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_______________________________________________________________________________________ MSS 4E5N Preliminary Examination 2023 English Language (1184/01 and 1128/01) Name: Class: Sec _____ Index No.: _______ MERIDIAN SECONDARY SCHOOL PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION 2023 ENGLISH LANGUAGE Paper 1 1184/01 and 1128/01 14 August 2023 SECONDARY 4 EXPRESS / 5 NORMAL ACADEMIC 1 hour 50 minutes INSERT READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST This Insert contains Section A. Write your answers in the spaces provided. Hand in Section A separately. For Examiner’s Use Total Marks This Insert consists of 2 printed pages, including this page. [Turn over 444EEE555NNN

______________________________________________________________________________ __________ MSS 4E5N Preliminary Examination 2023 English Language (1184/01 and 1128/01) 2 Section A [10 marks] Question 1 Carefully read the text below, consisting of 12 li nes, about Apple’s latest product. 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. If there is NO error in a line, put a (✓) 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: I travelled to Kuala Lumpur on train. My sister loves adventure films. ….……by…………… ………✓..…………… Apple is getting into a new product category with a virtual reality and augmented reality headset calling the Apple Vision Pro. With a price tag of 1 …………….. USD 3,500, the new device isn’t meant for most people – and when we saw 2 …………….. the Vision Pro on person at Apple Park in California, we were intrigued by its 3 …………….. potentials. Mixed reality combines augmented reality, in which digital objects 4 …………….. is overlaid on the real world, and virtual reality, in which the world around 5 …………….. you was replaced by a digital one. Most of the headsets released in the past 6 …………….. decade have been virtual reality headsets that include a few cameras 7 …………….. capable of offering the low-quality augmented reality experience. If the 8 …………….. Vision Pro actually works like they did in the demo video shown during 9 …………….. Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference in June, it would represent a 10 …………….. significant improvement over the current generation of the technology. Adapted from “Apple’s Vision Pro AR/VR Headset: Bold, Innovative, and Ridiculously Expensive”

______________________________________________________________________________ __________ MSS 4E5N Preliminary Examination 2023 English Language (1184/01 and 1128/01) 3 Answer Key Apple is getting into a new product category with a virtual reality and augmented reality headset calling the Apple Vision Pro. With a price tag of 1 called (VF) USD 3,500, the new device isn’t meant for most people – and when we saw 2 but (conn) the Vision Pro on person at Apple Park in California, we were intrigued by its 3 in (prep) potentials. Mixed reality combines augmented reality, in which digital objects 4 potential (NA) is overlaid on the real world, and virtual reality, in which the world around 5 are (SVA) you was replaced by a digital one. Most of the headsets released in the past 6 is (T) decade have been virtual reality headsets that include a few cameras 7 ✓ capable of offering the low-quality augmented reality experience. If the 8 a (art) Vision Pro actually works like they did in the demo video shown during 9 it (pn/NA) Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference in June, it would represent a 10 ✓ significant improvement over the current generation of the technology.

MSS 4E Preliminary Examination 2023 English Language (1184/01) Name: Class: Sec _____ Index No.: _______ MERIDIAN SECONDARY SCHOOL PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION 2023 ENGLISH LANGUAGE Paper 1 1184/01 14 August 2023 SECONDARY 4 EXPRESS 1 hour 50 minutes Additional Materials: Writing Papers Insert READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your name, class and index number in the spaces on the work you hand in. Write in dark blue or black pen. Do not use staples, paper clips, glue or correction fluid. Answer Section A, Section B and one question from Section C. Section A is an Insert. For Section A write your answers in the spaces provided on the Insert. For Section B and Section C write your answers on the separate Answer Paper provided. At the end of the examination, submit Section A, Section B and Section C separately. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the head of each section. For Examiner’s Use Total Marks This question paper consists of 4 printed pages, including this page. [Turn over

MSS 4E Preliminary Examination 2023 English Language (1184/01) 2 Section B [30 marks] You are advised to write between 250 and 350 words for this section. Question 2 You should look at the printout of a webpage on page 3, read the information carefully and plan your answer before you begin to write. As the Head of Events in the Student Council, you are tasked to organise an activity to raise awareness on the importance of preserving and protecting Singapore’s marine environment with your fellow student councillors. The Student Council has shortlisted three possible activities from a website for students to carry out as an advocate and has asked which one you would prefer to carry out. You write an email to your teacher in -charge of Student Council stating your first choice and giving reasons. Write an email to your teacher saying: • which activity you would prefer to carry out and why • how you think the Student Council would benefit from carrying out this activity • what factors your teacher will consider in approving your choice. You may add any other details you think will be helpful. Write your email in clear, accurate English and in persuasive, enthusiastic tone to explain your choice to your teacher. You should use your own words as much as possible.

MSS 4E Preliminary Examination 2023 [Turn Over English Language (1184/01) 3 Read the printout of a webpage below and use the information to answer the question on page 3 of the Question Paper. Let’s be an Advocate to Preserve and Protect Singapore’s Marine Environment! Guided Coastal Walks • Go on free guided coastal walks cum workshops where our expert guides educate participants on environmental sustainability. • Learn about the different dangers our marine ecosystem face daily and discover the various marine creatures that can be found on our beaches and in the sea, especially those that can only be seen before sunrise! • To ensure high engagement level with every participant, it is h