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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).

Question 1

Marking guidelines

Criteria	Marks
Shows a good understanding of why Bruno’s parents are not prepared to buy him a new ball	2
Shows some understanding of why Bruno’s parents are not prepared to buy him a new ball	1

Sample answer:
Bruno broke his glasses last week and they had to get new ones, so his parents are not prepared to pay for yet another lost ball.

Question 2

Marking guidelines

Criteria	Marks
Shows an excellent understanding of how the idea differs from the traditional view of chocolate eaters	3
Shows a good understanding of how the idea differs from the traditional view of chocolate eaters	2
Shows some understanding of how the idea differs from the traditional view of chocolate eaters	1

Sample answer:
Chocolate is traditionally seen as bad for your health but a positive aspect is that milk chocolate eaters are usually sensitive, affectionate, creative and dreamers.

Question 3

Marking guidelines

Criteria	Marks
Shows an excellent understanding of how he feels about his new house	3
Shows an excellent understanding of how he feels about his new house	2
Shows some understanding of how he feels about his new house	1

Sample answer:
He finds the new home is nearer to the shops and, as he lives a short distance from the park, he can spend lots of time there with the dogs.
However, it does cost more than the previous house and he has to mow the lawn.

Question 4

Marking guidelines

Criteria	Marks
Shows a perceptive understanding of how the family reacted	4
Shows a thorough understanding of how the family reacted	3
Shows a thorough understanding of how the family reacted	2
Shows some understanding of how the family reacted	1

Sample answer:
She seems irritated by everyone in her family. Both her mother and mother-in-law help a lot but she says they help too much and that they are always at the house checking on everything. Her husband calls 10 times per day and she can’t get anything done. The baby’s grandfathers turn up unannounced with useless gifts, which also annoys her.

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