Types of questions

Question 1 Comprehension and summary task (30 marks)

Comprehension task: based on Text A.

Short answers testing understanding.

Summary task: based on Text B.

Write a summary of 120 words. Must be in your own words.

This question tests the following reading assessment objectives (10 marks):

Question 2 Short-answer questions and language task (25 marks)

Short-answer questions: based on Text C.

Students answer a series of sub-questions which require answers of different lengths.

Language task: based on Text C.

Candidates write about 200–300 words. Pick examples of how techniques are used to convey meaning. Word choice, imagery, sentence structure.

Question 3 Extended response to reading (25 marks)

Based on Text C.

Candidates write about 250–350 words, responding in one of the following text types:

• letter

• report

• journal

• speech

• interview

• article

How to do Questions 1 & 2