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MARKING SCHEME -Class X
(2022-23)
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE (Code No. 184)
Section A: READING SKILLS (20 marks)
Note:
(i) 15-minute prior reading time allotted for Q-paper reading.
(ii) (ii) The Reading Section focuses on testing a candidate’s ability to comprehend.
(iii) (iii) Marks to be awarded only if the response reveals structure or semblance of coherent thought
rather than a transcribed chunk/exact line/s from the passage in an attempt to pass off as a response.
I. Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions given below. 10 marks
i.Why does the writer say that mountains inspire ‘awe’ in humans?
A. They present us with opportunities for exciting sports.
B. They evoke the wish in us, to master them.
C. They inspire in us, deeds of valour.
D. They representpeace and calm, to us.
(1 mark)
Value Points Guidance
B.They evoke the wish in us, to master them. ? Award 1 mark for the correct answer.
? There is no partial credit
ii.Select the option that corresponds to the following relation below:
The more incredible the mountains—the greater the thrill (Paragraph 1)
A. The higher the stamina—the lower the food intake
B. The more you laugh—the lesser your illness
C. The smaller the car—the bigger the advantage
D. The heavier the luggage—the higher the penalty
(1 mark)
Value Points Guidance
D.The heavier the luggage—the higher the penalty ? Award 1 mark for the correct answer.
? There is no partial credit
iii.Select the option that displays what the writer projects, with reference to the following:
So, mountain climbing is undoubtedly one of the most popular adventure sports
(Paragraph 1)
A. doubt
B. caution
C. conviction
D. denial
(1 mark)
Value Points Guidance
C. conviction
? Award 1 mark for the correct answer.
? There is no partial credit
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MARKING SCHEME -Class X
(2022-23)
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE (Code No. 184)
Section A: READING SKILLS (20 marks)
Note:
(i) 15-minute prior reading time allotted for Q-paper reading.
(ii) (ii) The Reading Section focuses on testing a candidate’s ability to comprehend.
(iii) (iii) Marks to be awarded only if the response reveals structure or semblance of coherent thought
rather than a transcribed chunk/exact line/s from the passage in an attempt to pass off as a response.
I. Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions given below. 10 marks
i.Why does the writer say that mountains inspire ‘awe’ in humans?
A. They present us with opportunities for exciting sports.
B. They evoke the wish in us, to master them.
C. They inspire in us, deeds of valour.
D. They representpeace and calm, to us.
(1 mark)
Value Points Guidance
B.They evoke the wish in us, to master them. ? Award 1 mark for the correct answer.
? There is no partial credit
ii.Select the option that corresponds to the following relation below:
The more incredible the mountains—the greater the thrill (Paragraph 1)
A. The higher the stamina—the lower the food intake
B. The more you laugh—the lesser your illness
C. The smaller the car—the bigger the advantage
D. The heavier the luggage—the higher the penalty
(1 mark)
Value Points Guidance
D.The heavier the luggage—the higher the penalty ? Award 1 mark for the correct answer.
? There is no partial credit
iii.Select the option that displays what the writer projects, with reference to the following:
So, mountain climbing is undoubtedly one of the most popular adventure sports
(Paragraph 1)
A. doubt
B. caution
C. conviction
D. denial
(1 mark)
Value Points Guidance
C. conviction
? Award 1 mark for the correct answer.
? There is no partial credit
iv.Complete the following with a phrase from paragraph 1.
Opinion Reason
____________ Best experienced rather than described
(1 mark)
Value Points Guidance
hard to put in words
? Award 1 mark for the correct answer.
? There is no partial credit
v.The writer compares training to penance in the line --Then comes the penance of the rigorous
training.(Paragraph 2)
State 1 point of similarity between training and penance.
(1 mark)
Value Points Guidance
very difficult / requires perseverance
(Any other relevant)
? Award 1 mark for the correct answer
? No partial credit
vi.Based on your reading of the text, list 2 reasons why the writer says that “mountaineering is not a sport
that can be embraced without preparation”. (Paragraph 2)
1) ______________________
2)______________________
(1 mark)
Value Points Guidance
(Any 2)
? Because mountaineering includes difficulties
likehaving to walk on icy sheets that cannot be
accomplished without proper preparation of
equipment
? Because mountaineering includes dealing with
several Health hazards that cannot be managed
without preparation.
? Because managing unpredictable weather is
essential in mountaineering and cannot be
accomplished without being prepared with specific
training
? Because mountaineering presents the risk of fatality
due to faulty decision-making and cannot be
addressed without being prepared by
accompanying/ engaging experienced climbers
(Any other relevant/ correct from text)
? Award 1 mark for 2 correct/
relevantpoints
? Award ½ mark for 1 correct/
relevantpoints
vii.What connect does the writer draw out between unpredictable weather and setting up of camps?
(Paragraph 3)
. (1 mark)
Value Points Guidance
If the weather is unpredictable, it makes it difficult to
decide when to set up camp as mountaineers would prefer
to climb when its sunny and camp when it’s snowing.
? Award 1 mark for the complete
explanation
? Award ½ mark for a partial but correct
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MARKING SCHEME -Class X
(2022-23)
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE (Code No. 184)
Section A: READING SKILLS (20 marks)
Note:
(i) 15-minute prior reading time allotted for Q-paper reading.
(ii) (ii) The Reading Section focuses on testing a candidate’s ability to comprehend.
(iii) (iii) Marks to be awarded only if the response reveals structure or semblance of coherent thought
rather than a transcribed chunk/exact line/s from the passage in an attempt to pass off as a response.
I. Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions given below. 10 marks
i.Why does the writer say that mountains inspire ‘awe’ in humans?
A. They present us with opportunities for exciting sports.
B. They evoke the wish in us, to master them.
C. They inspire in us, deeds of valour.
D. They representpeace and calm, to us.
(1 mark)
Value Points Guidance
B.They evoke the wish in us, to master them. ? Award 1 mark for the correct answer.
? There is no partial credit
ii.Select the option that corresponds to the following relation below:
The more incredible the mountains—the greater the thrill (Paragraph 1)
A. The higher the stamina—the lower the food intake
B. The more you laugh—the lesser your illness
C. The smaller the car—the bigger the advantage
D. The heavier the luggage—the higher the penalty
(1 mark)
Value Points Guidance
D.The heavier the luggage—the higher the penalty ? Award 1 mark for the correct answer.
? There is no partial credit
iii.Select the option that displays what the writer projects, with reference to the following:
So, mountain climbing is undoubtedly one of the most popular adventure sports
(Paragraph 1)
A. doubt
B. caution
C. conviction
D. denial
(1 mark)
Value Points Guidance
C. conviction
? Award 1 mark for the correct answer.
? There is no partial credit
iv.Complete the following with a phrase from paragraph 1.
Opinion Reason
____________ Best experienced rather than described
(1 mark)
Value Points Guidance
hard to put in words
? Award 1 mark for the correct answer.
? There is no partial credit
v.The writer compares training to penance in the line --Then comes the penance of the rigorous
training.(Paragraph 2)
State 1 point of similarity between training and penance.
(1 mark)
Value Points Guidance
very difficult / requires perseverance
(Any other relevant)
? Award 1 mark for the correct answer
? No partial credit
vi.Based on your reading of the text, list 2 reasons why the writer says that “mountaineering is not a sport
that can be embraced without preparation”. (Paragraph 2)
1) ______________________
2)______________________
(1 mark)
Value Points Guidance
(Any 2)
? Because mountaineering includes difficulties
likehaving to walk on icy sheets that cannot be
accomplished without proper preparation of
equipment
? Because mountaineering includes dealing with
several Health hazards that cannot be managed
without preparation.
? Because managing unpredictable weather is
essential in mountaineering and cannot be
accomplished without being prepared with specific
training
? Because mountaineering presents the risk of fatality
due to faulty decision-making and cannot be
addressed without being prepared by
accompanying/ engaging experienced climbers
(Any other relevant/ correct from text)
? Award 1 mark for 2 correct/
relevantpoints
? Award ½ mark for 1 correct/
relevantpoints
vii.What connect does the writer draw out between unpredictable weather and setting up of camps?
(Paragraph 3)
. (1 mark)
Value Points Guidance
If the weather is unpredictable, it makes it difficult to
decide when to set up camp as mountaineers would prefer
to climb when its sunny and camp when it’s snowing.
? Award 1 mark for the complete
explanation
? Award ½ mark for a partial but correct
explanation
viii.The writer says, “A true mountaineer may challenge the mountain, yet is always respectful to the
powerful forces of nature.” (Paragraph 3)
Select the reason the mountaineer is respectful to the forces of nature, up in the mountains.
A. survival
B. experience
C. tradition
D. directive
(1 mark)
Value Points Guidance
A. survival
? Award 1 mark for the correct answer
? No partial credit
ix.Supply 1 point to justify the following:
While mountainclimbing, an impulsive mountaineer is either disaster-prone or as good as dead.
(1 mark)
Value Points Guidance
Survival is key in mountain climbing and it can be done with
meticulously planning / careful decision-making/ careful
application of training (any one or more)
It has no room for rash or impulsive decisions/ actions—
these would lead to accidents or fatalities.
? Award 1 mark for relevant justification
? No partial credit
x.Evaluate the INAPPROPRIATE reason for the feeling of exhilaration on reaching a summit,
that the mountain climbers experience.
A. Achievement of a seemingly impossible feat
B. Spectacular panoramic view
C. Application of the inculcated survival instincts
D. Opportunity to use sophisticated mountaineering equipment
(1 mark)
Value Points Guidance
D.Opportunity to use sophisticated mountaineering
equipment
? Award 1 mark for relevant justification
? No partial credit
II. Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions given below.
i.Infer one reason for the following, based on information in paragraph 1.
The rate of tourism in the North-East of India puzzles tourism officials.
Value Points Guidance
This is so because these states are lesser explored as
compared to the rest of the country, in spite of having lots
to offer.
? Award 1 mark for the complete
answer.
? No partial credit
ii.Select the appropriate options to fill in the blanks.
From paragraph 1 we can infer that the _____________ and _________________ of the North-Eastern
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MARKING SCHEME -Class X
(2022-23)
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE (Code No. 184)
Section A: READING SKILLS (20 marks)
Note:
(i) 15-minute prior reading time allotted for Q-paper reading.
(ii) (ii) The Reading Section focuses on testing a candidate’s ability to comprehend.
(iii) (iii) Marks to be awarded only if the response reveals structure or semblance of coherent thought
rather than a transcribed chunk/exact line/s from the passage in an attempt to pass off as a response.
I. Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions given below. 10 marks
i.Why does the writer say that mountains inspire ‘awe’ in humans?
A. They present us with opportunities for exciting sports.
B. They evoke the wish in us, to master them.
C. They inspire in us, deeds of valour.
D. They representpeace and calm, to us.
(1 mark)
Value Points Guidance
B.They evoke the wish in us, to master them. ? Award 1 mark for the correct answer.
? There is no partial credit
ii.Select the option that corresponds to the following relation below:
The more incredible the mountains—the greater the thrill (Paragraph 1)
A. The higher the stamina—the lower the food intake
B. The more you laugh—the lesser your illness
C. The smaller the car—the bigger the advantage
D. The heavier the luggage—the higher the penalty
(1 mark)
Value Points Guidance
D.The heavier the luggage—the higher the penalty ? Award 1 mark for the correct answer.
? There is no partial credit
iii.Select the option that displays what the writer projects, with reference to the following:
So, mountain climbing is undoubtedly one of the most popular adventure sports
(Paragraph 1)
A. doubt
B. caution
C. conviction
D. denial
(1 mark)
Value Points Guidance
C. conviction
? Award 1 mark for the correct answer.
? There is no partial credit
iv.Complete the following with a phrase from paragraph 1.
Opinion Reason
____________ Best experienced rather than described
(1 mark)
Value Points Guidance
hard to put in words
? Award 1 mark for the correct answer.
? There is no partial credit
v.The writer compares training to penance in the line --Then comes the penance of the rigorous
training.(Paragraph 2)
State 1 point of similarity between training and penance.
(1 mark)
Value Points Guidance
very difficult / requires perseverance
(Any other relevant)
? Award 1 mark for the correct answer
? No partial credit
vi.Based on your reading of the text, list 2 reasons why the writer says that “mountaineering is not a sport
that can be embraced without preparation”. (Paragraph 2)
1) ______________________
2)______________________
(1 mark)
Value Points Guidance
(Any 2)
? Because mountaineering includes difficulties
likehaving to walk on icy sheets that cannot be
accomplished without proper preparation of
equipment
? Because mountaineering includes dealing with
several Health hazards that cannot be managed
without preparation.
? Because managing unpredictable weather is
essential in mountaineering and cannot be
accomplished without being prepared with specific
training
? Because mountaineering presents the risk of fatality
due to faulty decision-making and cannot be
addressed without being prepared by
accompanying/ engaging experienced climbers
(Any other relevant/ correct from text)
? Award 1 mark for 2 correct/
relevantpoints
? Award ½ mark for 1 correct/
relevantpoints
vii.What connect does the writer draw out between unpredictable weather and setting up of camps?
(Paragraph 3)
. (1 mark)
Value Points Guidance
If the weather is unpredictable, it makes it difficult to
decide when to set up camp as mountaineers would prefer
to climb when its sunny and camp when it’s snowing.
? Award 1 mark for the complete
explanation
? Award ½ mark for a partial but correct
explanation
viii.The writer says, “A true mountaineer may challenge the mountain, yet is always respectful to the
powerful forces of nature.” (Paragraph 3)
Select the reason the mountaineer is respectful to the forces of nature, up in the mountains.
A. survival
B. experience
C. tradition
D. directive
(1 mark)
Value Points Guidance
A. survival
? Award 1 mark for the correct answer
? No partial credit
ix.Supply 1 point to justify the following:
While mountainclimbing, an impulsive mountaineer is either disaster-prone or as good as dead.
(1 mark)
Value Points Guidance
Survival is key in mountain climbing and it can be done with
meticulously planning / careful decision-making/ careful
application of training (any one or more)
It has no room for rash or impulsive decisions/ actions—
these would lead to accidents or fatalities.
? Award 1 mark for relevant justification
? No partial credit
x.Evaluate the INAPPROPRIATE reason for the feeling of exhilaration on reaching a summit,
that the mountain climbers experience.
A. Achievement of a seemingly impossible feat
B. Spectacular panoramic view
C. Application of the inculcated survival instincts
D. Opportunity to use sophisticated mountaineering equipment
(1 mark)
Value Points Guidance
D.Opportunity to use sophisticated mountaineering
equipment
? Award 1 mark for relevant justification
? No partial credit
II. Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions given below.
i.Infer one reason for the following, based on information in paragraph 1.
The rate of tourism in the North-East of India puzzles tourism officials.
Value Points Guidance
This is so because these states are lesser explored as
compared to the rest of the country, in spite of having lots
to offer.
? Award 1 mark for the complete
answer.
? No partial credit
ii.Select the appropriate options to fill in the blanks.
From paragraph 1 we can infer that the _____________ and _________________ of the North-Eastern
states aid attracting the ‘money rich and time poor’ tourists.
1. distinctiveness
2. conventionality
3. diversity
4. uniformity
5. modernity
A. 1 & 3
B. 2 &4
C. 2 & 5
D. 1 & 4
(1 mark)
Value Points Guidance
A.1&3. ? Award 1 mark for correctresponse
? No partial credit
iii.Complete the following analogy correctly with a word/ phrase from paragraph 1:
aroma: cooking:: _________: painting
(Clue:Just like aroma is integral to cooking, similarly ___________ is/ are integral to painting)
(1 mark)
Value Points Guidance
hues and shades
? Award 1 mark for correctresponse
? No partial credit
iv.Select the correct option to complete the sentence.
Travellers advocating the ‘experience economy’ seek a holiday package with ______________
A. grand facilities, expensive hotels and excellent services to pamper them.
B. a wholesome experience within the budget they have planned for.
C. places and cities to buy things from and opportunities spend money.
D. minimal services, hostel accommodation and many days of touring.
(1 mark)
Value Points Guidance
B. a wholesome experience within the budget they have
planned for.
? Award 1 mark for correctresponse
? No partial credit
v.Select the chart that appropriately represents the trend of foreign tourist travels in the North-East, from
2011-2014, as per paragraph 2.
A. Option 1
B. Option 2
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MARKING SCHEME -Class X
(2022-23)
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE (Code No. 184)
Section A: READING SKILLS (20 marks)
Note:
(i) 15-minute prior reading time allotted for Q-paper reading.
(ii) (ii) The Reading Section focuses on testing a candidate’s ability to comprehend.
(iii) (iii) Marks to be awarded only if the response reveals structure or semblance of coherent thought
rather than a transcribed chunk/exact line/s from the passage in an attempt to pass off as a response.
I. Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions given below. 10 marks
i.Why does the writer say that mountains inspire ‘awe’ in humans?
A. They present us with opportunities for exciting sports.
B. They evoke the wish in us, to master them.
C. They inspire in us, deeds of valour.
D. They representpeace and calm, to us.
(1 mark)
Value Points Guidance
B.They evoke the wish in us, to master them. ? Award 1 mark for the correct answer.
? There is no partial credit
ii.Select the option that corresponds to the following relation below:
The more incredible the mountains—the greater the thrill (Paragraph 1)
A. The higher the stamina—the lower the food intake
B. The more you laugh—the lesser your illness
C. The smaller the car—the bigger the advantage
D. The heavier the luggage—the higher the penalty
(1 mark)
Value Points Guidance
D.The heavier the luggage—the higher the penalty ? Award 1 mark for the correct answer.
? There is no partial credit
iii.Select the option that displays what the writer projects, with reference to the following:
So, mountain climbing is undoubtedly one of the most popular adventure sports
(Paragraph 1)
A. doubt
B. caution
C. conviction
D. denial
(1 mark)
Value Points Guidance
C. conviction
? Award 1 mark for the correct answer.
? There is no partial credit
iv.Complete the following with a phrase from paragraph 1.
Opinion Reason
____________ Best experienced rather than described
(1 mark)
Value Points Guidance
hard to put in words
? Award 1 mark for the correct answer.
? There is no partial credit
v.The writer compares training to penance in the line --Then comes the penance of the rigorous
training.(Paragraph 2)
State 1 point of similarity between training and penance.
(1 mark)
Value Points Guidance
very difficult / requires perseverance
(Any other relevant)
? Award 1 mark for the correct answer
? No partial credit
vi.Based on your reading of the text, list 2 reasons why the writer says that “mountaineering is not a sport
that can be embraced without preparation”. (Paragraph 2)
1) ______________________
2)______________________
(1 mark)
Value Points Guidance
(Any 2)
? Because mountaineering includes difficulties
likehaving to walk on icy sheets that cannot be
accomplished without proper preparation of
equipment
? Because mountaineering includes dealing with
several Health hazards that cannot be managed
without preparation.
? Because managing unpredictable weather is
essential in mountaineering and cannot be
accomplished without being prepared with specific
training
? Because mountaineering presents the risk of fatality
due to faulty decision-making and cannot be
addressed without being prepared by
accompanying/ engaging experienced climbers
(Any other relevant/ correct from text)
? Award 1 mark for 2 correct/
relevantpoints
? Award ½ mark for 1 correct/
relevantpoints
vii.What connect does the writer draw out between unpredictable weather and setting up of camps?
(Paragraph 3)
. (1 mark)
Value Points Guidance
If the weather is unpredictable, it makes it difficult to
decide when to set up camp as mountaineers would prefer
to climb when its sunny and camp when it’s snowing.
? Award 1 mark for the complete
explanation
? Award ½ mark for a partial but correct
explanation
viii.The writer says, “A true mountaineer may challenge the mountain, yet is always respectful to the
powerful forces of nature.” (Paragraph 3)
Select the reason the mountaineer is respectful to the forces of nature, up in the mountains.
A. survival
B. experience
C. tradition
D. directive
(1 mark)
Value Points Guidance
A. survival
? Award 1 mark for the correct answer
? No partial credit
ix.Supply 1 point to justify the following:
While mountainclimbing, an impulsive mountaineer is either disaster-prone or as good as dead.
(1 mark)
Value Points Guidance
Survival is key in mountain climbing and it can be done with
meticulously planning / careful decision-making/ careful
application of training (any one or more)
It has no room for rash or impulsive decisions/ actions—
these would lead to accidents or fatalities.
? Award 1 mark for relevant justification
? No partial credit
x.Evaluate the INAPPROPRIATE reason for the feeling of exhilaration on reaching a summit,
that the mountain climbers experience.
A. Achievement of a seemingly impossible feat
B. Spectacular panoramic view
C. Application of the inculcated survival instincts
D. Opportunity to use sophisticated mountaineering equipment
(1 mark)
Value Points Guidance
D.Opportunity to use sophisticated mountaineering
equipment
? Award 1 mark for relevant justification
? No partial credit
II. Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions given below.
i.Infer one reason for the following, based on information in paragraph 1.
The rate of tourism in the North-East of India puzzles tourism officials.
Value Points Guidance
This is so because these states are lesser explored as
compared to the rest of the country, in spite of having lots
to offer.
? Award 1 mark for the complete
answer.
? No partial credit
ii.Select the appropriate options to fill in the blanks.
From paragraph 1 we can infer that the _____________ and _________________ of the North-Eastern
states aid attracting the ‘money rich and time poor’ tourists.
1. distinctiveness
2. conventionality
3. diversity
4. uniformity
5. modernity
A. 1 & 3
B. 2 &4
C. 2 & 5
D. 1 & 4
(1 mark)
Value Points Guidance
A.1&3. ? Award 1 mark for correctresponse
? No partial credit
iii.Complete the following analogy correctly with a word/ phrase from paragraph 1:
aroma: cooking:: _________: painting
(Clue:Just like aroma is integral to cooking, similarly ___________ is/ are integral to painting)
(1 mark)
Value Points Guidance
hues and shades
? Award 1 mark for correctresponse
? No partial credit
iv.Select the correct option to complete the sentence.
Travellers advocating the ‘experience economy’ seek a holiday package with ______________
A. grand facilities, expensive hotels and excellent services to pamper them.
B. a wholesome experience within the budget they have planned for.
C. places and cities to buy things from and opportunities spend money.
D. minimal services, hostel accommodation and many days of touring.
(1 mark)
Value Points Guidance
B. a wholesome experience within the budget they have
planned for.
? Award 1 mark for correctresponse
? No partial credit
v.Select the chart that appropriately represents the trend of foreign tourist travels in the North-East, from
2011-2014, as per paragraph 2.
A. Option 1
B. Option 2
C. Option 3
D. Option 4
For the Visually Impaired Candidates
Describe the trend of foreign tourist travels in the North-East, from 2011-2014 in ONE word, as
per paragraph 2.
(1 mark)
Value Points Guidance
B. Option 2
For the visually impaired candidates
rising/ growing/ increasing (any other relevant, correct)
? Award 1 mark for correct response
? No partial credit
vi.Fill in the blank by selecting the correct option.
The study of tourist travel statistics in the North-East, from 2005 to 2014 showed ____________ results.
A. expected
B. encouraging
C. inconsistent
D. questionable
(1 mark)
Value Points Guidance
B.encouraging
? Award 1 mark for correctresponse
? No partial credit
vii.Substitute the word ‘witnessed’ with ONE WORD similar in meaning, in the followingsentence from
paragraph 2:
Foreign tourist arrivals inthe North-East witnessed a growth of...
(1 mark)
Value Points Guidance
observed/ recorded/ showed/ displayed
(Any other similar relevant)
? Award 1 mark for correct response
? No partial credit
viii.List any 2 examples of ‘tourist facilities’as referred to, in Paragraph 3.
(1 mark)
Value Points Guidance
(Any 2)
Accommodation—hotels, hostels, camps
Recreation—Parks, Gardens, Museums, Shopping areas
Essential- eating outlets, toilets, water points, kiosks for
maps / currency exchange (if needed), certified travel guide
availability
Transport-dedicated shuttle service, sight-seeing buses,
cards or passes, car hiring stations
Digital upgrades –WiFi availability, websites, ticketing,
forums
(Any other relevant)
? Award 1 mark for 2 relevant examples
? Award ½ mark for 1 relevant example
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