Reading Comprehension
This area focuses on understanding and interpreting written texts.
阅读理解
该领域专注于理解和解读书面文本。

• Focus:
  Developing skills to analyze various types of texts.
  Enhancing critical thinking and interpretative skills.
  Appreciating diverse literary styles and contexts.
  重点：
  培养分析各种文本的技能。
  提升批判性思维和解释能力。
  欣赏不同的文学风格和背景。

• Required Learning:
  All students must study this area up to Year 10.
  必修学习：
  所有学生在10年级前都必须学习该领域。

Writing Skills
Focuses on crafting written texts across different genres and purposes.
写作技能
专注于不同体裁和目的的文本创作。

• Focus:
  Understanding structure, grammar, and style.
  Exploring creative and formal writing.
  Developing a personal voice and effective communication.
  重点：
  理解结构、语法和风格。
  探索创意写作和正式写作。
  发展个人风格和有效的沟通能力。

Listening and Speaking
Enhances verbal communication skills and auditory comprehension.
听力和口语
加强口头沟通技巧和听力理解。

• Focus:
  Engaging in effective discussions and presentations.
  Learning to listen critically and respond appropriately.
  Understanding cultural contexts in communication.
  重点：
  参与有效的讨论和演示。
  学习批判性地聆听并做出适当回应。
  理解交流中的文化背景。

Literature Appreciation
Explores classic and contemporary literary works.
文学欣赏
探索经典和当代文学作品。

• Focus:
  Analyzing themes, characters, and historical contexts.
  Building empathy through diverse narratives.
  Fostering a lifelong love of reading.
  重点：
  分析主题、角色和历史背景。
  通过多样化的叙述培养同理心。
  培养终身阅读的热爱。