English Language

Paper 1: Reading (20%) 1hr30minsPart A: Compulsory (middle) Part B: Choose ONE

Section 1 (easy) – 1 text Section 2 (difficult) – 2 texts

Reading passage -> multiple-choice items, short responses & long questions

Paper 2: Writing (25%) 2 hrsPart A: 200 words (10%)

Compulsory: Guided situation and purpose for writing given

Part B: 400 words (15%)Choose ONE question from 8 questions, based on the Elective Modules (short stories, sports communication & workplace communication)

Paper 3: Listening & Integrated Skills (30%) approximately 2 hrsPart A: Compulsory Listening tasks (15%)Part B: Choose ONE (15 %)

Section 1 (easy) Section 2 (difficult)

Process information, select and combine data from listening and reading materials to complete listening or writing task in a practical work or study situation.

At least ONE writing task of 100-200 words.

Paper 4: Speaking (10%)Part 1: Group Discussion

Preparation time: 10 minutes Discussion time: 8 minutes

Part 2: Individual ResponseImmediately, no preparation time

Time limit: 1 minute

School-based Assessment (15%)Part A (10%)

read and view 4 texts (Print/Non-print Fiction/Non-fiction)

write log with summaries, comments and reflections

Give individual presentations (S4 – 5)

take part in group discussions (S6)

Part B (5%)based on the 3 electives (Learning English through Short Stories, Sports Communication and Workplace Communication)

keep good learning portfolios give individual presentations (S5) take part in group discussions (S6)