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LA Common Test

2018 Secondary 1

Language Arts Common Test

INSTRUCTIONS

No correction tape or fluid is allowed.

Attempt all questions in dark blue or black ink only. 

Writing paper will be provided.

PAPER 1Date            :     4 May 2018, Friday

Duration      :     1 hour 50 minutes

Time           :      0750-0940          

Score          :     60 marks

Section A: Situational Writing [30 marks]

Candidates write a text of 250–300 words based on a given situation which will involve viewing a visual text. Candidates are required to write the text (an informal email) to suit the purpose, audience and context.

Section B: Continuous Writing [30 marks]

Candidates choose one out of four topics (two with a visual stimulus) to write a text of 250–350 words in continuous prose. The topics set may cover different types of narrative texts (e.g. a story, a personal recount or reflective writing).

PAPER 2Date            :     4 May 2018, Friday

Duration      :     1 hour 50 minutes

Time           :      1040- 1230       

Score          :     50 marks 

Section A only [50 marks]

This section contains a text, which is narrative in nature, based on which candidates are to answer questions testing comprehension, vocabulary in context, the use of language for impact, summary writing and reader’s response.