Subject Content: Four Main Competencies
The written examination tests skills relevant to reading, writing, listening, and speaking, focusing on accuracy and functional communication.
Reading and Vocabulary
Involves comprehension questions on passages/advertisements, information transfer to tables, matching exercises, finding **synonyms**, and **fill-in-the-blanks** using word lists.
Grammar and Language Functions
Focuses on correct use of **verb forms, tenses, parts of speech** (nouns, adjectives, adverbs), **prepositions, conjunctions, and articles**. Includes sentence transformation (e.g., reported speech, active/passive voice).
Writing
Covers **personal and official/business writing**, including **letters, emails, notices, and posters**. Focuses on compositions in descriptive, argumentative, and expository styles, emphasizing an accurate and independent writing style.
Skill Development Focus
The course aims to develop essential language strategies for effective personal and professional communication.
Linguistic Competence
Enhancing knowledge of **grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structure** for clear expression.
Critical Thinking & Written Communication
Analyzing and interpreting various texts, and using English **creatively and innovatively** in written work.
Functional Communication
Using English effectively for both **personal and official/business purposes**.
Assessment Structure
The examination consists of two compulsory written papers, totaling 3 hours and 100 marks.
- **Duration:** 1 hour
- **Weighting:** 40% of total marks.
- **Focus:** Basic grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and short, guided writing tasks (e.g., notes, notices, 50-word paragraphs).
- **Duration:** 2 hours
- **Weighting:** 60% of total marks.
- **Focus:** Advanced grammar (reported speech, passive voice), longer comprehension (poems, stories), and extended writing (formal/informal letters, essays, speeches).
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