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Answer Key

Winter Simulation, December 2019

Test 1

PART A

[Q.1] Today I'm going to ask you about … school trips. (pause)

Do you like going on school trips? Explain and give an example of a trip you liked or

didn't like. Do you think it's important to have parents go on school trips with the

students? Explain.

Answer: The answer should flow as one continuous cohesive response, not short answers per

question.

The student should express an opinion on school trips and whether they like or don't like going

on them. This should be followed by an explanation. They should provide an example of a school

trip they liked or didn't like and explain why they liked or didn't like it.

The student should express an opinion on whether or not parents should accompany the

students on school trips. Either way, their ideas should be supported by an explanation.

NOTE: The student must relate to all the questions asked.

OR

[Q.2] Today I'm going to ask you about…. knowing languages. (pause)

Do you think it's important to learn English in Israel? Explain why. In addition to learning

a language in class, what else can you do to learn a language? Give an example and

explain.


question.

The student should express an opinion on whether it is important or not to learn English in Israel.

Their opinion should be supported by an explanation.

They should provide at least one more idea that they think might help one learn a new language.

They should provide an example or more and explain their views.


PART B

[Q. 3] To begin with, tell me what your topic was and what you were hoping to learn

from it. In addition, what fact or facts were most unexpected for you and why? Give

examples from your project and explain why.



question.

The answer should include information on the topic of their project, what they were hoping to

learn from the topic and doing this project on that topic. They should relate to the question of

what was most unexpected through an explanation and examples from their project. The answer

can't be a general answer. It has to include examples and explanations.


PART C

[Q4] Describe the events in the clip you just watched. What is the outcome at the end of

the clip? Explain.

Answer: The answer should flow as one continuous cohesive response, not short answers

per question.

The answer should include a description of the events in the clip, the main idea and a

description of the outcome at the end.

FYI, the following points are the main events of the clip:

There is a girl who is looking for a dog

She sees a cute brown and white dog who is very friendly and wants to be taken

home

The girl smiles at him but sees a white poodle that she prefers

The poodle doesn’t really pay any attention to the girl

The brown and white dog tries to get the girl’s attention but she wants the

poodle

The girl tries to take the poodle home but it refuses to go with her

The girl then decides to take the brown and white dog instead

The outcome is: the girl realizes that the brown and white dog is a better choice

[Q5] Why do you think the girl doesn't want the brown and white dog at first? Explain.

How would the story be different if there was another person also looking for a dog?

Explain.

Answer: The answer should express an opinion directly related to the events in the clip

relating why they think the girl doesn’t want the brown and white dog in the beginning.

Furthermore the answer should express an opinion in how the story might have been

different had there been an additional person in the room, also looking for a dog.


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Test 2

PART A

[Q1] Today I'm going to ask you about…. being famous. (pause)

Do you think being famous is a good goal in life? Would you like to be famous? Explain

why or why not. If you became famous, do you think you would still hang out with the

same friends? Explain.


question.

The student should relate to the issue of being famous and whether or not it's a good goal in life

and explain their reasoning. They should then relate to whether they would like to be famous or

not and provide an explanation either way.

They should provide an opinion relating to what would happen to their friendships as they are

now if they were to become famous. They should back this up with an explanation.


OR

[Q.2] Today I'm going to ask you about…games. (pause)

What kind of games do you like to play? Explain. What do you think makes a good

game? Explain.


per question.

The student should relate to playing games and what kind of games they like to play. If they

don't like to play games, they can state that as well. Either way they have to provide an

explanation for their choice.

The student should express an opinion on what makes a game good. They should provide a clear

explanation of their choice.


PART B


from it. Also, after having finished your project, are you proud of your work? Give

examples from your project showing what you are proud or what you aren't proud of

and explain.



question.


learn from the topic and doing this project on that topic. They should also relate to what how

they feel now that they've done their project and whether they are proud of their work or not,

again relating directly to the project and providing examples. There must be examples and

explanations to completely answer the question.


PART C

[Q4] Describe the events in the clip you just watched. How do you think the mouse feels

at the end of the clip? Explain.


question.

The answer should include a description of the events in the clip, the main idea and their

opinion on how they think the mouse feels at the end of the clip.


There is a mouse in a pet shop that wants to be taken home

The mouse has very big ears

The little bug in the mouse's cage laughs at the mouse

Two people come into the shop and laugh at the mouse

The mouse sees a potential owner and tries to get his attention

The mouse tries to throw something at the boy, but misses

The mouse throws the bug at the boy and turns off the music

The boy comes to the mouse's cage and sees the mouse

The boy takes off his earphones and smiles

The boy also has big ears

They are both happy

At the end, the mouse feels grateful to the boy for taking him home/ At the end the

mouse feels like he’s finally found someone who understands him.

[Q5] Do you think the way the mouse looks affects the events in the clip? Explain. Why

do you think the boy chooses the mouse? Explain.

Answer: The answer should express an opinion directly related to the events in the clip relating to

how they think the looks of the mouse affect the events, providing an explanation. Furthermore,

the answer should include an opinion based on the clip, as to why the boy chose the mouse.


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Test 3

PART A

[Q.1] Today I'm going to ask you about knowing languages. (pause)

Do you think it's important to learn English in Israel? Explain why. Do you think knowing

different languages can help you in life? Give an example and explain.


question.



They should express an opinion on whether knowing other languages can help and in what way.



OR

[Q.2] Today I'm going to ask you about…. games. (pause)

What kind of games do you like to play? Explain. Do you prefer playing games alone or

with others? Explain and give examples.


per question.

The student should relate to playing games and whether they like to play or not. Either way they

have to provide an explanation for their choice.

The student should discuss whether they prefer to play games for one person or with other

people. They should provide a clear explanation of their choice.


PART B


from it. In addition, if you had more time to do your project, which facts would you like

to learn more about? Give examples from your project and explain.


question.


learn from the topic and doing this project on that topic. They should relate to what they would


be interested in learning more about had they had more time to do the research. The answer



PART C

[Q.4] Describe the events in the clip you just watched. Do you think the ending is

unexpected? Explain why or why not.


question.

The answer should include a description of the events in the clip, the main idea and an

explanation of why they believe the ending to be unexpected.


There is a lonely dog on the moon or on a distant planet

A spaceship lands and a robot comes out

The robot has a mission / a task to do – to collect rock samples

The dog wants a friend, so it helps the robot

The robot collects all the samples it needs very quickly with the dog’s help

When it’s time to go, the dog wants to go with the robot

The robot agrees and they try to take off

The spaceship is too heavy with the rock samples and the dog

The robot has to decide if to take the samples or his new friend

The robot decides to keep his friend and throws the rocks away

They are both happy

The ending is unexpected because we don’t expect a robot to have feelings and to risk

his job for a friend.

[Q.5] Why do you think the robot saves the dog? Explain. What do you think the robot

learns about friendship? Explain.

Answer: The student should express an opinion on why they think the robot saves the dog

instead of fulfilling his mission. Their opinion must be supported by events in the clip.

Furthermore, the answer should relate to what they think the robot learns about friendship

based on the events in the clip. They should give an explanation and examples from the clip to

support their answer.


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Test 4

PART A



why or why not. Do you think being famous makes a person happy? Explain.


question.




They should express an opinion about whether being famous might make someone happy or not.

Their opinion has to be supported by a detailed explanation.


OR


Do you like going on school trips? Explain and give an example of a trip you liked or didn't like.

Do you think students should have a choice of whether to go on school trips or not? Explain.


per question.




The student should express an opinion on whether they think students should have a choice of

going or not going on school trips or not. Their ideas should be supported by an explanation.


PART B


from it. Also, which resources were most useful for you and why? Give examples and

explain.


question.



learn from the topic and doing this project on that topic. They should also relate to resources

were most useful for their work on in their project, again relating directly to the project and

providing examples. There must be examples and explanations to completely answer the

question.


PART C

[Q.4] Describe the events in the clip you just watched. How does the toy feel at the end

of the clip?


question.

The answer should include a description of the events in the clip, the main idea and relate to how

they think the toy feels at the end of the clip.


There is a little girl who comes to play video games

She wins a few tickets and wants to choose a prize

She likes to doll of the athlete / wrestler but she needs 500 tickets for it

She has a few coins left and she decides to try

The toy sees the girl and is worried that he’ll be part of a tea party

He tries to stop the girl from winning the tickets

He is successful but suddenly the girl shows that she isn’t a girlie girl and he likes her

He decides to help her win

But just then he falls and the machine is unplugged / comes out of the plug and turns off

The girl is disappointed and is about to go home

The doll manages to plug the machine back in and the girl wins the tickets

The girl takes the doll home and everyone is happy

At the end of the clip the toy feels happy because he was successful/ At the end of the

clip the toy feels satisfied with his ability to help the girl / At the end of the clip the toy

feels ….

[Q. 5] Why do you think the girl wants that specific toy? Explain. How would the story be

different if the girl were a boy? Explain.

Answer: The student should express an opinion on why they think the girl might want that toy

over all the other toys available. They should base their answer on the events in the clip, using

examples and providing an explanation. The answer should also relate to how the story might be

different had the girl been a boy in the same situation. Their answer should include references to

the clip, not just in general.


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Test 5

PART A



why or why not. If you became famous, do you think you would still hang out with the

same friends? Explain.


question.




They should provide an opinion relating to what would happen to their friendships as they are

now if they were to become famous. They should back this up with an explanation.


OR


Do you like going on school trips? Explain and give an example of a trip you liked or

didn't like. Do you think it's important to have parents go on school trips with the

students? Explain.


question.




The student should express an opinion on whether or not parents should accompany the

students on school trips. Either way, their ideas should be supported by an explanation.


PART B


from it. Also, after having finished your project, are you proud of your work? Give


examples from your project showing what you are proud or what you aren't proud of

and explain.


question.


learn from the topic and doing this project on that topic. They should also relate to what how

they feel now that they've done their project and whether they are proud of their work or not,

again relating directly to the project and providing examples. There must be examples and

explanations to completely answer the question.


PART C

[Q4] Describe the events in the clip you just watched. What is the outcome at the end of

the clip? Explain.


per question.

The answer should include a description of the events in the clip, the main idea and a

description of the outcome at the end.


There is a girl who is looking for a dog

She sees a cute brown and white dog who is very friendly and wants to be taken

home

The girl smiles at him but sees a white poodle that she prefers

The poodle doesn’t really pay any attention to the girl

The brown and white dog tries to get the girl’s attention but she wants the

poodle

The girl tries to take the poodle home but it refuses to go with her

The girl then decides to take the brown and white dog instead

The outcome is: the girl realizes that the brown and white dog is a better choice

[Q5] Why do you think the girl doesn't want the brown and white dog at first? Explain.

How would the story be different if there was another person also looking for a dog?

Explain.

Answer: The answer should express an opinion directly related to the events in the clip

relating why they think the girl doesn’t want the brown and white dog in the beginning.

Furthermore the answer should express an opinion in how the story might have been

different had there been an additional person in the room, also looking for a dog.


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Test 6

PART A

[Q1] Today I'm going to ask you about…. knowing languages. (pause)

Do you think it's important to learn English in Israel? Explain why. In addition to learning

a language in class, what else can you do to learn a language? Give an example and

explain.


question.



They should provide at least one more idea that they think might help one learn a new language.



OR

[Q.2] Today I'm going to ask you about…games. (pause)

What kind of games do you like to play? Explain. What do you think makes a good

game? Explain.


per question.

The student should relate to playing games and what kind of games they like to play. If they

don't like to play games, they can state that as well. Either way they have to provide an

explanation for their choice.

The student should express an opinion on what makes a game good. They should provide a clear

explanation of their choice.


PART B


from it. Also, which resources were most useful for you and why? Give examples and

explain.


question.



learn from the topic and doing this project on that topic. They should also relate to resources

were most useful for their work on in their project, again relating directly to the project and

providing examples. There must be examples and explanations to completely answer the

question.


PART C

[Q4] Describe the events in the clip you just watched. How do you think the mouse feels

at the end of the clip? Explain.


question.

The answer should include a description of the events in the clip, the main idea and their

opinion on how they think the mouse feels at the end of the clip.


There is a mouse in a pet shop that wants to be taken home

The mouse has very big ears

The little bug in the mouse's cage laughs at the mouse

Two people come into the shop and laugh at the mouse

The mouse sees a potential owner and tries to get his attention

The mouse tries to throw something at the boy, but misses

The mouse throws the bug at the boy and turns off the music

The boy comes to the mouse's cage and sees the mouse

The boy takes off his earphones and smiles

The boy also has big ears

They are both happy

At the end, the mouse feels grateful to the boy for taking him home/ At the end the

mouse feels like he’s finally found someone who understands him.

[Q5] Do you think the way the mouse looks affects the events in the clip? Explain. Why

do you think the boy chooses the mouse? Explain.

Answer: The answer should express an opinion directly related to the events in the clip relating to

how they think the looks of the mouse affect the events, providing an explanation. Furthermore,

the answer should include an opinion based on the clip, as to why the boy chose the mouse.


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Test 7

PART A

[Q.1] Today I'm going to ask you about knowing languages. (pause)

Do you think it's important to learn English in Israel? Explain why. Do you think knowing

different languages can help you in life? Give an example and explain.


question.



They should express an opinion on whether knowing other languages can help and in what way.



OR


Do you like going on school trips? Explain and give an example of a trip you liked or didn't like.

Do you think students should have a choice of whether to go on school trips or not? Explain.


per question.




The student should express an opinion on whether they think students should have a choice of

going or not going on school trips or not. Their ideas should be supported by an explanation.


PART B


from it. In addition, what fact or facts were most unexpected for you and why? Give

examples from your project and explain why.


question.



learn from the topic and doing this project on that topic. They should relate to the question of

what was most unexpected through an explanation and examples from their project. The answer



PART C

[Q.4] Describe the events in the clip you just watched. Do you think the ending is

unexpected? Explain why or why not.


question.

The answer should include a description of the events in the clip, the main idea and an

explanation of why they believe the ending to be unexpected.


There is a lonely dog on the moon or on a distant planet

A spaceship lands and a robot comes out

The robot has a mission / a task to do – to collect rock samples

The dog wants a friend, so it helps the robot

The robot collects all the samples it needs very quickly with the dog’s help

When it’s time to go, the dog wants to go with the robot

The robot agrees and they try to take off

The spaceship is too heavy with the rock samples and the dog

The robot has to decide if to take the samples or his new friend

The robot decides to keep his friend and throws the rocks away

They are both happy

The ending is unexpected because we don’t expect a robot to have feelings and to risk

his job for a friend.

[Q.5] Why do you think the robot saves the dog? Explain. What do you think the robot

learns about friendship? Explain.

Answer: The student should express an opinion on why they think the robot saves the dog

instead of fulfilling his mission. Their opinion must be supported by events in the clip.

Furthermore, the answer should relate to what they think the robot learns about friendship

based on the events in the clip. They should give an explanation and examples from the clip to

support their answer.


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Test 8

PART A



why or why not. Do you think being famous makes a person happy? Explain.


question.




They should express an opinion about whether being famous might make someone happy or not.

Their opinion has to be supported by a detailed explanation.


OR

[Q.2] Today I'm going to ask you about…. games. (pause)

What kind of games do you like to play? Explain. Do you prefer playing games alone or

with others? Explain and give examples.


per question.

The student should relate to playing games and whether they like to play or not. Either way they

have to provide an explanation for their choice.

The student should discuss whether they prefer to play games for one person or with other

people. They should provide a clear explanation of their choice.


PART B


from it. In addition, if you had more time to do your project, which facts would you like

to learn more about? Give examples from your project and explain.


question.



learn from the topic and doing this project on that topic. They should relate to what they would

be interested in learning more about had they had more time to do the research. The answer



PART C

[Q.4] Describe the events in the clip you just watched. How does the toy feel at the end

of the clip?


question.

The answer should include a description of the events in the clip, the main idea and relate to how

they think the toy feels at the end of the clip.


There is a little girl who comes to play video games

She wins a few tickets and wants to choose a prize

She likes to doll of the athlete / wrestler but she needs 500 tickets for it

She has a few coins left and she decides to try

The toy sees the girl and is worried that he’ll be part of a tea party

He tries to stop the girl from winning the tickets

He is successful but suddenly the girl shows that she isn’t a girlie girl and he likes her

He decides to help her win

But just then he falls and the machine is unplugged / comes out of the plug and turns off

The girl is disappointed and is about to go home

The doll manages to plug the machine back in and the girl wins the tickets

The girl takes the doll home and everyone is happy

At the end of the clip the toy feels happy because he was successful/ At the end of the

clip the toy feels satisfied with his ability to help the girl / At the end of the clip the toy

feels ….

[Q. 5] Why do you think the girl wants that specific toy? Explain. How would the story be

different if the girl were a boy? Explain.

Answer: The student should express an opinion on why they think the girl might want that toy

over all the other toys available. They should base their answer on the events in the clip, using

examples and providing an explanation. The answer should also relate to how the story might be

different had the girl been a boy in the same situation. Their answer should include references to

the clip, not just in general.

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