Theme One: Identity And Culture
Overview
Theme one is the theme you already know everything about. It covers your family, your friends, and what you do on a Saturday. Nobody has to teach you the content. What has to be taught is the English that turns it into a mark: the words for a relationship that is not simply good, the tenses that let you say what you used to do as well as what you do now, and the difference between mentioning a festival and describing one.
This lesson goes through the two topics the specification names under theme one, with the sub-topics shown as bullet points under each, and builds the language for them. You will see a photograph description marked against the criteria the specification prints for that task, a listing exercise of the kind the Reading section uses, and one opinion written at three different standards so that you can see exactly what separates them.
Objectives
- Theme one covers the following two topics with related sub-topics shown as bullet points: Topic 1: Me, my family, friends and people I know
- Relationships with family
- Relationships with friends and people I know Topic 2: Free-time activities
- Music
- Cinema and TV
- Sport
- Customs and festivals
Lesson Note
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Lesson Evaluation
Congratulations on completing the lesson on Theme One: Identity And Culture. 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 one contain? A. One B. Two C. Three D. Four Answer: B
- Which of these is NOT a sub-topic shown under Free-time activities? A. Cinema and TV B. Customs and festivals C. Social issues D. Sport Answer: C
- On Paper 1 Question 1, the photograph description, what are the 3 marks that are not for conveying meaning and information awarded for? A. Creativity B. Range of vocabulary C. Sentence variety D. Spelling and punctuation only Answer: D
- A listing question asks for four points and you are certain of only three. What is the best action? A. Explain in the margin that you found only three B. Leave the fourth line blank C. Merge two points onto one line to look complete D. Write a fourth line with your best guess Answer: D
- Which sentence best shows a relationship rather than describing a person? A. My sister and I argue about everything except money B. My sister has long dark hair C. My sister is kind and clever D. My sister is two years older than me Answer: A
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