Navigating the NESA website to find past papers can be a major pain, so here’s a quick and easy list of HSC English Past Papers for Standard,Advancedand Extension 1 English!
Not all of the years have marking guidelines unfortunately, and some of the older papers include questions on topics/content no longer covered, but they’re still useful.
Going over past questions can help you figure out what kind of questions you may be asked in the HSC and how to deconstruct them!
They’re also the best way of practising your essay writing skills as well as short answer style questions!
So, what are you waiting for? It’s time to get practising!
How to Study for Your English Exam
English Paper 1
Standard English Paper 2
Advanced English Paper 2
English Extension 1 Papers
How to Study for Your English Exam
No matter what level of English you’re taking for the HSC, we’ve got tips and resources that can help you study effectively!
English Analysis
When it comes to analysing texts, there are so many things you need to be familiar with in order to write comprehensively about one.From techniques, to text form, there are many different aspects that you can analyse.
Head to some of the resources below so you can ace your analysis:
- How to Quickly* and Flawlessly Analyse HSC English Texts
- 如何分析一首诗HSC英语吗
- Your Kickass Guide to Analysing Visual Texts for HSC English
- 如何看不见的王牌HSC英语吗Texts in Paper 1
- The Ultimate HSC English Literary Techniques Cheat Sheet
- The Complete HSC English Visual Techniques Cheat Sheet
Essay Writing
With English, you can’t avoid essays, so whether you like it or not, you have to do them. However, you don’t have to dread them as much!
Check out some of our useful tips and strategies for essay writing below:
- How to Effectively Memorise Quotes for HSC English
- How to Elevate Your Essays in English Using the Thesis + 3 Technique
- How to Make Your Essay Stand Out in HSC English with a Strong Thesis Statement
- How Using a TEE Table Will Get You a Band 6 in HSC English
- How to Break Down and Understand HSC English Questions
- How to Write a Band 6 HSC English Essay
Study Plans
With limited time before the exam, you’ll need to manage your time well because English won’t be your only exam to tackle.
Whether you’ve got a week ’til the exam or you’re cramming the night before, we’ve got guides for how to manage your time before you sit the exam. Check them out below:
- The Ultimate 7 Day Study Plan for HSC English
- The Ultimate 7 Day Study Plan for HSC English Extension 1
- How to Study for HSC English the Night Before the Exam
HSC Standard and Advanced English Paper 1
Before you get started on completing past papers for Paper 1, check out our guide to acing the paperhere!
HSC Standard English Paper 2
HSC Advanced English Paper 2
If you wanted to recap how to write a strong Band 6 essay before starting any practice questions, have a read over our guidehere!
HSC English Extension 1 Papers
And that wraps up our master list of HSC English papers for Standard, Advanced and Extension 1 English! Good luck!
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Maddison Leachcompleted her HSC in 2014, achieving an ATAR of 98.00 and Band 6 in all her subjects. Having tutored privately for two years before joining Art of Smart, she enjoys helping students through the academic and other aspects of school life, even though it sometimes makes her feel old. Maddison has had a passion for writing since her early teens, having had several short stories published before joining the world of blogging. She’s currently studying a Bachelor of Design at the University of Technology Sydney and spends most of her time trying not to get caught sketching people on trains.
