NEW YORK STATE REGENTS EXAMS
COMPREHENSIVE ENGLISH - JUNE 2002

1 Before the start of the examination period, say:

• Do not open the examination booklet until you are instructed to do so.

2 Distribute one examination booklet and one essay booklet to each
student.

3 After each student has received an examination booklet and an essay
booklet, say:

• Tear off the answer sheet, which is the last page of the examination
  booklet, and fill in its heading. Now circle “Session One” and fill in the
  heading on each page of your essay booklet.

4 After the students have filled in all headings on their answer sheets and
essay booklets, say:

• Look at page 2 of your examination booklet and follow along while I read
  the Overview and The Situation.

Overview:

For this part of the test, you will listen to a speech about the Dust Bowl,
answer some multiple-choice questions, and write a response based on
the situation described below. You will hear the speech twice. You may
take notes on the next page anytime you wish during the readings..