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1 Cambridge International Examinations Cambridge Ordinary Level * * ENGLISH LANGUAGE 1123/02 Paper 2 Reading For Examination from 2018 SPECIMEN PAPER 1 hour 45 minutes Candidates answer on the Question Paper. Additional Materials: Insert READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your Centre number, candidate number and name in the spaces at the top of this page. Write in dark blue or black pen. Do not use staples, paper clips, glue or correction fluid. DO NOT WRITE IN ANY BARCODES. Answer all questions in both Section 1 and Section 2. The Insert contains the two reading passages. Mistakes in spelling, punctuation and grammar may be penalised in any part of the Paper. Dictionaries are not permitted in this examination. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. This document consists of 8 printed pages and 1 Insert. [Turn over

2 2 Section 1: Reading for Ideas Read Passage 1, Theatre, in the Insert and answer all the questions below. 1 (a) Notes Identify and write down the information from the passage which describes the stages in the development of theatre, and the reasons for its continuing popularity in the present day. USE MATERIAL FROM THE WHOLE PASSAGE. At this stage, you do not need to use your own words. Use note form. To help you get started, the first point in each section of notes is done for you. You may find it helpful to use bullet points when listing the content points. You will be awarded up to 12 marks for content points. Content Points Stages in the development of theatre Example: In ancient Greece myths / legends narrated by Chorus / chanting Reasons for the continuing popularity of theatre in the present day Example: Every performance is different / dynamic... [12]

3 3 1 (b) Summary Now use your notes from 1 (a) to write a summary of the stages in the development of theatre, and the reasons for its continuing popularity in the present day. Use your own words as far as possible. You will be awarded marks for producing a piece of writing which is relevant, well organised and easy to follow. Your summary must be in continuous writing (not note form). You are advised to write between 150 and 180 words, including the 10 words given below. Begin your summary as follows: The beginnings of theatre may be traced to ancient Greece [10] [Turn over

4 2 Re-read paragraph 4. Identify and write down three opinions from this paragraph [3] Total marks for Section 1: [25]

5 5 Section 2: Reading for Meaning Read Passage 2 in the Insert about how a young mother reacts to her baby s illness and answer all the questions below. From paragraph 1 3 (a) Which one feature of the weather was unusual for the time of year?... [1] (b) Why did the baby have cold, wet hands when she was in her pram?... [1] From paragraph 2 4 (a) The writer hated going to the doctor. Give the one word used in the paragraph which reinforces this idea.... [1] (b) Give two reasons why the writer didn t want to go to the doctor [2] From paragraph 3 5 I immediately thought how nice it would be if only I dared. What does this tell you about the writer s character?..... [1] 6 How does Lydia change the writer s outlook?..... [1] [Turn over

6 6 From paragraph 4 7 What makes the writer eventually contact the doctor?..... [1] 8 Explain in your own words how the writer thought the doctor s secretary would react when the writer asked if the doctor could visit (lines 23 24) [2] From paragraph 5 9 There is a contrast created when Octavia smiled and wriggled with delight while the doctor listened to her chest for a long time. (a) Describe how Octavia was feeling.... [1] (b) Describe how the doctor was feeling....[1] 10 The writer says I could see that he had not finished, and did not mean what he said. What does this tell us about the writer s reaction to the doctor?..... [1] From paragraph 6 11 Why did the writer feel relieved a little?.. [1]

7 7 From paragraph 7 12 Explain in your own words why the writer says the whole of my former life had been a lovely summer afternoon (lines 43 44) [2] 13 From paragraphs 2 6 inclusive For each of the words or phrases below, circle the letter (A, B, C or D) which has the same meaning that the word or phrase has in the passage. (a) subsequently (line 7) A next B eventually C later D rapidly [1] (b) in question (line 11) A in hand B at risk C talked about D asked for [1] (c) illumination (line 17) A knowledge B light C intelligence D realisation [1] (d) astounded (line 19) A amazed B puzzled C horrified D offended [1] (e) mustered (line 38) A earned B forced C gathered D seized [1] [Turn over

8 8 14 Re-read paragraphs 5 and 7, which contain phrases that tell us about the behaviour or feelings of the writer. Explain: the meaning of the phrases as they are used in the passage the effect of the phrases as they are used in the passage. (a) sat there calmly aware of how innocent she was (line 29) Meaning:... Effect: [2] (b) as though they were raindrops on a window pane (lines 42 43) Meaning:... Effect: [2] Total marks for Section 2: [25] Copyright Acknowledgements: Passage 2 adapted: Margaret Drabble ; The Millstone; Penguin Books Ltd; 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 trace copyright holders, but if any items requiring clearance have unwittingly been included, the publisher will be pleased to make amends at the earliest possible opportunity. 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 department of the University of Cambridge.

9 Cambridge International Examinations Cambridge Ordinary Level ENGLISH LANGUAGE 1123/02 Paper 2 For Examination from 2018 SPECIMEN INSERT 1 hour 45 minutes READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST This Insert contains the two reading passages. This document consists of 3 printed pages and 1 blank page. [Turn over

10 2 Passage 1 Theatre 1 Some people believe that theatre began in ancient Greece, where myths and legends were narrated by a group of people called the Chorus, who chanted their lines to enthralled audiences. Then came the idea of including the dramatic impersonation of someone in the storyline, in other words acting, and an actor was introduced into the performance. Plots were made more complicated by the addition of a second or even third actor, although the scope for convincing acting was limited by the fact that the actors wore masks to represent the characters they were portraying. Greek plays were performed in honour of the Greek gods and took place during the major spring festival, when people flocked to the openair hillside amphitheatres to be informed and entertained. At first, only tragedies were performed, but the introduction of comedy, with its often cruel satire of contemporary society, appealed to the ordinary people, thus increasing the popularity of drama. 2 In Roman times, the public enjoyed a varied range of entertainment, often involving spectacular contests between gladiators and animals, which took place in massive, purposebuilt arenas. Going to the theatre was also a popular feature of life, where the development of a secondary story, or sub-plot, made plays more sophisticated by enabling audiences to look at the lives of more than one set of characters in the same play. 3 Later, throughout Europe, groups of street actors, often accompanied by acrobats and animals, moved from town to town, performing for a succession of appreciative audiences; towns were enlivened at the news of approaching players, and a great buzz ensued. Through time, permanent buildings for the production of plays were established, bringing audiences to the theatre rather than the other way round. It is estimated that in sixteenthcentury London, for example, one in eight adults went to the theatre every week. Around the world, various forms of theatre evolved, like the shadow puppets of Malaysia, and Japanese Noh theatre in which actors sing and dance scenes from legends with an immense slowness and solemnity which is particularly moving. 4 Today, theatre continues to attract people all over the world. Because plays are performed live, every performance is different. It is this dynamic nature of theatre which means that live performances are always better than films. Being gripped by the unfolding story of a play can be an excellent form of relaxation, and for many the experience of being transported into another setting or into someone else s life sometimes described as suspending disbelief is fascinating. Moreover, theatre lovers enjoy marvelling at the skill of the actors, which is why theatre acting is much more challenging than acting in front of a camera. Empathising with the characters stories can make audiences relate them to their own lives and use them to help in making decisions or even solving problems. The cleansing emotional experience or catharsis brought about by watching drama can be good for mental health. This makes theatre a more satisfying emotional experience than cinema. 5 A trip to the theatre can bring families together, for example during national holidays or celebrations, giving family members the opportunity to enjoy a common experience. Technological advances in recent times such as in lighting and special effects can make theatre a spectacle as well as a play. In future, technological developments will provide audiences with even more sensational and thrilling experiences. In addition, theatre sometimes offers the opportunity of being part of a tradition. An example of this is a play called The Mousetrap, the longest running play in the world, where the attraction is not just the drama itself, but also being part of a large, world-wide, secret group who share the knowledge of the identity of the villain. And of course, theatre audiences, often without realising the fact, are part of an even longer tradition, one going back to those Greek choruses, thousands of years ago /02/SI/18

11 3 Passage 2 This passage is about how a young mother reacts to her baby s illness. 1 The warm summer wore away, and a cold autumn set in, with rain, damp and an unseasonal frost at night. When I put gloves on the baby she chewed them and had to sit in her pram with cold, wet hands. I did not mind for myself, but I did not know how to keep her warm. She dribbled too and her chest was always damp. She resisted for some time but in the end she caught a cold. 2 I did not know what to do with her, as I hated going to the doctor. I had expected I would be finished with doctors once she was born, though I subsequently discovered there was an unending succession of health checks and vaccinations yet to be endured. Now, hearing Octavia s heavy spluttering, I knew I would have to take her, much as I would hate it. I felt I was bothering the busy doctor unnecessarily. But it was not a simple choice between comfort and duty, and moreover it was not even my own health that was in question, but Octavia s, and so I tried to dismiss the thought of sitting in a freezing cold waiting room with her. Had it been my own health, I would never have gone. 3 After I had made up my mind to see the doctor, I consulted my friend Lydia, who suggested that I should ring up the doctor and ask him to come and see me at home, instead of going to him; I immediately thought how nice it would be if only I dared. Of course you dare, said Lydia. You can t take a sick baby out in weather like this. Then, with sudden illumination, she said, Anyway, look how flushed she is! Why don t you take her temperature? 4 Astounded, I stared at her, for truly the thought of doing such a thing had never crossed my mind. Looking back now, after months with the thermometer as necessary as a spoon or a saucepan, I can hardly believe this to be possible, but so it was; my life had not yet changed for ever. I took Octavia s temperature and it was high enough to justify ringing for the doctor. To my surprise, the doctor s secretary did not sound at all annoyed when I asked if the doctor could visit; I think I had half expected her to lecture me. 5 When the doctor arrived, he took Octavia s pulse and temperature, and told me it was nothing serious, in fact nothing at all. Then he said he ought to listen to her chest; I pulled up her vest and she smiled and wriggled with delight as he put the stethoscope on her fat ribs. He listened for a long time and I, who was beginning to think that perhaps I should not have bothered him after all, sat there calmly aware of how innocent she was, how sweet she looked and that her vest could do with a wash. Had I known, I would have enjoyed that moment more, or perhaps I mean that I did enjoy that moment but have enjoyed none since. For he said, Well, I don t think there s anything very much to worry about there. But I could see that he had not finished, and did not mean what he said. Just the same, he added, perhaps I ought to book you an appointment to take her along to the hospital. 6 I suppose most people would have asked him what was wrong. I think that the truth was the last thing I wanted to hear. When I heard his voice coming at me, saying that the hospital appointment would probably be for the next Thursday, I was relieved a little; he could not be expecting her to die before next Thursday. I even mustered the strength to ask what I should do about her cold, and he said, Nothing, nothing at all. 7 When he had gone, I went back and picked Octavia up and sat her on my knee and gazed at her, paralysed by fear, aware that my happy state had changed in ten minutes to undefined anguish. I wept, and Octavia put her fingers in the tears on my cheek, as though they were raindrops on a window pane. It seemed that, in comparison with this moment, the whole of my former life had been a lovely summer afternoon /02/SI/18

UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level

UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level *5982798921* ENGLISH LANGUAGE 1123/21 Paper 2 Reading May/June 2012 Candidates answer on the Question