Paper 1 (Writing)
How many writing prompts do you get to choose from in Paper 1?
How many reading passages are included in the HL Reading paper?
Three passages
How many audio tracks are played during the Listening exam?
Three tracks
The Individual Oral will be based on an extract from what 2 literary texts?
Illegal and Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
Which of the assessments is internally assessed by your teacher but externally moderated by the IB?
Individual Oral
What is the required word count for your HL Paper 1 response?
450-600 words
How much time is allocated for the Reading comprehension section?
1 hour
How many times do you get to hear each audio track?
Twice (2 times)
How long is the preparation time before the oral begins?
20 minutes
What percentage of your final IB grade is Paper 1 worth?
25%
How much time do you get to complete Paper 1?
1 hour 30 minutes
True or False: You will lose points for spelling mistakes in the Reading paper.
False (as long as the meaning is clear and it's not a spelling-specific question)
How much time is allocated for the Listening paper?
1 hour
How long should your initial presentation of the extract last?
3-4 minutes
What percentage of your final IB grade is the Individual Oral worth?
25%
If you write a brilliant essay but use the wrong text type format, which criterion score drops significantly?
Criterion C (Conceptual Understanding)
What is the maximum number of marks available for the Reading paper?
40 marks
What is the maximum number of marks available for the Listening paper?
25 marks
What happens immediately after your 3-4 minute presentation?
A 4-5 minute follow-up discussion with the teacher about the extract and the whole work
In Paper 1, Criterion A (Language) is marked out of how many points?
12 points
Name the three assessment criteria for Paper 1.
Criteria A Language, Criteria B Message, and Criteria C Conceptual Understanding
This common type of question requires you to figure out what words like 'it', 'they', or 'this' refer to in the text.
What is a referencing question?
What percentage of your final IB grade does the entire Paper 2 (Reading + Listening combined) count for?
50% (25% for Reading, 25% for Listening)
What is the maximum number of bullet points you are allowed to write on your official preparation form?
10 bullet points
In the Individual Oral, which criterion assesses your ability to maintain a conversation and respond spontaneously to questions?
Criterion C (Interactive Skills)