NCHS Upper Sec EL Comprehension Language Use Question Types Practice (ANS).docx - Google Docs

Answer Scheme A Language Use [25 m] The text below tells of a man’s dining experience in an institution. Jacques is carrying a tray with a single dish covered by one of those old fashioned silver domes. He balances the tray with one hand and grasps the lid of the dome with the other. He gives a faint smile then quickly takes away the lid theatrically .(AES Prelim 2018) 1) In Paragraph 2, the writer suggests that Jacques is an experienced waiter . Pick out and write down two expressions from the paragraph and explain how they show his experience .[2] ‘ Balances the tray with one hand’ shows that he is able to make sure the tray does not slip off his hand , suggesting that he is skilled/skilful/professional in serving customers [1]. ‘Takes away the lid theatrically ’ shows that he intentionally tried to be dramatic with his action , suggesting that he knows how to entertain guests with the way he presents/serves them with their food [1]. [2 ] I pick up the silver spoon and turn it over. Just as I once did, as a young boy, I lean forward with my ear towards the dish and tap the back of the spoon against the hard surface three times. My heart soars as the sound resonates with the sound of my childhood. Tears well in my eyes with memories of my dear mama in Provence. I shatter the surface and dip into the undulating waves of sun coloured cream then slip the spoon into my mouth. Velvet smoothness glides past slivers of crisp caramel . The whispers of vanilla echoes in my mouth. The chef is a god: a crème brûlée of perfect proportions. I wish it could last forever but nothing can. In the end, I place the spoon down. That, I say, is the finest dessert I have ever had. Excellent, Jacques says and takes away the empty plate and spoon. (AES Prelim 2018) 2) The writer describes his experience of eating the crème brûlée dessert. Explain how the language in Paragraph 4 makes the dessert appealing . Support your ideas with three details from Paragraph 4.[3] ‘ Undulating waves of sun coloured cream’ emphasises the wavy appearance and bright colour of the cream , suggesting that the dessert looks pretty [1]. ‘ Velvet smoothness (glides past)’ emphasises that the dessert is very creamy / has a very consistent/even texture , suggesting that the dessert tastes good [1]. ‘Slivers of crisp caramel’ emphasises the crunchiness of the caramel / emphasises that the caramel is very crunchy , suggesting that the caramel is tasty [1]. ‘ Whispers of vanilla’ shows that the vanilla flavour is mild/light , suggesting that the taste is pleasant [1]. (Any three of the above answers are acceptable.) [3 ] Page 1

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