CHIJ Katong 4NA Prelim 2024 P2 Insert

Name: __ ( ) Class: CHIJ KATONG CONVENT PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS 2024 Secondary Four Normal (Academic) ENGLISH LANGUAGE SYLLABUS A 1190/02 Paper 2 Comprehension July 2024 INSERT 1 hour 50 minutes READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST This Insert contains Text 1, Text 2, Text 3 and Text 4. This document consists of 4 printed pages and 1 blank page.

CHIJ Katong Convent Prelim Examinations 2024 English Language 1190/02 Secondary 4 Normal (Academic) 2 It was surely an engaging one for both adults and children. While collaborating on this field trip together, I informed City Sprouts of the class age group and size and they were accommodating to split the class into smaller groups and to include sensory experiences to engage the children better. From meeting the furry friends, to the outdoor cook -out, and introduction to a variety of plants, the children had a great time participating in the activities. I would also like to thank the facilitators who were friendly and fun. Thumbs up to City Sprouts for this awesome learning journey! Section A Study the advertisement (Text 1) and the extract from a website (Text 2) and answer Questions 1–4 in the Question Paper. Text 1 is taken from an online advertisement about a learning journey to a local farm. Text 2 is taken from comments written by a teacher on the farm’s website. Adapted from https://citysprouts.com.sg/pages/outdoor-education-curriculum Learning Journey for Preschoolers & Kindergarteners Embark on an extraordinary adventure with Sid as children explore the enchanting wonders of our vibrant farm! Students will be brought around our farm following a story arc, specially designed to bring learning to life! With many multisensory touchpoints during the tour, children will engage in hands-on activities to learn more about nature and biodiversity. Activities include: • Spice Trail • Little Green Thumb workshop • Interaction with chickens and fish • Farm-to-table pizza making Contact us

CHIJ Katong Convent Prelim Examinations 2024 English Language 1190/02 Secondary 4 Normal (Academic) 3 Section B Text 3 The text below is about a man’s experience with harvesting bananas. Read the text carefully and answer Questions 5–14 in the Question Booklet. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Jekin chooses the sturdiest banana tree in the plantation and sits beneath it. He leans back on the trunk, pressing against it with all his weight. He lays the parang next to his right thigh, paying no attention to its rusty blade. The tree hugs him from behind, as if Jekin is its young sapling. Jekin's skin is on fire and he exhales steam. As he takes in another breath, sweat surfaces through his singlet as magma. The tree