GCE O Level English (1128) Syllabus PDF
GCE O Level English (1128) Syllabus PDF
GCE O Level English (1128) Syllabus PDF
CONTENTS
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AIMS OF TEACHING SYLLABUS 2
ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES 2
SCHEME OF ASSESSMENT 3
PAPER DESCRIPTION 4
1. Listen, read and view critically and with accuracy, understanding and appreciation, a wide range of
literary and informational/functional texts from print and non-print sources.
2. Speak, write and represent in internationally acceptable English (Standard English) that is
grammatical, fluent, mutually intelligible and appropriate for different purposes, audiences, contexts and
cultures.
3. Understand and use internationally acceptable English (Standard English) grammar and
vocabulary accurately and appropriately as well as understand how speakers/writers put words
together and use language to communicate meaning and achieve impact.
These aims, taken from English Language Syllabus 2010: Primary & Secondary (Express/Normal
[Academic]), p.10, form the broad basis of a course of study; they may not all be translated into Assessment
Objectives for formal examination.
ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES
In this English Language examination, candidates will be assessed on their ability to:
• speak and write in internationally acceptable English
• respond, in speech or writing, to a variety of written, spoken and visual texts
• speak, read aloud and write to suit purpose, audience and context
• speak and write using appropriate register and tone
• speak and write clearly, effectively, relevantly and coherently
• plan, organise and show development of ideas
• use varied sentence structures and a wide and appropriate vocabulary with clarity and precision
• use correct grammar, punctuation and spelling
• show understanding of a variety of written, spoken and visual texts at the literal, inferential and
evaluative levels
• show understanding of how use of language achieves purpose and impact
• identify main ideas and details in written, spoken and visual texts
• synthesise, summarise and organise information
• read aloud a given text with accurate pronunciation and clear articulation
• read aloud a given text fluently with appropriate variations in voice qualities, i.e. pace, volume, tone and
stress.
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SCHEME OF ASSESSMENT
Section B (20)
Candidates respond to a variety of questions based
on Text 2 which is a narrative or a recount.
Section C (25)
Candidates respond to a variety of questions based
on Text 3, a non-narrative text, and write an 80-word
response to a summary writing task.
Section B (6)
Candidates listen to an audio recording and do a
simple note-taking exercise. Candidates will hear the
recording only once.
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PAPER DESCRIPTION
Candidates are required to sit all four papers.
Section A [5 marks]
This section contains Text 1 which will include visuals. Based on the visual text, candidates are required to
answer a variety of questions testing comprehension, and on the use of visuals as well as the use of
language for impact.
Section B [6 marks]
Candidates listen to an informational text and complete a simple note-taking task.
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1128 ENGLISH LANGUAGE GCE ORDINARY LEVEL SYLLABUS (2020)
Note: From 2021, the Oral Communication examination will be delivered via computer. During preparation,
candidates may study the text and watch the clip any number of times within the given ten minutes. During
the examination, candidates will watch the video clip one more time before the discussion with the
Examiners.