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( 10 marks )
(Times suggested : 15 minutes)
Answer all questions in this paper.
Question 1
Read the text below. There are grammatical errors in the text. The errors have been
underlined for you. Write one word to correct the error in the space provided. An example has
been given. The correct word must not change the meaning of the sentence.
Manners are an important thing to learn. Excellent manners can help
you to have better relationships with people you know and that you e.g. those
will meet. If you want to has good manners, then you have to learn
a) ________________
b) ________________
with. Say Please and Thank You when you need to, even to a c) ________________
person behind the counter to Mc Donalds. People notice when you
d) ________________
e) ________________
f) ________________
anyone for that matter, do bear on mind to keep the volume of your
g) ________________
voice as
h) ________________
you. Remember that the people around you are not all deaf, so you
do not need to shout at the top of your voice. They might think that
you are rude. If you are on a crowd train or bus, and you notice
i) ________________
someone
j) ________________
SECTION B
[30 marks]
[Time suggested : 40 minutes]
Question 2
Read the following article. Then, answer questions (a) (j).
Use car
less
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(b)
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(c)
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(d)
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(e)
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Ways to
prevent
air
pollutio
Changing
buying
habits
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(f)
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(g)
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(h)
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Conserve
energy
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(j) __________________
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Question 3
Read the book reviews below. Then, answer questions (a) (j).
PERSINA THE FAIRY
By Janie Swan
Persina lives in Fairy lives in Fairyland with all the other fairies. One day,
Persina felt bored. She decided to visit the human world. The other fairies
told her it would be dangerous, but Persina did not listen. She went to the
human world and somwhow injured her wings. Tina, a young girl found
Persina and helped her get better. This is a beautiful tale of fantasy and
friendship.
AROUND THE WORLD WITH THE TAN TWINS BOOK
By Khairul bin Jamal
Twin brothers, Ethan and Andy Tans parents usually travel for work.
Oftentimes, they bring the twins along. In this book, the twins are in Greece.
They visit the Parthenon, Acropolis Museum, Myrtos Beach and other
interesting places. If you like this book, you may enjoy reading Around The
World with the Tan Twins Book 2.
Based on the book reviews, state whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE.
(a) Persina is a human.
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Your friend,
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(10 marks)
SECTION D
(40 marks )
(Time suggested: 45
minutes )
Question 6
You should spend 30
minutes on this question.
The pictures below show the
activities carried out by The
Caring
report
the
An
orphanage
The childrens
ward in a
hospital
A nursing home
(30 marks )
Question 7
The following are the novels studied in the Literature Component in English Language.
- David A. Hill
- Jules Verne
Based on one of the novels above, write a lesson you have learnt from the story.
Provide evidence from the text to support your response.
Write:
(10 marks )
Answers
Section B
Question 2
(a) car pool with neighbours
(b) take the bus, train or LRT
(c) walk or cycle to a short distance
(d) cook own meal
(e) bring cloth recycling bags for shopping
(f) get items with less packaging
(g) practice reuse, recycle and reduce
(h) minimise the use of lights
(i) unplug electrical appliances when not in use
(j) do not take long hot showers
Question 3
(a) False
(b) True
(c) False
(d) True
(e) Tina, a young girl
(f) The Parthenon/ Acropolis Museum/ Myrtos Beach
(g) i. dangerous
ii. to take a break
(h) Bobos parents always find food for him, therefore he does not learn how to find food
himself.
(i) I think Roger the Robot will not do any work for the Wilson family. (Accept any suitable
answer)