2022 Pasir Ris Crest Sec 3NAEL

1 PASIR RIS CREST SECONDARY SCHOOL End-of-Year Examination 2022 Secondary Three Normal Academic English Language 1190/01 Paper 1 Writing 26 September 2022 1 hour 50 minutes Candidates answer on the Question Paper. Additional Materials: Insert READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST This Insert contains the text for Section B. This document consists of 2 printed pages including this cover page.

2 Section B Read the article below and use the information to answer the question on page 3 of the Question Paper. Are students spending too much time on CCAs? Madam Lee Hui Ling's daughter was in for a shock when she joined her secondary school band. She has practice three times a week - a total of 12 hours - and there is even more during performances and competitions. This was a jump from her once -a- week Chinese Orchestra practice of five hours in primary school. As a result, the Secondary 2 student is exhausted when she goes hom e around 7pm. By the time she goes to bed after homework, it is past midnight or 1am. Some parents and students feel Co -Curricular Activities (CCAs) are an integral part of school life, and their worth outweighs the gruelling hours. Another Secondary student, Cassandra Lim, 16, stays in school until almost 7pm for Guzheng ensemble practice twice a week, and up to four times before major performances. "Even though the hours are long, CCA is worth it because it releases stress. I also learn new things and mix with friends," she said. When contacted, a ministry spokesman said secondary schools and junior colleges have guidelines for CCA hours - an average of five to six hours a week over a total of 30 weeks. He added that some CCAs, like school sports teams, "do require more time in order that students may progressively develop the skills and physical conditioning to peak at the right time". The ministry will continue to work closely with schools to ensure that CCA time does not "compromise the overall well-being of our students", she said. He added: "Teachers in charge of CCAs monitor students who are not doing so well academically and give them extra help."

1 PASIR RIS CREST SECONDARY SCHOOL End-of-Year Examination 2022 Secondary Three Normal Academic CANDIDATE NAME CLASS / INDEX NUMBER English Language 1190/01 Paper 1 Writing 26 September 2022 1 hour 50 minutes Candidates answer on the Question Paper. Additional Materials: Insert READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your name, index number and class in the spaces 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 Section A, Section B and one question from Section C. Write your answers in the spaces provided on the Question Paper. The Insert contains the text for Section B. The number of marks is given in the brackets [ ] at the start of each section. This document consists of 10 printed pages including this cover page.

2 Section A [10marks] Question 1 Carefully read the text below, consisting of 12 lines, about Giant Sequoia trees. The first and last lines are correct. For the remaining ten lines, there is one grammatical error in each line. Circle the incorrect word and write the correct word in the space provided. The correct word you provide must not change the original meaning of the sentence. Example: I was please when he let me ride his bicycle. pleased A forest with giant sequoias, the largest trees in the world, is a feast of the senses. The giant sequoias’ red bark is distinct among the 1 ……………..……. grey and brown bark by other trees. And if you stand beneath one of 2 ……………..……. these giants, you can gaze all a way up its tall trunk and through 3 ……………..……. its high branch to see sky above. The treetop is often hidden 4 ……………..……. above the highest branches. If you are quiet but listen, you may 5 ……………..……. heard a breeze rustling the foliage of smaller trees. Or perhaps you 6 ……………..……. will hear a woodpecker call and tapping against a tree, seeking 7 ……………..……. insects. If I have time to take a walk, try to press your fingers 8 ……………..……. against its sponge, thick bark. Take the time to experience the 9 ……………..……. beauty of these trees and the other plants and animals that lives in 10 …...………...…... these forests.

3 Section B [30 marks] You are advised to write between 180 and 250 words for this section. Question 2 You should read the article in the Insert, study the information carefully and plan your answer before beginning to write. You recently read an article in the local newspapers which expresses views on the impacts of Co -Curricular Activities (CCAs). You feel very strongly about the ideas raised in the article. You hope to share your views with your friend, who is in the CCA as you. In your email you should: ● summarise the topic you are responding to ● identify three main ideas from the article that you would like to address ● respond to these ideas, supporting your views with relevant details Write your email in clear, accurate English and in a thoughtful and enthusiastic tone to engage your friend in a discussion about the pros and cons of attending CCA sessions. You may add any other details you think will be helpful. You should use your own words as much as possible. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………[Turn over

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