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SACE English as an Additional LanguagePractice Examination 15

Reading time15 minutes
Writing time2 hours
Total marks60
Questions10
StructureSection 1A — 3 Q, 10 marks · Section 1B — 6 Q, 20 marks · Section 2 — 1 Q, 30 marks

This paper covers

  • Part A listening: Public lecture on urban heat islands and tree canopy
  • Part A skill: data heard in a lecture
  • Part B texts: New housing-estate brochure and a resident's council submission
  • Part B emphasis: perspectives of developer and resident; final comparison of persuasiveness (6 marks)
  • Section 2 issue: Should cities prioritise trees over car parking?
  • Section 2 text types: trader’s letter to the editor, council trial evaluation with data table, older resident’s feedback comment

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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SACE English as an Additional Language Practice Examination 15

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