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LOYANG VIEW SECONDARY SCHOOL Preliminary Examination 2023 Secondary Four Express / Five Normal (Academic) CANDIDATE NAME : ………………………………………………………………........... CLASS : …………………. INDEX NUMBER : …………….. English Language 1128 & 1184/01 Paper 1 Writing Friday, 18 August 2023 INSERT 0800 - 0950 1 hour 50 min READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST This Insert contains the text for Section B. Setter: Miss Yong Tsui Fen This paper consists of 3 printed pages. [Turn over www.KiasuExamPaper.com 189

2 Section B Read the printout of a webpage below and use the information to answer the question on page 3 of the Question Paper. The school is organising a special programme t o commemorate our Secondary Four and Five cohort’s graduation and to reward your hard work for the examinations. There are three options available for your consideration. Graduation Prom Night at a five-star hotel Enjoy a special night with your peers in a grand ballroom in one of the best hotels in the country. • Celebrate graduation decked out in your finest attire. Dress according to the theme and stand a chance to be crowned Prom King or Queen. • Participate in exciting games to win attractive prizes. • Take as many beautiful photographs with your friends as you want at our special photo booths. Graduation Gala Show at LVSS Be entertained by your juniors in a live performing arts showcase. • Performing arts co -curricular activities will stage special items that enable you to take a trip down memory lane to relive exciting experiences in school. • Join in the fun by volunteering for the talent showcase segment. • Enjoy a memorable dinner with your peers and teachers and reminisce about the good times spent together. Graduation Expedition to Coney Island End your final year at LVSS on an adventure in nature. • Strengthen your bonds with your peers by sweating it out together on a trek in the wild. • Relieve stress from the examinations through thrilling high elements activities. • Have a graduation night under the stars in front of a campfire with familiar songs and games that remind you of our LVSS days. www.KiasuExamPaper.com 190

3 Copyright Acknowledgements: Section B, Photograph 1 © Singapore International School Prom; https://tinyurl.com/2p954aty Section B, Photograph 2 © WHS Presents 10th Annual Show; https://tinyurl.com/yfdb97cc Section B, Photograph 3 © Starting Out Right: G7 and G8 Orientation Camp; https://tinyurl.com/2p8tjmnj www.KiasuExamPaper.com 191

LOYANG VIEW SECONDARY SCHOOL Preliminary Examination 2023 Secondary Four Express / Five Normal (Academic) CANDIDATE NAME : ………………………………………………………………........... CLASS : …………………. INDEX NUMBER : …………….. English Language 1128 & 1184/01 Paper 1 Writing Friday, 18 August 2023 0800 - 0950 1 hour 50 min Candidates answer on the Question Paper. Additional Materials: Insert READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your class, index number and name 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. Write your answers in the spaces provided on the Question Paper. The Insert contains the text for Section B. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the head of each section. The total number of marks for this paper is 50. Setter: Miss Yong Tsui Fen This paper consists of 12 printed pages. [Turn over www.KiasuExamPaper.com 192

2 Section A [10 marks] Carefully read the text below, consisting of 12 lines about the benefits of drinking tea. The first and last 2 lines are correct. For eight of the lines, there is one grammatical error in each line. There are two more lines with no errors. If there is NO error in a line, put a tick () in the space provided. If the line is incorrect, 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: Tom fallen and broke his arm during soccer practice. ______fell_______ Sally and Aisha were best friends. _______ People all over the world have been drinking tea for thousands of centuries, and for good reason. Numerous studies have showed that a 1……………………… variety of teas may boost your immune system, fight off inflammation 2……………………… and even ward off cancer and heart disease. As some brews provide 3……………………… more healthy advantages than others, there’s plenty of evidence that 4……………………… regularly drinking tea can have a lasting impact to your wellness. 5……………………… Research shows that white tea may be a most effective tea in fighting 6……………………… various forms of cancer, thanks to its high level of antioxidants. Green 7……………………… tea is exceptional high in flavonoids that can help boost your heart 8……………………… health by lowering bad cholesterol and reduced blood clotting. Black 9……………………… tea or herbal teas are also popular for various other health benefits, 10……………………. including stress relief and improving sleep. www.KiasuExamPaper.com 193

3 Section B [30 marks] You are advised to write between 250 and 350 words for this section. You should look at the printout of a webpage in the Insert, read the information carefully and plan your answer before you begin to write. Your school is organising a special programme for the graduating cohort at the end of the year to commemorate their graduation and reward their hard work for the examinations. The Student Council has shortlisted three options for the programme and would like graduating students to share their preferences. Students must write an email to the teacher -in-charge of the Student Council stating their first choice and giving reasons. Write an email to the teacher-in-charge of Student Council. In it you should explain: • your preferred option and why it appeals to you • why you think the programme would be a meaningful way to commemorate the graduating cohort’s graduation • one other way the programme can be enhanced for it to be even more memorable. You may add any other details you think will be helpful. Write your email in clear, accurate English. Your tone should be positive and enthusiastic to convince the teacher-in-charge of the suitability of your choice. You should use your own words as much as possible. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. www.KiasuExamPaper.com 194

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