2024 RI Prelim ELL Paper 1

English Language and Linguistics 9508/01 Paper 1 Analysing Language Use 3 hours 12 September 2024 Additional Materials: Answer Booklet READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST  Write your full name, CT class, subject code (9508/1), and the subject tutor’s name on the answer booklet.  Answer Section A and Section B on separate pages of the booklet.  Use the back pages of the booklet for your planning.  Write in dark blue or black ink on both sides of the writing paper.  Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue, or correction fluid/tape. Answer Question 1 (Section A) and Question 2 (Section B). Both questions carry equal marks. You are reminded of the need for Standard English and clear presentation in your answers. A reference chart of IPA Phonemic Symbols is provided at the end of this Question Paper. This question paper consists of 10 printed pages, including this page. Raffles Institution 2024 Year 6 Preliminary Examination General Certificate of Education Advanced Level Higher 2

2 ©RI_ELL/2024/AT 9508/01 Section A: Analysis The following texts are about food and cooking. Text A is a transcription from a British television talk show called ‘This Morning’. Text B is an excerpt from a hospitality website. Read both texts, and then complete the following task: 1 Compare the linguistic features of Text A and Text B, considering relevant contextual factors. In your analysis, you should make relevant reference to:  differences between spoken and written language  lexis, grammar and phonology  how the contexts affect the ways language is used. [25] Text A UK talk-show hosts Holly (H) and Philip (P) have a conversation with Tilly Ramsay (T), the daughter of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay. During this segment, they discuss her newly released cookbook while she cooks a dish from the cookbook. H: all of this(.) has this all come from(.) sort of being inspired and watching him [everyone laughs] T: um(1) and mum as well(.) its not just him but he likes to think it is // H & P: [laughs] P: cos his(.) his is much more(.) i suppose(.) complex(.) a little bit(.) little bit posher but yours(.) youre very specific(.) its easy to make this(.) for your age group 5 T: yeah its a lot easier than his(.) /kəz/(.) my recipes are kind of like(.) if you dont have one of the(.) ingredients(.) its not a big deal(.) but with(.) dads(.) if y