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The World of Work:
Sample reading task answers
Part A
Donne in divisa, solo per la pace
Question 1
Evaluate the cardinal’s views about the role of women in the armed forces in light of current trends.
5 marks
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Provides a perceptive evaluation of the cardinal’s views |
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Provides a thorough evaluation of the cardinal’s views |
4 |
Provides a satisfactory evaluation of the cardinal’s views |
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Provides a limited evaluation of the cardinal’s views |
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Provides some relevant information |
1 |
He doesn’t think it is an ideal career choice for women. He is surprised by the number of women signing up, and is concerned that violence should not find its way into the female psyche. Women are choosing non traditional jobs. There is a contrast between the new image of women with the traditional maternal nurturing comforting perception of women. He doesn’t like the idea of a woman in full combat mode, as this can be seen as aggressive, problematic. These women could bring the military influence into the home. His viewis traditional, sexist, and outdated view and it is influenced by church thinking, and his religious training.
Question 2
Outline the benefits of women in the armed forces according to the Cardinal. 4 marks
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Provides a thorough response |
4 |
Provides a satisfactory response |
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Provides a limited response |
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Provides some relevant information |
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According to the Cardinal there are several benefits of having women in the armed forces.
The presence of women is natural and useful for peacekeeping as their traditional role is to offer understanding, comfort and compassion, as they know how to deal with pain and suffering
There is a total commitment on part of women, because they provide help where others dare not go, and they are aware of risks.
They don’t tolerate bullying therefore this makes living in army barracks more tolerable, and they bring a greater understanding to the harsher reality of a soldier’s life.
Part B
From: Sandra
To: Paolo
Cc:
Subject: Avventure Internet
Caro Paolo
Due righe solo per salutarti e per farti sapere che ho appena aperto una nuova impresa Internet con mia sorella, Mimma. Come sai, ho dato l'esame di maturità e mi sentivo un po' persa e senza direzione — ero così abituata a studiare. Mimma ha visto un articolo sul giornale italiano "La Fiamma" in cui c'era un'ottima idea per creare delle nuove imprese su Internet e abbiamo preso l'occasione. Le spese sono state minime. Ci bastava solo un computer legato a Internet e un programma per gestire gli ordini e le spedizioni, e con poca fatica è nata EDUCATI-ON-WEB, la nostra ditta. Ora spediamo sussidi e attrezzature in tutte le scuole in Australia. Non ci serve neppure un magazzino perché possiamo reperire la merce nel momento in cui ce la ordinano.
In questo momento siamo molto impegnate ma spero di poter venire in Italia a giugno. Mi porterò il computer portatile e lo collegherò al mio telefonino così sarà possibile fare tutto anche in spiaggia.
A presto,
Sandra
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