Question 1 Summary: Demo Answer | English Language for GCSE/IGCSE - Year 11 PDF Download

Introduction

Question 1 consists of two components: a comprehension task and a summary task. The summary task, centered on Text B within your reading insert, aims to evaluate your proficiency in comprehending the text and expressing ideas fluently and succinctly using your own language.
The following guide will demonstrate how to answer the Question 1: Summary question from the June 2022 exam paper. It includes: 

• Text B from the June 2022 exam paper
• Question 1(f) Summary model answer
• Unannotated model answer
• Summary

Text B (June 2022)

The subsequent text, Text B, extracted from the June 2022 exam paper, discusses Tough Mudder, an endurance event featuring a lengthy race interspersed with obstacles.

Question 1(f): Summary model answer

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

According to the question provided, the subsequent model response illustrates the utilization of continuous writing to summarize information using one's own language. This serves as an exemplary answer, achieving the maximum marks possible (15/15):

Unannotated model answer

Summary of Key Points:

• The student's response showcases a deep comprehension of the text and the given task.
• Consistent focus is maintained on the main task without including unnecessary details.
• A concise overview of the essential points from the text that address the question is provided.
• The answer is well-organized, clear, and fluently articulated with accuracy.
• The student adeptly uses their own words, displaying a well-selected vocabulary.

Summary

• When tackling a summary question, it's crucial to carefully read and identify:
• The instructions detailing what needs to be done.
• The main focus of the question, specifying the content to be summarized.
• Quality writing is key as up to five marks are allocated for it:
  • Review your response before proceeding to the next question.
• Summarization should primarily be in your own words, avoiding direct copying or quoting from the text.
• Responses should be structured in paragraph form, steering clear of bullet points or single-word answers.