CHIJ Katong 4NA Prelim 2024 P2 Question Booklet

This document consists of 8 printed pages. [Turn over Name : …………………………………………………………. ( ) Class : …………… ENGLISH LANGUAGE SYLLABUS A 1190/02 Paper 2 Comprehension July 2024 Additional material: Insert 1 hour 50 minutes READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your name, class and registration number on the cover page. Write in dark blue or black ink. Do not use staples, paper clips, glue or correction fluid/tape or highlighters. Answer all questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided on 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. _______________________________________________________________________________ For Examiner’s Use Section A (Visual Text) 5 Section B (Narrative Text) 20 Section C (Non-Narrative Text) 10 Section C (Summary) 15 Total 50 CHIJ KATONG CONVENT PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS 2024 Secondary Four Normal (Academic)

CHIJ Katong Convent Prelim Examinations 2024 English Language Secondary 4 Normal (Academic) 2 Section A [5 marks] Refer to the advertisement (Text 1) and the extract from a website (Text 2) on page 2 of the Insert for Questions 1–4. 1 Look at the photograph at the bottom of Text 1. Which activity is shown in the photograph? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. [1] 2 Look at Text 2. Tick () the statement which best summarises the main purpose of Text 2. to persuade teachers to take their students on this learning journey to summarise what the learning journey is about to give an evaluation of the learning journey to express gratitude to the organisers of the learning journey [1] 3 Text 1 states that there are ‘many multi-sensory touchpoints’ and Text 2 claims there are ‘sensory experiences’. What is the common message that both texts are trying to convey? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. [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) The text is intended to be read by parents of young children. Text 1 / Text 2 / Both / Neither (b) The text suggests that the learning journey is customisable. Text 1 / Text 2 / Both / Neither [2]

CHIJ Katong Convent Prelim Examinations 2024 English Language Secondary 4 Normal (Academic) 3 Section B [20 marks] Refer to Text 3 on page 3 of the Insert for Questions 5–14. 5 In Paragraph 1, give two pieces of evidence that show Jekin is feeling visibly uncomfortable. ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [2] 6 ‘The tree sways three of its oldest, thickest leaves towards Jekin to cool him. Those leaves appear to be fatherly arms with brownish flaps and frayed ends. They form an umbrella above the young man. Other leaves detach themselves from the main trunk, fold into halves, their fibres blanketing loamy ground.’ (lines 6 - 9) Identify the words or phrases from the extract given above that correspond with the description of the tree. The description of the tree Matching words or phrases from the given extract seem like extended limbs construct a shield separate covering [4] 7 Give another word from Paragraph 3 that has the same meaning as ‘hangs’. …………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1] 8 What do the following words in italics from Paragraph 4 suggest about how the banana plantation seems calm? Based on the following word / phrase in italics, the banana plantation seems calm because… Insects, clicking, worship the sun in secret communion A sweet breeze ruffles his hair [2] 9 What does the phrase ‘fried parts of his brain circuit’ in Paragraph 5 suggest about the effect of the heat on Jekin? …………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1] 10 What does ‘This’ in line 20 refer to? …………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]

CHIJ Katong Convent Prelim Examinations 2024 English Language Secondary 4 Normal (Academic) 4 11 Some readers may say that Jekin struggled in his attempt to cut down the banana trees. With reference to Paragraph 5, find evidence that supports this view. Identify three quotes from Paragraph 5, and explain how each quote provides evidence for this view. Quotes How each quote supports the view that Jekin struggled in his attempt to cut down the banana trees [3] 12 Which of the following extracts from Paragraph 6 tell us about how precious each tree is ? Tick two boxes only. ‘…no matter how hard it gets…’ ‘…occur only once…’ ‘…to become individual bananas…’ ‘…the bunch is harvested…’ ‘…will never grow back…’ [2] 13 (i) From Paragraph 6, find a word that conveys the same meaning as ‘produce’ …………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1] (ii) another word that contrasts with it …………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]

CHIJ Katong Convent Prelim Examinations 2024 English Language Secondary 4 Normal (Academic) 5 14 From Paragraph 7, it is stated that Jekin resumes his efforts, like a brave warrior ready to face the battlefield. In your own words, what does this suggest about the task he faced? …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… [2]

CHIJ Katong Convent Prelim Examinations 2024 English Language Secondary 4 Normal (Academic) 6 Section C [25 marks] Refer to Text 4 on page 4 of the Insert for Questions 15 - 19. 15 Read the text and match the paragraph with the appropriate headings. Write the correct letter (A-G). The first one has been done for you. There is one letter you will not need to use. DO NOT USE ANY LETTER MORE THAN ONCE. Paragraph 1 ………….…B.…………….. Paragraph 2 ……………………………… Paragraph 3 ……………………………… Paragraph 4 ……………………………… Paragraph 5 ……………………………… Paragraph 6 ……………………………… A Knowledge-based support for superfoods B The allure of superfoods C Wide assortment of superfoods D Mindful way of life E The use of advertising and online testimonies to attract consumers F Foods for optimal health G A comprehensive strategy [5] 16 From Paragraph 1, give two reasons why superfoods are viewed as a cure-all. (i) …………………………………………………………………………………………………… (ii) ...………………………………………………………………………………………………… [2] 17 According to Paragraph 2, how do companies and social media influencers promote the consumption of superfoods? Companies - ……………………………………………………………………………………… Social media influencers - …………………………………