INSTRUCTIONS   1. The answers you provide to the question paper must be your own, original work. No copying from any source is allowed.    2. Answer every question.    3. Carefully read through the comprehension and read it again while going through the questions.  Use the mark allocation for each question as a guide to the length of your answer.    4. This formal assessment has four sections: Section A – Comprehension (25 marks) Section B – Visual Literacy (10 marks) Section C – Summary Writing (10 marks) Section D – Language (15 marks)   5.  All the best!    

1.15 Name two things that Bryan can do to keep himself busy when he goes outside? (2)

Bibliography:  Section A: Reading Comprehension Comprehension adapted from: https://www.readingvine.com/passages/the-video-game Section B: Image http://www.conventionscene.com/2019/04/19/cosmic-comic-con-january-2020/  Section C: Summary Passage https://www.pbs.org/opb/historydetectives/feature/the-golden-age-of-comics/ 

In the process of digestion, nucleic acids are broken down into_______, and fats are broken down into ________

SECTION A Question 1 Comprehension: Reading for meaning and understanding.

If a strand of DNA has the sequence AAGCTC, transcription will result in a(n) _____.

What is a common practice for special education services for diverse children?

1.14 What is the main idea of the story? (2)

A bilingual child with a language disorder should revert to only using one language.

3. Read Text B (The Golden Age of Comics) very carefully and summarise the passage, word count to be between 60-65 words (a few words over is acceptable). You need to write the summary in a bullet point form (point form). Remember that your summary should have a similar meaning to the original text that you read, and must be written in your own words. Count the number of words you used and indicate the total in brackets [ ] at the end of your summary. Try to use your own words. (10)