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The Story of Jack Ma – Teacher Answers

Answer key and listening script for the teacher. This page is kept separate from the student lesson.

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Teacher answer key

  1. Warm-up: answers will vary.
  2. Vocabulary: co-founder = accept a clear meaning in context; start-up = accept a clear meaning in context; rejection = accept a clear meaning in context; entrepreneurship = accept a clear meaning in context; persistence = accept a clear meaning in context.
  3. Reading comprehension: accept accurate answers supported by the reading.
  4. Grammar: check target forms and accept equivalent correct wording where appropriate.
  5. Listening script: “Jack Ma studied English and worked as a teacher before becoming involved in internet business. He experienced setbacks, but later helped create Alibaba. His career is often used as an example of persistence and taking opportunities.”
    Listening answers: accept answers matching the script.
  6. Speaking: answers will vary.
  7. Something New: activity answers will vary.
  8. Writing: answers will vary. Encourage clear sentences and use of lesson vocabulary.

Puzzle/Game: answers will vary. Encourage students to use lesson vocabulary and explain their choices.

Success criteria: this is a student self-check. No single answer is required.