2024 ANDSS PRELIM SEC 4E5N EL Paper 2 (Question Booklet) (1)

This document consists of 8 printed pages and 1 insert.Setter: Ms Petrina Wong and Ms Yeow Swee Li [Turn over OANDERSON SECONDARY SCHOOLPreliminary Examination 2024Secondary Four Express & Five Normal CANDIDATE NAME:CLASS:/ INDEX NUMBER:ENGLISH LANGUAGEPaper 2 Comprehension Candidates answer in the Question Paper.1184/0221 August 2024 1 hour 50 minutes1100 – 1250hAdditional Materials: InsertREAD THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRSTWrite your name, class and index number on all the work you hand in.Write in dark blue or black pen.Do not use staples, paper clips, glue, correction fluid/tape or highlighters.Answer all the questions.Write your answers in the spaces provided in the Question Paper.The insert contains the texts for all the sections.The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.For Examiner’s UseSection A/5Section B/20Section C/25Total/50

2Section A [5 marks]Refer to the poster (Text 1) and the excerpt from a blog post (Text 2) on page 2 of the Insert for Questions 1 – 4.1Look at Text 1. Tick () the most effective title for the image in this poster.Learning shapes our worldKnowledge is wealthA world of books [1]2Identify the expression from Text 2 which conveys the goal of creating ‘consciousness’ in Text 1.…………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………..[1]3In Text 2, why does the writer share about his personal experience as a 12-year-old?…………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………..[1]4Look at Texts 1 and 2 and statements (a) and (b) below.Tick () the correct answer for each statement.(a) The writer appeals to the reader’s desire to reap the rewards of their efforts in …Text 1Text 2both textsneither text(b) The tone for both texts can be described as …optimisticpassionatemotivating[2]

3 Preliminary Examination 4E5N EL P2 2024 (1184/02) [Turn over Section B [20 marks]Refer to Text 3 on pages 3 and 4 of the Insert for Questions 5 – 15.5In Paragraph 1, how did the installation of the television lead to the writer’s need to wear an eyepatch? Answer in your own words.…………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [2]6Identify one word in Paragraph 1 which suggests that the writer did not realise she had an issue with her eyesight.…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]7 In Paragraph 1, why do you think the writer was worried about wearing an eyepatch?……………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]8In Paragraph 2, the writer talks about the difficulties she faces in her academics. Explain how the language used in the paragraph emphasises her academic struggles. Support your answer with three details from Paragraph 2.……………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [3]9With reference to the comments made about the writer in Paragraph 2, how did her dad’s perspective differ from that of her mum’s and the school’s?…………………………………………………………………………………………………….

4……………………………………………………………………………………………………. [1]10After losing her television rights (line 22), what did the writer do initially?…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]11‘Some of the paints were fossilised beyond redemption, but we managed to squeeze out a few threads of chrome yellow, white and ochre, and I produced what I considered a passable still life, entitled Milk Jug, Egg and Banana.’ (lines 24 – 26)(a) With reference to the underlined words, what do the following details suggest about the oil paints?Detail from the passageWhat it suggests about the oil paints‘fossilised beyond redemption’‘a few threads of chrome yellow, white and ochre’(b) How did the writer feel about her art work?………………………………………………………………………………………………..[2][1]12In Paragraph 4, the writer had an unproductive sketching session. Explain why she felt this way with reference to two pieces of evidence from the paragraph.……………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [2]13In Paragraph 6, the writer describes how surrounding objects ‘sprang to attention like the pages of a pop-up book’ (lines 47 – 48) after she removed her eyepatch. What does this suggest about the change in the appearance of the objects?

5 Preliminary Examination 4E5N EL P2 2024 (1184/02) [Turn over ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]14‘It’s the artist’s gift to make the familiar strange and the strange familiar.’ (lines 49 – 50)Why was this remark effective in describing the writer’s sketch of her shoe?……………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]15The structure of the text reflects different stages in the writer’s discovery of her artistic talent. Complete the flow chart by choosing one phrase from the box to summarise each stage of her discovery. There are some extra phrases in the box you do not need to use.Stages in the writer’s discovery of her artistic talentAn unexpected benefitMaking the most of itA fresh perspectiveFeelings of insecurityRegaining momentumUnforeseen challengesAn imperfect attempt Paragraphs 1 – 2 (i) ………………………………………………………

6Paragraph 3 (ii) ……………………………………………………….Paragraphs 4 – 5 (iii) ……………………………………………………….Paragraph 6 (iv) ………………………………………………………..[4]Section C [25 marks]Refer to Text 4 on pages 5 and 6 of the Insert for Questions 16 – 20.16From Paragraph 1, what does the word “unprecedented” (line 1) tell you about the demand for food deliveries since the pandemic began?……………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………………………………………………………………………………….[1]17(a)With reference to Paragraph 2, explain in your own words why restaurants could continue operating despite the lockdowns and social distancing measures. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………(b)Which expression in Paragraph 2 reflects the writer’s uncertainty about the future of food delivery?……………………………………………………………………………………………………[2][1]18(a)Based on paragraph 4, what tone did the writer use when he talked about the start-up food delivery companies’ attitude towards food delivery?……………………………………………………………………………………………………[1]

7 Preliminary Examination 4E5N EL P2 2024 (1184/02) [Turn over (b)How did the delivery companies’ mantra result in the failure of all delivery experiments?…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………[2] 19Here is a part of a conversation between two students, Brian and Kate, who have read the article. Struggling restaurant operators constantly face difficulties because of the fees charged by delivery services.However, the cities have already provided support to these restaurants. Brian Kate(a)Give two pieces of evidence from Paragraph 3 to support Brian’s view. (i)…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………(ii)…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………(b)Give one piece of evidence from Paragraph 3 to support Kate’s view.……………………………………………………………………………………………………[2]

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