English mock exam
Higher School Certificate Examination - English Advanced Paper 1. Sit it in one block, time yourself with the on-screen clock, then self-mark against the model answers.
NESA source: https://www.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/nesa/curriculum/hsc-exam-papers/english-advanced/2025
Want the real thing? Open the 2025 English paper walkthrough for the official structure and marking criteria.
Paper at a glance
Reading time
10 min
Working time
90 min
Total marks
45
Sections
2
| Section | Questions | Marks | Recommended time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section I - Texts and human experiences (short answer) | 1 | 20 | 45 min |
| Section II - Texts and human experiences (essay) | 1 | 25 | 45 min |
Before you start
We do not yet have enough question pool depth in this subject to fill every section without repetition. You will see some items twice. Sit it anyway to practise pacing.