Exercise 4 0511/13 Paper 1 May/June 2024

What does Emma say about her first job?

• It was supposed to be a long-term position.

• It was an important role in the company

• It taught her some useful skills.

What does ‘happy accidents’ in paragraph 2 mean?

• mistakes that have unexpected results

• errors that spoil what has been produced

• failed experiments that are easy to learn from

In paragraph 3, Emma mentions how some people

• envy her flexible working hours.

• underestimate how demanding her job is.

• suggest that she should work elsewhere.

What does Emma say about technology in paragraph 4?

• It makes people less patient.

• It has limited benefit for artistic people.

• It has little connection to the popularity of pottery.

What does ‘it’ refer to in line 37?

• being interviewed in a TV studio

• failing to make the final selection

• applying for a place on the show

What do we learn about Emma in the final paragraph?

• She sometimes doubts her own ability.

• She’s easily influenced by others’ opinions.

• She lacks a competitive spirit.