The total for the latter varies, depending onthe text type. Only one question is given andstudents do not have the luxury of choice,which they are given in the continuous writingsection.
Most students find this question manageable.Even weak students can cope with it, forseveral reasons.
Firstly, students do not have to worry aboutcontent as points are provided.
In fact, students can actually score fullmarks for content, and even format, if theyhave been taught the format for different texttypes.
Secondly, this question does not makeexcessive linguistic demands, unlike thecontinuous writing question.
Thirdly, the question usually revolves roundthe experiences of students.
Teachers and students are usually ableto
