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Leisure:
sample listening and responding answers
Item 1
| Marking Criteria | |
|---|---|
| Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of how Kenji changed his plans | 2 marks |
| Demonstrates some understanding of how Kenji changed his plans | 1 mark |
Sample answer: He didn't go to the beach because the wind was too strong. In the morning he washed the car and in the afternoon he did shopping at the supermarket.
Item 2
| Marking Criteria | |
|---|---|
| Demonstrates an excellent understanding of why he said it | 3 marks |
| Demonstrates a good understanding of why he said it | 2 marks |
| Demonstrates some understanding of why he said it | 1 mark |
Sample answer: Sydney Koala Park does not allow people to cuddle the koalas, as they feel that it is bad for the koalas but Brisbane Koala Park does allow it. Thus, Akiko is going for one day to Brisbane, so that she can experience this. The man thinks that it is strange that one city's koala park believes one thing and another says something different.
Item 3
| Marking Criteria | |
|---|---|
| Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of why the younger sister would/would not like the present | 2 marks |
| Demonstrates some understanding of why the younger sister would/would not like the present | 1 mark |
Sample answer: Yes, she would like it because it's cute and it's a white, soft stuffed toy in the shape of a sheep, so it will remind her of Australia.
Item 4
| Marking Criteria | |
|---|---|
| Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of what the friend is like | 2 marks |
| Demonstrates some understanding of what the friend is like | 1 mark |
Sample answer: They have never been to Australia before; they like animals; they like rock concerts.
Item 5
| Marking Criteria | |
|---|---|
| Demonstrates a good understanding of the woman's opinion | 2 marks |
| Demonstrates some understanding of the woman's opinion | 1 mark |
Sample answer: The woman thinks that the Cowra bush is pretty and the wine in the area is famous but does not recommend it as a one day trip, as it takes five hours to drive there.
Item 6
| Marking Criteria | |
|---|---|
| Demonstrates an excellent understanding of what the camp was like | 3 marks |
| Demonstrates a good understanding of what the camp was like | 2 marks |
| Demonstrates some understanding of what the camp was like | 1 mark |
Sample answer: It was great. In groups of four they put up their own tents. In her group, it was the first time they had all slept in a tent, so they were all very excited and didn't sleep much. They stayed talking until two a.m. and were very tired the next day but that didn't spoil the fun they had.
Item 7
| Marking Criteria | |
|---|---|
| Demonstrates a good understanding of why she is surprised | 2 marks |
| Demonstrates some understanding of why she is surprised | 1 mark |
Sample answer: The other week whe went to see a show that she very much enjoyed but she hadn't heard that the star of the show got sick and the show is cancelled until further notice.
| Marking Criteria | |
|---|---|
| Demonstrates an excellent understanding of the commentary | 3 marks |
| Demonstrates a good understanding of the commentary | 2 marks |
| Demonstrates some understanding of the commentary | 1 mark |
Sample answer: They can swim under water for a long time. Every year, in about June, they pass through Byron Bay on their way north. For about one month they play near the beach and relax there. You can probably see them in fine weather.
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