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Japanese Beginners listening: Holidays, travel and tourism
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 |
|---|---|
| Demonstrates a good understanding of details of the reservations | 2 |
| Demonstrates some understanding of the details of the reservations | 1 |
Sample answer
The reservation was for 3 nights from the 8th July for two people for a room with a bath. It includes 2 meals.
Marking guidelines
| Criteria | Mark |
|---|---|
| Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the booking information | 3 |
| Demonstrates some understanding of the booking information | 2 |
| Identifies some relevant information | 1 |
Sample answer
- Destination: Osaka
- Departure date: 20th (today)
- Departure time: 9:10am
- Arrival time: 12:40pm
- Number of people travelling: 3 adults, 2 children
- Total cost: 94,000 yen
Marking guidelines
| Criteria | Mark |
|---|---|
Criteria |
Marks |
| Demonstrates a good understanding of how to get to Yamada High School | 2 |
| Demonstrates some understanding of how to get to Yamada High School | 1 |
Sample answer
- Go straight down this road and turn right at the second set of lights. After turning right, go straight ahead and there will be a park on the left. Yamada High School is next to that park.
Marking guidelines
| Criteria | Mark |
|---|---|
| Identifies how long it takes to get there | 1 |
Sample answer
- Approximately 20 minutes on foot.
Marking guidelines
| Criteria | Mark |
|---|---|
| Demonstrates a good understanding of the details of the booking | 2 |
| Demonstrates some understanding of the details of the booking | 1 |
Sample answer
| Hotel name | Fukuya Hotel |
| Cost | 8000 yen/person per night OR 48000 yen in total for 3 people for 2 nights |
| Dates of stay | October 11th + 12th |
| Other information | Includes breakfast and dinner |
Marking guidelines
| Criteria | Mark |
|---|---|
| Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the weather forecast | 3 |
| Demonstrates some understanding of the weather forecast | 2 |
| Identifies some relevant information | 1 |
Sample answer
| Place | Weather |
|---|---|
| Tokyo | Fine/sunny |
| Nagoya | Rain then cloudy |
| Kyoto | Rain all day |
| Osaka | Rain in the morning but becoming fine and warm in the afternoon |
| Hiroshima | Cloudy then rain, strong winds |
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