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This document consists of 12 printed pages. IB09 06_0841_01/MS © UCLES 2009 [Turn over *0296941305* UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS Cambridge International Primary Achievement Test ENGLISH 0841/01 Paper 1 May/June 2009 MARK SCHEME Maximum Mark : 45 IMPORTANT NOTICE Mark Schemes have been issued on the basis of one copy per Assistant examiner and two copies per Team Leader.

2 © UCLES 2009 0841/01/M/J/09 English mark schemes – Achievement Test Guidelines for marking test papers These mark schemes are designed to provide you with all the information \ necessary to mark the Primary Achievement Tests. As far as possible, the mark schemes giv\ e you full guidance regarding acceptable and unacceptable alternative answers and, where app\ ropriate, include examples of student work to illustrate the marking points. However, it is not always possible to predict all the alternative answers that may be produced by \ students and there could be places where the marker will have to use their professional jud\ gement; in these cases, it is essential that such judgement be applied consistently. The guidelines below should be followed throughout ( unless the mark scheme states otherwise ).  A correct answer should always be awarded full marks even if the spellin\ g or grammar is wrong.  Where more than one mark is available for a question, the mark scheme ex\ plains where each mark should be awarded.  Half marks should not be awarded and at no point should an answer be awa\ rded more than the maximum number of marks available, regardless of the quali\ ty of the answer.  If the student has given more than one answer, the marks can be awarded \ if all the answers given are correct. However, if correct and incorrect answers ar\ e given together marks should not be awarded.  If the answer line is blank but the correct answer is given elsewhere, e\ .g. within the question in the usage section, the marks can be awarded provided it is c\ lear that the student has understood the requirements of the question.  Each question and part question should be considered independently and m\ arks for one question should be allowed unless they are contradicted by working o\ r answers in another question or part question.  Any legible crossed-out work that has not been replaced can be marked; b\ ut if work has been replaced the crossed-out part should be ignored.  Where students are required to indicate the correct answer in a specific\ way, e.g. by underlining, marks should be awarded for any unambiguous indication, e.g\ . circling or ticking. Each question on the test paper has a box beside it for the teacher to r\ ecord the mark obtained. It is advisable to use these boxes so that students, and othe\ rs looking at the test papers, can clearly see where the marks have been awarded. Finally, it is advisable to use a pen of a different colour to that used\ by the students so that the marks and comments can be seen clearly. It should be noted that mar\ king in red ink and using the mark boxes is an essential requirement for marking the Ach\ ievement tests.

3 © UCLES 2009 0841/01/M/J/09 [Turn over 1 This text is a review. What is being reviewed? Tick (
) the best description. [1] 6R3 book computer game
holiday TV programme ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Do not award the mark if more than one tick is \ recorded. 2 Which are the two main animals mentioned in the review? [1] 6R3 1 impala 2 hyena ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Do NOT accept lion, buck or fawn 3 Reread this sentence from the text. There’s also the hungry hyena who stalks the herd, taking down the young, the old, the injured and the inattentive. Write other words that mean the same as the underlined words. Your new word must still make sense in the sentence. [2] 6R2 Accept appropriate alternatives, for example: stalks follows, trails, tracks, hunts, walks behind taking down killing, leaping on, attacking ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Award 1 mark for any word or phrase which is appropriate in the context to replace each of the underlined words.

4 © UCLES 2009 0841/01/M/J/09 4 Does the reviewer like Impala Safari? Write a phrase or sentence from the review to support your answer. [1] 6R4 Yes Quotations include:  we love the Live Safari series  exciting new Guest Mode  dynamic challenges to enrich game play  outstanding simulation software  This game gets  the highest award given by AllStars/ highest award given by AllStars ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Award the mark for any positive quotation from t\ he text. There is no mark for the first part of the question. No mark is aw\ arded for JUST  . 5 Tick (
) two statements about the text which are true. [1] 6R11 It is a narrative text. It is a non-fiction text.
It contains both facts and opinions.
It contains only facts, no opinions. It contains only opinions, no facts. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Both ticks - and no others - must be correct fo\ r the mark to be awarded.

5 © UCLES 2009 0841/01/M/J/09 [Turn over 6 The author sometimes refers to impala by different names. Find two of th\ em. [2] 6R2 accept any two of:  big male buck  smaller females  adorable fawns/fawns  the herd  graceful creatures  stunning little creatures ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Award one mark for each correct reference to imp\ ala which omits the word impala. 7 Where would you expect to read a review such as this? [1] 6R14 In a computer games magazine, any magazine, the internet, blog, a newspa\ per or a website. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Accept any reasonable answer 8 Tick (
) two things the text tells you that you can learn in the Research Facility. [2] 6R2 why hyenas never sleep that lions are also threats to hyenas how impalas stay one step ahead of the hyena
that herds of impala are stalked by hungry hyenas how impalas keep their fawns safe
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Award one tick for each correct answer; deduct \ a mark for each additional box that is ticked.

6 © UCLES 2009 0841/01/M/J/09 9 (a) What is the main purpose of this text? [2] 6R14 To tell people how good the game is and what the game is about. (b) Find a sentence from the text which supports your answer to 9(a). 6R14 Accept any answer that supports the purpose mentioned above. For example\ :  Impala Safari is outstanding simulation software for children of all ages.  This creates random and dynamic challenges to enrich game play.  This latest addition offers another exciting visual experience for games\ players on any console. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Award one mark for each part of the question. \ If the answer to (a) is incorrect, but the sentence given in (b) sup\ ports the answer given in (a), award one mark for a supporting sentence. 10 Reread this paragraph from the text. What is the main topic of the paragraph? [1] 6R13 To describe the free downloads available for the game ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Reference MUST be made to free downloads 11 Explain the purpose of this sentence. [1] 6R13 Accept reasonable explanations which include for example:  To make an impact  To summarise the whole text  To give the award of five stars  To let the reader know how good the game is ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Award the mark for any reasonable explanation wh\ ich recognises the impact of the sentence.

7 © UCLES 2009 0841/01/M/J/09 [Turn over 12 Write a review of a game, book, film, music or TV programme you particul\ arly enjoy. [15] See table below ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Notes to markers  Marking should always begin from the lowest mark in each column. (i.e. \ from 1 mark and work upwards. Award 0 if 1 mark is not achieved).  All the statements should be achieved for a student to achieve the mark (i.e. if there are two statements to describe a mark, both statements must be achieved before the mark can be given).  Stop marking at the first statement in a column that the student fails t\ o achieve and award the mark in the box below.

8 © UCLES 2009 0841/01/M/J/09 STRUCTURE AUDIENCE AND PURPOSE Text Structure Sentence structure Audience Purpose Secure use of text type that establishes content and purpose. Paragraphs are used consistently and contribute to the effectiveness of the text. Some control of complex sentences and the position of clauses to focus attention. Adverbials and expanded noun phrases are used to engage and persuade. A clear and consistent viewpoint is established and controlled. The reader’s interest is engaged by adding or emphasising specific details. The tone is appropriate to the ideas and is sustained. Effective use of different styles within the piece for giving details and for persuasion. 4 4 3 4 Paragraphs are used to structure the text and are introduced by topic sentences. The balance of coverage of the ideas is appropriate to the purpose. Wide range of sentence constructions extend meaning intentionally. Use of expanded phrases and clauses to develop ideas. Form is consistently adapted for the readership. Awareness is shown that the reader may not agree with the writer’s viewpoint and needs to be convinced. The persuasive purpose is established and maintained. The tone is appropriate and is largely sustained. 3 3 2 3 Introduction and conclusion, where used, are developed. Ideas within each section are presented clearly. Mainly logical connectives (e.g. because, so, if…then, in addition, moreover) Commas are sometimes used to mark clause divisions or items in a list. The writer’s viewpoint is established and maintained. The reader’s interest is engaged by choice of detail or humour. The persuasive text type is largely sustained. Many features of the text type are used e.g. interesting adjectives and evidence to persuade the reader. 2 2 1 2 Sustains common conventions of review writing (e.g. written in the third person, present tense) Has an opening statement. Some attempt to vary sentence openings (e.g. pronouns) Simple sentences are grammatically correct with accurate end of sentence punctuation. There is some attempt to persuade the reader, but this is not sustained. Some expansion of noun phrases adds additional detail. Writing is a review. 1 1 1 Award 0 marks where performance fails to meet the lowest description.

9 © UCLES 2009 0841/01/M/J/09 [Turn over 13 Underline all parts of the verb in this sentence. Players can control the experience of a herd of impala. [1] 6Ug1 Players can control the experience of a herd of impala. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Both words - and no others - must be underlined \ for the mark to be awarded. 14 Write the missing punctuation in the box below. Impala Safari one of the best games of the year! [1] 6Ug9 Accept either : or - 15 Rewrite this sentence in the active voice. The leaping impala are stalked by the hungry hyena. [1] 6Ug3 The hungry hyena is stalking the leaping impala. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Award the mark as long as the sentence is in the\ active voice and retains the overall sense of the original, even if the \ tense is incorrect. 16 Add two commas to help to make the meaning clearer in this sentence: Also available for those who are expert at the game are faster hyenas. [2] 6Ug7 Also available , for those who are expert at the game , are faster hyenas. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: both commas - and no other punctuation - must be\ added for the mark to be awarded.

10 © UCLES 2009 0841/01/M/J/09 17 Tick (
) the sentence which emphasises the main challenge of the game. [1] 6Ug6 Outwitting the hyena is the main challenge when two or more people play.
The more people who play, the greater the main challenge. What is the main challenge of the game? When two or more people play together, the main challenge is to outwit the hyena. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Only in the first sentence are the clauses arra\ nged to give the emphasis required in the question. 18 Fill in the table using words from this sentence. The tired hyena only sleeps when it has eaten recently. The first one is done for you [2] 6Ug1 word class example word Noun hyena Verb sleeps, has, eaten Adverb only, recently Adjective tired Pronoun it ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Accept any of the three verbs. Accept ‘has eaten’. Award 2 marks if all four words are given correctly. Award 1 mark if two or three are correct. 19 Rewrite this sentence to show it is only a possibility. The hyena will catch the impala. [1] 6Ug4 The hyena might/ could /may catch the impala.

11 © UCLES 2009 0841/01/M/J/09 [Turn over 20 Underline the main clause in this sentence. In this game as with others in the series the realistic-looking animals \ behave like real animals. [1] 6Ug5 In this game as with others in the series the realistic-looking animals \ behave like real animals . ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: All of these words - and no others - must be underlined for the mark to be awarded. 21 Draw lines to match each of these sentences to the different text type. \ [1] 6Ug2 sentence text type I played this game and I thought it was great! persuasion Buy this game. It’s one of the best you’ll ever play! report Within the game, players can control a herd of impala. recount ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: All lines must be correct for the mark to be awa\ rded. 22 Finish punctuating the dialogue. “Have you played Impala Safari I asked “Yes replied my sister but it scared me.” [2] 6Ug8 “Have you played Impala Safari ?” I asked . “Yes ,” replied my sister , “ but it scared me.” ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Award 2 marks if 6-7 of the missing punctuation marks are in the correct\ place. Award 1 mark if 3-5 of them are in the correct place. Deduct one mark for two incorrectly placed punctuation marks.

12 Permission to reproduce items where third-party owned material protected by copyright is included has been sought and cleared where possible. Every reasonable effort has been made by the publisher (UCLES) to t race copyright holders, but if any items requiring clearance have unwittingly been included, the publisher will be pleased to make amends at the earliest possible opport\ unity. University of Cambridge International Examinations is part of the Cambridge Assessment Group. Cambridge Assessment is the brand name of University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES), which is itself a depa\ rtment of the University of Cambridge. 0841/01/M/J/09 23 Correct two mistakes in this sentence. All the impalas was running round and they goes very fast. [1] 6Ug10 were went /go All the impalas was running round and they goes very fast. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Both words must be correct for the mark to be awarded. 24 Join these sentences into a complex sentence. Do not use and or but. Players can do research. Players can find out about the impala and the hyena. [1] 6Ug6 There are a number of possible variations, including:  Players can do research to find out about the impala and the hyena.  Players can find out about the impala and the hyena by doing research.  Players who do research can find out about the impala and the hyena.  Research to find out about the impala and the hyena can be done by players. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Award the mark for a complex sentence including \ all of the information. Do NOT award mark for ‘comma splice’ (simply \ replacing a full stop with a comma).