ATARMAxxing
SACE English as an Additional LanguagePractice Examination 11
| Reading time | 15 minutes |
| Writing time | 2 hours |
| Total marks | 60 |
| Questions | 11 |
| Structure | Section 1A — 4 Q, 10 marks · Section 1B — 6 Q, 20 marks · Section 2 — 1 Q, 30 marks |
This paper covers
- Part A listening: Radio documentary on the shift from print newspapers to podcasts
- Part A skill: a summary of the talk
- Part B texts: Digital news subscription advertisement and a short student debate
- Part B emphasis: arguments in a short debate; final comparison of persuasiveness (6 marks)
- Section 2 issue: Can social media be a reliable news source for young people?
- Section 2 text types: opinion piece, survey report with two data tables, student blog
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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