2023 O level Paper 2 Answers illum.e

 

 

Questions

1.

Look at Text 1. Tick (✓) the most suitable label for sign 2 in this poster.                              [1]

✓

The costs we don’t recognise

The causes we don’t expect

The food waste we don’t count

2.

How does the image of the iceberg support the overall message of the poster?

As part of the iceberg is always submerged underwater, it illustrates that there are many issues related to food waste that are not obvious or easily seen. [1]

                                                                                                                         

3.

Identify the sentence or phrase from Text 2 which supports the aim of Text 1.

Text 1’s AIM - LEARN MORE/ GO AND FIND OUT THERE ARE MANY OTHER COSTS that we don’t recognise… 

The sentence is “You’re not just throwing away a burger (u don’t recognise this!), you’re contributing to climate change!” (aim of raising awareness). [1]

4.

Look at Texts 1 and 2 and statements (a) and (b) below.

Tick (✓) the correct answer for each statement.

(a)        One purpose of both texts is…

✓

to encourage a change in behaviour.

to present an opposing point of view.

to offer a practical solution.


(b)        The most likely context for Text 1 is…

material from a Nutrition and Food Science lesson.

an advertisement for a co-curricular club.

✓

a campaign against global warming.

Questions

  1. In Paragraph 1, what do you think has happened to the ships the writer watches coming into the harbour?                  

Question Type: Inference (what do you think)

Answer

The ships encountered a storm out at sea / inclement weather which could have caused them some damage.

  1. (a) In Paragraph 2, the writer says that the giraffes had been unloaded by the crane ‘like a case of tyres’ (lines 5-6). What does this suggest about how the giraffes were treated?

Question Type: Interpretation

Answer

It suggests that the giraffes were treated roughly / carelessly, as if they were just cargo and not living animals.

(b) The giraffe’s head is described as ‘thrusting treetop tall’ (line 7). Which other word in Paragraph 2 supports this description?                                                                        

Question Type: Vocabulary

Answer

The word is ‘colossal’.

Comments

FTP: One colossal beast - adjective describing the beast/animal – hints at descriptive of tall
  1. In Paragraph 2, what is the effect of the pause shown by the three dots in line 9?

Question Type: Writer’s Craft

Answer

It creates a moment of suspense / tension before the writer realises the giraffe he thought was dead is actually alive (which is contrasting).

  1. In Paragraph 3, why did the writer expect the dock workers to shove him back (line 13)?  

Question Type: Inference

Answer

It is because he was entering an area in which he is not allowed.

Comments

Contextual clues: ‘to where I belonged’, ‘truck… drove up to the crates’ - unloading/loading bay

  1. (a) Why do you think the Old Man has come to the dock?                                        

Question Type: Inference

Answer

He has come to collect the giraffes and transport them to California. (+ check on the giraffes’ well-being)

(b) Both giraffes responded in the same way to the Old Man’s actions. How did they respond?

Question Type: Inference

Answer

They both calmed down.

Comments

Contextual clues: “swaying slowed to a stop”, “closed her sad eyes”  X cannot lift as they are not the exact same response.

  1. In Paragraph 4, the writer uses the metaphor ‘broke the spell’ (line 23) to describe the arrival of the Zoo Doc.

(a) What does ‘the spell’ refer to?

Question Type: Factual

Answer

It refers to the peacefulness/quiet/tranquillity (created by the Old Man speaking to the giraffes).

Comments

For a moment, the only sounds in the world were the giraffe’s breathing, the Old Man’s cooing and the water lapping against the dockside.

‘We’ve got to get her on her feet or she’s done,’ the zoo doctor said, alarmingly, to the Old Man by way of hello.

(b) What is the effect on the reader of the metaphor ‘broke the spell’?

Question Type: Writer’s craft (metaphor)

Answer

It makes the reader realise the abruptness of the zoo doctor’s interruption.
OR

It makes it clear to the reader that the zoo doctor interrupted the peace very abruptly.

Comments

add in rationale for unaccepted answers.

  1. At the end of Paragraph 4, the dock workers are trying to get the female giraffe to her feet. Explain how the language used in this paragraph emphasises how difficult the task was. Support your ideas with two details from the paragraph.

Question Type: Quote & Explain (Language Use)

Answer

‘straps around the giraffe went taut, groaning (as the crane heaved her upwards)’ emphasises that it took great effort to lift the giraffe as she was very heavy.

‘plunging their hands in to steady her’ conveys that the workers had to move very fast/very hard to help stabilise the giraffe as she was being lifted up, highlighting the complexity of the task.

Comments

X ‘yanking at the crushed crate’ – nothing to do with trying to get the female giraffe to her feet.

  1. (a) From Paragraph 5, explain why the Zoo Doc ‘tutted and shook his head’ (line 39).                                  

Question Type: Inference

Answer

He did not believe that the female giraffe would survive the journey to California.

(b) What has made the Old Man believe the female giraffe will ‘make it’ (line 40)?

Question Type: Factual

Answer

The giraffe was strong enough to be able to stand on its own (after the Old Man loosened the straps holding her).

  1. In Paragraph 6, the writer decides to go to California. Explain why he thought this would be a good idea. Give three pieces of evidence from the paragraph to support your answer.

Question Type: Quote & Explain (Evidence)

Answer

‘Perhaps the female’s survival was a sign’ suggests that the writer thought that if he went to California he would be able to survive, just like the female giraffe did, highlighting that he thought it would be a good idea for him.

‘everybody knew all you had to do was find your way there and you’d live like a king’ highlights that the writer believed that he would be able to have a prosperous life in California.

“How could anybody lose their way following a couple of giraffes?” conveys that he would be able to follow the giraffes all the way to California and not get lost because it would be easy to track them.

  1. The structure of the text reflects how the writer’s feelings change during the encounter with the giraffes. Complete the flow chart by choosing one word from the box to summarise the writer’s feelings at each stage of the encounter. There are some extra words in the box you do not need to use.                                        

Question Type: Flowchart / Global


The writer’s feelings about the giraffes

anxiety

confusion

fascination

impatience

optimism

relief

surprise

Paragraphs 1-2: fascination

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Paragraphs 3 - 4: anxiety

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Paragraph 5: relief

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Paragraph 6: optimism

Questions

  1. (a) From Paragraph 1, where do ‘wealthy thrill-seekers’ go to perform their ‘stunts’ (lines 2-3)? [1]

Question Type: Factual

Answer

They will go to space.

Comments

More precise answer - Mars? No, as ‘extra-atmospheric’ refers to simply beyond the atmosphere, which is space.

(b) According to the writer, what is the appeal of visiting places like Mariner Valley on Mars, or Jupiter?                                                                                                                               [1]

Question Type: Factual

Answer

These places are (very) exotic.

Comments

General answers that refer to extraordinary phenomena being experienced are acceptable.
Specific answer as unbelievably long / beyond the hurricane force storms not acceptable.
  1. In Paragraph 2, the writer appears to be critical of the attitude of modern tourists. Give two separate words or phrases that reflect this view.                                                                    [2]

Question Type: Vocabulary

Answer

The two separate words or phrases are ‘whine’ and ‘a wide variety of perceived problems and complaints’

Comments

‘a wide variety of perceived problems and complaints’ – Needs the whole quote, cannot leave out anything.

  1. Explain in your own words how the development of space ‘elevators’ from Paragraph 4 could help space travel to become more accessible.                                                                      [2]

Question Type: IYOW - Factual Paraphrase

Answer

FTP: substantially reduce the power required to leave Earth’s gravity, which would in turn have a positive impact on the price.

                                 

It would greatly decrease the energy needed to travel to space [1] , which would lead to space travel becoming more affordable for people [1].

Comments

  1. What does the writer mean when he says in Paragraph 6 that there will be a ‘magnification of the issues already inherent in Earth-bound tourist destinations’ (lines 36-37)?                      [1]                                  

Question Type: Interpretation / IYOW (Language Analysis)?

Answer

He means that the problems that currently exist in tourism on Earth would become intensified / worse when people travel to space.

  1. Here is a part of a conversation between two students, Lyana and Ryan, who have read the article.

    Lyana: I think billionaires spend money on space travel purely out of self-interest.

    Ryan: Maybe. But I think their investment will benefit us all.

(a) Give one piece of evidence from Paragraph 7 to support Lyana’s view.

Question Type: Factual

Answer

The world’s richest people are investing heavily in space travel, hoping for a large return.

X excess = Many believe space tourism will hugely boost the world’s economy and consequently  

Comments

Emphasise on the need to adjust answers to address the question properly, rather than just plain copying / copying blindly.

(b) Give two pieces of evidence from Paragraph 7 to support Ryan’s view.

Question Type: Factual

Answer

  1. Space tourism will hugely boost the world’s economy.
  2. The more popular space travel becomes, the sooner it will be within reach of ordinary people.

Comments

need to unpack ‘within reach’?

22. Using your own words as far as possible, summarise the issues that space tourists will complain about when they are travelling and while they are at their holiday destination.

Use only information from Paragraphs 3 to 6 of Text 4.

Your summary must be in continuous writing (not note form). It must not be longer than 80 words (not including the words given to help you begin).

One issue that tourists in space will complain about is… lack of good service in light of the extremely expensive price. They would also complain about stringent luggage weight limits and the long duration needed to travel into space. Additionally, tourists would complain about extra costs for comforts and the lack of beverage refreshments. They can also be particular about the scant choice of accommodation, as well as the insufficient hygiene amenities. Lastly, tourists will also be vexed by the small number of activities they can participate in.

No. of words: 78 words for 8 points

Illum.e 2023 O Level Answers