ATARMAxxing
SACE English as an Additional LanguagePractice Examination 5
| 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 feature on the history of the bicycle
- Part A skill: sequencing events in a timeline
- Part B texts: E-scooter hire webpage and a council meeting speech opposing it
- Part B emphasis: speaker's purpose and context; final comparison of persuasiveness (6 marks)
- Section 2 issue: Should e-scooters be allowed on footpaths?
- Section 2 texts: trial evaluation with injury and survey tables, seniors' association opinion piece, shift worker's forum post
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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