2024 GMS(S) 4NA Prelims P2 Question Booklet

Candidate Name Class Index Number ENGLISH LANGUAGE Paper 2 Comprehension QUESTION BOOKLET 1190/02 4 Normal (Academic) 1 hour 50 minutes Setters: Ms Denise Philip Ms Lana Mayatim Mrs Ong Li Tyng 1 August 2024 READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your name, index number and class on all the work you hand in. Write in dark blue or black pen on both sides of the paper. Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid. Answer all questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided in the Question Booklet. The Insert contains the texts for all the sections. Mistakes in spelling, punctuation and grammar may be penalized in any part of the paper. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. For Examiner’s Use Section A /5 Section B /20 Section C /25 Total /50 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ This document consists of 8 printed pages. Geylang Methodist School (Secondary) Preliminary Examination 2024

GMS(S) /4NA /EL /P2 QB/PRELIM 2024 2 Section A [5 marks] Refer to the online advertisement (Text 1) and the social media post ( Text 2) on page 2 of the Insert for Questions 1-4. 1 Look at Text 1. Tick () the most effective title for the image in the advertisement.  Be a part of GastroBeats!  Visit Singapore’s iconic attractions!  Fun and music await you at GastroBeats! [1] 2 The advertisement states ‘This immersive festival promises to be a feast for the senses...’ What does the phrase ‘a feast for the senses’ suggest? ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1] 3 Identify two consecutive words in Text 2 which reflect the phrase ‘mouth-watering culinary delicacies’ in Text 1. …………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1] 4 Look at Text 1 and Text 2 and statements (a) and (b) below. State 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 event showcases local cuisine. Text 1 / Text 2 / Both / Neither (b) The tone used is personal and inviting. Text 1 / Text 2 / Both / Neither [2]

GMS(S) /4NA /EL /P2 QB/PRELIM 2024 3 Section B [20 marks] Refer to Text 3 on pages 3 and 4 of the Insert for Questions 5-12. 5 From Paragraph 1, state two reasons why ‘Yasuyo thought there was no harm in meeting’ Rika Tajima (lines 3-4). …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. [2] 6 ‘Yasuyo could see that she looked younger than her age and had a strikingly beautiful face. Although no chatterbox, Rika answered all Yasuyo's questions without any evasiveness. There was also a charming personal touch to Rika’s ways that Yasuyo believed th e customers would love. Her manner of speaking was polite and sophisticated yet warm, and Yasuyo particularly liked her way of making eye contact. Yasuyo decided to give Rika a week's tryout.’ (lines 7-12) Identify the words or phrases from the extract given above that correspond with Yasuyo’s descriptions of Rika. Yasuyo’s descriptions of Rika Matching words or phrases from the given extract complete honesty appealing extremely stunning respectful and refined [4] 7 Explain in your own words, what the writer means by ‘Yasuyo's intuition about Rika proved to be correct as the regular customers all thought the world of her.’ (lines 13-14) …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. [2] 8 From Paragraph 4, ‘She was like a soft ray of sunshine to them...’ (line 1 9). What does the simile tell you about Rika? ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. [1]

GMS(S) /4NA /EL /P2 QB/PRELIM 2024 4 9 What do the following words in italics from Paragraph 4 suggest about Rika’s feelings about working at the café? Based on the following word / phrase in italics, Rika felt… ‘…Rika found comfort in the café’s daily routine…’ (line 21) ‘…sense of belonging to the place and its people.’ (line 22) [2] 10 In Paragraph 5, explain in your own words why ‘Yasuyo was very reluctant to accept Rika’s request’ to quit (line 25). …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. [2] 11 Which of the following extracts from Paragraph 6 explain why ‘Yasuyo was worried about Rika.’ (lines 34-35). Tick three boxes only. ‘…the air had gotten so cold that even healthy people would have trouble with the weather.’  ‘The phone kept ringing, but Rika did not pick up.’  ‘The streets were quiet and blanketed in snow…’  ‘The last time she had seen Rika, Yasuyo saw how much weaker than usual she was.’  ‘It was already late…’  [3]

GMS(S) /4NA /EL /P2 QB/PRELIM 2024 5 12 Some readers might say that Yasuyo was becoming anxious as she tried to contact Rika at her apartment. With reference to Paragraph 7, find evidence that supports this view. Identify four quotes from Paragraph 7 and explain how each quote provides evidence for this view. Quotes How each quote supports the view that Yasuyo was becomin g anxious as she tried to contact Rika at her apartment [4]

GMS(S) /4NA /EL /P2 QB/PRELIM 2024 6 Section C [25 marks] Refer to Text 4 on pages 5 and 6 of the Insert for Questions 13-17. 13 Read the text and match the paragraphs with the appropriate headings. Write the correct letter (A – G). The first one has been done for you . There is one other letter you will not need to use. DO NOT USE ANY LETTER MORE THAN ONCE. Paragraph 1 ………C……… Paragraph 2 …………….…. Paragraph 3 …………….….. Paragraph 4 ………………... Paragraph 5 ………………... Paragraphs 6-7 ………………... A Revitalisation of the global music scene B The prime concert destination C Media coverage of ardent fans D The reach of concerts beyond host country E The beginning of an economic recovery F The ripple effect of concerts G Intense rivalry among countries [5]

GMS(S) /4NA /EL /P2 QB/PRELIM 2024 7 14 From Paragraph 1, quote two phrases to show there was a massive crowd getting the concert tickets. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………….….... [2] 15 From Paragraph 3, give two pieces of evidence to show Singapore's popularity as a concert venue among international artistes. (i) …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………[1] (ii) …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………[1] 16 From Paragraph 7, state two ways in which some countries prioritize green initiatives in organising concerts. (i) ………………………………………………………………………………...….……… …………………………………………………………………………………………… (ii) …………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………........................................[1]

GMS(S) /4NA /EL /P2 QB/PRELIM 2024 8 17 Using your own words as much as possible, summarise why Singapore is a desired place for live concerts and how concerts contribute to the local economy. Use only information from paragraphs 3 to 5. Your summary must be in continuous writing (not