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HSC English StudiesPractice Examination 18

Reading time15 minutes
Writing time2 hours
Total marks70
Questions8
StructureSection I — 5 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 standing apart from the crowd (5 questions, 3+4+4+5+4 marks)
  • Section II: to what extent individuals in the text keep their integrity under pressure
  • Section II model answer: Arthur Miller, The Crucible
  • Section III: a letter to a local hero you studied about what their story taught you
  • Section III model answer: Module G: Local Heroes
  • Section IV: reflective writing based on a quotation about doing the right thing

Students are permitted to bring into the examination the materials normally allowed for this subject. Answer all questions in the spaces provided.

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HSC English Studies Practice Examination 18