ANGLIA EXAMINATION SYNDICATE

Masters Level

Paper 4 skills

2014

Key and Mark Scheme

Section R1 (10 marks)

1 mark for each correct answer.

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B
B
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B
C
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15

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Section R2 (10 marks)

1 mark for each correct number placed below a letter.

one
grapevine
rocket
doubt
teeth
track
sailing
limb
house
cloud

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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

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Section R3 (10 marks)

1 mark for each correct word inserted in a gap. No marks if more than one word is inserted, even if
the sentence is correct. No marks if the spelling is incorrect.

Section W2 (10 marks)

1 mark for each fully correct answer with no mistakes. No half marks.
1.
2.
3.
4.

We have the same conversation year in, year out.

Well have to muddle through with what weve got.
James is an expert on everything, with the exception of politics.
Will Simons ability to drive be affected by his broken toe?
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Masters Level

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Paper 4 skills

2014

Key and Mark Scheme

We all need to get behind him on this one.

He really takes us for granted.
He always passes/ is always passing the buck.
His arrival surprised us all.
Under no circumstances should/must this document be shown to the staff.
He is considered to be the best artist of his generation.

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5 marks
5 marks
5 marks

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Content organisation
Accuracy and appropriacy
Task completion (including range of language)

Section W3 (15 marks)

A single mark out of 15 is awarded for both parts of section W3. Give marks according to the
following mark scheme.

ANGLIA EXAMINATION SYNDICATE

Masters Level

Paper 4 skills

2014

Key and Mark Scheme

Section R4 Part One (10 marks)

1 mark for each definition.
Example answers, there may be acceptable variations:

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exceeded / surpassed
deterioration [accept destruction] of the environment
wealth/ plenty
cultured/ sophisticated expressions
causing/creating changes
become congested
Necessity / requirement
our resources are lessening
distributed/ apportioned
unselfish/ selfless
model/ standard

example

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b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.

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Section R4 Part Two (10 marks)

Writing criteria apply.

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Saves money
Helps the environment
Encourages communication/ face-to-face interaction
Increases output by using goods more
Creates jobs in areas such as distributing/ couriering

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Candidates should make reference to at least 4 of the following (2 marks each)

A further 2 marks should be awarded for linking of ideas and natural flow.

ANGLIA EXAMINATION SYNDICATE

Masters Level

Paper 4 skills

2014

Key and Mark Scheme

Section W4 (20 marks)

Writing criteria apply.
At this level the composition must have a clear introduction, middle and end. It must answer the question,
examining whether intellectual property law is just and workable, or unrealistic, and end by giving a
rational opinion based on the argument presented.

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It must not be full of repetition, either in vocabulary or in structure, unless specifically and deliberately for
rhetorical purposes. It must have a consistent style which fits an academic discussion, although some
informality can be accepted if it can be seen to be used for stylistic effect. It must not have mother-tongue
interference, or grammatical mistakes, although some error is acceptable if it is spelling or a common error
which native speakers also often make.

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The title must be adhered to, the argument presented must be directly related to the title given and not to a
variation invented by the candidate. There must be clear paragraphing, with an introduction and a
conclusion. Good, natural, cohesive and linking devices between paragraphs and sentences must be used.

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The marker should ignore the rough notes; they are for the candidate's use only.

The mnemonic and acronym CART should be used to assess the composition on each of the criteria below
in order to judge it against the above outline description.
(paragraphing, linking devices, pacing and logic)

(number and type of errors, mistakes; correct style and tone)

A ccuracy and appropriacy of language

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C ontent organisation

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T ask fulfilment

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R ange of vocabulary and structure evidenced (versatility with words and structures to fit context;
lack of repetition)
(clear and robust answering the question posed in the title,
not deviating from it or twisting it)

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Maximum 5 marks for each of the above criteria:

1 mark
2 marks
3 marks
Is definitely not
Is approaching
Just reaches pass
C2 level in the
C2 level in the
level for C2, i.e.
criteria. Does not criteria but is not shows evidence of
inspire the reader quite there in
full competence as
to feel the writer
giving good
a literate and
is fully confident
evidence of being confident expert
in the category as an expert in
in English in the
an expert in
English.
criteria. Minor
English.
stumbles, no more
notable than a
native speaker
might make.

4 marks
Is definitely well
inside the C2
boundary for the
category.
Impressive use of
English giving the
reader full
confidence in the
writers
versatility, ability
and expertise in
English.

5 marks
Fulfils the criteria
perfectly. No
more could be
asked of the
candidate.