y2 ACSI 2023 EL Paper 2_QP

Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) FINAL EXAMINATION 2023 YEAR 2 (EXPRESS) ENGLISH LANGUAGE 1184/02 PAPER 2 COMPREHENSION QUESTION BOOKLET Monday 2 October 2023 1 hour 50 minutes READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your index number in the space provided on this Question Booklet. Write in dark blue or black pen. Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid. Answer all questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided in this Question Booklet. 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 Examiners’ Use Section A /5 Section B /20 Section C /25 Total /50 This document consists of 8 printed pages, including the cover page. [Turn over INDEX NUMBER:

2 Section A [5 marks] Refer to the online advertisement (Text 1) and the blog excerpt (Text 2) on page 2 of the Insert for Questions 1 – 4. 1 Look at Text 1. Tick () the most effective title for the advertisement. Say ‘No’ to child abuse You can prevent child abuse today Know the signs of child abuse [1] 2 Identify the word in Text 2 which reflects the information in Text 1 suggesting that the effects of child abuse can be ‘subtle’. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1] 3 The advertisement states ‘Child Abuse Changes Everything: Even Appetite.’ What effect is intended by the phrase ‘Even Appetite’? …………………………………………………………………………………………………….…… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………[1] 4 Look at Texts 1 and 2 and statements (a) and (b) below. Decide whether the statements refer to Text 1, Text 2, both texts, or neither text. Circle the answer you have chosen for each statement. (a) Readers are asked to join the writer in taking action. Text 1 / Text 2 / Both / Neither (b) The tone is a pleading one. Text 1 / Text 2 / Both / Neither [2]

3 Section B [20 marks] Refer to Text 3 on pages 3 and 4 of the Insert for Questions 5 - 12. 5 In the beginning of the text, the otter’s attack on the dog is described. Explain how the language used in Paragraph 1 suggests that the otter was a better fighter. Support your ideas with three details from Paragraph 1. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …... ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… … … ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …... ……………………………………