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Things To Know For Paper 2

I know it's the day before the exam and I'm only just uploading something. But I'm a pro-procrastinator (sounds like a stutter-doesn't it?)  so this is actually pretty early. Each module has one question, you don't have a choice, you have to do all the questions. Each question will require you writing an essay worth 25 marks. You do have a word limit of 500 words, well for module 1 and 2 at least. They really let you go crazy for mod 3, so have fun with it. Here is a quick list of things they like to keep bringing for Paper 2.  The stuff in  green  are the topics they absolutely  love. MODULE 1: GATHERING AND PROCESSING INFORMATION For this section of the paper, they'll give you a an extract of some sort to analyse. It can be from a story or a newspaper article. State writer's main point . They usually give you a word limit (in no more than 30 words...) The writer's main purpose. (No it's NOT the same thing!) Strategies and language te...

Things You Should Know For Paper 1(A/B)

This paper, as you (should) know is the structured part of the exam. That means you don't have an essays, just structured questions.  Paper 01A consists of 3 sections; one for each module. I assume you know what each module is but really it's not that important - the name that is. Module 1 is worth 15 marks and Module 2 and 3 are worth 30 marks each. This paper is worth 75 marks total. Paper 01B is a listening comprehension question. You will be given a question paper worth 15 marks. The examiner will then  read a passage to you (reeeally slowly). Twice. You should carry a scrap page because you'll have time to write down each word. The question paper will obviously be based on the passage. Here is a quick checklist of things you MUST know for Paper 01A exam: MODULE ONE: GATHERING AND PROCESSING INFORMATION Sources: Examples of primary sources  Examples of secondary sources Data collected  from each source.  Research Methods: ...