MFSS 2024 EL EOY 3EXP

Section A [10 Marks] Question 1 Carefully read the text below, consisting of 12 lines about ‘Not in My Backyard’ attitude. The first and last lines are correct. For eight of the lines, there is one grammatical error in each line. There are two more lines with no errors. Circle the incorrect word and write the correct word in the space provided. The correct word you provide must not change the original meaning of the sentence. Examples: I arrived to my destination at 2pm. ………… My mother always wears sensible clothes. ……√…… Singaporeans are not alone in their ‘Not in My Backyard’ (Nimby) attitude towards projects that could potentially be disadvantage to them personally. In 2007, Chinese farmers protested against the building of a petrochemical plant they deem to be detrimental to their health. The Drenk Behavioural Centre in America set up it facilities stealthily last year. Whenever it publicised its facilities such as homes for t rouble teenagers, it met with hostility. Personal safety is a sole reason for res idents’ objections to projects near their property. Sometimes, it is mere snobbery. Back home, residents in Woodlands signed a petition against a proposed daycare centre for the elderly but those in Toh Yi opposed to studio flats for senior citizens. Unfortunately, Few have answers for the question of ‘If not here, then where?’. 1. …………… 2. …………… 3. …………… 4. …………… 5. …………… 6. …………… 7. …………… 8. …………… 9. …………… 10. …………… Adapted from article published in The Straits Times, Feb 23, 2012 at

Section B [30 marks] You are advised to write between 250 and 350 words for this section. Question 2 You should look carefully at the webpage in the Insert, read the information carefully and plan your answer before you begin to write. You are the President of Student Council and you dream to lead your Council in line with your Mission: To lead and pursue excellence in service. You are in the midst of planning for the annual school leadership camp and would like to provide your team with a holistic experience. You have been asked by the Teacher-in-charge to select the most appropriate type of camp for the Secondary 3 student leaders keeping in mind the strength of your team and leadership goals. Write a report to your Student Council Teacher-in-charge stating: • Which type of camp you would prefer to attend and why • How the camp activities will bring about the desired goals • State two benefits that the student leaders will reap from the camp You may add any other details you think will be helpful. Write your recommendation report in clear, accurate English and in a polite, enthusiastic tone to explain your preferred choice in a convincing manner. You should use your own words as much as possible. …………………………………………………………………………………………………