GRADE 12 AJAX / ALPHA ENGLISH 13th April, 2023.

CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL AS LEVEL ENGLISH GENERAL PAPER

Some possible questions on the topic Population & migration

1. Assess the factors which affect the distribution of population in your country.

2. How far is it possible for societies to provide equal opportunities for all their citizens?

3. How far are ‘ordinary’ people important in the history of a country?

4. How far are minority groups treated fairly in your society?

5. ‘Population growth is the primary source of environmental damage.’ Is this the whole truth?

6. How far would you agree with the accusation that religion is the ‘opium of the people’?

7. ‘Civilization is essentially an attitude of equal respect for all people.’ Discuss.

8. How far do you believe immigration to be a blessing to your country?

9. How far should immigration be encouraged or discouraged?

10. Which foreign country would you most like to visit? Give reasons for your choice.

11. To what extent do traditional values influence your country’s progress?

12. ‘A census is no more than a headcount.’ How far would you agree with this statement?

13. ‘When considering a future career, the most important factor is money.’ How far do you agree?

14. ‘Most migration is caused by economic desire.’ How far do you agree?

15. Evaluate the actions which could be taken in your country to improve the welfare of disadvantaged
people.

16. ‘It is important for cultures to preserve their traditional beliefs and customs.’ To what extent do you
agree?

Tasks to be completed:

Select any 4 questions and write an essay for each. Approximately 600 – 700 words.

• Each week complete one essay during the vacation.

Rubric:

• Selects a range of fully relevant information that effectively exemplifies the main aspects of the
response to the question.
• Applies a range of examples appropriately to support the main ideas and opinions.
• Selects relevant information that exemplifies the main aspects of the response to the question.
• Evaluate the issue or perspectives
• Use of appropriate register
Marking scheme: Holiday homework

Band Selection and application of information Anaysis and Evaluation Communication using written English Marks
• Analyses possible meanings of the • Communicates clearly with consistently appropriate
5 • Selects a range of fully relevant question and defines the scope of the use of register.
25-30
information that effectively exemplifies the response. • Uses a wide range of vocabulary and a variety of
main aspects of the response to the • Develops, analyses and evaluates a range language features.
question. of arguments to reach a supported • Uses language with control and accuracy. Errors, if
• Applies a range of examples appropriately conclusion. present, are only related to the use of sophisticated
to support the main ideas and opinions in • Develops a strong argument with clear words and structures.
the response. use of supportive evidence. • Constructs a cohesive response which links ideas,
arguments and paragraphs convincingly. Text is well
organised.

• Selects relevant information that • Analyses the meaning of the question to • Communicates clearly with appropriate use of register.
4 exemplifies the main aspects of the response inform the scope of the response. • Uses a range of vocabulary and language features.
19-24
to the question. • Develops, analyses and begins to evaluate • Uses language with control and some accuracy. Errors
• Applies examples appropriately to support different arguments to reach a supported relate to the use of less common words and structures.
the main ideas and opinions in the response. conclusion. • Constructs a clear response which links ideas,
• Develops a well-reasoned argument with arguments and paragraphs. Text is generally well
use of supportive evidence organised.

• Selects information that exemplifies some • Demonstrates understanding of the • Communicates clearly overall but with inconsistent use
3 of the main aspects of the response to the meaning of the question in the response. of appropriate register. 13-18
question. • Applies examples to support the • Develops and brings together some • Uses everyday vocabulary and some varied language
main ideas and opinions in the response arguments to form a conclusion. features.
• Constructs an argument which is logical • Uses language with some control. Errors are noticeable
and usually supported by evidence but do not impede communication.
• Constructs a mostly coherent response which links
ideas, arguments and paragraphs. Text has some
organisation but may not be sustained.
• Selects limited information that exemplifies • Demonstrates partial understanding of • Communicates clearly in places, with inconsistent use
2 aspects of the response to the question. • the meaning of the question in the of register. 7-12
Applies examples that are linked to some of response. • Uses basic vocabulary with limited language features.
the ideas and opinions in the response. • Refers to arguments to form a • Uses language with limited control. Errors are frequent
conclusion. and sometimes impede communication.
• Constructs an argument partially • Constructs a fragmented response which links some
supported by evidence. ideas and/or arguments.

• Selects limited information that is relevant • Makes a limited response to the question. • Communicates with lack of clarity and/or register is
1 to the question • Makes some form of basic conclusion. inappropriate. 1-6
• Makes examples which may not link to the • Constructs a weak argument • Uses basic vocabulary.
ideas and opinions in the response. • Uses language with control rarely. Errors are frequent
and communication is often lost.
• Constructs a response but the response is not
organised and ideas are not linked.