There are three parts to this test which you must complete in 60 minutes (I hour).
Part A – Reading and Numeracy – 20 minutes
Part B – Grammar and Numeracy – 10 minutes
Part C – Writing – 30 minutes

PART A Read the text and answer the questions

In 1901 the Australian Constitution established the Australian Parliament, also known as the federal Parliament or the Commonwealth Parliament.
The Australian Parliament has four main roles:

•  Making and changing federal laws.
•  Representing the people of Australia.
•  Providing a place where government is formed.
•  Keeping a check on the work of the government.

Members of parliament represent the views and interests of Australians.
There are 150 members elected to the House of Representatives (also referred to as MPs). Each member represents one of the 150 electorates in Australia. On average, 100 000 voters live in each electorate.

Members of parliament represent their electorates or states/territories by finding out about people’s interests and concerns and by speaking about them in Parliament. Members of parliament assist constituents who may be having difficulties with issues such as pensions, migration and taxation (see Members of the House of Representatives and Senators).

Members of parliament also represent the people by considering how bills and decisions of Parliament will affect those in their electorate or state/territory.

3.Sharon and Nigel need to prepare a draft budget for their daughter May’s 21st birthday party. With 100 guests invited, they want to keep costs to below $2,000.

Match the following words used to tell a student how to approach an assessment question with the appropriate answer.

Match the following words used to tell a student how to approach an assessment question with the appropriate answer.

Match the following words used to tell a student how to approach an assessment question with the appropriate answer.

Match the following words used to tell a student how to approach an assessment question with the appropriate answer.

Newspaper article: Trees cause public divide

Providing shade and a habitat for native birds and wildlife is important and these trees should not be cut down just because they are a bit messy”, said local resident Jason Jeffries. This comment was made in response to advice received that local council will chop down these trees in the suburban streets of Smalltown and replace them with smaller varieties as part of an annual tree renewal program. Local businessman and councillor, Joe McGregor told The News that “it was unfortunate as trees are substantial council assets, however the cost of damage to infrastructure caused by the trees has made their removal a prudent decision that will benefit the council in the longer term.

PART B Choose one correct answer:

PART C Choose one of the topics below and write 150 words.