Question 1 Overview: Model Answer

Question 1 is divided into two tasks: a comprehension task and a summary task. The summary task focuses on Text B from your reading insert and is designed to assess your ability to derive meaning from the text and write clearly and concisely in your own words.

 

This guide provides an example of how to approach the Question 1: Summary task from the June 2022 exam paper.

 

Text B (June 2022)

The following extract is Text B from the June 2022 exam paper. It discusses a sporting event called Tough Mudder, which is a long-distance race featuring various obstacles.

 

 

 

Question 1(f): Summary Model Answer

 

Below is Question 1(f) from the June 2022 exam paper:

Based on the question above, the following model answer illustrates how to use continuous writing to summarise information in your own words. It serves as an example of a full-mark answer (15/15):

 

 

 

 

Summary

• Make sure to read the question carefully and highlight:
  • The instructions (what you need to do)
  • The focus of the question (what you are being asked to summarise)
• Remember, up to five marks are awarded for the quality of your writing:
• Re-read your answer before moving on to the next question
• It is essential to summarise mostly in your own words – avoid copying directly from the text or quoting verbatimYour answer should be written in paragraph form – do not use bullet points or single words

 

The full June 2022 exam paper is available here.