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People, places and communities: sample answers for listening activities
These are sample answers only and do not represent the only correct answer (with the exception of multiple choice).
Activity1
Question 1
Circle the correct answer/s (1 mark)
- Spanish people prefer to have their breakfast at home.
- At lunch time Spanish people have two main courses, plus sweets or fruit.
- Dinner is the most important meal of the day.
- All Spanish people have wine and/or coffee with their meals.
Marking guidelines
| Criteria | Marks |
|---|---|
| Identifies the correct answer | 1 |
Sample answer
b. At lunch time Spanish people have two main courses, plus sweets or fruit.
Question 2
How does lunch in Spain differ from the evening meal? (3 marks)
Marking guidelines
| Criteria | Marks |
|---|---|
| Clearly identifies several differences with reference to the text | 3 |
| Identify some differences with reference to the text | 2 |
| Provides some relevant detail | 1 |
Sample answer
Lunch is the most important meal of the day. It is served between 1 and 3 pm and consists of two courses plus sweets or fruit as dessert.
Dinner is the last meal of the day and it is served between 9 and 10 and consists of something light such as soup, vegetables, egg, etc
Activity 2
Question
Why is Claudia leaving the message on the answer machine? (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
Claudia is leaving the message, because nobody is answering the phone. She has a doctor’s appointment on Tuesday the 17th at 5:15 pm which she needs to change for Thursday at the same time.
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