english language | paper 1

• What is greatly valued among colleagues in a leader?

  Considerate actions that create trust
• What is the gender pay gap in professional sports as mentioned in the text?

  Men earn 100% more than women
• What is often cited as a reason for the pay gap in sports?

  Men's sports are more popular and attract more viewers
• How does the popularity of men's sports affect women's sports according to the text?

  It reinforces damaging stereotypes about women's abilities
• What time does Jenna Davis wake up for her training?

  1. 30 AM
• What does Jenna Davis have to do after her training?

  She goes to work as a sales rep
• What does the text suggest about the encouragement of women in sports?

  Women were not encouraged towards sports careers as much as men
• What is the main challenge faced by female athletes like Jenna Davis?

  They have to fit training around their day jobs
• What solution does the text propose for the pay disparity in sports?

  Reduce the salaries of top male athletes
• What message would reducing male athletes' salaries send to young girls?

  That they are just as important and entitled to sporting success
• What are the key components of writing a persuasive article as outlined in the text?

  1. Open with an anecdote
  2. Present facts and statistics
  3. Address the opposing viewpoint
  4. State your opinion
  5. Suggest what should happen
• Who is quoted in the text regarding having enemies?

  Winston Churchill
• What is the main argument presented in the text regarding professional sports salaries?

  Professional sportsmen should be paid equally to professional sportswomen
• What is the impact of reality TV on youth as discussed in the text?

  It can have a negative impact on mental health
• What are the levels of content and organization in writing as per the text?

  • Level 1: Simple success in communication
  • Level 2: Mostly successful communication
  • Level 3: Consistently clear and effective communication
  • Level 4: Convincing and compelling communication
• What are the levels of technical accuracy in writing as per the text?

  • Level 1: Basic spelling and sentence structure
  • Level 2: Some control of punctuation and spelling
  • Level 3: Secure sentence demarcation and varied punctuation
  • Level 4: High accuracy in spelling and punctuation
• What is the example of a reality show mentioned in the text?

  I'm a Celebrity
• What does the text suggest about the portrayal of youth in reality shows?

  It can negatively influence their perception of reality
• How does the text suggest reality TV affects children's behavior?

  It can lead to damaging behaviors and unrealistic expectations
• What is the main purpose of the leaflet?

  To persuade parents about reality TV from a specific point of view
• What are the main objectives mentioned for creating this assessment piece?

  To create a plan for the assessment piece
• What are the three clips mentioned that the writer plans to discuss?

  1. Educating Yorkshire, 2. Big Brother, 3. I'm a Celebrity
• What is the main problem with reality TV shows according to the study material?

  They can be traumatizing and triggering for viewers
• What is the main benefit of reality TV mentioned in the study material?

  It is a form of entertainment
• What is the main audience the writer plans to target with this leaflet?

  Parents
• What are the two main verbs the writer plans to use in this persuasive piece?

  To persuade, to instruct
• What is the main statement the writer plans to argue against in this persuasive piece?

  "Students have too many distractions in daily life. Mobile phones and music players should be banned."
• What is the main audience the writer plans to target with this persuasive piece?

  Broadsheet newspaper readers, adults who read broadsheet newspapers, teachers, and parents
• What are the main objectives mentioned for the persuasive writing piece?

  Create a persuasive piece of writing with a clear point of view, use punctuation, advanced vocabulary, simple/complex/compound sentences
• What is the formula to calculate the area of a circle with radius $r$?


  $A =$$\pi r^2$
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of using smartphones and music players in the classroom?

  Strengths:

  • Allow access to information and resources
  • Facilitate communication and collaboration
  • Prepare students for technology-driven workplaces

  
  

  Weaknesses:

  • Distract students from learning
  • Encourage less face-to-face interaction
  • Potential for misuse and cyberbullying
  • Unequal access for students from different backgrounds
• What are the main arguments for and against banning smartphones and music players in schools?

  Arguments for banning:

  • Reduce distractions and improve focus
  • Prevent misuse and cyberbullying
  • Ensure equal access to learning

  
  

  Arguments against banning:

  • Smartphones are essential for communication
  • Music players can aid concentration
  • Technology skills are crucial for future jobs
  • Banning may be impractical to enforce
• If you wanted to observe the detailed surface features of a cell, which type of microscope would you use?

  Scanning electron microscope (SEM)
• How do the functions of a scanning electron microscope (SEM) and a transmission electron microscope (TEM) differ?

  SEMs produce 3D images, while TEMs produce 2D images
• What is the first derivative of the function $f(x) =$$x^2$?


  $f'(x) =$$2x$
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of qualitative research methods?

  Strengths:

  • Provides in-depth, rich data
  • Flexible and adaptable to new information
  • Captures complex phenomena

  
  

  Weaknesses:

  • Time-consuming and labor-intensive
  • Potential for researcher bias
  • Limited generalizability
  • Difficulty in replicating results
• Why does a light microscope have a resolution limit of 0.2 µm?

  Because it is the wavelength of light
• How does the process of photosynthesis work in plants?

  1. Light absorption by chlorophyll
  2. Light-dependent reactions: water splits, electrons excited
  3. Electron transport chain: ATP and NADPH produced
  4. Calvin cycle (light-independent reactions):

  • CO2 fixation
  • Reduction of fixed carbon
  • Regeneration of RuBP

  1. Glucose and other carbohydrates synthesized
• What are the three reality TV shows mentioned in the study material?

  1. Educating Yorkshire, 2. Big Brother, 3. I'm a Celebrity
• What are the main concerns raised about reality TV shows in the study material?

  They can be traumatizing and triggering for viewers