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Family life, home and neighbourhood: sample answers for listening activities
These are sample answers only and do not represent the only correct answer (with the exception of multiple choice).
Activity 1
Question
What does the doctor advise? (4 marks)
Marking guidelines
| Criteria | Marks |
|---|---|
| Demonstrates an excellent understanding of what the doctor advised | 4 |
| Demonstrates good understanding of what the doctor advised | 3-2 |
| Identifies isolated information | 1 |
Sample answer
The doctor tells him to return home and not eat anything else today. Then he tells the patient to take two tablets for indigestion immediately and then one every four hours until he feels better.
He recommends him to eat in moderation from now on.
Activity 2
Question
Explain the cause of the accident. (4 marks)
Marking guidelines
| Criteria | Marks |
|---|---|
| Provides a thorough explanation | 4 |
| Provides a sound explanation | 3 |
| Provides a limited explanation | 2 |
| Provides some relevant detail | 1 |
Sample answer
Because of the dense fog and poor visibility a car crashed into a petrol truck travelling in the opposite direction. This then caused a chain of crashes.
Activity 3
Question 1
To whom is Lucia speaking? (1 mark)
Marking guidelines
| Criteria | Marks |
|---|---|
| Identifies the correct person | 1 |
Sample answer
A radio presenter
Question 2
According to Lucia, how do her father’s wishes contradict those of her mother? (2 marks)
Marking guidelines
| Criteria | Marks |
|---|---|
| Demonstrates a good understanding of the contradiction | 2 |
| Demonstrates some understanding of the contradiction | 1 |
Sample answer
Her father wants her to study more and go to university but her mother is more concerned that she does her house chores.
Question 3
What advice does she ask for?
Marking guidelines
| Criteria | Marks |
|---|---|
| Clearly identifies the advice sought | 2 |
| Demonstrates some relevant information about the advice sought | 1 |
Sample answer
She wants to know how to persuade her parents to be more understanding and to give her more freedom.
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