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Syllabus topic: Friends, recreation and pastimes
Note: These are sample answers only, and do not necessarily represent the only correct answer.
Sample task 1
Marking guidelines
| Criteria | Mark |
|---|---|
| Identifies the purpose of the text | 1 |
Sample answer
- The purpose of the text is for the writer Keiko to find an email pen-friend.
Marking guidelines
| Criteria | Mark |
|---|---|
| Demonstrates a good understanding of the sort of person who would be interested | 3 |
| Demonstrates some understanding of the sort of person who would be interested | 2 |
| Provides some relevant information | 1 |
Sample answer
- The person who would be interested in this advertisement is likely to be someone who is interested in music, possibly an Australian high school student. S/he may have some things in common with Keiko such as enjoying watching movies.
Sample task 2
Marking guidelines
| Criteria | Mark |
|---|---|
| Identifies what happened to Alison | 1 |
Sample answer
- She broke her leg skiing.
Marking guidelines
| Criteria | Mark |
|---|---|
| Demonstrates understanding of the teacher’s suggestion AND the class’s response | 3 |
| Demonstrates understanding of the teacher’s suggestion OR the class’s response | 2 |
| Identifies some relevant information | 1 |
Sample answer
- The teacher suggests the class visit her. The class has already decided to visit her the
following day and asks whether the teacher can join them.
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