Fairfield Methodist Paper 2 Prelim 2023

NAME: ___________ ( ) CLASS: __ _ Section A Stu~y the online advertisement (Text 1) and the social media post (Text 2) and answer Questions 1-4 m the Question Paper. Text 1 is taken from an on line advertisement for Celebrating Dads 2022. Rekindle the bond. Join us on 18 June from 8:30am to 5pm and have fun with your family in the Dad's Day Out Challenge @ Sentosa! What's more, complete the challenges and redeem an attractive goodie bag! Text 2 is taken from a social media post on celebrating Father's Day. The importance of a father cannot be neglected, ignored, overlooked or underestimated. The father­ child relationship serves as a foundation of emotional support, guidance, and love. To honour fathers' efforts and contributions in society, a special day is observed every year as Father's Day. FMS(S) Secondary 4 Express Preliminary Examination 2023 English Language Paper 2 Insert 2 ,:

NAME: ___________ _ CLASS: __ _ Text3 Section B The text below describes Tuk's and the writer's experiences in the Amazon rainforest. Read the text carefully and answer Questions 5-13 in the Question Paper. 1 Am!dst the echoing calls in the heart of the sultry Amazon rainforest, Tuk and I encountered grave peril. We forced our way through branches that protruded like swords to assault us. The damp leaves thre~tene~ to send us plun:imeting to our demise. Even the towering trunks were poised to ensnare us !n their treacherous gnp. However, we were determined and not put off by the jungle's rough greeting. 5 2 3 4 5 6 For days, each step took us deeper into unexplored territory that was filled with unseen mysteries an~ the constant hum of life teeming all around us. Fortunately, my guide, Tuk, was a seasoned native. From th_e engulfing greens of the leaves and musky aroma of jungle flowers to the earthy scent of the soil beneath our feet, Tuk moved with the grace and ease of a jaguar. As I followed dosely behind, my eyes meticulously scanned the entire terrain for any signs of impending danger, 10 while he skillfully wielded his sharp machete to slice through the dense foliage as easily as a hot knife through butter. As the sun began to dip below the horizon, we finally arrived at a clearing. In the heart of this vast expanse, a colossal stone temple arose splendidly, while its pyramids exuded an aura of awe. However, their edges bore the marks of centuries of exposure to the elements. The faded carvings 15 on the stones, ancient glyphs and symbols, were all that remained. These were woven together like a tapestry of the past, narrating the story of a civilisation long lost to the sands of time. The air around it seemed to pulsate with a palpable sense of history and mystery, as if the temple held secrets and knowledge that had long been forgotten. Moving forward with caution, Tuk firmly gripped the hilt of his machete. I followed closely, my heart 20 pounding with excitement and fear. We climbed the steep and narrow steps of