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Youth and Social Issues:
Sample reading tasks
Multiculturalism
Question 1
Outline the difficulties faced by migrants in this letter. 4 marks
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Provides a thorough response |
4 |
Provides a satisfactory response |
3 |
Provides a limited response |
2 |
Provides some relevant information |
1 |
- difficulty in finding work
- difficulty communicating due to lack af adequate English language skills
- lack of recognition of overeas qualifications therefore difficult to access work for their level of training
- make do with low paid jobs where their true potential is not utilised by society.
Question 2
Explain what the social worker hopes to achieve by writing a letter to the editor of a newspaper.
2 marks
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Provides a complete response |
2 |
Provides some relevant information |
1 |
She hopes to bring these difficulties to the attention of people who have the power/possibility to bring about change in this area.
Question 3
Discuss why the support already in place is not adequate. 5 marks
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Provides a full and perceptive response |
5 |
Provides a thorough response |
4 |
Provides a satisfactory response |
3 |
Provides a limited response |
2 |
Provides some relevant information |
1 |
The existing support is not enough because English language classes if attended full time means the studnets cant work and earn an income, however if they work and study at same time, the study is difficult and time consuming even if the job is not demanding. Even if there is financial assistance for a limited time to attend intensive language courses, the funding is not sufficient to meet the financial needs of individuals; with continual cutbacks it is hard to find a quick solution for the needs of new arrivals.
Question 4
To what extent were the social worker’s intentions achieved? Justify your answer.5 marks
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Provides a full and perceptive response |
5 |
Provides a thorough response |
4 |
Provides a satisfactory response |
3 |
Provides a limited response |
2 |
Provides some relevant information |
1 |
The writer’s intention was achieved by the editor responding to her letter. She has the editor’s support as he recognises the importance of dealing with this issue. In addition the editor has organised a round table discussion with various ministerial representatives with responsibility for migrant issues. He intends to publish an article to inform the community of any proposed measures as a result of discussions and he hopes this is the beginning of a series of positive changes in this area.
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