2023 WSS EL Prelims P2 Ans

1 \ Name Index Number Class O-LEVEL PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS 2023 LEVEL & STREAM : SECONDARY FOUR EXPRESS SUBJECT (CODE) : ENGLISH LANGUAGE ( 1184 ) PAPER NO : 2 DATE (DAY) : 29 AUGUST 2023 (TUESDAY) DURATION : 1 HR 50 MINUTES This document consists of 8 printed pages including this cover page Setter : Ms Rani Palaraju ANSWER KEY

2 Section A [5 marks] Refer to the online advertisement (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 advertisement. Family fun at sea! Try a new sport! ✓ A tranquil getaway! [1] 2 The advertisement states ‘Just round up your friends’ What does the word ‘Just’ suggest about renting a yacht? It suggests that renting a yacht is easy / simple / does not require much effort / hassle free. [1] X all / only thing the customers have to do is bring their friends (not excess) X everything is taken care of X not too troublesome / not much trouble X simple and quick (additional work cannot add a different shade of meaning) x as a first time - excess denies 3 Identify the phrase in Text 2 which reflects the statement in Text 1 that readers can ‘let us take care of the details.’ ‘(was) fuss free and stress free’ [1] spelling must be correct 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 encouraged to rent a yacht. Text 1 / Text 2 / Both / Neither b. The text provides information on how readers can prepare for the yacht trip. 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 – 15. 5 In Paragraph 1, why does Lauren almost miss her turn? [Literal] The (faded) sign is almost entirely obscured by (a trio of dogwood) trees heavy with blooms. [1] Excess Denies: the streetlight was flickering like a strobe – it is not clear that this causes her to not see the sign 6 In Paragraph 2, ‘Dove has barely sa id a word since they left home sixteen hours ago, other than to ask how much farther they have to go.’ (lines 6 – 7). What does Dove’s silence during the car ride suggest about how Dove felt? [Inferential] This suggests that Dove was unhappy / upset / angry / annoyed / felt reluctant to go on the trip / She was not enjoying the car ride / unwilling to go on the trip or be in the car / not interested in the trip / not looking forward to the trip / not enthusiastic about the trip . [1] X bored / restless / uneasy / lonely / discomfort / tired / not anticipating the trip / sad / sleepy 7 In Paragraph 2, the writer claims that the street Lauren is driving down is ‘pleasant and welcoming’ (lines 9 – 10). Explain how this claim is supported with reference to three pieces of evidence from Paragraph 2. Support your ideas with three details from Paragraph 2. [Proof of evidence/ Evaluation] ‘neatly manicured squares of lawn’ suggests that all the lawns were well- maintained / orderly / organised / tidy, making them look appealing / nice / pleasing. [1] X should not include ‘eerily’ in the quote X lawns looked beautiful - doesn’t explain why X tidy and peaceful X pleasant to the eye or tidy and welcoming - must use another synonym to explain ‘smooth asphalt roads lined with streetlights’ shows that the street was easy to drive on / had no difficulties driving / well-lit. [1] ‘palm trees that sway in the evening breeze’ create a relaxing / calming / peaceful tranquil environment making the street appealing. [1] X relaxing nature - nature is not the same as the environment / surrounding weather was nice ? making it welcoming?

4 ‘signs that say t hings like ‘Welcome to Paradise’ or ‘I’m on vacation time’ show that the street looked inviting / warm(th) / urging visitors to relax / visitors go there for a holiday. [1] X should not include ‘casting shadows’ in the quote X warmth and safety Any three. 8 In Paragraph 3, (a) why do you think the writer describes Lauren’s mother’s house as ‘lonely’ (line 18)? (b) Give one detail about the house from the paragraph to support your answer. [Inferential / Literal] (a) All the other houses had a car in the driveway and the television light flickering in the window, except Lauren’s mother’s house (which was neglected and unadorned). / It was uninhabited / abandoned / no one was living there (since her mother died). (b) The windows were shuttered. / ‘windows shuttered’ X excess denies if ‘garden plain’ is included X shattered [2] 9 How does Lauren know that her mother’s house ‘has not been completely neglected’ (lines 20 - 21)? Someone has been tending to the landscaping / the lawn is freshly mown / the bushes have been trimmed (1) and the driveway has been (recently) washed (1). 10 In Paragraph 4, why do you think neither Lauren nor Dove moves when Lauren stops the car? [Inferential] They probably do not know what to do now that they have arrived / They do not want / are reluctant to enter the house as Lauren’s mother has died / They were not looking forward to entering the house / They felt dread / uncomfortable / uneasy / uncertain / unsure / nervous at the idea of entering the house / They were unsure about what to expect [1] X They didn’t know who was cleaning the house X No one was living there but someone had been tending the lawn. X They were stunned. X Not ready to get out of the car. X Not happy or excited 11 In Paragraph 4, Lauren remains in the car after parking. Explain how the language used in this paragraph highlights her discomfort as she stays in the car. Support your answer with two details from Paragraph 4.

5 First mark: ‘(the cicadas are singing at a frequency that) works its way under Lauren’s skin like an itch’ shows that Lauren is highly irritated/annoyed by the sound of the cicadas. [1] X made Lauren feel uncomfortable/uneasy - not intense enough Must be clear that the cicadas are the source of the irritation Second mark: ‘it’s as if the weight of everything has settled on her chest, like a heavy lead ball’ highlights that Lauren feels burdened / trapped by her troubles / thoughts [1] OR ‘all she can picture is it rolling back over her’ shows that she feels burdened / trapped by her troubles / thoughts as though it is a heavy lead ball. [1] Must make clear that it is as though the heavy lead ball is rolling over her. accept overwhelmed by her emotions / emotional / shows how much pressure she is under (instead of burdened) X shows Lauren feels uncomfortable - not intense enough X crushed her Other possible point for either mark: Her ‘body buzzes with forward momentum, but there is nowhere else to go’ shows that she desperately wants to leave but can’t / at a loss of where to go. 12 In Paragraph 5, explain how we know that Lauren and Dove’s relationship is strained. [Literal] Lauren is fluent in Dove’s silences which shows that Lauren is used to Dove being silent around her. [1] (Detail can be rephrased to ‘They don’t talk to each other much…’) There are many unanswered questions that float between them which shows that they have a lot that they do not talk about. [1] Also accepted: Dove’s unspoken question / Dove does not ask any questions out loud showing that they are open and comfortable with each other. NOT ACCEPTED X ‘unspoken question’ shows that Lauren doesn’t have the answer to all of Dove’s questions - does not show th