Question Rules
If a question asks you to use your own words as far as possible, what must you do?
What is... paraphrase / reword the text; you cannot regurgitate the same language used in the reading material.
Give a synonym for "vacancy" as used in the Background of Section A.
What is... opening, position, role, opportunity, job, or post?
What should I do BEFORE I attempt to answer any of the questions in Section A?
What is... read the text AND all of the questions?
Identify one of the key features needed for sustainable solutions, according to Alexandra Bilak. [1]
Credit any one of the following:
Proper availability of displacement information (1)
Initiatives for creating stable housing (1)
Sustainable urbanization/ecosystem management (1)
If a question asks you to write in continuous prose, what must you do?
What is... write in paragraph form and make sure to not list any information?
Give a synonym for the word "battered" as used in the first paragraph of Section B.
What is.. damaged, assaulted, beat, etc.?
In your opinion, explain one way a company might achieve ‘carbon-neutral’ offices. [2]
Credit any of the following points or any other valid point:
By planting trees (1) they could offset carbon emissions produced when heating the offices (1).
They could recycle paper (1) reducing the need for trees to be cut down (1).
Companies may retrofit their offices to reduce carbon emissions (1) such as by installing solar panels (1
Regarding Faruk Hossain, (i) identify the situation he is having to face and its cause (lines 1 to 6) [2]
1 mark each for the situation and the cause: SITUATION: His house/family home has become uninhabitable (1)
CAUSE: as the floodwater has failed to retreat/his house has not reappeared from the floodwater (caused by Super-cyclone Amphan which battered southern Bangladesh in May). (1)
Can you quote information directly from the provided texts?
What is... yes, but only if the question does not ask you to put it in your own words as far as possible.
Give a definition for "temperamental" as used in Section A.
What is... an adjective to describe a person whose mood often changes very suddenly?
Suggest why Sandrine Jonas’ response to the ‘unexpected’ question might not have impressed the interviewers. [2]
Credit any two of the following:
She didn’t seem to see the point in it (1) and was happy to say so (1).
She made no real attempt to work it out/just guessed an answer. (1)
She stuttered/hesitated/sounded nervous/defensive (1) which might have made Diamond D-Zine think she was not manager material (1).
She made excuses for not knowing the answer/information needed to work it out (1).
In your opinion, suggest why the problem of people being ‘forcibly displaced’ needs action from ‘the international community’ (lines 66 to 69). [2]
Credit any two of the following or any other valid point:
Bangladesh cannot solve these problems alone (1) and international expertise/financial assistance would no doubt help. (1)
Rising sea levels (caused by climate change) are a global responsibility, wherever the effects are being felt (1) and may well have major impacts on human migration around the world. (1)
The international community has a moral obligation to help displaced/destitute people/those affected by natural disasters. (1)
If a question says, "Answer in about sixty words," what is important to know?
Any words written past 60 words will not be counted towards the response score.
Identify the word in Section A that means the following: not flexible.
What is... rigid?
Explain one advantage if Sandrine Jonas were to be selected to fill the vacancy. You must not refer to Richard Bradfield. [2]
Answer is too long for this box, but Ms. Maynard has it written on paper and will confirm if your response is correct!
Explain the main complaints about ‘flood embankments’ made by people in Amphan’s path (lines 55 to 58). [2]
Credit any two of the following:
Embankments were left unrepaired after previous storms. (1)
Funding (applications) have not been granted (1)
so repairs can only be made from already small yearly budgets. (1)
A question is worth 8 marks and says to explain 1 disadvantage in addition to the advantages of "x." How many advantages must you explain?
What is... 3 advantages?
Explain the term "corporate social responsibility" as used in Section A in your own words.
What is... a company's voluntary actions to improve society and the environment beyond legal requirements, including ethical and philanthropic initiatives?
Considering one disadvantage, explain why Richard Bradfield is the more suitable candidate for the vacancy. You must not refer to Sandrine Jonas. [2]
Answer is too long for this box, but Ms. Maynard has it written on paper and will confirm if your response is correct!
State one positive and two negative developments since Cyclone Bhola (lines 13 to 18).[3]
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).