ATARMAxxing
HSC English StudiesPractice Examination 17
| Reading time | 15 minutes |
| Writing time | 2 hours |
| Total marks | 70 |
| Questions | 9 |
| Structure | Section I — 6 Q, 20 marks · Section II — 1 Q, 20 marks · Section III — 1 Q, 15 marks · Section IV — 1 Q, 15 marks |
This paper covers
- Section I: unseen texts on dreams and determination (6 questions, 2+3+3+4+4+4 marks)
- Section II: how the text represents identity and belonging
- Section II model answer: Stephen Daldry, Billy Elliot
- Section III: explain why ONE text from a module would be worth studying for students in another school
- Section III model answer: Module E: Playing the Game
- Section IV: imaginative writing beginning with ONE of two given opening sentences
Students are permitted to bring into the examination the materials normally allowed for this subject. Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
This is an ATARMAxxing practice paper. It is not an official examination and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced by the VCAA, NESA or the QCAA.
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