SL, Paper 1; SL, Paper 2; SL, Individual oral · The course, the oral and the HL essay
Questions for SL. · The lesson
You said "just five more minutes" again last night, didn't you? Bedtime stories used to come from your voice. Now they come from a glowing rectangle. Lumo Night Mode dims the screen at seven, so you don't have to be the bad guy.
Which audience is this text written for, judging by its choices?
The Harrowmere Canal was dug in 1802 to carry coal. Today it carries crisp packets, a shopping trolley and one very confused duck called Gerald. Every second Saturday, the Friends of Harrowmere Canal pull out what the town throws in. Join us: gloves and tea provided.
What is the main purpose of this text?
A student is analysing a 1950s magazine advertisement for a kitchen appliance that shows a smiling wife greeting her husband at the door. Which context claim would help the analysis most?
A leaflet from 1975 urges readers to "switch off the immersion heater and save the nation's fuel". A reader in 2026 finds it quaint. Which concept from the course best names what this reaction shows?
At Maison Corvel, the generous chef presents a single scallop on a plate the size of a car tyre. The bill, a modest £34, arrives on a slate. We stopped for chips on the way home.
What does this review imply without stating it?