English

Stage 7

Paper 1 Non-fiction 2024

Cambridge Lower Secondary Progression Test
Mark Scheme

3138_01_MS_4RP
© UCLES 2024
S7/ English Stage 7 Paper 1 Mark From
Section A: Reading

Question Answer Marks

1(a) Award 1 mark for: 1

 another planet.
1(b) Award 1 mark for: 1

 personification.
1(c) Award 1 mark for: 1

 mountainscape.

Question Answer Marks

2 Award 1 mark for: 2

 Snow is referred to as being like a blanket in the first paragraph.

And 1 mark for:

 Snow is referred to as ‘white linen sheets’ / ‘a mattress’ in

the second paragraph.

Question Answer Marks

3 Award 1 mark for: 1

 (But I’m suited and booted and) ready for action.

Question Answer Marks

4 Award 1 mark for: 1

 (To build up) descriptive detail / describing the setting of the hotel /
Deplar.

Question Answer Marks

5 Award 1 mark for: 2

 The snow is dangerous.

Award 1 mark for:

 Icing on a birthday cake is reassuring / pleasing / fun.

Page 2 of
S7/ English Stage 7 Paper 1 Mark From

Question Answer Marks

6 Award 1 mark for: 1

 The sights are so beautiful / unbelievable / unfamiliar /

amazing / surreal / dramatic.

Accept any adjective that conveys the dreamlike nature of the sights.

Question Answer Marks

7 Award 1 mark for: 1

 It shows that the writer was in the middle of something when

the Northern Lights appear. / It shows how the Northern Lights
appearing at that time was unexpected as the writer was busy
doing something else. / It sets the scene / gives a context for
the events that follow / adds drama by putting the climax at the
end of the sentence.

Question Answer Marks

8 Award 1 mark for: 2

 They are both used to give extra information.

Award 1 mark for:

 Dashes put more emphasis on the information between them

than brackets do.

Question Answer Marks

9 Award 1 mark for each correct answer up to 3 marks: 3

First paragraph Travel: amazed

Second paragraph Arrival: excited
Third paragraph Snowshoe peaceful
hike:
Fourth paragraph Inside Deplar: relaxed
Fifth paragraph Preparations: hopeful
Sixth paragraph Plane tour: elated
Seventh paragraph Northern enchanted
Lights:

Page 3 of
S7/ English Stage 7 Paper 1 Mark From

Question Answer Marks

10 Award 1 mark for each correct reason and 1 mark for a correct 4
quotation, up to a maximum of 4 marks.

If Opinion 1 is ticked:

Ideas Quotations
the interior is comfy seats are
comfortable and nestled around
homely chunky Icelandic
rugs
warm and snug meals are served
next to an enormous
crackling fire
sociable / intimate one long table seats
all the guests
one’s idea of a like a home from
perfect home home
If Opinion 2 is ticked:

Ideas Quotations
it’s a modern, wooden lodge
swanky building chic
limited rooms home to just 12
beautiful bedrooms
all guests get a everyone who stays
personal guide here is assigned a
guide

Page 4 of
S7/ English Stage 7 Paper 1 Mark From

Question Answer Marks

11(a) Activities and entertainment: 3

 Skiing
 Snow-shoe hiking
 Star gazing
 Air tour / Plane trip
 Sociable evening meal
 Karaoke
 Dancing

Award 1 mark for 2–3 correct

answers Award 2 marks for 4–5
correct answers Award 3 marks for
6 correct answers
11(b) Example: 2

At Deplar farm you can go skiing or snow-shoe hiking with a guide.

There is an air tour of the mountains available too. In the evening,
you can enjoy a sociable meal served by the fire, followed by
karaoke, star-gazing through a telescope, and even possibly a
sighting of the Northern Lights. (47 words)

Award 2 marks for a summary that combines the main points into a
coherent summary
Award 1 mark for a summary that includes some but not all of the
main points Do not award more than 1 mark where the summary
exceeds 50 words.

Page 5 of
S7/ English Stage 7 Paper 1 Mark From
Section B: Writing

Notes to markers
Marks
• Use the marking grids on the following pages.
• Marking
Creationshould always
of texts (Wc) begin from the lowest mark in each column and work 5 upward.
• A ‘best fit’ judgement should be made in judging first in which box to place the
response
Vocabularyandandthen, within that
language (Wv)box, which mark is appropriate. 3
• The lower mark within a box should be given if some criteria have been met but not
all.
Grammar and punctuation (Wg) 7
• Note on extent:
Award 0 marks where the performance fails to meet the
Structure
lowest of texts
criteria. Award(Ws)0 marks for 20 words or fewer. 7
Award a maximum of 7 marks for responses of between 21 and 60 words.
Word
You structure
need [spelling]
not count (Ww)
the words unless you think there will be fewer than 60.3 In

[Total 25]

Page 6 of
S7/ English Stage 7 Paper 1 Mark From
Creation of texts (Wc) Vocabulary and language Structure of texts (Ws) Grammar and punctuation Word structure (Ww)
(Wv) (Wg) (spelling)
[5 marks] [3 marks] [7 marks] [7 marks] [3 marks]
Content is entirely The response is Grammatical structures are
relevant. well- organised almost always accurate
using a good range throughout the text. For
of organisational example, there is:
Ideas are developed so
features accurately.  a wide range of sentence
that features of the text
types to support the text
type are clearly
Ideas are developed type
established and are
with chronological or  a range of complex
used confidently
logical links sentences accurately to
throughout.
throughout the text provide clarity and
from an introduction emphasis e.g., by
Viewpoints are well- to conclusion. positioning of clauses
presented, i.e., varying word order or
detail sustains Paragraphs are used expansion of verb phrases
interest with competently to  consistent use of formal
writer’s style / structure the content. and/or informal register
personal response There is good cohesion according to context,
which emphasises within and between purpose and audience.
particular points. paragraphs.

A good range of There is a good range

Writing is clearly carefully chosen of punctuation. For
developed to suit the sentence openings and example:
specified audience and connectives are used  commas, ellipses,
purpose / text type. appropriately to colons, semi-colons,
support content. dashes and hyphens
used accurately to
clarify meaning.
 conventions of layout
are always applied
consistently e.g., bullet
points.
[4–5] [6–7] [6–7]

Page 7 of
S7/ English Stage 7 Paper 1 Mark From
Creation of texts (Wc) Vocabulary and language Structure of texts (Ws) Grammar and punctuation Word structure (Ww)
(Wv) (Wg) (spelling)
Content is relevant Material is relevant using The response is is Grammatical structures are Spelling is usually
and ideas are vocabulary accurately for generally well- mostly accurate correct throughout.
developed so that the purpose / text type. organised using a throughout the text. For (There may occasionally
features of the text range of example, there is: be phonetically
type are clear. Uses well- organisational  a range of sentence plausible attempts at
developed features accurately. types to support the text complex words.)
language to clarify type.
Viewpoints are clear
and extend ideas. Ideas are developed  some complex sentences Correct spelling of most,
and maintained
with chronological or to provide clarity and not all, polysyllabic
throughout.
logical links throughout emphasis e.g., by words, e.g., appear,
Creates an effect by the text though there positioning of clauses information, probably,
Writing is using key linguistic may be some varying word order or separate
developed to suit and literary inconsistencies. expansion of verb wondering/wandering,
the specified techniques. phrases business, essentially,
audience and Paragraphs are used  formal and/or informal accommodation.
purpose. to help structure the register is generally used
text where the main appropriately according to
Content may have idea is usually context, purpose and
some different voices supported by audience.
within the text. following sentences.
A range of punctuation:
A range of sentence  e.g., commas, ellipses,
openings and colons, semi-colons,
connectives are used dashes and hyphens are
appropriately to used mostly accurately to
support content. clarify meaning
 conventions of layout are
applied consistently e.g.,
bullet points.
[3] [3] [4–5] [4–5] [3]

Page 8 of
S7/ English Stage 7 Paper 1 Mark From
Creation of texts (Wc) Vocabulary and language Structure of texts (Ws) Grammar and punctuation Word structure (Ww)
(Wv) (Wg) (spelling)
Content is mostly Vocabulary is relevant The response is Grammatical structures are Spelling of common
relevant to the task, and suitable for the generally organised generally accurate and some less-common
though there may not purpose / text type. and attempts some throughout the text. words, including
be many well- organisational For example, there is: polysyllabic and
developed ideas. features.  some range of sentence compound words, is
Language and
types to support the text generally accurate,
meaning of Some attempt to
Writing shows purpose. words/phrases is clear. type e.g., friend, another,
sequence relevant  complex sentences may around, because,
ideas logically. be attempted to create anything, something.
There is a Clear evidence of effect and convey shades
straightforward appropriate linguistic Paragraphs / sections of meaning Spelling of plurals and
viewpoint and and literary are evident, though  some awareness of some past and present
awareness of the techniques. not always consistently formal and/or informal words is generally
audience. or appropriately. register according to accurate, e.g., boxes,
context, purpose and clothes, told, stopped,
Movement between audience. wanted.
paragraphs or sections,
may be disjointed with Some range of punctuation:
a limited range of  e.g., commas, semi-
sentence openings and colons, dashes and
connectives. hyphens are generally
accurate and may
sometimes be used for
effect.
 There may be
evidence of comma
splicing.

Note: if punctuation is totally

lacking and other descriptors met
then give the lower mark here.
[2] [2] [2–3] [2–3] [2]

Page 9 of
S7/ English Stage 7 Paper 1 Mark From
Creation of texts (Wc) Vocabulary and language Structure of texts (Ws) Grammar and punctuation (Wg) Word structure (Ww)
(Wv) (spelling)
Some material is Language is simple and Some attempt to Basic grammatical Spelling of high
included that relevant. For example, organise the response. structures are generally frequency words is
elaborates on basic vocabulary conveys correct, for example: generally correct, e.g.,
information. meaning which is Some basic sequencing  subject and verb their/there, when,
suitable for the purpose / of ideas in relation to generally agree were, what, some, etc.
Some elements of the text type. the stimulus.  past and present tense of
text type can be seen; verbs generally consistent.
a maximum of 1 mark can Paragraphs / sections  There is a mix of simple
be awarded if not the Language and are evident with and some compound
given text type. meaning of related points grouped sentences used
words/phrases is together or linked by accurately.
mainly clear, with time sequence.  Some complex sentences
some errors. may be attempted to
Movement between expand detail but not
There is some evidence paragraphs or always successfully.
of some appropriate sections, is disjointed  Formal and/or informal
linguistic and literary with a very limited register may be attempted
techniques. range of sentence but not consistently
openings and according to context,
connectives. purpose and audience.
Punctuation:
 Demarcation of
straightforward sentences
is usually correct.
 Commas are used in lists
and occasionally to mark
clauses.
Note: learners should gain marks
for good English with punctuation
errors rather than lose marks for
what is essentially good English.

[1] [1] [1] [1] [1]

Creation of texts (Wc) Vocabulary and language Structure of texts (Ws) Grammar and punctuation (Wg) Word structure (Ww)
(Wv) (spelling)
No creditable response No creditable response No creditable response No creditable response No creditable response
[0] [0] [0] [0] [0]
Page 10 of