2023 CGSS S4 EL PRELIM P2 ANSWERS (Final)

1 CGSS EL PRELIM 2023 P2 ANSWER SCHEME Section A [5 Marks] 1. Look at Text 1. Tick (√) the most effective title for the image in this advertisement. ( √ ) Tip of the Eyesberg ( ) A cornearary tale ( ) Don’t turn a blind eye [1] Text Answers Tip of the Eyesberg – image of an eye emerging as the tip of an iceberg + caption ‘There’s a lot you don’t see’ which represents the underlying diseases seen under the surface. A cornearary tale – (x) Not a story about the cornea. Don’t turn a blind eye– (x) Don’t pretend not to notice something. There's nothing to notice in the poster because everything is under the surface and requires checks to uncover. (Inference) 2. How did the writer show the severity of the problem of eye diseases in Text 2? [1] (Language for impact - writer’s craft) Text Answers The World Health Organisation (WHO) reported that between 2010 and 2020, the global number of people with glaucoma had increased from 76 million to 95.4 million. As a result of an aging population, a rise in the number of people with cataracts (especially those aged 70 years and over) has been projected. Many eye diseases (e.g. glaucoma) can be asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic for a long time. Older people may misinterpret the reduction in vision as part of the normal aging process instead of an eye disease symptom. High public knowledge of common eye diseases is important for reducing the global burden of eye diseases, and for early detection and treatment. Through the use of reported statistics OR By stating the huge increase in numbers (from 76 million to 95.4 million). 3. Identify the phrase in Text 2 which reflects why it is important to ‘book an appointment with your optometrist’ in Text 1. [1] (Direct) Text Answers The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that between 2020 and 2030, the global number of people with glaucoma will increase from 76 million to 95.4 ‘(for) early detection and treatment’ OR

2 million. As a result of an aging population, a rise in the number of people with cataracts (especially those aged 70 years and over) has been projected. Many eye diseases (e.g., glaucoma) can be asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic for a long time. Older people may misinterpret the reduction in vision as part of the normal aging process instead of an eye disease symptom. High public knowledge of common eye diseases is important for reducing the global burden of eye diseases, and for early detection and treatment. ‘asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic’ (x) ‘reducing the global burden of eye diseases’ Look at Texts 1 and 2 and statements (a) and (b) below. Decide whether the statements refer to Text 1, Text 2, both texts, or neither text. Circle the answer you have chosen for each statement. (a) Readers are asked