2023 CCHS PRELIM P2 (Ans scheme)

PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION 2023 SECONDARY 4 ENGLISH LANGUAGE 1184/02 Paper 2 Comprehension Friday 25 August 2023 Answer Scheme 1 hour 50 minutes [Turn over

2 Section A [5 marks] Refer to the poster (Text 1) and the online article (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 Option 1: The man in the picture is sitting in a prison cell, which indicates that he has been convicted of animal cruelty and is feeling remorseful. The dogs and cats standing outside the cell represent animals who are potential victims of abuse. The dog holding a bunch of keys represents the concept of empowering change; a symbol of hope and empowerment. The keys symbolise the tools, resources, and actions necessary to prevent and deter animal abuse. This sends a message that animal abuse will not be tolerated and that offenders will be punished. Option 3: There is no evidence in the picture that the animals are abused or mistreated and are suffering silently. [1] 2. The poster states that ‘They are at the mercy of humans”. What is suggested by the phrase ‘at the mercy of humans’? Animals are vulnerable/helpless when they are being abused/ if they are ill- treated/mistreated/treated badly/not cared for (answer must have two parts – helpless and abuse) Accepted: Their lives are in the hands of humans… – Note that this must be accompanied by the mention of ‘abuse’ in the answer. Else, 0 mark. Accepted: Animals cannot do anything even if they are being starved or beaten. R: Do we accept if students start the sentence with ‘Humans” but are somehow valid? A: Can, if the explanation is sound Answer must have two main ideas: the animals are vulnerable/ helpless (‘at the mercy of’) and abuse. Accept: It is suggested that whether animals suffer is dependent on how humans treat them 3. Identify the sentence in Text 2 which reflects the idea of Text 1 that animals should not be neglected. Whether we unintentionally delay their meals or ignore their cries of pain, it's unacceptable![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. [Text-to-Text Connections]

3 (a) Readers are told they can take action against animal abuse. Text 1 / Text 2 / Both / Neither Text 1: If you see or know someone abusing an animal, REPORT IT to your local police or