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Sample WACE Korean Second Language Practice Questions

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1Read the short statement below: '저는 매일 아침 7시에 일어나서 사과를 먹고 학교에 갑니다.' What does the speaker do every morning at 7:00 AM?

A.Wakes up, eats an apple, and goes to school.

B.Wakes up, drinks milk, and goes to the library.

C.Exercises in the park and eats breakfast at school.

D.Meets friends at 7:00 AM and rides the bus to school.

Explanation: The sentence translates to: 'Every morning I wake up at 7 o'clock, eat an apple, and go to school.' This statement accurately matches all actions.

2Read the sentence: '우리 할머니는 주말마다 거실에서 따뜻한 차를 드십니다.' Which honorific verb is used in this sentence to show respect to the grandmother?

A.드십니다 (eats/drinks)

B.가십니다 (goes)

C.자십니다 (sleeps)

D.보십니다 (watches)

Explanation: '드십니다' (or 들다/마시다) is the honorific form of '먹다/마시다' (to eat/drink), used when referring to actions performed by elders like a grandmother.

3Read the short statement: '저는 시간이 있을 때 도서관에서 책을 읽거나 음악을 듣는 것을 좋아합니다.' What are the speaker's preferred leisure activities?

A.Reading books at the library or listening to music.

B.Playing soccer with friends or watching movies at the cinema.

C.Cooking Korean food or painting landscapes.

D.Shopping for clothes or swimming in the ocean.

Explanation: '책을 읽거나' means reading books and '음악을 듣는 것' means listening to music, which the speaker likes to do at the library ('도서관에서').

4Read the sentence: '건강을 위해 매일 아침 공원에서 30분 동안 걷기를 합니다.' Why does the speaker walk for 30 minutes in the park every morning?

A.For health reasons.

B.To commute to work.

C.To walk the family dog.

D.To meet a friend.

Explanation: '건강을 위해' means 'for health'. The speaker walks 30 minutes every morning in the park to stay healthy.

5Read the schedule description: '오후 3시 반에 학교 도서관에서 한국어 시험 공부를 할 예정입니다.' At what time will the speaker study for the Korean exam?

A.3:30 PM

B.3:00 AM

C.4:30 PM

D.2:30 PM

Explanation: '오후' means PM and '3시 반' means 3:30 (three o'clock and a half).

6Select the correct Korean term for 'younger sibling':

A.동생

B.선배

C.부모님

D.할아버지

Explanation: '동생' is the general term for younger sibling (남동생 for younger brother, 여동생 for younger sister).

7Read the statement: '저는 추운 겨울보다 꽃이 피는 따뜻한 봄을 더 좋아합니다.' Which season does the speaker prefer?

A.Spring

B.Winter

C.Summer

D.Autumn

Explanation: '겨울보다 ... 봄을 더 좋아합니다' means 'I like spring more than winter'. '봄' is spring.

8Read the dialogue: 가: '내일 날씨가 어떻습니까?' 나: '내일은 비가 올 것이니까 우산을 챙기세요.' What item should be prepared for tomorrow's weather?

A.An umbrella (우산)

B.Sunglasses (선글라스)

C.A heavy coat (코트)

D.A swimsuit (수영복)

Explanation: '비가 올 것이니까' means because it will rain, so '우산' (umbrella) should be packed.

9Read the transportation statement: '집에서 학교까지 버스로 20분쯤 걸립니다.' How long does it take to travel from home to school by bus?

A.About 20 minutes.

B.Exactly 2 hours.

C.About 12 minutes.

D.About 40 minutes.

Explanation: '버스로 20분쯤 걸립니다' means it takes about ('쯤') 20 minutes ('20분') by bus.

10Read the text: '주말마다 가족들과 함께 근처 공원으로 산책을 갑니다.' Who does the speaker go for a walk with every weekend?

A.Family members

B.School classmates

C.Co-workers

D.Teachers

Explanation: '가족들과 함께' means together with family members.

About the WACE Korean Second Language Exam

WACE ATAR Korean Second Language Year 12 course examination in Western Australia.

Exam sponsor: School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA), Western Australia. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Statewide Year 12 ATAR course examination set by SCSA. External assessment includes written and practical (oral) components (WACE Manual 2025 Table 7: written 65% / practical 35%).

Time Limit

10 minutes reading time + 2 hours 30 minutes working time for the written paper, plus a separate practical (oral) examination (WACE Manual Table 7 written 65% / practical 35%).

Passing Score

Reported mark scaled 50/50 with school assessment into ATAR.

Exam / Certification Fees

Covered by WACE enrolment and school fees.

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Section 1

Syllabus topics covering section 1 of WACE ATAR Korean Second Language.

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Section 2

Syllabus topics covering section 2 of WACE ATAR Korean Second Language.

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Section 3

Syllabus topics covering section 3 of WACE ATAR Korean Second Language.

Preparing for the WACE Korean Second Language Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Reported mark scaled 50/50 with school assessment into ATAR.
Assessment: Statewide Year 12 ATAR course examination set by SCSA. External assessment includes written and practical (oral) components (WACE Manual 2025 Table 7: written 65% / practical 35%).
Time limit: 10 minutes reading time + 2 hours 30 minutes working time for the written paper, plus a separate practical (oral) examination (WACE Manual Table 7 written 65% / practical 35%).
Exam / certification fees: Covered by WACE enrolment and school fees. Official sources

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WACE Korean Second Language: Suggested Study Strategy

1Distinguish clearly between topic marker (은/는) for contrast/topic and subject marker (이/가) for new information/emphasis.

2Master honorific verb forms (e.g., 먹다 -> 드시다, 자다 -> 주무시다, 있다 -> 계시다) and the honorific infix -(으)시-.

3Understand the nuances of cause-and-effect connectors: -아/어서 (cannot be used with imperative/proposative) vs -(으)니까 (can be used with imperative/proposative).

Frequently Asked Questions

What curriculum syllabus does this practice exam follow?

This practice exam strictly aligns with the Western Australian School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA) Year 12 ATAR Korean: Second Language syllabus for Units 3 and 4.

How are authentic Korean texts used in the questions?

Questions feature authentic Korean reading passages, dialogue scripts, email extracts, and vocabulary/grammar prompts to assess comprehension, register, particle usage, and honorific system application.

What key grammar topics are covered in the question bank?

The bank assesses Korean particles (은/는, 이/가, 을/를, 에, 에서, 에게/한테, 로/으로), speech levels (해요체, 합쇼체, 반말), honorific verbs (드시다, 주무시다, 계시다), connective endings, indirect speech, and tense markers.