ACSBR PRELIMS 2024 4E5A PAPER 2 QP

Full NameIndex No.ClassAnglo-Chinese School (Barker Road)PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION 2024SECONDARY 4 EXPRESS / 5 NORMAL (ACADEMIC)ENGLISH LANGUAGE1184/021 HOUR 50 MINUTES13 August 2024Additional material provided: A 6-page Insert READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRSTDo not open this booklet until you are told to do so. Write your name, index number and class in the spaces at the top of this page. Write in dark blue or black ballpoint pen.Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid and tape. For Examiner’s use:Section A/5Section B/20Section C/25TOTAL/50Answer all questions.Write your answers in the spaces provided in this booklet. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. This Question Booklet consists of 9 printed pages and 1 blank page.

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3 1184/02/PRELIM/2024 Section A [5 marks]Refer to the printout of a webpage (Text 1) and the extract from an online article (Text 2) on page 3 of the Insert for Questions 1 – 4. 1Look at Text 1. Tick () the statement which best represents the aim of this webpage. To help parents educate their children on cyber wellness issues. To persuade parents on the importance of learning about cyber wellness. To provide a convenient way for parents to learn about cyber wellness issues. [1]2How does the image in Text 1 support the overall message of the webpage? [1]3Identify the statement from Text 2 which supports the message of Text 1. [1]4Look 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 writer informs readers about the possible dangers encountered online. Text 1/Text 2/Both/Neither[2]

4 1184/02/PRELIM/2024 Section B [20 marks]Refer to Text 3 on page 4 of the Insert for Questions 5 – 14. 5What decision is the writer faced with in Paragraph 1?[1]6In Paragraph 1, the writer experiences strong emotions due to the decision she is about to make. Explain how the language used in this paragraph emphasises her strong feelings. Support your answer with two details from the paragraph. [2]7In Paragraph 2, the writer uses a simile to describe the situation she was in. (a)What does she compare herself to? [1](b) How is this effective in describing the state of the writer? [1]8The writer describes herself as the ‘first human invasive species’ (lines 11 – 12). Which other word in Paragraph 4 supports the idea in this description?[1]9From Paragraph 3, why did the writer not ‘find the strength to wave back?’[1]10Identify two separate words from Paragraph 4 which show that the writer’s mother was understanding towards the writer’s situation. [1]

5 1184/02/PRELIM/2024 11Give two pieces of evidence from Paragraph 5 which show that the writer’s travelling experience was limited. [2]12(a)In Paragraph 6, the writer says, ‘Why aren’t the sirens going off?’ (line 29) What do the sirens refer to? [1] (b)Explain why Paragraph 6 is effective.[2]13In Paragraph 7, the writer realised that her arrival in Notre Dame was pleasant and promising. Explain why she felt this way. Give three pieces of evidence from the paragraph to support your answer. [3]14The structure of the text reflects how the writer’s feelings change as she prepares to move from her home to Notre Dame. Complete the flow chart by choosing one word from

6 1184/02/PRELIM/2024 the box to summarise the writer’s feelings at each stage of her move to Notre Dame. The writer’s feelings about moving to Notre DameapprehensionestrangementsurprisefearconsolationelatedhopefulParagraphs 1 – 2 (i) ___________________________________________Paragraph 4 (ii) ___________________________________________Paragraphs 5 – 6 (iii) ___________________________________________Paragraph 7 (vi) ___________________________________________ [4]

7 1184/02/PRELIM/2024 Section C [25 marks]Refer to Text 4 on page 5 of the Insert for Questions 15 – 21.15From Paragraph 1, how did theme parks begin? [1]16Explain in your own words why the writer says Gen-Z is ‘rewriting the playbook of entertainment’ (line 5). [2]17Here is part of a conversation between two students, Ryan and Jane, who have read the article. I think that some theme parks have consistently impressed visitors. I feel that they are losing their appeal with younger visitors. Ryan Jane (a) Give two pieces of evidence from Paragraph 2 to support Ryan’s view. (i) (ii) [2]

8 1184/02/PRELIM/2024 (b)Give one piece of evidence from Paragraph 3 to support Jane’s view.[1]18(a)From Paragraph 4, state two aspects of park attractions which are extremely difficult to manage. [1](b)The writer says ‘An occasional mishap will magically scare away visitors for extended periods.’ (lines 25 - 26) What is the writer’s tone when he makes this comment?[1]19State the phrase from Paragraph 6 which shows that theme parks were bold in making changes. [1]20What is the writer’s attitude towards the future of theme parks when he says ‘With their history of turning dreams into reality, betting against them would be ill-advised.’ (lines 39 - 40)?[1]

9 1184/02/PRELIM/2024 21Using your own words as far as possible, summarise the main challenges faced by the theme park industry and the approaches taken to meet these challenges, as outlined in the text. Use only information from Paragraphs 3 to 6 of Text 4. Your summary must be in continuous writing (not note form). It must not be longer than 80 words (not including the words given to help you begin). One challenge faced by the theme park industry is…

10 1184/02/PRELIM/2024 No. of words: [15]Content/ 8Style/ 7 TOTAL/ 15 --------- END OF PAPER ----------