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BBA PRACTICE EXAMINATION

2010
ENGLISH
Level Three
QUESTION AND ANSWER BOOKLET
(PAPER SAVE VERSION)
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Respond critically to oral or visual text studied.
Credits: Three
Suggested time: 45 minutes
Answer ONE of the questions in this booklet.
Check that this booklet has pages 2-5 in the correct order and that none of these
pages is blank.
HAND THIS BOOKLET TO THE SUPERVISOR AT THE END OF THE EXAMINATION.
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STUDENTS NAME
NOT ACHIEVED ACHIEVED ACHIEVED WITH MERIT ACHIEVED WITH EXCELLENCE
Develop a critical
response to specied
aspect(s) of oral or
visual text using
supporting evidence.
Develop a convincing
critical response to
specied aspect(s)
of oral or visual text
using supporting
evidence.
Develop an integrated
and perceptive critical
response to specied
aspect(s) of oral or
visual text using
supporting
evidence.
ASSESSORS USE ONLY
Overall Level of Performance
Achievement Criteria

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Either:
1. Film is an ideal medium for presenting characters caught in predicaments.
To what extent do you agree with this view?
Respond to this question with close reference to one or more lms you have studied.
Or:
2. Carefully establishing the setting is important for viewers to be able to think about theme.
To what extent do you agree with this view?
Respond to this question with close reference to one or more lms you have studied.
You are advised to spend 45 minutes answering ONE question in this booklet.
Respond to ONE of topics 1-18 by writing about one or more visual or oral texts that you have
studied (note that topics 16-18 require you to make specic reference to MORE THAN ONE visual or
oral text type):
You may write about:
Either:
Film(s)
OR
Drama Production(s)
OR
Radio Programme(s) or Radio/Audio Performance(s)
OR
Television Programme(s)
OR
Electronic Text(s)
OR
Intertextual Studies
At the beginning of your answer on page 5:
circle the text type
write the question number
give the title of the text
name the author/director/producer/(for electronic text) website
Choose ONE topic.
Write AT LEAST 400 words for your essay.
Your essay should develop a critical response based on close analysis of appropriate text(s).
You should support your ideas with relevant evidence.
You will be rewarded for perceptive understanding and sustained insight.
Your essay should include:
an introduction stating clearly the focus and scope of the argument
a range of appropriate points supported by accurate and relevant evidence
a reasoned conclusion
Your essay should show accurate use and control of writing conventions.
Read the whole question and make sure you understand it before you begin your answer.
FILM(S)
Discussion of one of the topics in this section should focus on at least ONE full length lm or
SEVERAL short lms.
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Or:
3. The art of each lm director can be clearly seen by the particular way he/she combines
production features.
To what extent do you agree with this view?
Respond to this question with close reference to one or more lms you have studied.
DRAMA PRODUCTION(S)
Discussion of one of the topics in this section should focus on at least ONE full-length drama
production you have seen and/or participated in.
Either:
4. Drama productions depend upon a well structured plot to hold the attention of an audience.
To what extent do you agree with this view?
Respond to this question with close reference to one or more drama productions you have
studied.
Or:
5. Dramas major theatrical focus should be on creating stage characters with whom the
audience can identify.
To what extent do you agree with this view?
Respond to this question with close reference to one or more drama productions you have
studied.
Or:
6. Drama scripts come alive only when the production features are integrated with the action
and dialogue.
To what extent do you agree with this view?
Respond to this question with close reference to one or more drama productions you have
studied.
RADIO PROGRAMME(S) OR RADIO/AUDIO PERFORMANCE(S)
Either:
7. Audio programmes must employ narrative techniques in order to engage the audience.
To what extent do you agree with this view?
Respond to this question with close reference to one or more radio programmes or radio/audio
programmes you have studied.
Or:
8. The sound effects of audio programmes are an important complement to dialogue.
To what extent do you agree with this view?
Respond to this question with close reference to one or more radio programmes or radio/audio
programmes you have studied.
Or:
9. Audio programmes depend on the rapport established between presenter and the audience.
To what extent do you agree with this view?
Respond to this question with close reference to one or more radio programmes or radio/audio
programmes you have studied.
TELEVISION PROGRAMME(S)
Discussion of one of the topics in this section should focus on made-for-TV programmes or
series.
Either:
10. Maintaining suspenseful storylines is a key element of a successful television series.
To what extent do you agree with this view?
Respond to this question with close reference to one or more television programmes you have
studied.
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Or:
11. Novelty in location and presentation style is an essential ingredient in successful television
programmes.
To what extent do you agree with this view?
Respond to this question with close reference to one or more television programmes you have
studied.
Or:
12. New Zealand television programmes reect a darker side of this country.
To what extent do you agree with this view?
Respond to this question with close reference to one or more television programmes you have
studied.
ELECTRONIC TEXT(S)
Discussion of one of the topics in this section should focus on at least ONE long
electronic text or SEVERAL short electronic texts.
Either:
13. Electronic texts gain their audiences because of the supercial allure of visual and aural
features.
To what extent do you agree with this view?
Respond to this question with close reference to one or more electronic texts you have studied.
Or:
14. Electronic texts are now an indispensable part of the multi-media nature of twenty-rst
century life.
To what extent do you agree with this view?
Respond to this question with close reference to one or more electronic texts you have studied.
Or:
15. Electronic texts allow readers to create their own texts with a mouse.
To what extent do you agree with this view?
Respond to this question with close reference to one or more electronic texts you have studied.
INTERTEXTUAL STUDIES
Discussion of one of the topics in this section should focus on at least TWO different visual and/or
oral text types (genres), eg radio play and short lm, electronic text and lm.
Either:
16. Oral/visual texts are compelling because of the immediacy of the medium in which they are
produced.
To what extent do you agree with this view?
Respond to this question with close reference to at least TWO visual and/or oral texts of different
types you have studied.
Or:
17. Oral/visual texts aim to engage their audiences by emotional identication with the
characters.
To what extent do you agree with this view?
Respond to this question with close reference to at least TWO visual and/or oral texts of different
types you have studied.
Or:
18. Oral/visual texts require strong production techniques for their ideas to be grasped.
To what extent do you agree with this view?
Respond to this question with close reference to at least TWO visual and/or oral texts of different
types you have studied.
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Teachers
use only
Begin your answer here:
Planning. (This planning section will NOT be assessed).

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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.
Question number: ____________
Title: _____________________________________________________________________
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Author/director/producer (for electronic text) website: __________________________
Text type (circle one):
Film(s)
Radio Programme(s) or
Radio/Audio Performance(s)
Drama Production(s)
Television Programme(s) Electronic Text(s) Intertextual Studies