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Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in

English Language (4EB0) Paper 01R

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 General Marking Guidance
 
 
 All candidates must receive the same treatment.
Examiners must mark the first candidate in exactly the
same way as they mark the last.
 Mark schemes should be applied positively. Candidates
must be rewarded for what they have shown they can
do rather than be penalised for omissions.
 Examiners should mark according to the mark scheme,
not according to their perception of where the grade
boundaries may lie.
 

 There is no ceiling on achievement. All marks on the

mark scheme should be used appropriately.
 All of the marks on the mark scheme are designed to be
awarded. Examiners should always award full marks if
deserved, i.e. if the answer matches the mark scheme.
Examiners should also be prepared to award zero marks
if the candidate’s response is not worthy of credit
according to the mark scheme.
 Where some judgement is required, mark schemes will
provide the principles by which marks will be awarded
and exemplification may be limited.
 When examiners are in doubt regarding the application
of the mark scheme to a candidate’s response, the team
leader must be consulted.
 

 Crossed out work should be marked UNLESS the

candidate has replaced it with an alternative response.
Paper 1
SECTION A
Assessment Objective:
 AO1 – read and understand a variety of texts, selecting and
ordering information, ideas and opinions from the texts
provided. (30 marks)
Text One
 

Question Answer Mark

Number
1 One mark for any two of the following:  
 had a fairly sheltered childhood
 did not have access to phones
 did not have access to social media
 believed what her parents told her
 agreed with her parents
 thought her parents knew everything
   
 
(2 x 1) (2)
 
Question Answer Mark
Number
2 One mark each for any two of the following:
 she was able to see first-hand accounts
 she started understanding more
 she was engaging with what she saw
 she was able to see pictures and videos of events
 she wholly experienced what was going on
 it gave her information / fully aware
 it allowed her to express herself

(2 x 1) (2)
 
Question Answer Mark
Number
3 One mark each for any four of the following in own
words where possible:
 it has helped her to express her ideas
 it has developed her self-confidence
 she can find out information
 she can find different aspects/perspectives of a
story
 it helped her to be less self-conscious and worried
 she was able to take part in debates with her
family
 she felt able to contradict her family
 she felt educated
 she felt liberated

(4 x 1) (4)
 
 
Question Answer Mark
Number
4 One mark each for any three of the following in own words  
where possible:
 it enables people to have more social interaction
(allow social)
 it helps with understanding world events and problems
 it provides support and evidence in discussions with
family and friends
 it enables more challenging discussions
 there can be discussions with strangers about
important issues/events
 it has helped with awareness of global/world problems

  (3 x 1) (3)

 
 
Question Answer Mark
Number
5 One mark each for any two of the following:  
 it incites change/makes a change
 it involves oneself in social actions
 it forms individual thoughts/opinions
 it gives power to make changes
 it is universally usable

(2 x 1)
 
 
(2)

 
Text Two
 

Question Answer Mark

Number
6 One mark each for any two of the following:  
 unable to protect loved ones
 know little about children’s mistakes
 are less educated about dangers
 are less able to offer wisdom or guidance
   
 
(2 x 1) (2)
 
Question Answer Mark
Number
7 One mark each for any two of the following:  
 distrust
 dishonesty
 communication difficulties

  (2 x 1) (2)
 
 
 

Question Answer Mark

Number
8 One mark each for any three of the following in own  
words where possible:
 (CEOP - allow) educates people
 (CEOP) tries to keep children safe
 (CEOP) prosecutes wrongdoers
 there have been many developments in education in
recent years
 more guidance for all young people
 (NSPCC) suggests an emphasis on reducing threats
from other young people
  (3 x 1) (3)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
Question Answer Mark
Number
9 One mark each for any two points.
One mark for quotation in support of each point.

Point Quotation
Parents must ‘engaging in open
communicate with discussion’ (1)
teenagers (1)
Parents always pay ‘showing a consistent
attention to what their interest in their patterns
children are doing (1) of behaviour’ (1)
Parents must be honest ‘talking to teenagers
when talking to openly can only pay
teenagers (1) dividends’ (1)
Parents should set ‘firm boundaries from
limits on teenage the outset’ (1)
behaviour from the
beginning (1)
There are some ‘Ensuring that laptops
practical things parents are not used in
can do (1) bedrooms’/’ preventing
mobile phone and
internet access late in
the evening’/ ‘keeping
such devices away from
children at night-time’
(1)
Parents must believe ‘what they know to be
that they are right (1) sensible behaviour’ (1)
Parents must not ‘a firm stance’/
deviate from their rules ‘consistency is vital’ (1)
(1)

Reward all valid responses and use of evidence.

(2 x 2) (4)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Both Texts
 

Questio Answer Mark

n
10 Accept EITHER choice:  
For chosen text: (4 marks)
Two marks for choice stated with clear personal response shown;
Two marks for clear reference to text with examples given
from text to support choice made e.g.
Text 1
 is a first-person account
 is informal
 is colloquial/chatty in style
 includes the audience e.g. ‘you’, ‘us’
 is positive in promoting the use of social media and the
Internet
Text 2
 is aimed at parents
 uses inclusive pronouns to engage reader e.g.
‘we’, ‘us’
 has a formal tone
 uses evidence from organisations
 is negative and focuses on dangers
 
For the other text: (2 marks)
One mark for a clear personal response for reason text not
chosen.
One mark for an example to illustrate reason.
 
Marks may be awarded for development of points as well
as reference.
 
Close critical analysis of language is an acceptable
response.
 
Examiners must evaluate answers on their merits and be
alert to unusual responses which are, however, justified by
evidence.
 
Reward all valid responses that clearly state the reasons for
the choices made.

     
(4 + 2) (6)

 
SECTION B
Assessment Objectives:
 AO1 – read and understand a variety of texts, selecting and
ordering information, ideas and opinions from the texts
provided. (10 marks)
 

 AO2 – adapt forms and types of writing for specific purposes

and audiences using appropriate styles. (20 marks)
 AO3 – Write clearly, using a range of vocabulary and sentence
structures, with accurate spelling, paragraphing, grammar and
punctuation. (5 marks)
 
Questio Indicative content
n
11 A suitable register for a website contribution should be adopted.
Candidates should address all areas. The following list indicates some
points that candidates may make but there are other possibilities.
Some candidates may interpret the task more widely and use other
examples than those mentioned in the passages.
The benefits:
 provides information
 presents information in a way which engages teenagers
 provides instant updates
 is often live
 develops self-confidence
 improves social skills
 is empowering
 is universally available
 
The problems:
 parents feel powerless
 parents do not know what teenagers are doing
 parents feel they cannot offer guidance
 cyberbullying from peers
 inappropriate contact from unsuitable adults/grooming
 access to adult content
 lack of parental supervision
 some parents allow access to unsuitable games
 
Advice for parents and teenagers:
 use it carefully
 use it for positive reasons
 parents should discuss their concerns with teenagers
 parents must have clear limits
 parents should limit time on line
 parents should be consistent
 children should be vigilant/careful and take responsibility
 
Reward all valid points.
AO1
Use professional judgment to award up to a maximum of 10 marks according to the
following grid. Placing in any of the mark bands should be on a ‘best-fit’ basis.
 
Level Mark Descriptor
Candidates should have:
Level 0 0 No rewardable material
Level 1 1-2  referred to at least one bullet point
 included a small number of points with some relevance
 included some basic reference to the issues
 demonstrated a limited ability to locate and retrieve
ideas and information
 given a relevant amount of limited detail
Level 2 3-4  offered comment on at least two of the bullet points
 given some relevant points
 demonstrated some awareness of the issues
 brought in some relevant supportive points or evidence
 offered detail based on some relevant information
 showed some reasonable awareness of the problems
and benefits
Level 3 5-6  covered all three bullet points securely
 offered a reasonable number of relevant points
 demonstrated sound awareness of the issues
 showed secure appreciation of positive and negative
aspects
 used appropriate material relevantly
 showed sound awareness of all 3 bullet points
Level 4 7-8  covered all three bullet points systematically
 offered a good number of relevant points, probably such
as those suggested in indicative content
 demonstrated sustained consideration of the
issues
 made well-focused, pertinent comments about all
aspects
 used evidence in an effective way
 demonstrated a good appreciation of all 3 bullet points
Level 5 9-10  covered all three bullet points in appropriate depth
 offered a wide range of relevant points such as those
suggested in indicative content
 demonstrated strong regard to the issues
 presented well-focused comments with strong
reference to all aspects
 supported their points strongly with apt and well-
chosen examples
 showed strong insight into all 3 bullet points
 
 
 
 
 
AO2
Use professional judgment to award up to a maximum of 20 marks according to the
following grid. Placing in any of the mark bands should be on a ‘best-fit’ basis.
 
Level Mark Descriptor

  0 No rewardable material
Level 1 1-4  some indication that the text is intended as a website
contribution
 some limited attempt to engage reader in subject
 basic ability to fit language to required task
 has at least some acknowledgement of the intended
audience
Level 2 5-8  a fair attempt to create a website contribution in a suitable
format
 generally adopts reasonably appropriate tone, but not
sharply convincing or consistent
 some attempt to fit language and style to
purpose
 has some register relevant to the specified
audience
Level 3 9-12  sound in its capacity to write appropriately for a website
contribution
 a clear grasp of how to relate to the specified
audience
 writes with sound control over style and tone
 choice of register and vocabulary relates soundly to
audience
Level 4 13-  writing shows good appreciation of required
16 approach and format for a website contribution
 a good, well-chosen tone of voice
 vocabulary varied, flexible and appropriate to the task
 relates well to the intended audience, with use of
appropriate register

Level 5 17-  style and structure very successful and highly

20 appropriate to a website contribution
 successful and consistent adoption of apt tone
 choice of register and vocabulary extremely well- adapted
to audience, communicating effectively and lucidly
 engages audience with sympathy, flair and assured
language control
 an excellent, perceptive awareness of format

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AO3 (QWC)
Use professional judgement to award up to a maximum of 5 marks according to the
following grid. Placing in any of the mark bands should be on a ‘best-fit’ basis
 
Level Mark Descriptor
Punctuation Grammar Spelling
Level 0 0 No rewardable material
Level 1 1 Basic punctuation is Grammatical Spelling of
used with some control structuring shows common
some control words is usually
correct, though
inconsistencies are
present
Level 2 2 Full stops, capital Grammatical Spelling of simple
letters, question marks structuring of simple words and more
are used, together with and some complex complex words is
some other marks, sentences is usually usually correct
mostly correctly correct
Level 3 3 Control of Grammatical Spelling of a wide
punctuation is structures are range of words is
mostly accurate and used accurate
secure, including use to convey
of speech marks and meanings clearly,
apostrophes with only
occasional errors
Level 4 4 Punctuation is accurate, A wide range of Spelling is almost
with a wide range of grammatical always accurate,
marks used structuring is used with only
to enhance accurately and occasional slips
communication, effectively to
according to the examine the writer’s
particular focus within chosen issues
this triplet
Level 5 5 Control of the full range Grammatical Spelling of a wide
of punctuation marks is structuring is and ambitious
precise, enabling ambitious and vocabulary
intended emphasis and assured, with is consistently
effects to be conveyed sophisticated control accurate
(e.g. by the deployment of expression and
of semi-colons, pairs of meaning
commas or dashes to
indicate apposition or
interpolation)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SECTION C
Assessment Objectives:
 AO2 – adapt forms and types of writing for specific purposes and audiences using
appropriate styles. (25 marks)
 AO3 (QWC) – write clearly, using a range of vocabulary and sentence structures, with
accurate spelling, paragraphing, grammar and punctuation. (10 marks)
 
Question Indicative content
Number
12 (a) As no audience is specified, the examiner is assumed to be the
audience.
 
Candidates are free to agree or disagree with the statement and may
present a variety of arguments.
 
Content may include references to:
 positive points e.g. the skills that can be acquired; the knowledge
that can be gained; the social aspects of online gaming; that
moderation is important
 negative points e.g. the addictive nature of the games; the
violence; unsavoury settings; the immoral nature of the content.
 
Examiners should be open to a wide range of interpretation.
 
Question Indicative content
Number
12 (b) No indicative content can be specified, since candidates may choose to
interpret the title as they wish.
 
Candidates should be rewarded for such qualities as a sense of drama,
vivid description, excitement or suspense.
 
Examiners should be open to a wide range of interpretation.

NB: Explicit reference to the title may not be mentioned until the end of
the story.
 
Question Indicative content
Number
12 (c) Candidates may choose a range of views which may be real or
imaginary. These may be pleasant and attractive but may also be
unpleasant. The views may be rural, coastal, urban or industrial.
 
Candidates should be rewarded for their powers to evoke a sense of
place and atmosphere, using effective vocabulary.
 
Examiners should be open to a wide range of interpretation.
 
 
 
 
AO2
Use professional judgment to award up to a maximum of 25 marks
according to the following grid. Placing in any of the mark bands should be
on a ‘best-fit’ basis
Level Mark Descriptor      
General Purpose and Communicative Organisation
Characteristics Audience Effectiveness
Level 0 0 No rewardable material
Level 1 1-5 The writing There is The writing Organisation
achieves little uses a limited of the
limited awareness vocabulary and material is
success of the shows little simple with
at a basic purpose of variety of limited
level the writing sentence success
structure in introducing
and
developing
a response
Level 2 6-10 The writing There is The writing Organisation
expresses some shows some of the
ideas grasp of the evidence of material
which are purpose of control in the shows some
broadly the writing choice of grasp of text
appropriate vocabulary and structure,
sentence with opening
structure and
development,
and broadly
appropriate
paragraphing
Level 3 11-15 The writing There is a The writing Organisation
expresses and generally includes well of the
develops ideas clear chosen material is
in a clear, sense of the vocabulary and mostly
organised purpose of shows some sound,
way the writing evidence of with a clear
crafting in the text structure,
construction of controlled
sentences paragraphing
to reflect
opening,
development
and closure,
together with
secure use of
cohesive
devices

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Level 4 16-20 The writing There is a The writing Organisation
presents secure, has of the
effective sustained aptly material is
and realisation of chosen fully secure,
sustained the purpose vocabulary with a well-
ideas of the and judged
writing well- text structure,
controlled effective
variety in the paragraphing
construction and
of sentences successful
use of a
range
of cohesive
devices
between and
within
paragraphs
Level 5 21-25 The writing There is The writing Organisation
achieves strong, has an of
precision and consistent extensive material is
clarity in fulfilment of vocabulary assured, with
presenting the writing and sophisticated
compelling task, sharply mature control of text
and focused on control structure,
fully the in the skilfully
developed writer’s construction sustained
ideas purpose of varied paragraphing
sentence and the
forms effective
application
of
a wide range
of markers of
textual
cohesion
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AO3 (QWC)
Use professional judgment to award up to a maximum of 10 marks
according to the following grid. Placing in any of the mark bands should be
on a ‘best-fit’ basis.
Level Mark Descriptor
Punctuation Grammar Spelling
Level 0 0 No rewardable material
Level 1 1-2 Basic punctuation is Grammatical Spelling of common
used with some structuring shows words is usually
control some control correct, though
inconsistencies are
present

Level 2 3-4 Full stops, capital Grammatical Spelling of simple

letters, question structuring of simple words and more
marks are used, and some complex complex words is
together with some sentences is usually usually correct
other marks, mostly correct
correctly

Level 3 5-6 Control of Grammatical Spelling of a wide

punctuation is structures are range of words is
mostly secure, accurate and used accurate
including use to convey meanings
of speech marks and clearly, with only
apostrophes occasional errors
Level 4 7-8 Punctuation is A wide range of Spelling is almost
accurate, with a grammatical always accurate,
wide range of marks structuring is used with only occasional
used to enhance accurately and slips
communication, effectively to
according to the examine the writer’s
particular focus chosen issues
within this triplet

Level 5 9-10 Control of the full Grammatical Spelling of a wide

range of structuring is and ambitious
punctuation ambitious and vocabulary is
marks is precise, assured, with consistently accurate
enabling intended sophisticated control
emphasis and of expression and
effects to be meaning
conveyed (e.g. by
the deployment of
semi-colons, pairs of
commas or dashes
to indicate
apposition or
interpolation)
 
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