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Education and work: 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).

Question 1

Marking guidelines

Criteria	Marks
Demonstrates a good understanding of the announcement	1

Sample answer:
d. to announce that there is one place available on the trip to Italy

Question 2

Marking guidelines

Criteria	Marks
Demonstrates a good understanding of how Natasha coped with language difficulties	2
Demonstrates some understanding of how Natasha coped with language difficulties	1

Sample answer:
When she arrived in Italy, she didn’t understand anything but she continued to try to guess until she understood the meaning of words.

Question 3

Marking guidelines

Criteria	Marks
Demonstrates an excellent understanding of the son’s problem	3
Demonstrates a good understanding of the son’s problem	2
Demonstrates some understanding of the son’s problem	1

Sample answer:
He failed his last chemistry test. He hates chemistry and doesn’t want to continue it because it’s his worst subject. However, he needs it for his uni course next year.

Question 4

Marking guidelines

Criteria	Marks
Demonstrates an excellent understanding of how he feels about his new job	3
Demonstrates a good understanding of how he feels about his new job	2
Demonstrates some understanding of how he feels about his new job	1

Sample answer:
When he started, he thought it would be fantastic, as he knew the owner and thought he was very nice. Now, he has changed his mind, as he is not allowed to take breaks whereas the owner smokes outside and talks with the clients.

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