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Japanese Beginners listening: People, places and communities
Note: These are sample answers only, and do not necessarily represent the only correct answer (with the exception of multiple choice).
Marking guidelines and sample answers
Marking guidelines
| Criteria | Mark |
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| Identifies what Mariko says about her shirt | 1 |
Sample answer
- She got it from a friend (for her birthday).
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| Criteria | Mark |
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| Identifies what Mariko is planning to do next Sunday | 1 |
Sample answer
- She’s planning to give flowers and chocolates to her mum (for mother’s day).
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| Criteria | Mark |
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| Identifies the location of the stationery department | 1 |
Sample answer
- 3rd floor next to the book department
Marking guidelines
| Criteria | Mark |
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| Identifies the items purchased | 1 |
Sample answer
- A4 notebooks (3 red and one blue)
Marking guidelines
| Criteria | Mark |
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| Identifies the amount | 1 |
Sample answer
- 840 yen
Marking guidelines
Criteria |
Marks |
| Identifies what the customer bought | 1 |
Sample answer
- He bought a yellow wool sweater.
Marking guidelines
| Criteria | Mark |
|---|---|
| Demonstrates a good understanding of why the speakers decided on the restaurant | 2 |
| Demonstrates some understanding of why the speakers decided on the restaurant | 1 |
Sample answer
- The female speaker has never tried Indonesian food and would like to try it. Also the Italian restaurant that was first mentioned was a little expensive.
Marking guidelines
| Criteria | Mark |
|---|---|
| Demonstrates a good understanding of details for the booking | 2 |
| Identifies some relevant details | 1 |
Sample answer
- The booking is for next Friday at 7 o’clock for 10 people
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| Criteria | Mark |
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| Identifies where the conversation is taking place | 1 |
Sample answer
- Over the telephone.
Marking guidelines
| Criteria | Mark |
|---|---|
| Demonstrates a good understanding of the arrangements for the day out | 2 |
| Demonstrates some understanding of the arrangements for the day out | 1 |
Sample answer
- They will meet at 11 o’clock in front of the station and have noodles for lunch (at a place near the zoo). They will spend the rest of the day at the zoo and get back by 6 o’clock.
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