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BBA PRACTICE EXAMINATION

2012
ENGLISH
Level One
QUESTION AND ANSWER BOOKLET
(PAPER SAVE VERSION)
90849
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STUDENTS NAME

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Show understanding of specied aspect(s) of studied written text(s),
using supporting evidence.
Credits: Four
Suggested time: 60 minutes
Write an essay on ONE of the topics in this booklet.
If you need more space for your answer, ask the Supervisor for extra paper.
Attach the extra sheet at the appropriate place in this booklet.
NOT ACHIEVED ACHIEVED ACHIEVED WITH MERIT ACHIEVED WITH EXCELLENCE
Show understanding of
specied aspect(s) of
studied written text(s),
using supporting
evidence.
Show convincing
understanding of
specied aspect(s) of
studied written text(s),
using supporting
evidence.
Show perceptive
understanding of
specied aspect(s) of
studied written text(s),
using supporting
evidence.
ASSESSORS USE ONLY
Overall Level of Performance
Achievement Criteria
HAND THIS BOOKLET TO THE SUPERVISOR AT THE END OF THE ASSESSMENT.
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You are advised to spend 60 minutes writing an essay on your chosen topic in this booklet.
Write about ONE OR MORE written texts that you have studied.
If you choose to write about more than one text, the texts you write about could be the same type
(eg, two poems), OR different text types (eg, a poem and a short story). You may have the same or
different authors. You may compare or contrast the texts if you wish.
The text(s) can be any of the following:
novel
non-fction
short story
poetry / song lyric
print media
drama
digital / online text
OR a combination of the above (inter-textual studies)
Choose ONE of the following topics (1-6) below and complete the box at the top of page 3.
Make sure you understand and can write about BOTH parts of the topic before you
start writing.
Make sure your chosen topic suits the text(s).
Write an essay of AT LEAST 200 words for your answer.
Support your points with specic details from the text(s).
TOPICS: (Choose ONE)
1. Describe at least ONE relationship that was important in the text(s).
Explain why you learned something from this relationship in the text(s)
2. Describe at least ONE relevant key idea(s) in the text(s).
Explain why the key idea(s) in the text(s) could still be relevant today.
3. Describe at least ONE incident that was an interesting surprise in the text(s).
Explain how the interesting surprise helped you learn about a character or characters in
the text(s).
4. Describe at least ONE important setting in the text(s).
Explain how the setting helped you to understand one or more important ideas in the
text(s).
Note: Setting is the background place and time.
5. Describe at least ONE dominant emotion in the text(s).
Explain how the dominant emotion helped you understand the purpose of the text(s).
6. Describe at least ONE effective use of language in the text(s).
Explain how this use of language helped you to understand one or more important
idea(s) in the text(s).
Note: Language might include gurative language, imagery, symbolism, vocabulary, style,
narrative point of view.
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Continue your answer on the rell provided. Write your name and the topic/question number
clearly at the top of EACH PAGE you complete. Hand in ALL rell sheets WITH THIS BOOKLET
at the end of the examination to your supervisor.
Circle the text type(s):
Topic number: __________________
Title of text(s): __________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
Author / creator(s): _____________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
drama novel non-ction print media
short story poetry / song lyric digital / online text
PLANNING
Your essay might include:
an introduction that states the focus of your essay.
important points related to the topic, supported by examples and quotations.
a conclusion that focuses on the main idea.
Use the space below to map or plan your ideas. Begin your essay on page 4.