2012 ATESOL Trial HSC Listening Paper Marking Guidelines

2011 ATESOL Trial HSC English (ESL) Exam Marking Guidelines

Listening Paper

Question 1 (1 mark) Outcome assessed: H5
What is the purpose of this radio show?

Criteria
Marks
To entertain
To relax listeners at the end of the working week
1

Inappropriate answers:
To inform
To persuade

Question 2 (2 marks)
Outcomes assessed: H1, H5, H7
Explain how ONE feature of the introduction engages the listeners.

Criteria
Marks
Correctly identifies ONE relevant feature of the introduction
AND
clearly explains how it engages the listeners
2
Correctly identifies ONE relevant feature of the introduction
OR
Explain an effect on the listeners
1

Sample answers for 2 marks:

The deep voice that accompanies the introductory music attracts attention and promises entertainment/humour in the rest of the program.

The words 'Thank God It's Friday' are repeated in the song to make people feel happy that the week is over and they can now relax and have fun.

The announcer’s comment is meant to convey that the program will be funny.

Sample answers for 1 mark:

Upbeat music attracts attention
Richard welcomes the panel with an enthusiastic tone
The clapping and whistling are engaging
“adult themes, occasional nudity” - ironic statement
The audience is looking forward to hearing the band

Inappropriate answer:

Welcomes the panel.

Question 3 (1 mark)
Outcome assessed: H6

What does Glover mean by the word ‘procrastination’?
Tick the box that corresponds to the best answer.

Criteria
Marks
Gives the correct answer
1

Correct answer: A

Question 4 (2 marks)
Outcome assessed: H6

Give TWO examples of activities that HSC students do to avoid studying.

Criteria
Marks
Identifies TWO correct activities
2
Identifies ONE correct activity
1

Answers could include:

playing squash walking the dog talking with friends reading the newspaper debating politics cleaning their rooms making dinner for the family growing chillies brewing beer swimming jogging