Junior Secondary · English Language

Technology and Media: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 5 written questions with worked solutions. All on Technology and Media.

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Question 1

1 mark

According to the syllabus, which e-learning tool can students use to exchange views and information about a topic with their peers more conveniently before a class?

Question 2

1 mark

According to the syllabus, e-learning resources like e-books often provide multimodal cues. How does the synchronised display of text along with audio input specifically help a student develop listening skills?

Question 3

1 mark

Under the topic of Technology and Media, the syllabus suggests that as students reach an advanced level of reading, they should be taught to "interrogate" a text. Which of the following describes the critical reading strategy required to assess the reliability of digital information sources?

Question 4

1 mark

According to the syllabus, how can e-learning tools such as online class forums facilitate the brainstorming process during the pre-writing stage?

Question 5

1 mark

In an online forum about Technology and Media, a student writes:

'The new social media algorithm may lead to more teenagers seeing harmful content if it is not strictly regulated.'

According to the rhetorical functions in Table 2 (Chapter 6.2.2), what is the specific purpose of the word may in this context?

Question 6

2 marks

Within the topic of Technology and Media, identify two digital tools that students can use to collaborate on a writing project in real-time.

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Question 7

3 marks

When viewing a TV commercial about a new smartphone, how do the visual elements (such as lighting and color) work together with the audio to convey a specific message to the viewer?

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Question 8

5 marks

In the production of multimodal texts, explain how the strategic combination of the spatial mode with linguistic and audio features represents a higher-order cognitive task compared to traditional linear writing.

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Question 9

4 marks

Technology and Media
When using e-resources for learning, students must navigate non-linear information.

(a) Name two conventions found in electronic reading materials (e-texts) that allow readers to move between different pages or sections quickly.
(b) Describe one way that online video clips provide 'multimodal cues' to help a student understand the nuances of a speaker's attitude during a listening task.

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Question 10

5 marks

Social media platforms are now a major part of everyday life for many teenagers. Part A: Describe two ways that social media can help students with their school projects.
Part B: Discuss two potential risks of sharing too much personal information on the internet.
Part C: Provide one recommendation for a student to protect their privacy while using a new app.

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