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Friends, recreation and pastimes
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 1
(a) What are the girl’s hobbies? (2 marks)
Marking guidelines
| Criteria | Marks |
|---|---|
| Demonstrates a good understanding of the girl’s hobbies | 2 |
| Provides some relevant information | 1 |
Sample answer:
She likes playing the guitar, singing and writing songs.
(b) Summarise the group’s activities. (2 marks)
Marking guidelines
| Criteria | Marks |
|---|---|
| Demonstrates a good understanding of what the group does | 2 |
| Provides some relevant information | 1 |
Sample answer:
The group is a band, consisting of her brother and his friends. They have played together for some time. She composes their songs but they also sing other artists’ songs. They like the Rolling Stones. They rehearse in the garage at her house.
(c) How do her parents show support? (3 marks)
Marking guidelines
| Criteria | Marks |
|---|---|
| Demonstrates a good understanding of the parents’ support | 3 |
| Demonstrates some understanding of the parents’ support | 2 |
| Provides some relevant information | 1 |
Sample answer:
Both her parents like music and they support their children’s love of music. They bought their daughter a guitar for her 10th birthday. They have provided their garage and put noise insulation in the walls so the neighbours cannot complain about the rehearsals in the garage.
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