Cambridge Progression Test Stage 4 English 2022 Paper 1 With Mark Scheme

1. Reading comprehension: understanding newspaper structure, identifying text purpose, linking paragraphs, use of quotations to justify opinions, use of inverted commas, apostrophes, and repeated words for emphasis
2. Vocabulary and grammar: identifying adverbs, connectives, alliteration, similes, and word choices (e.g. “state-of-the-art”), distinguishing between surprising information and formal tone
3. Text structure and layout: recognition of features like paragraphing, headings, topic statements, present tense in information texts, and clarity through layout
4. Inference and interpretation: evaluating robot usage in a hotel, analyzing reader reactions, understanding the consequences of inventions, identifying reader-friendly structures
5. Writing skills: planning and composing a newspaper report on a helpful invention, considering function, benefits, and future improvements
6. Language features: recognizing typical elements of informative and nonfiction texts (formal tone, topic statements, text organization)