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Future plans and aspirations: sample answers for reading activities
Sample activity 2 (2 marks)
Question 1
What information are we given about Carmen Luz? (1 mark))
Circle the correct statement/s.
Marking guidelines
| Criteria | Marks |
|---|---|
| Identifies the correct information | 1 |
Sample answer
(b) She was one of two thousand contestants
Question 2
What are the qualities needed for a contestant to stay competitive? (2 marks)
Marking guidelines
| Criteria | Marks |
|---|---|
| Demonstrates sound understanding of the necessary qualities | 2 |
| Provides some relevant information | 1 |
Sample answer
To have great artistic talent, excellent self-control and a strong personality.
Question 3
What circumstances allowed her to keep her dream alive? (4 marks)
Marking guidelines
| Criteria | Marks |
|---|---|
| Demonstrates an excellent understanding of how Carmen managed to stay in the competition | 4 |
| Demonstrates a good understanding of how Carmen managed to stay in the competition | 3 |
| Demonstrates limited understanding of how Carmen managed to stay in the competition | 2 |
| Provides some relevant detail | 1 |
Sample answer
Carmen was eliminated by the other contestants, as they said that she was a conflictive person.
However, the public was very upset by that decision and the TV channel was inundated by emails and phone calls protesting against her elimination. That decision was overturned and she was brought back to the competition.
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