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Family life, home and neighbourhood
Sample answers and marking guidelines
Note: These are sample answers only, and do not necessarily represent the only correct answer (with the exception of multiple choice).
Sample activity 2
(a) Describe Laure’s family. (3 marks)
Marking guidelines
| Criteria | Marks |
|---|---|
| Demonstrates a thorough understanding of Laure’s family | 3 |
| Demonstrates a good understanding of Laure’s family | 2 |
| Provides some relevant information | 1 |
Sample answer:
Laure has a big family. Her father is an architect and her mother is a part-time librarian. Her twin sisters are 12 years old, they are noisy and fun. Her younger brother is sporty and musical and likes video games. Her older brother helps her with maths.
(b) Compare the relationship Laure has with her mother and with her father. (3 marks)
Marking guidelines
| Criteria | Marks |
|---|---|
| Demonstrates a good understanding of the relationship between Laure and her parents | 2 |
| Provides some relevant information | 1 |
Sample answer:
Laure feels her father is quite distant and spends too much time away from home due to his work. She is closer to her mother whom she considers her best friend and who is devoted to the family.
(c) Why isn’t her older brother living with the family? (1 mark)
Marking guidelines
| Criteria | Marks |
|---|---|
| Demonstrates a good understanding why Laurent lives away from home | 2 |
| Provides some relevant information | 1 |
Sample answer:
Laurent does not live at home anymore because he attends university and lives in town.
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