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BEDOK VIEW SECONDARY SCHOOL PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION 2023 CANDIDATE NAME REGISTER NUMBER CLASS ENGLISH LANGUAGE 1128/01 1184/01 Secondary Four Express & Five Normal Academic 21 August 2023 Paper 1 Writing 1 hour 50 minutes INSERT READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST This Insert contains the text for Section B. Setter: Miss Tan Yok Siew Parent’s / Guardian’s Signature: ………………….…………... This document consists of 2 printed pages. [Turn over www.KiasuExamPaper.com 42

2 Here are two events you recently attended which celebrate Singapore’s vibrancy, energy and spirit. Event 1 : All Things Singapore at National Library! Join local authors Lianne Ong and Janice Khoo for a storytelling session about one of Singaporeans’ favourite pastimes – eating hawker food! Enjoy familiar nursery rhymes adapted to feature local hawker delights such as roti prata and char kway teow. 18 & 19 Aug 2023 7pm – 8pm Level 2 Discover Auditorium. Enjoy a creative night out at the National Library during the Singapore Night Festival. Dabble in craft making or explore arts and tech activities. Don’t miss out on live performances by musicians! 18 & 19 Aug 2023 7.30pm – 10.30pm Level 1 The Plaza Event 2 : National Day Celebrations at Heartland Locations Celebrate Singapore’s 58th birthday Onward as ONE This year’s National Day celebrations will allow more Singaporeans to participate in the festiv ities. Singaporeans can look forward to a series of celebrations and community activities at five heartland locations over the weekend of 5 and 6 August 2023 . On Wednesday, 9 August for National Day. Key highlights at the five heartland sites include: • Sport try -outs: Athletics, basketball, floorball, football, hockey and table tennis • Kampung Games: Life -sized fun for the young and young at heart • Family fun activities: Bouncy castles, community mural painting, snack booths www.KiasuExamPaper.com 43

BEDOK VIEW SECONDARY SCHOOL PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION 2023 CANDIDATE NAME REGISTER NUMBER CLASS ENGLISH LANGUAGE 1128/01 1184/01 Secondary Four Express and Five Normal Academic Paper 1 Writing 21 August 2023 1 hour 50 minutes Additional Material: Insert READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your name, class and index number 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 Section A, Section B and one question from Section C. The Insert contains the text for Section B Write your answers in the spaces provided on the Question Booklet. At the end of the examination, fasten all your work securely together. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the head of each section. For Examiner’s Use Section A / 10 Section B / 30 Section C / 30 Total / 70 % / Grade / Setter: Miss Tan Yok Siew Parent’s / Guardian’s Signature: ………………….…………... This document consists of 12 printed pages. [Turn over www.KiasuExamPaper.com 44

2 Section A [10 marks] Question 1 Carefully read the text below, consisting of 12 lines, about understanding mental struggles that athletes face. The first and last lines are correct. For eight of the lines, there is one grammatical error in each line. There are two more lines with no errors. 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. Examples: I arrived to my destination at 2 pm. My mother always wears sensible clothes. at ........................... ........................... Terry Tay, 28, is a national gymnast who has had his fair share of struggle. When he started to represent Singapore 15 years ago, being interview by local media, he experienced tremendous pressure. Such pressure was compounded when he has to undergo surgery for his wrist and shoulder and was unable to practi ce the passion that has become part of his identity. Through the support from coach es, family and friends, Tay was able to push by. The gruelling process taught him the importance of mental well -being. Often, we expect athletes to achieve miracles and triumph against any adversity and they are human too. We need to understand the mental struggles athletes often face and improves the landscape of sports and mental health in Singapore. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 .......................... .......................... .......................... .......................... .......................... .......................... .......................... .......................... .......................... .......................... Adapted from The Straits Times, August 15 2022 ✓ www.KiasuExamPaper.com 45

3 Section B [30 marks] You are advised to write between 250 and 350 words for this section. Question 2 You should look at the information in the Insert, study the information carefully and plan your answer before beginning to write. You recently attended two events – “All Things Singapore at National Library!” and “National Day Celebrations at Heartland Locations”. Your Form Teacher would like you to write an article about one of the special events you attended which celebrates Singapore’s vibrancy, energy and spirit with other Singaporeans. This article will be featured in the school newsletter. In your article, you should include: • an interesting and appropriate headline • information on the selected special event • the enthusiasm and participation level of the attendees • special mention of one memorable activity Write your article in the space provided in clear, accurate English and in an enthusiastic and captivating tone. You should use your own words as much as possible. ...………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ...………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ...………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ...………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ...………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ...………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ...………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ...………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ...………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ...………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ...………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ...………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ...………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ...………………………………………………………………………………………………………. www.KiasuExamPaper.com 46

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