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 giv