2021 Nanyang Girls Prelim FULL

Class Centre / Index Number Name Preliminary Examination 2021 Secondary 4 ENGLISH LANGUAGE Paper 1 Writing INSERT 1 hour 50 minutes Tuesday 24 August 0845 – 1035 READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST This Insert contains the text for Section B. This document consists of 2 printed pages and 2 blank pages. Setters: CP & DVS NANYANG GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL [Turn over

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3 [Turn over Section B Read the printout of a webpage below and use the information to answer the question on page 3 of the Question Booklet. www.brightfuture.com.sg At Bright Future, we believe in inspiring every youth to fufill their fullest potential. We offer a series of 3-day programmes to strengthen core values and develop different skill sets to help youths navigate their journey in becoming the best versions of themselves. Leadership Course Through a series of activities, you will be able to:  identify your strengths and weaknesses  inspire a shared vision  learn about the different types of leaders  enable others to act Team Building Course Through a series of activities, you will be able to:  Improve social and interpersonal skills  work collaboratively with different types of people  learn to contribute meaningfully to a common goal  co-create a positive environment for everyone Community Engagement Course Through a series of activities, you will be able to:  identify needs of the community  uncover personal values and develop empathy for others  learn about the value of diversity and inclusion within the society  plan and organise suitable activities to serve the community needs

4 [Turn over BLANK PAGE Copyright Acknowledgements: Section A Insert © https://www.eng.nus.edu.sg/idp/news/leadership-development-idp/ Section B Insert © https://anchorbizit.com/sg/team-building-courses-achieving-team-success/ Section C Insert © https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/education/values-in-action-programme-helping-the-needy Permission to reproduce items where a third-party owned material protected by copyright is included has been sought and cleared where possible. Every reasonable effort has been made by the publisher (NYGH) to trace copyright holders, but if any items requiring clearance have unwittingly been included, the publisher will be pleased to make amends at the earliest possible opportunity.

[Turn over Class Centre / Index Number Name Preliminary Examination 2021 Secondary 4 ENGLISH LANGUAGE Paper 1 Writing Candidates answer in the Question Booklet 1128/01 1 hour 50 minutes Tuesday 24 August 0845 – 1035 Additional Materials:INSERT READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST 1. Write your Centre number, index number and name in the space at the top of this page. 2. Write in dark blue or black ink. 3. Do not use staples, paper clips, glue or correction tape/fluid. 4. Answer Section A, Section B and one question from Section C. 5. Write your answers in the spaces provided in the Question Booklet. 6. The Insert contains the text for Section B. 7. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the head of each section. 8. The total number of marks for this paper is 70. This document consists of 12 printed pages and 1 Insert Setters: CP & DVS NANYANG GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL

2 [Turn over Section A [10 marks] Carefully read the text below, consisting of 12 lines, about the migration of Southern rights from Antarctica to Australia. The first and last lines are correct. For eight of the lines, there is one grammatical error in each line. There are two more lines with no errors. If there is NO error in a line, put a tick ( ) in the space provided. If the line is incorrect, circle the incorrect word and write the correct word in the space provided. The correct word you provide must not change the original meaning of the sentence. Examples: I arrived to my destination at 2 pm. My mother always wears sensible clothes. During the Australian winter, southern right whales migrate from Antarctica to the southern coast of Australia, where they calf and nurse their young. Venturing within the hundred yards of the shore, southern right whales are the country’s most frequent sighted whales. Southern rights can, in theory, be sighted almost anywhere between the coast from mid-May to early October, though June through August is their main season, and their breeding grounds are the places to head to. Vantage point dot the Eyre Highway on the way to Eucla in Western Australia, however the viewing platform at Head of the Bight offers a prime position. Lucky, you are guaranteed to see whales when they return to the spot whom they call home. Track their direction and, when they go under, look for them to surface soon after. 1 ____________ 2 ____________ 3 ____________ 4 ____________ 5 ____________ 6 ____________ 7 ____________ 8 ____________ 9 ____________ 10 ___________ Adapted from https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/whale-watch  at

3 [Turn over Section B [30 marks] You are advised to write between 250 and 350 words for this section. You should look at the printout of a webpage in the Insert. Study the information carefully and plan your answer before beginning to write. You have been given the task of helping your teacher plan the annual CCA camp. Your teacher has selected a vendor to conduct a character development programme for your CCA members. The vendor has offered three programmes that aim to develop crucial 21st century values and skills. As the Chairperson of your CCA, you are to write a proposal to your teacher to rec ommend two programmes for the camp, and why you think they are suitable for your CCA. Write the proposal to your CCA teacher. In it you should explain:  the needs of the CCA and your teammates  the two programmes recommended and why they are suitable  how these programmes will benefit the CCA group You may add any other details you think will be helpful. Write your proposal in clear, accurate English. Your tone should be formal and sincere, justifying your recommendations to your teacher. You should use your own words as much as possible. ………………………………………………………………………………………...................................... ………………………………………………………………………………………...................................... ………………………………………………………………………………………...................................... ………………………………………………………………………………………...................................... ………………………………………………………………………………………...................................... ………………………………………………………………………………………...................................... ………………………………………………………………………………………...................................... ………………………………………………………………………………………...................................... ………………………………………………………………………………………...................................... ………………………………………………………………………………………...................................... ………………………………………………………………………………………...................................... ………………………………………………………………………………………...................................... ………………………………………………………………………………………...................................... ………………………………………………………………………………………......................................

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