JPJC 2023 JC2 GP Prelim P2 Answer Booklet

Name: ____________________________________ Class: _____________ JURONG PIONEER JUNIOR COLLEGE JC2 Preliminary Examination 2023 GENERAL PAPER 8807/02 Higher 1 30 Aug 2023 Paper 2 1 hour 30 minutes ANSWER BOOKLET READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your name and class in the spaces provided above. Write in dark blue or black pen. Do not use staples, paper clips, glue or correction fluid. Answer all questions in the Answer Booklet. The Insert contains the passage for comprehension. Note that 15 marks out of 50 will be awarded for your use of language. You are reminded of the need for good English and clear presentation in your answers. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question. This document consists of 7 printed pages and 1 blank page. For Examiner’s Use SAQ / 17 SQ / 8 AQ / 10 LANGUAGE / 15 TOTAL / 50

2 Read the passage and then answer all the questions. Note that up to fifteen marks will be given for the quality and accuracy of your use of English throughout this paper. Note: When a question asks for an answer IN YOUR OWN WORDS AS FAR AS POSSIBLE and you select the appropriate material from the passage for your answer, you m ust still use your own words to express it. Little credit can be given to answers which on ly copy words or phrases from the passage. For examiner’s use 1. What are two purposes of the author’s opening statement? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………….......[2] 2. Explain what the author means by the phrase ‘doubtless be pleased’ in line 3. Use your own words as far as possible. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………[2] 3. According to the author, why have urban architects ‘often paid scant attention to the potential cognitive effects of their creations on a city ’s inhabitants ’ (lines 6- 7)? Use your own words as far as possible. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….… …………………………………………………………………………………………………….......[2]

3 4. Using material from paragraphs 2 to 4 , summarise what the author has to say about the impact of poor city design as well as the features and benefits of a good urban environment. Write your summary in no more than 120 words , not counting the opening words which are printed below. Use your own words as far as possible. Poor city design leads to ……...……..........................................................................….....… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [8] For examiner’s use

4 5. What does the author find counterintuitive in lines 45-47? Use your own words as far as possible. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [2] For examiner’s use 6. How does the author support the claim that ‘urban design that fosters genuine social interaction is crucial for creating a kinder and more inclusive society’ (lines 48-49)? Use your own words as far as possible. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………....... [2] 7. Explain the author ’s use of the word ‘duty’ (line 58) and suggest one implication if this is not fulfilled. Use your own words as far as possible. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………....... [2]

5 8. In paragraph 8, explain why the Seattle Central Library is disorientating. Use your own words as far as possible. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….… …………………………………………………………………………………………………….......[2] 9. How do “desire lines” (line 76) represent ‘a form of mass rebellion ’ (line 78)? Use your own words as far as possible. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………........[2] 10. What point is the author making in the final sentence (line 84) ? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………........[1] For examiner’s use

6 11. Michael Bond explores the impact of architecture and urban design on our well-being. How far would you agree with his observations? Relate your arguments to your own experience and that of your society. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… For examiner’s use

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