2023 CCHS PRELIM P2 (QP)

[Turn over Name: Class: Register Number: Parent’s Signature ______________________ PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION 2023 SECONDARY 4 ENGLISH LANGUAGE 1184/02 Paper 2 Comprehension Friday 25 August 2023 1 hour 50 minutes Candidates answer on the Question Booklet. Additional Materials: Insert READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your name, class and register number clearly in the spaces provided at the top of this page. Write in dark blue or black ballpoint pen. Do not use staples, paper clips, glue, correction fluid/tape or highlighters.. Answer all questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided on the Question Paper. 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. For Examiner’s Use Section A / 5 Section B / 20 Section C / 25 TOTAL / 50 This document consists of 8 printed pages and 1 insert.

2 2023 Preliminary Examination/CCHMS/Secondary 4/English Language/1184/02 Section A [5 marks] Refer to the online poster (Text 1) and the social media post ( Text 2) on page 2 of the Insert for Questions 1–4. 1. Look at Text 1. Tick (✓) the most effective title for the image in this poster Empowering Change: Deterrence Against Animal Abuse Think Twice before Owning a Pet Silent Suffering of our Voiceless Friends [1] 2 The poster states that ‘They are at the mercy of humans’. What is suggested by the phrase ‘at the mercy of humans’? …………………………………………………………………………………………...…………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….......[1] 3 Identify the sentence in Text 2 which reflects the idea of Text 1 that animals should not be neglected. …………………………………………………………………………………………………........ …………………………………………………………………………………………………... [1] 4 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 told they can take action against animal abuse. Text 1 / Text 2 / Both / Neither (b) The tone appeals to a reader’s emotions. Text 1 / Text 2 / Both / Neither [2]

3 2022 Preliminary Examination/CCHMS/Secondary 4/English Language/1184/02 [Turn over Section B [20 marks] Refer to Text 3 on pages 3 and 4 of the Insert for Questions 5–16. 5 In Paragraph 1 , the group of men were making their way to Carson City . Explain how the language used in the paragraph emphasises the difficulties the travellers faced when m