decide on a mark for Content and Language separately.

• Content covers the 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).
• Language covers range (i.e. complexity of vocabulary and sentence structure) and accuracy (of
grammar, spelling, punctuation and text organisation).
• When deciding on a mark for Content or Language, first of all decide which band is most
appropriate. There will not necessarily be an exact fit. Then decide between the lower or the
higher mark. Use the lower mark if it fulfils some of the requirements of the band and the higher
mark if it fulfils all the requirements of the band.
• 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 required
length. If the task is generally fulfilled it will be awarded at least 3–4 marks.
• When deciding on a mark for Language, look at both the range and the accuracy of the
language. A useful starting point would be first to gain an impression of the level, then to focus on
the level descriptors in order to decide on the best fit.
• If the writing is considerably shorter than the stated word length, i.e. below 105 words, it should
be given 1–2 marks or less for Content for only partially fulfilling the task.
• If the writing is only partly relevant and therefore can be awarded only 1–2 Content marks, the
full range of marks for Language is still available.
• If the writing is totally irrelevant and has nothing to do with the question asked, it should be
given 0 marks for Content and Language.

Question Answer Marks

15 Award up to a total of 16 marks. 16
Up to 8 marks to be awarded for Content.
Plus up to 8 marks to be awarded for Language.
See generic marking criteria for Exercises 5 and 6.

Question Answer Marks

16 Award up to a total of 16 marks. 16
Up to 8 marks to be awarded for Content.
Plus up to 8 marks to be awarded for Language.
See generic marking criteria for Exercises 5 and 6.

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Marks Content (maximum 8 marks) Marks Language (maximum 8 marks)

7–8 Relevance 7–8 Range and accuracy
• Task is fulfilled. • Uses a wide range of common
• Consistently appropriate style and and less common vocabulary
register for the text type. effectively.
• Excellent sense of purpose and • Uses a wide range of structures,
audience. both simple and complex,
effectively.
Development of ideas • High level of accuracy of language
• Content is very well developed, at throughout. Occasional errors
appropriate length. may be present but these do not
• Content is communicated skilfully impede communication.
and effectively. • Errors are related to less common
vocabulary or more complex
structures.

Organisation
• Effectively organised and
sequenced.
• Uses a wide range of linking
words and other cohesive devices,
effectively.
5–6 Relevance 5–6 Range and accuracy
• Task is fulfilled. • Uses a good range of common
• Generally appropriate style and vocabulary appropriately, and
register for the text type. attempts to use some less
• Generally good sense of purpose common vocabulary.
and audience. • Uses a good range of simple
structures appropriately, and
Development of ideas attempts to use some more
• Content is developed, at complex structures.
appropriate length. • Good level of accuracy of
• Content is generally language throughout. Errors do not
communicated clearly. generally impede communication.
• Errors are generally related to
less common vocabulary or more
complex structures.

Organisation
• Well organised and sequenced.
• Uses a good range of linking
words and other cohesive devices,
appropriately.

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Marks Content (maximum 8 marks) Marks Language (maximum 8 marks)

3–4 Relevance 3–4 Range and accuracy
• Task is generally fulfilled. • Uses mainly common vocabulary,
• Reasonably appropriate style and reasonably appropriately.
register for the text type, although • Uses mainly simple structures,
this may not be consistent. reasonably successfully.
• Some sense of purpose and • Reasonable level of accuracy of
audience. language. Errors may impede
communication in places.
Development of ideas • Errors may occur when using
• Some development of content, common vocabulary or simple
although in places it may be structures.
incomplete or repetitive.
• Content is communicated, but Organisation
may lack clarity in places. • Reasonably well organised and
sequenced.
• Uses some linking words
and other cohesive devices,
reasonably appropriately.
1–2 Relevance 1–2 Range and accuracy
• Task may only be partially fulfilled. • Limited use of vocabulary.
• Style and register for the text type • Limited use of structures.
may be inappropriate. • Lack of control of language.
• Insufficient sense of purpose and Meaning is often unclear.
audience. • Errors occur when using common
vocabulary and simple structures.
Development of ideas
• Limited attempt to develop Organisation
content, although there may be • Organisation lacks sequencing.
gaps, irrelevance and/or repetition. • Limited attempt to use linking
• Limited attempt to communicate words and other cohesive devices.
content, but it lacks clarity in
places.
0 • No response worthy of credit. 0 • No response worthy of credit.

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