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1. Which of these statements discusses school?

I don’t know what you’d like me to say about school. Maybe I should start by discussing my teachers.

Schools can be great places when you’ve done your homework, you’re polite to your teachers and you have lots of friends. However, some people are disorganised and lonely, and don’t enjoy school much at all.

Schools can be interesting places, full of learning, sport, music, friendships and discipline.

The second option is best because when we discuss we must show 2 points of view. This response has the positives AND negatives of school, so it has 2 points of view. The first option is just like a chat, which is not what "discuss" means.

Explanation

The second option is best because when we discuss we must show 2 points of view. This response has the positives AND negatives of school, so it has 2 points of view. The first option is just like a chat, which is not what "discuss" means.

2. Which of these statements describes ice-cream?

Ice-cream is sweet, creamy and often very cold.

Although ice-cream can be very refreshing, it is not very good for you due to the high fat content.

Ice-cream is made from sugar and cream which is churned in an icy vat.

This option had plenty of describing words in it (sweet, creamy, cold) and it tells us what ice-cream is like. It tells us a number of features of ice-cream.

Explanation

This option had plenty of describing words in it (sweet, creamy, cold) and it tells us what ice-cream is like. It tells us a number of features of ice-cream.

3. Which of these statements explains how ice-cream is made?

Ice-cream is made from cream straight from the cow, cane sugar, and any flavouring you like.

Ice-cream is made from sugar and cream which is mixed to make a custard. When the custard is churned in ice it starts to get cold and thicken, becoming ice-cream.

Ice-cream tastes good because the taste buds on our tongues are excited by the sugar and flavours.

The second option is correct because it explains the steps involved in making ice-cream. The first option just lists ingredients, there is no explaining. The third option describes and evaluates ice-cream, it does not explain how it's made.

Explanation

The second option is correct because it explains the steps involved in making ice-cream. The first option just lists ingredients, there is no explaining. The third option describes and evaluates ice-cream, it does not explain how it's made.

4. Which of these statements contrasts dogs and cats?

Dogs and cats are furry, with four legs, sharp teeth and often long tails.

Dogs and cats can both be pets.

While cats are good at climbing trees and hunting birds, dogs usually remain on the ground and are better at hunting small animals.

The third option is correct because it tells us the differences between cats and dogs. 'Contrast' means to find the differences.

Explanation

The third option is correct because it tells us the differences between cats and dogs. 'Contrast' means to find the differences.

5. Which of these statements assesses ice-cream?

Ice-cream is sweet, creamy and often very cold.

Although ice-cream can be very refreshing, it is not very good for you due to the high fat content.

Ice-cream is made from sugar and cream which is churned in an icy vat.

This option assesses by evaluating ice-cream, telling us what is good about it (it's refreshing) and what's not good about it (it's fatty).

Explanation

This option assesses by evaluating ice-cream, telling us what is good about it (it's refreshing) and what's not good about it (it's fatty).

6. Which of these statements outlines Shrek?

Shrek is a fantasy film set in a forest, in which a lonely ogre and his donkey go on an adventure and find their own true loves.

Shrek is a very funny film and it’s well worth going to see it.

Shrek one of Donkey’s friends. They meet accidentally and while Donkey always likes Shrek, it takes the ogre a little longer to get used to Donkey’s annoying ways.

Shrek is quite entertaining for adults and children, with jokes which will appeal to all ages. It also has an excellent standard of animation.

An outline means a brief summary of what happens. Option 1 is the only answer which tells us what happens in the story.

Explanation

An outline means a brief summary of what happens. Option 1 is the only answer which tells us what happens in the story.

7. Which of these statements evaluates Shrek?

Shrek is a fantasy film set in a forest, in which a lonely ogre and his donkey go on an adventure and find their own true loves.

Shrek is a very funny film and it’s well worth going to see it.

Shrek one of Donkey’s friends. They meet accidentally and while Donkey always likes Shrek, it takes the ogre a little longer to get used to Donkey’s annoying ways.

Shrek is quite entertaining for adults and children, with jokes which will appeal to all ages. It also has an excellent standard of animation.

When we evaluate we give a judgement about how good or bad something is. Both options 2 and 4 do this. However, the 2nd option is just an opinion - it doesn't really tell WHAT is good or bad. The 4th option is the best answer because it evaluates some characteristics from the film (the jokes, the animation) - it is more detailed.

Explanation

When we evaluate we give a judgement about how good or bad something is. Both options 2 and 4 do this. However, the 2nd option is just an opinion - it doesn't really tell WHAT is good or bad. The 4th option is the best answer because it evaluates some characteristics from the film (the jokes, the animation) - it is more detailed.

8. Which of these statements describes school?

School usually applies to a place where children go to learn. Schools often have a playground and classrooms.

A “school” means a place where there are lots of children, teachers and hard work.

Schools can be interesting places, full of learning, sport, music, friendships and discipline.

The third option is the best "describe" action because it tell us what school is like, including many characteristics, and has a describing word ("interesting").

Explanation

The third option is the best "describe" action because it tell us what school is like, including many characteristics, and has a describing word ("interesting").

9. Which of these statements defines school?

'School' usually applies to a place where children go to learn. Schools often have a playground and classrooms.

A “school” means a place where there are lots of children, teachers and hard work.

Schools can be interesting places, full of learning, sport, music, friendships and discipline.

A definition tells us what a word means. The first option is the best answer because it tells us the purpose of a school (learning) and some characteristics (playground, classrooms). The second option is not very good because many places could have students, teachers, hard work etc... it doesn't say what the place is for or like.

Explanation

A definition tells us what a word means. The first option is the best answer because it tells us the purpose of a school (learning) and some characteristics (playground, classrooms). The second option is not very good because many places could have students, teachers, hard work etc... it doesn't say what the place is for or like.

10. Which of these statements compares dogs and cats?

Dogs and cats are both furry, with four legs, sharp teeth and often long tails.

Dogs and cats can both be pets.

While cats are good at climbing trees, dogs usually are not.

The first option is correct because it tells us a list of similarities between cats and dogs. Compare means find what is similar. It is a better answer than "They can both be pets" because it gives more than one similarity.

Explanation

The first option is correct because it tells us a list of similarities between cats and dogs. Compare means find what is similar. It is a better answer than "They can both be pets" because it gives more than one similarity.

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