Identify/State Questions
Using the material below, state the first reason given as to why ‘the world of accessible travel is changing fast’. [1]
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Thanks to a number of intrepid pioneers, the world of accessible travel is changing fast.
Robbie Crow knows how transformative accessible travel can be. The charity worker was born with two rare medical conditions and has been registered as blind since birth. That didn’t stop him from boarding a yacht aged 14, courtesy of Ocean Youth Trust Scotland, and learning how to sail.
intrepid pioneers
Explain the meaning of the bolded phrase as it used in the material. You may give the answer in one word or a short phrase.
One of the questions I wrestled with when writing about Steve Jobs was how smart he was. On the surface, this should not have been much of an issue. You’d assume the obvious answer was: he was really, really smart.
struggled with, battled with, grappled with, tussled with
Locate the command word(s) in the following question and explain what each requires you to do.
Identify the exact word or phrase that means the following.
Identify - provide verbatim from the material
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Explain three disadvantages if Mr Daan were to choose Davido for the summer job. Do not refer to Pierre. [6]
One of the disadvantages are that he doesn't have a driver's license.
He is a quiet kid which might not be good if he is working at the cafe or any position that needs to talk to people.
Another disadvantage is that he was late to the job interview which means he might be late to the job.
5 out of 6 marks
the first disadvantage is missing an explanation
She found it traumatic enough to leave home for the first time, let alone leave behind all her family and friends too.
According to the material below, identify the reason given to explain why ‘there has been a change in attitudes’.
There is no doubt that the opportunities and facilities are improving. Specialist tour operators are offering expert advice and itineraries tailored to a range of disabilities. More widely, there has been a change in attitudes – one that Marcia has noticed on one company’s flights. ‘Now nobody hesitates to help me lift Leo into his seat,’ she says. No wonder, given recent estimates that the disabled travellers’ ‘purple pound’ contributes $15 billion to the tourist industry in the UK alone. For the travellers themselves, the rewards are considerable. ‘As a person with a disability, aeroplanes, trains and even taxis can be challenging,’ Leo says. ‘But going to places I’ve never been to gives me so much to look forward to.’
the 'purple pound' (spending of disabled travelers) contributes highly to the UK tourism industry
Explain the meaning of the bolded phrase as it used in the material. You may give the answer in one word or a short phrase.
So was Jobs smart? Not conventionally; instead, he was a genius. That may seem like a silly word game, but in fact his success dramatises an interesting distinction between intelligence and genius.
in an individualistic/offbeat/original/unorthodox/unique way; atypically; idiosyncratically
Locate the command word(s) in the following question and explain what each requires you to do.
According to the material, explain why there is still ‘a long way to go’ for some disabled travellers.
Explain - set out purposes or reasons; make the relationships between things evident; provide why and/or how
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Explain three disadvantages if Mr Daan were to choose Davido for the summer job. Do not refer to Pierre. [6]
Davidos people skills and grammer aren't the best.
Davidos doesn't have a reliable form of transportation.
Davido cannot drive.
2 out of 6 marks
the second and third disadvantage are repetitive, so only one is credited
none of the disadvantages are explained
Use the following term in a sentence to illustrate its meaning.
to revive (revitalize, regenerate, breathe fresh life into)
Sample response:
By making a television documentary, his aim was to revive interest in the long-forgotten artworks of his grandfather and make him famous once again.
According to the material below, identify two aids Robbie needs on board ship.
Now, aged 28, he’s a regular on board the purpose-built tall ships of the Jubilee Sailing Trust. The Trust’s aim is to give teams of mixed-ability sailors the chance to discover their potential at sea – and one of Robbie’s talents is helming. With the help of a talking compass and a spotter (who watches for other boats), he guides the three-masted ships across the open sea. When he’s not at the helm, he’s climbing the rigging. ‘When the topsail comes loose in a gale, I’ll be one of the madmen who goes up and brings it under control,’ he says. ‘Sailing feels like freedom.’
From the material identify the phrase that means "to tone down the persuasive language".
Jobs’ genius wasn’t in the same quantum orbit as Einstein’s. So it is probably best to ratchet the rhetoric down a notch and call it ingenuity. Gates is super-smart, but Jobs was super-ingenious. The primary distinction, I think, is the ability to apply creativity and the power of design to a challenge. In the world of invention and innovation, that means combining an appreciation of the humanities with an understanding of science – connecting artistry to technology, poetry to processors. This was Jobs’ speciality. ‘I always thought of myself as a humanities person as a kid, but I liked electronics. Then I read something that one of my heroes, Edwin Land of the Polaroid camera company, said about the importance of people who could stand at the intersection of humanities and sciences, and I decided that’s what I wanted to do.’
ratchet the rhetoric down a notch
Locate the command word(s) in the following question and explain what each requires you to do.
Suggest why you think that Gràcia’s children ‘don’t tell’ him ‘not to do it’.
Suggest - Apply knowledge and understanding to situations where there is a range of valid responses in order to make proposals
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Explain two disadvantages of the Carla Patel course. [4]
The two disadvantages of Carla Patel course would be. The lack of time given 18:30-21:00 is a problem and also. The capacity is a huge disadvantages they only accept 10 people.
2 out of 4 marks
each disadvantage is credited, but neither is explained
Use the following term in a sentence to illustrate its meaning.
instrumental (crucial, essential, pivotal)
Sample response:
Juan was very grateful to his teacher as the latter was instrumental in helping him achieve the necessary grades in order for him to go to his chosen university.
According to the material below, explain the two realisations Robbie Crow had because of Ocean Youth Trust Scotland. [2]
Robbie Crow knows how transformative accessible travel can be. The charity worker was born with two rare medical conditions and has been registered as blind since birth. That didn’t stop him from boarding a yacht aged 14, courtesy of Ocean Youth Trust Scotland, and learning how to sail.
‘I’d been told from an early age that my life would be constrained – that I’d never drive and never go mountain biking,’ he recalls. ‘But on that boat I realised sailing is not so much about seeing. It’s about feeling: what the wind is doing, how the ship is moving, the state of the waves. And I realised I could be as good at it – if not better, than a sighted person.’
sailing is about seeing, not feeling
he can be good, or even better, than a sighted person
From the material identify the phrase that means "empathetic".
The ability to merge creativity with technology depends on one’s ability to be emotionally attuned to others. Jobs could be petulant and unkind in dealing with other people, which caused some to think he lacked basic emotional awareness. In fact, it was the opposite. He could size people up, understand their inner thoughts, persuade them, intimidate them, target their deepest vulnerabilities, and delight them at will. He knew, intuitively, how to create products that pleased, interfaces that were friendly, and marketing messages that were enticing.
emotionally attuned to others
Locate the command word(s) in the following question and explain what each requires you to do.
Which one piece of the additional information provided might Jini have regarded as the least relevant in deciding which course to take? Justify your choice.
Justify - Support a case with evidence/ argument
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Explain two disadvantages of the Carla Patel course. [4]
One disadvantage is that the course is on a Wednesday evening, and that is a problem because she helps her mother care for a disabled relative that day. Another disadvantage is that the content is not relevant to what she wants. She doesn't want to learn how to grab a journalist's attention, she wants to widen her knowledge of digital marketing.
4 out of 4 marks
both disadvantages and explanations are credited
Use the following term in a sentence to illustrate its meaning.
myriad (a countless or extremely great number)
Sample response:
The night sky was filled with a myriad of stars, each one twinkling like a tiny diamond scattered across a velvet canvas.
According to the material below, state one positive and two negative developments since Cyclone Bhola. [3]
Last month, Bangladesh marked 50 years since Cyclone Bhola, which killed at least 300 000 people. Although the death tolls have decreased in recent times, the frequency of natural disasters makes it increasingly difficult for villages to recover. The coastal areas of Satkhira and Khulna districts are full of people made homeless and stranded since the embankments of local rivers burst, having been worn away by repeated storms. In Khulna’s Pratapnagar area, all 18 villages remain under water.
While death tolls have reduced in recent times/over the last 50 years (1)
the frequency of natural disasters makes recovery in villages more difficult (1)
and many people are homeless/stranded (following repeated storms) (1).
All/18 of Khulna’s/Pratapnagar’s villages are/remain under water (1).
From the material identify the phrase that means "form a judgement about others".
The ability to merge creativity with technology depends on one’s ability to be emotionally attuned to others. Jobs could be petulant and unkind in dealing with other people, which caused some to think he lacked basic emotional awareness. In fact, it was the opposite. He could size people up, understand their inner thoughts, persuade them, intimidate them, target their deepest vulnerabilities, and delight them at will. He knew, intuitively, how to create products that pleased, interfaces that were friendly, and marketing messages that were enticing.
size people up
Locate the command word(s) in the following question and explain what each requires you to do.
Summarise the terrible situation of the approximately 50 000 people still displaced after Super-cyclone Amphan (lines 19 to 27). Answer in about 30 words.
Summarize - Select and present the main points, without detail
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In your opinion, state why 'social media influencers' are so influential. [2]
These 'social media influencers' are so influential because it gives people a role model or sense of hope of what they want to be like.
1 out of 2 marks
a second point or an example was required for the second mark
Use the following term in a sentence to illustrate its meaning.
resilience (capacity to withstand or recover quickly from difficulties; toughness)
Sample response:
Despite facing numerous setbacks, her resilience allowed her to bounce back stronger and keep moving toward her goals.