2023 NCHS PRELIM P2 (QP)

Name: Register Number: Class: NAN CHIAU HIGH SCHOOL PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION 2023 SECONDARY FOUR EXPRESS ENGLISH LANGUAGE 1184/02 Paper 2 Comprehension QUESTION PAPER 16 August 2023, Wednesday 1 hour 50 minutes READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your class, index number and name on the work you hand in. Write in dark blue or black ink. Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid. Answer all questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided in 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. Setters: Mr Fu Kaidi and Mrs Tan Jie Ying This paper consists of 8 printed pages including the cover page. For Marker’s Use Parent’s Signature: _________________

2 Section A [5 marks] Refer to the online banner (Text 1) and the social media post (Text 2) on page 3 of the Insert for Questions 1–4. 1 Look at Text 1. Tick (√) the most effective title for the image in this advertisement. The dawn of good leadership Reflect on past achievements Illuminating possible success [1] 2 The online banner states that ‘good governments are the foundation of flourishing, prosperous communities and nations’. What do you think the word ‘foundation’ suggests about the way ‘flourishing, prosperous communities and nations’ can be achieved? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1] 3 Identify the phrase in Text 2 which suggests that Singapore has risen above Finland by a small margin. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [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 addressed directly by the writer. 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]

3 Section B [20 marks] Refer to Text 3 on pages 3-4 of the Insert for Questions 5-14. 5 In Paragraph 1, what was Maureen feeling that was ‘strange’? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1] 6 Referring to Paragraph 2, give two reasons why Maureen ‘was happy to be away from the starting line’ (line 6-7). Answer in your own words. (i) …..…………………………………………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1] (ii) …..…………………………………………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1] 7 (a) Identify a phrase in Paragraph 3 which suggests that running p