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Holidays, travel and tourism: 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 1
What are the passengers asked to do? (2 marks)
Marking guidelines
| Criteria | Marks |
|---|---|
| Identifies all relevant information | 2 |
| Identifies some relevant information | 1 |
Sample answer
They are asked to return to the departure lounge number 13.
Question 2
What is the airport announcement? (2 marks)
Marking guidelines
| Criteria | Marks |
|---|---|
| Demonstrates a good understanding of the announcement | 2 |
| Demonstrates some understanding of the announcement | 1 |
Sample answer
The flight is one hour late due to the bad weather conditions and it will now depart at 4pm. (4 marks)
Activity 2
Question
Fill in the missing information.
| Mode of transport | |
| Departure time | |
| Class | |
| Seat number |
Marking guidelines
| Criteria | Marks |
|---|---|
| Demonstrates sound understanding of the information | 3-4 |
| Demonstrates some understanding of the information | 2 |
| Provides isolated details | 1 |
Sample answer
| Mode of transport | By train |
| Departure time | 10.30 |
| Class | Second class |
| Seat number | 24 A |
Activity 3
Question 1
Identify the correct statement by circling the appropriate letter. (1 mark)
- Conditions in Puerto Escondido will remain stable during the day.
- The temperature in Cancún will not suit tourists.
- The minimum temperature in Puerto Escondido will be 27 degrees.
- The maximum temperature in Cancún will be 20 degrees.
Marking guidelines
| Criteria | Marks |
|---|---|
| Identifies the correct answer | 1 |
Sample answer
a. Conditions in Puerto Escondido will remain stable during the day.
Question 2
Explain the varying weather conditions expected tomorrow in Mexico City. (2 marks)
Marking guidelines
| Criteria | Marks |
|---|---|
| Clearly describes the variations expected | 2 |
| Provides a limited explanation of the variations expected | 1 |
Sample answer
The temperature will vary between 16 and 29 degrees. There will be clear skies during the day, but the possibility of strong winds and a storm at night.
Activity 4
Question 1
Identify the correct statement by circling the appropriate letter. (1 mark)
The price of 75 Euros includes:
- the room and breakfast
- the room and IVA
- the room, breakfast and IVA
- the room only
Marking guidelines
| Criteria | Marks |
|---|---|
| Identify the correct statement by circling the appropriate letter. | 1 |
Sample answer
c. the room, breakfast and IVA
Question 2
What room does the man take? (2 marks)
Marking guidelines
| Criteria | Marks |
|---|---|
| Identifies all relevant information | 2 |
| Identifies some relevant information | 1 |
Sample answer
Single room with shower.
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