2024 JPJC JC2 GP Prelim P2 Answer Booklet

Name: ____________________________________ Class: _____________ JURONG PIONEER JUNIOR COLLEGE JC2 Preliminary Examination 2024 GENERAL PAPER 8881/02 Higher 1 9 September 2024 Paper 2 1 hour 30 minutes ANSWER BOOKLET READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your name and class in the spaces provided above. Write in dark blue or black pen. Do not use staples, paper clips, glue or correction fluid. Answer all questions in the Answer Booklet. The Insert contains the passages for comprehension. Note that 15 marks out of 50 will be awarded for your use of language. You are reminded of the need for good English and clear presentation in your answers. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question. This document consists of 7 printed pages and 1 blank page. For Examiner’s Use SAQ / 15 SQ / 8 AQ / 12 LANGUAGE / 15 TOTAL / 50

2 Answer all questions. Your answers should be:  written in your own words as far as possible. Where you select the appropriate material from the passage for your answer, you must still use your own words to express it.  written in continuous prose. For examiner’s use From Passage 1 1. From paragraph 1, what are two requirements for quality buildings in modern society? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………….......[2] 2. Why does the author use the word ‘precisely’ in line 6? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………[1] 3. What does the author mean when he says that historic buildings function as both ‘sociocultural bulwarks’ and ‘priceless technological repositories’ (lines 18–19)? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [2]

3 4. In paragraph 3, identify three ways in which safeguarding heritage brings about ‘an inclusive phenomenon’ (line 25). …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………....... …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….…[3] For examiner’s use 5. In what two ways is ‘inherent sustainability’ (line 36) the greatest advantage for historical buildings? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………....... [2] 6. From paragraph 5, how is the last sentence an effective conclusion? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….… …………………………………………………………………………………………………….......[1]

4 From Passage 2 7. Summarise the benefits of urban regeneration. Write your summary in no more than 120 words. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [8] For examiner’s use

5 From all the passages For examiner’s use 8. Passage 1 states historic buildings can ‘teach us about our history and culture’ (lines 10–11). Identify one specific idea from Passage 3 which can be used to support this statement. Justify your answer. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….… …………………………………………………………………………………………………….......[2] 9. Passage 2 states that retrofitting historical buildings to meet current standards is ‘costly and complex, hindering efforts to reduce carbon emissions and mitigate climate change.’ (lines 16– 17). Identify one specific idea from Passage 3 which can be used to undermine this statement. Justify your answer. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………........[2]

6 10. The reading passages cover a range of views concerning historic buildings in urban regeneration. How far do you agree that the preservation of historic buildings in urban regeneration could benefit society? Support your answer with reference to:  the ideas and opinions from at least one of the reading passages  examples drawn from your own experience and that of your society. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… For examiner’s use

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