Formative III – Criterion A - Listening & Speaking

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Strand I - Content
i. Construct meaning by identifying stated and implied information (facts and/or opinions), main
ideas and supporting details, and draw conclusions

1. What is the name of an island mentioned in the video?

2. The island is a remote island in The _______ _______
3. What was the situation in the island in the old times according to the first
interviewee/respondent?
4. The island is considered to be a ______ ______.
5. Why do you think the island is considered to be such a thing? Explain your answer.
6. One in three Ikarians live past 90 years old. TRUE or FALSE?
7. What are the factors for Ikarians to have long life expectancies?
8. According to Maria Plakas, an Ikarian resident, food is the most important thing to
have a healthy life. TRUE or FALSE?
9. Ikarian diets start with plenty of _________ and ________. Interestingly, they also
cook with _____ oil.
10. In the video, there is a couple who live a life in Ikaria. They are Thodoris & Kara.
How do they live their life differently compared to Athens, 11 years ago?

Strand II - Context
ii. Interpret basic conventions including aspects of format and style, and author’s purpose
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1. What is the main idea of the video? Explain your answer.
2. What is the purpose of the video? Explain your answer.
3. What are the last messages from an Ikarian resident at the end of the video? Further,
why do you think the author included that in the video? Explain your answer.

Strand III - Concept

iii. Engage with the written and visual text by identifying ideas, opinions and attitudes by making a
response to the text based on personal experiences and opinions

1. Based on the video, do you think Ikarians enjoy their life and are happy? Explain your
answer.
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2. What are the things you learn from Ikarians to have a healthy lifestyle?
3. In conclusion, what makes the Ikarians have longer life expectancies and even attract
outsiders to reside there for the rest of their lives? Explain your answer.

Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2t2AWaRo1g