2022 4G2 MYE Monfort

Name: ______________________________ ( ) Class: _______ SECONDARY 4 NORMAL (ACADEMIC) ENGLISH LANGUAGE 1190/01 Paper 1 Writing [Section A] 06 May 2022 (Friday) 8.15 am 1 hour 50 minutes READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your name, class and register number on all the work you hand in. Write in dark blue or black pen. Do not use staples, paper clips, glue or correction fluid. Answer Section A in the spaces provided. At the end of the examination, fasten your work securely together and submit the Section A, Section B and Section C separately. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the head of each section. The total mark for this section is 10. The total mark for this paper is 70. FOR EXAMINERS’ USE ONLY SECTION A 10 This document consists of 2 printed pages. Setters: Mrs Leong and Ms Kumari MONTFORT SECONDARY SCHOOL MID-YEAR EXAMINATION 2022

2 Section A [10 marks] Question 1 Carefully read the text below, consisting of 12 lines, about the Korean fermented vegetable dish – kimchi. 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 arrived to my destination at 2 pm. at When Dr Manjo Kim told her chemistry professor that she wanted to pursue research on kimchi, he scoffed. Undeterred, she applies unsuccessfully to 1 …………..……… several university to do her research, before she was finally accepted into 2 ………………...... Leeds University where she wrote her dissertation on a fermented 3 ………………….. vegetable. Her interest on the fermented vegetable was piqued after sh e 4 ………………...... put his trousers, which had been stained with kimchi juice, under the 5 ………………….. microscope. Most Koreans treasures kimchi made in winter because it is 6 ………………….. fermention for about 6 months and hence, has a more mature and intense 7 ………………….. flavour. Winter kimchi making starts in November where neighbours gather 8 ………………….. together to brining and wash cabbages and prepare the seasoning mix. 9 ………………….. The season cabbage is then placed in large earthernware pots and buried in the soil. "Kimchi is not just a dish, it is also a way of life, a tradition”. 10………………….

1 Name: ______________________________ ( ) Class: _______ SECONDARY 4 NORMAL (ACADEMIC) ENGLISH LANGUAGE 1190/01 Paper 1 Writing [Section A] 06 May 2022 (Friday) 8.15 am 1 hour 50 minutes READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your name, class and register number on all the work you hand in. Write in dark blue or black pen. Do not use staples, paper clips, glue or correction fluid. Answer Section B. Write your answers in the spaces provided. At the end of the examination, fasten your work securely together and submit the Section A, Section B and Section C separately. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the head of each section. The total mark for this section is 30. The total mark for this paper is 70. FOR EXAMINERS’ USE ONLY SECTION B TASK FULFILMENT 10 LANGUAGE 20 TOTAL 30 This document consists of 6 printed pages. Setters: Mrs Leong and Ms Kumari MONTFORT SECONDARY SCHOOL MID-YEAR EXAMINATION 2022

2 Section B [30 marks] You are advised to write between 180 and 250 words for this section. Activity 1 High Elements • Stimulating activity in which participants confront their fears when they find themselves 10 meters above the ground. • Creates opportunities for observing human reaction in negotiating challenges. • A chance for participants to extend support and encouragement to their teammates. • Safety is ensured without compromising fun as our top priority. • All equipment and procedures adhere closely to International Safety Standards. Activity 2 Social etiquette and fine dining workshop • Young people will learn how to project themselves well with good manners and proper social etiquette. • Goes beyond teaching how to use the proper silverware at the dining table. • Learning how to communicate and interact with other people especially in social occasions. • Enhances leadership skills by empowering your personality and increasing your self- confidence. Activity 3 Public Speaking and Presentation Workshop • Learning how to develop a clear, confident, and expressive voice no matter the situation. • Learning how to improve and take your public speaking skills and presentation skills to a whole new level. • Designed to help you learn how to prepare for any type of presentation. • Learn how to connect with your body and voice and leave the right impression – every time!

3 Question 2 You should look at the write -up on page 2. Study the information carefully and plan your answer before beginning to write. Your school organises 3-day level camps annually for the graduating cohort with the 3 activities shown on page 2. However, due to the current COVID situation, only one activity will be organised for the cohort this year. As the President of the Student Council, you are representing your schoolmates to propose one of the activities to be organised. Write a letter to your Year Head, who is running this cohort camp, stating clearly: • which one of the three activities you have chosen • how the activity will be organised and carried out • what skills make this activity suitable for the graduating students • why you think this experience will be enjoyed by your schoolmates You may add any other details you think will be helpful. Write your letter in clear, accurate English. Your tone should be polite and enthusiastic, showing genuine interest/ beliefs in the benefits of this camp. You should use your own words as much as possible.

4

5

6 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. END OF SECTION B

Name: ______________________________ ( ) Class: _______ SECONDARY 4 NORMAL (ACADEMIC) ENGLISH LANGUAGE 1190/01 Paper 1 Writing [Section A] 06 May 2022 (Friday) 8.15 am 1 hour 50 minutes READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your name, class and register number on all the work you hand in. Write in dark blue or black pen. Do not use staples, paper clips, glue or correction fluid. Answer one question from Section C. Write your answers in the spaces provided. At the end of the examination, fasten your work securely together and submit Section A, Section B and Section C separately. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the head of each section. The total mark for this section is 30. The total mark for this paper is 70. FOR EXAMINERS’ USE ONLY SECTION C 30 This document consists of 6 printed pages. Setters: Mrs Leong and Ms Kumari MONTFORT SECONDARY SCHOOL MID-YEAR EXAMINATION 2022

2 Section C [30 marks] You are advised to write between 250 and 400 words on one of the following topics. Questions 3-6 3 4 5 6 ‘Childhood is the happiest time of your life.’ Do you ag