Theme Two: Local, National, International And Global Areas Of Interest
Overview
Theme two is the biggest theme on the specification and it is also the one that produced the most measurable results when the papers were counted. On both Writing papers on file, Question 1 came from this theme. On both Reading papers, the final and largest text, worth 24 of the 60 marks, was travel writing. The Listening paper's last task was a travel podcast. If you had to pick one theme to be fluent in, this would be a defensible choice.
The theme runs outwards from the room you are sitting in to the planet: home, town, neighbourhood and region; then social issues; then global issues; then travel and tourism. This lesson takes the four topics in turn, builds the language each one needs, and then teaches the single most reliable technique on the Reading paper, the one that turns a mark tariff into an instruction about how many ideas to explain.
Objectives
- Theme two covers the following four topics with related sub-topics shown as bullet points, where applicable: Topic 1: Home, town, neighbourhood and region Topic 2: Social issues
- Charity/voluntary work
- Healthy/unhealthy living Topic 3: Global issues
- The environment
- Poverty Topic 4: Travel and tourism
Lesson Note
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Lesson Evaluation
Congratulations on completing the lesson on Theme Two: Local, National, International And Global Areas Of Interest. Now that youve explored the key concepts and ideas, its time to put your knowledge to the test. This section offers a variety of practice questions designed to reinforce your understanding and help you gauge your grasp of the material.
You will encounter a mix of question types, including multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, and essay questions. Each question is thoughtfully crafted to assess different aspects of your knowledge and critical thinking skills.
Use this evaluation section as an opportunity to reinforce your understanding of the topic and to identify any areas where you may need additional study. Don't be discouraged by any challenges you encounter; instead, view them as opportunities for growth and improvement.
- How many topics does theme two contain? A. Two B. Three C. Four D. Eleven Answer: C
- Which two sub-topics does the specification name under Global issues? A. Charity and voluntary work, and healthy and unhealthy living B. Home and region C. The environment, and poverty D. Travel, and tourism Answer: C
- A paraphrase question is worth 3 marks. What does the tariff tell you? A. The answer should be three sentences long B. The phrase contains three separate ideas, all of which must be explained C. Three quotations are required D. You may choose any three words from the phrase Answer: B
- How many marks is the final literary non-fiction text on the Reading paper worth? A. 6 B. 12 C. 18 D. 24 Answer: D
- Which of these is the weakest opening for a 150 word article, and why? A. In this article I am going to write about the environment B. Some people say students do not care about waste, but C. There is no room to stand in the clinic by ten past seven D. Walk down to the river on any Monday Answer: A
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