2023 CTSS EL Prelims P2 Ans

Name: ________________________________ Index Number: ________ Class: ______ Clementi Town Secondary School Preliminary Examination 2023 Secondary 4 Express ENGLISH LANGUAGE 1184/02 Paper 2 Comprehension 24 August 2023 ANSWER SCHEME – DO NOT PRINT 1 hour 50 minutes CLEMENTI TOWN SECONDARY SCHOOL CLEMENTI TOWN SECONDARY SCHOOL CLEMENTI TOWN SECONDARY SCHOOL CLEMENTI TOWN SECONDARY SCHOOL CLEMENTI TOWN SECONDARY SCHOOL CLEMENTI TOWN SECONDARY SCHOOL CLEMENTI TOWN SECONDARY SCHOOL CLEMENTI TOWN SECONDARY SCHOOL CLEMENTI TOWN SECONDARY SCHOOL CLEMENTI TOWN SECONDARY SCHOOL CLEMENTI TOWN SECONDARY SCHOOL CLEMENTI TOWN SECONDARY SCHOOL CLEMENTI TOWN SECONDARY SCHOOL CLEMENTI TOWN SECONDARY SCHOOL CLEMENTI TOWN SECONDARY SCHOOL CLEMENTI TOWN SECONDARY SCHOOL CLEMENTI TOWN SECONDARY SCHOOL CLEMENTI TOWN SECONDARY SCHOOL CLEMENTI TOWN SECONDARY SCHOOL CLEMENTI TOWN SECONDARY SCHOOL This Marking Scheme is for school’s internal use. MAXIMUM MARK: 50 ___________________________________________________________________________________ This Answer Scheme consists of 14 printed pages. [Turn over

2 Section A [5 marks] Refer to the online poster (Text 1) and the social media post (Text 2) on page 2 of the Insert for Questions 1–4. 1 Look at Text 1. Tick (✓) the most effective title for the image in this poster. Work hard to save Earth Together, we can save Earth Plant more trees to save Earth [1] Question Answer Marks Remarks 1 Together, we can save Earth 1 Marker’s Comments 2 The poster states that ‘We are the indispensable key to saving our environment.’ What does the word ‘indispensable’ suggest about humans’ role in saving the environment? [1] Question Answer Marks Remarks 2 ‘Indispensable’ suggests that human beings are essential / necessary to save the earth. OR To save the earth, we cannot do without human beings. 1 (X) vital / important Marker’s Comments 3 Identify the expression in Text 2 which reflects the idea of man being the ‘indispensable key to saving our environment’ in Text 1. [1] Question Answer Marks Remarks 3 ‘we are (the only ones) who can do it’ 1 Marker’s Comments

3 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) The readers are asked to take action. Text 1 / Text 2 / Both / Neither Question Answer Marks Remarks 4(a) Text 1 1 Marker’s Comments (b) The tone is introspective. Text 1 / Text 2 / Both / Neither [2] Question Answer Marks Remarks 4(b) Text 2 1 Marker’s Comments

4 Section B [20 marks] Refer to Text 3 on pages 3 and 4 of the Insert for Questions 5–16. 5 At the beginning of the text, the writer describes the market Vijay and his wife were visiting . Explain how the language used in Paragraph 1 shows that Vijay was overwhelmed. Support your ideas with three details from Paragraph 1. [3] Question Answer Marks Remarks 5 ‘(cacophony of cars blaring, carts rattling, motorbikes revving and people’s loud voices caused him to ) wince sharply in agony’ The combination of sounds from vehicles and people were so harsh / jarring that Vijay cringed involuntar ily in pain / discomfort. ‘scowled scathingly (at buyers weaving and shoving their way)’ The crowd of buyers who pushed around annoyed Vijay so much so that he frowned / glowered at them fiercely / in a hostile manner. ‘(a potent blend that ) pricked his nose’ The mixture of fragrances and odours was so unpleasant to Vijay that it stung / irritate his nose. 1 1 1 Candidates need to identify Vijay’s reactions to his surrounding and explain how he was overwhelmed by his surrounding. Marker’s Comments 6 In Paragraph 1, what does the word ‘weaving’ (line 4) suggest about the state of the market? [1] Question Answer Marks Remarks 6 The market was crowded / packed / cluttered. 1 Marker’s Comments

5 7 What two things did Vijay do in Paragraph 1 to show his disdain at the idea of buying flowers? (i) (ii) [1] Question Answer Marks Remarks 7 (i) His chin twisted with a frown. / He frowned. AND (ii) He grumbled. 1 Marker’s Comments 8 According to Rani in Paragraph 2 , how do flowers affect human experience? Answer in your own words. [1] Question Answer Marks Remarks 8 From passage: transpose you to another world Own words: transfer / transport / move 1 Marker’s Comments 9 From Paragraph 5, what does the expression ‘lost in thought’ (line 23) tell us about Vijay’s reaction to the images of the flowers? [1] Question Answer Marks Remarks 9 He became pensive / contemplative / meditative / reflective. 1 Marker’s Comments 10 With reference to Paragraph 5, Vijay realised the flowers can ‘uplift a wilting soul’ (line 25). Explain in your own words what this means. [2]

6 Question Answer Marks Remarks 10 From passage: magical powers to uplift a wilting soul Own words: To cheer [1] sad / depressed [1] people up OR To make sad / depressed [1] people feel better [1] 2 OR 2 Marker’s Comments 11 Vijay believed that humans ‘abuse flowers’ (line 26). Explain how this belief is supported with reference to two details from Paragraph 5. [2] Question Answer Marks Remarks 11 Any two; 1 mark each: ‘pull each one ruthlessly (from the stem)’ we pluck the flowers without any compassion for them ‘tie them brusquely (into a knot like a bunch of criminals)’ we bind the flowers up in a rough manner ‘twist them viciously (into a garland)’ we bend the flowers with intended / deliberate violence / cruelty 2 Marker’s Comments 12 Vijay felt that the flowers are being ‘throttled with a tight noose’ (line 35). (a) What is this expression being compared to? [1] Question Answer Marks Remarks 12(a) It is being compared to c riminals being executed / slaughtered / imprisoned / given the death sentence. 1 Marker’s Comments (b) What does this comparison show about Vijay’s feelings towards flowers? [1]

7 Question Answer Marks Remarks 12(b) It shows his sympathy / pity / feels sorry for the flowers. 1 Marker’s Comments 13 Vijay had ‘the power to do something about this’ (lines 39-40). With reference to Paragraph 7, explain why he felt this way. [1] Question Answer Marks Remarks 13 Vijay’s act of removing the rubber band from around the roses represents / symbolises the freeing of the people from their suffering. 1 Marker’s Comments 14 In Paragraph 7, Vijay said, ‘I am still searching for mine’ (line 45). What was Vijay still searching for? [1] Question Answer Marks Remarks 14 Vijay was still searching for his purpose in life. 1 Marker’s Comments 15 In Paragraph 8, Vijay cut, tidied and organised the flowers in the vase. How does this contradict his earlier actions on the flowers? [1] Question Answer Marks Remarks 15 Previously he untied / freed them but now he confined / put them in a vase again. 1 Answer must consist of earlier action AND current action. Marker’s Comments

8 16 The structure of the text reflects Vijay’s thoughts and feelings towards flowers at different stages . Complete the flowchart by choosing one phrase from the box to summarise his thoughts and feelings at each stage. There are some extra phrases in the box you do not need to use. Vijay’s thoughts and feelings utter displeasure curious fascination mild contempt noble aspirations pensive preoccupation intense motivation overwhelming e