2023 WSS EL Prelims P2

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

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! 2 [1] The advertisement states ‘Just round up your friends’ What does the word ‘Just’ suggest about renting a yacht? ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………….[1] 3 Identify the phrase in Text 2 which reflects the statement in Text 1 that readers can ‘let us take care of the details.’ …………………………………………………………………………………………….…[1] 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? ……………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… [1] 6 In Paragraph 2, ‘Dove has barely said 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? ……………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… [1] 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. ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… [3] 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. (a)…………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………….……… [1] (b)…………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………….……… [1]

4 9 How does Lauren know that her mother’s house ‘has not been completely neglected’ (lines 20 - 21)? ……………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… [2] 10 In Paragraph 4, why do you think neither Lauren nor Dove moves when Lauren stops the car? …………………………………………………………………………………………… [1] 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. ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… [2] 12 In Paragraph 5, explain how we know that Lauren and Dove’s relationship is strained. ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… [2] 13 Why was Lauren ‘surprised’ (line 38)? …………………………………………………………………………………………… [1] 14 ‘So this is it, she thinks. This is where my mother spent her final days.’ (lines 43 – 44) What is Lauren’s tone in these lines? ……………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]

5 Section C [25 marks] Refer to Text 4 on pages 5 and 6 of the Insert for Questions 16 – 23. 16 According to Paragraph 1, a farm in an office building ‘pumps out greens, herbs and root vegetables’ (line 3). Which word in the same paragraph shows that the farm is busy with production? ……………………………………………………………………………………..…..… [1] 17 In Paragraph 1, the writer questions, ‘When was the last time you picked up a strawberry and could confidently say you knew the farmer’s name?’ (lines 5 – 6) With reference to Paragraph 1, what will enable this to happen? ……………………………………………………………………………………………..… ……………………………………………………………………………………………. [1] 18 According to Paragraph 2, why have office buildings become more and more redundant? ……………………………………………………………………………………………..… ……………………………………………………………………………………………. [1] 19 With reference to lines 13 – 15, ‘With many folks…business.’ Why was there ‘looming frustration’? ……………………………………………………………………………………………..… ……………………………………………………………………………………………. [2] 20 With reference to Paragraph 3, why would it not be ideal to turn office buildings into residential spaces? ……………………………………………………………………………………………..… ……………………………………………………………………………………………. [1]

6 21 Here is part of a conversation between two students, April and Caleb, who have read the article. April Caleb (a) Give one example from Paragraph 5 that April can give to support her view. ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………..………………………………………………………….……… [1] (b) With reference to Paragraph 5, provide two examples Caleb could use to explain his position. i) ……………………………………………………………………………………….. .…………………………………………………………………………………....[1] ii) ……………………………………………………………………………………..... ……………………………………………………………………………..……...[1] 22 ‘That is something that is really precious.’ (line 46) What is the writer’s tone when he makes this comment? ……………………………………………………………………….……………….…… …………………………………………………………………………………………….[1] But, it sounds like there are some changes required of the infrastructure. Indoor farming seems to be a significantly better option than traditional farming.

7 23 Using your own words as far as possible, summarise the benefits of urban agriculture in old office buildings. Use only information from Paragraphs 6 to 8. Your summary must be in continuous writing (not note form). It must not be longer than 80 words (not counting the words given to help you begin). There are several benefits of urban agriculture in old office buildings, including … ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………

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