2023 FMSS PRELIM P2 (Ans key)

NAME: ____________________________ ( ) CLASS: _______ FAIRFIELD METHODIST SCHOOL (SECONDARY) PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION 2023 SECONDARY 4 EXPRESS ENGLISH LANGUAGE 1184/02 Paper 2 Comprehension (ANSWER SCHEME) Date: 21 August 2023 Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes __________________________________________________________________________________ READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST This paper contains the answer scheme to the visual, narrative and non -narrative comprehension sections of Paper 2. Setters: Mr Joseph Guo and Ms Felicia Lai This answer scheme 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 Answer Scheme 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. It means reviving the connection / relationship. [1] 3 Identify the sentence in Text 2 which supports the reason why it is important to ‘rekindle the bond’. The sentence is ‘ The father -child relationship serves as a foundation of emotional support, guidance, and love.’ [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 Answer Scheme 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. ‘branches that protruded like swords to assault us’ suggests that the branches are sharp (like swords) and stuck out / extended / reached out prominently to attack/ injure /hurt the writer and Tuk. [1] ‘The damp leaves threatened to send us plummeting to our demise’ suggests the wet leaves posed the risk of making us plunge to our death. [1] '(Even the) towering trunks were poised to ensnare us in their treacherous grip' suggests '(Even the) extremely tall /looming /imposing trunks were ready to capture/ catch / trap us in a dangerous manner.' [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. ‘(Tuk) moved with the grace and ease of a jaguar’ [1m] AND ‘(he) skillfully wielded his sharp machete to slice through the dense foliage as easily as a hot knife through butter’ [1m] (b) What does the writer's use of the word ‘Fortunately’ suggest about his attitude towards Tuk's presence in the Amazon rainforest? The writer's use of the word 'Fortunately' suggests that he was relieved /grateful for Tuk's presence in the Amazon rainforest. OR The writer's use of the word ' Fortunately' suggests that his attitude towards Tuk's presence in the Amazon rainforest was one of relief /gratefulness /gratitude. 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. ‘a colossal stone temple arose splendidly’ suggests a huge /massive /enormous stone temple stood up magnificently /impressively /grandly. [1m] 'its pyramids exuded an aura of awe' suggests its pyramids emitted / radiated/ evoked a sense of reverential wonder/amazement. [1m] [2] [1] [2]

NAME: _________________________________ ( ) CLASS: ________ FMS(S) Secondary 4 Express Preliminary Examination 2023 English Language Paper 2 Answer Scheme 4 8 9 10 From Paragraph 4, give two reasons why climbing the pyramid was considered hazardous. It was because the steps of the pyramid were steep and narrow [1m] AND It was because the steps of the pyramid were covered in a layer of moss and vines. [1m] Identify one word in Paragraph 4 which suggests that the vegetation appeared inaccessible. ‘impenetrable’ 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? The writer felt very frightened. (b) Why did the writer feel this way? Answer in your own words. From the Passage It was because an immense wave of water surged towards the writer. Own Words It was because a huge /enormous /massive /gigantic rush of water burst /gushed / moved suddenly and powerfully in the direction of the writer. [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. The writer’s body slammed into the hard earth with a sickening thud. [1m] AND The writer could feel a wave of immense pain lancing through his leg like a white -hot poker. [1m] Identify two separate words in Paragraph 6 that convey the seriousness of Tuk’s tone. ‘sombre’ and ‘gravity’ [2] [1]

NAME: _________________________________ ( ) CLASS: ________ FMS(S) Secondary 4 Express Preliminary Examination 2023 English Language Paper 2 Answer Scheme 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 susp