2023 FMSS PRELIM P2 (QP)

NAME: ____________________________ ( ) CLASS: _______ FAIRFIELD METHODIST SCHOOL (SECONDARY) PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION 2023 SECONDARY 4 EXPRESS ENGLISH LANGUAGE 1184/02 Paper 2 Comprehension Date: 21 August 2023 Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes Candidates answer on this Question Paper. Additional Material: Insert __________________________________________________________________________ READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your name, class and register number in the spaces provided on page 1 and page 8 of this question paper. Submit Sections A, B and C (pages 1-7) and the summary section (page 8) separately. Write in dark blue or black ballpoint pen. Do not use pencils, staples, paper clips, glue, correction fluid/tape or highlighters. Answer all questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided on this Question Paper. The Insert contains the texts for Sections A, B and C. 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 (Comprehension) /10 Section C (Summary) /15 Total /50 Setters: Mr Joseph Guo and Ms Felicia Lai This question paper consists of 8 printed pages including the cover page. [Turn over

NAME: ____________________________ ( ) CLASS: _______ FMS(S) Secondary 4 Express Preliminary Examination 2023 English Language Paper 2 Question Paper 2 Section A [5 marks] Refer to the online advertisement ( 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 advertisement. ☐ Generations united as one [1] ☐ Selfless act of kinship ☐ Passing on the legacy 2 The advertisement states ‘Rekindle the bond.’. What does the writer mean by this sentence ‘Rekindle the bond.’? Answer in your own words. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1] 3 Identify the sentence in Text 2 which supports the reason why it is important to ‘rekindle the bond’. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1] 4 Look at Texts 1 and 2 and the 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 to join the writer in taking action. Text 1 / Text 2 / Both / Neither (b) The tone suggests the writer and reader are of the same status. Text 1 / Text 2 / Both / Neither [2]

NAME: ____________________________ ( ) CLASS: _______ FMS(S) Secondary 4 Express Preliminary Examination 2023 English Language Paper 2 Question Paper 3 Refer to Text 3 on pages 3 and 4 of the Insert for Questions 5-13. Section B [20 marks] 5 The writer claimed that ‘in the heart of the sultry Amazon rainforest, Tuk and I encountered grave peril.’ (lines 1-2). Explain how this claim is supported with reference to three pieces of evidence from Paragraph 1. ………………………………………………………………………………………...…………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………...……………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………...……………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………...……………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………...…………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………...…………… [3] 6 7 In Paragraph 2, the writer says, ‘Fortunately, my guide, Tuk, was a seasoned native.’ (lines 7- 8). (a) Identify two pieces of evidence which convey that Tuk was a seasoned native. ………………………………………………………………………………………...…………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………...…………… (b) What does the writer's use of the word ‘Fortunately’ suggest about his attitude towards Tuk's presence in the Amazon rainforest? ………………………………………………………………………………………...…………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………...…………… In Paragraph 3, Tuk and the writer saw a temple in 'the heart of this vast expanse’ (lines 13-14). Explain how the language used in this paragraph makes the temple appear majestic. Support your answer with two details from Paragraph 3. ……………………………………………………………………………………...……………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………...……………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………...…………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………...…………… [2] [1] [2]

NAME: ____________________________ ( ) CLASS: _______ FMS(S) Secondary 4 Express Preliminary Examination 2023 English Language Paper 2 Question Paper 4 8 9 10 From Paragraph 4, give two reasons why climbing the pyramid was considered hazardous. ………………………………………………………………………………………...…………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………...…………… Identify one word in Paragraph 4 which suggests that the vegetation appeared inaccessible. ………………………………………………………………………………………...…………………… In Paragraph 5, the writer says, ‘My blood froze’ (line 29). (a) What does this phrase suggest about the writer’s feelings at that moment? ………………………………………………………………………………………...…………………… (b) Why did the writer feel this way? Answer in your own words. ………………………………………………………………………………………...…………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………...…………… [2] [1] [1] [1] 11 12 Give two details from Paragraph 5 which tell us that ‘The final impact was brutal’ (lines 34-35) for the writer. ………………………………………………………………………………………...………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………...………… Identify two separate words in Paragraph 6 that convey the seriousness of Tuk’s tone. ………………………………………………………………………………………...………………… [2] [1]

NAME: ____________________________ ( ) CLASS: _______ FMS(S) Secondary 4 Express Preliminary Examination 2023 English Language Paper 2 Question Paper 5 [4] 13 The structure of the text reflects Tuk's and the writer's experiences in the Amazon rainforest at different stages of the narrative. Complete the flow chart by choosing one phrase from the box to summarise the stage in each part of the text. There are some extra phrases in the box that you do not need to use. Tuk's and the writer's experiences facing a terrifying natural force immersing ourselves in historic wonders witnessing battles embracing an indifferent reaction navigating the untamed wilderness engaging in suspicious activities persevering through nature's challenging aftermath Flow chart Paragraphs 3 and 4 (ii) …………………………………………………………………….. Paragraph 5 (iii) …………………………………………………………………….. Paragraph 6 (iv) …………………………………………………………………….. Paragraphs 1 and 2 (i) ………………………..…………………………………………..

NAME: ____________________________ ( ) CLASS: _______ FMS(S) Secondary 4 Express Preliminary Examination 2023 English Language Paper 2 Question Paper 6 Section C [25 marks] Refer to Text 4 on pages 5 and 6 of