Question 1: Comprehension Task
Task Overview
You’ll use Text A to answer Question 1, which consists of multiple sub-questions worth a total of 16 marks.
These sub-questions test your ability to:
Understand explicit meaning
Infer implicit meaning
Identify the writer’s attitude and tone
You must refer directly to words or phrases from Text A to answer the sub-questions.
Instructions:
Scan Text A.
Read the Questions Carefully:
Look at the marks to see how many points are required.
Reread the Text:
Do the questions at the same time.
Look for specific paragraphs/lines mentioned in the questions.
Highlight relevant phrases/words.
Read between the lines.
Answer the Questions:
Be concise with the number of points being asked for.
Keep your answers short; use bullet points to answer where appropriate.
Use synonyms.
Exam Tips:
Follow the Instructions:
Look for the correct information at specific paragraphs/lines mentioned in the questions.
Provide the exact number of examples for the questions being asked.
Do what the command words ask.
How to Answer:
Do questions in order; points asked in questions are organized to correspond with the order they appear in the text.
Keep answers short.
Avoid guessing/adding unnecessary details.
Be concise. Vague answer = loss mark.
Use bullet points for questions with 1-2 marks if possible.
Special Tip for Question 1(j):
This is usually 3 marks and asks for overall understanding.
→ Scan the entire text again and consider the writer’s tone, purpose, or perspective.
Time Management:
Spend 30-35 minutes on these questions, and this includes double-checking your answers.
Written by Kaito Le
Edited by Quinn Luong