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Family life, home and neighbourhood: sample answers for reading activities
Sample activity 3 (6 marks)
Question 1
What causes the arguments between the two sisters? (2 marks)
Marking guidelines
| Criteria | Marks |
|---|---|
| Shows some understanding of what causes the arguments | 1 |
Sample answer
The little sister uses Luisa’s makeup and lends her clothes to her friends, who don’t return them.
Question 2
What does the speaker think of her parents’ reactions to the problem? (4 marks)
Marking guidelines
| Criteria | Marks |
|---|---|
| Shows a good understanding of how they react with some detail and justification for her perceptions | 3 |
| Shows some understanding of how they react with some detail | 2 |
| Gives isolated details about how they react | 1 |
Sample answer
Mum does nothing, as she says they have to solve it themselves. She doesn’t want to be on any one’s side. Luisa thinks that she should do more. Dad punishes her if she tries to discipline her sister, as she is not supposed to treat her little sister like that. Luisa believes that he is favouring the little sister.
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