SST 2021 EL P2 Anskey

Page 1 of 10 SECONDARY 4 PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION ENGLISH LANGUAGE Paper 2 ANSWER SCHEME 1128/02 30 August 2021 (Monday) 1 hour 50 minutes CANDIDATE NAME CLASS INDEX NUMBER ADDITIONAL MATERIALS PROVIDED: Insert READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your index number and name in the spaces provided on the work you hand in. Write in dark blue or black pen. Do not use staples, paper clips, glue or correction fluid. Answer all questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided in the Question Booklet. The Insert contains the texts for all the sections. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. ________________________________________________________________________ This document consists of 10 printed pages and 1 Insert. Section B Section C Total 50 For Examiner’s Use Section A [Turn over

Page 2 of 10 Section A [5 marks] Text 1 Refer to the poster (Text 1) on page 2 of the Insert for Questions 1–4. 1 The poster begins with the title ‘A CAREER THAT GROWS WITH YOU”. What effect is this intended to have on the reader? Readers will feel encouraged/ motivated to join NParks because it is an opportunity to develop both themselves and the work that they do/ for personal and professional growth/ for continuous progression professionally and personally [Note: idea of continuous progression/ growth/ development, both personal and professional, must be present] [1] 2 Look at photographs on the left of the poster. With reference to the information under the sub-headings Vision of Nparks and Apply for NParks Scholarships and Awards, what are two things that potential scholars can look forward to when they join NParks? (i) Vision of Nparks: achieving a close integration of greenery into the urban living environment [1] (ii) Apply for NParks Scholarships and Awards: inspiring communities to co-create and be stewards of nature [1] 3 “When we plant a seed, we nurture it so that it can grow well. At the National Parks Board, our scholars are the seeds of Singapore’s future.” Explain how scholars are the “seeds of Singapore’s future”. Just like seeds which can grow into plants when they are nurtured, scholars are developed/ be groomed to contribute to Singapore. [1] [1] 4 Look at the box at the bottom right corner of the poster. Which phrase in Kathleen’s comment would encourage students to apply for the scholarship if they find fulfilment in seeing a positive impact from their work? “I see communities from all walks of life enjoying and connecting with nature around them” [1]

Page 3 of 10 Section B [20 marks] Text 2 Refer to Text 2 on pages 3–4 of the Insert for Questions 5–14. 5 In Paragraph 1, the writer says that ‘a serious drought hit the country.’ (line 1) Identify 2 phrases that describe the severe effects of the drought. Springs dried up [1] trees sh