2021 RI ELL PROMOS QP (P1A + P2A)

2025 Y5 Revision Practice Raffles Institution 2021 Year 5 Promotion Examination General Certificate of Education Advanced Level Higher 2 English Language and Linguistics Paper (Year 5) 9508 (Combined P1 & P2) 2 hours 30 minutes 22 Sep 2021 Additional Materials: Writing Paper IPA Chart (attached) READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST  Head each sheet of answer paper with your full name, CT class and the relevant subject tutor’s name.  Answer Section 1 and Section 2 on separate sheets of paper. Tie and hand in each section separately.  Write in dark blue or black ink on both sides of the writing paper.  Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue, or correction fluid/tape. All questions carry equal marks. You are reminded of the need for good English and clear presentation in your answers. This question paper consists of 8 printed pages (including this page).

2025 Y5 Revision Practice 2 ©RI_ELL/Y5_2021 Section 1: Analysis (1 hour 30 minutes; 50 marks) The following texts are about holiday and gift-buying. Text A is a transcript from a podcast hosted by American YouTuber, Shay Butler, and his wife, Collette Butler. Text B is an online article from a website ‘The Good Trade’ which touts itself as “a leading resource and community for sustainability, slow living, and self -love. ” It was founded in Los Angeles, USA, in 2014. Read both texts, and then complete the following task: 1. Compare the linguistic features of Text A and Text B, considering relevant contextual factors. In your analysis, you should make relevant reference to:  differences between spoken and written language  lexis, grammar and phonology  how the contexts affect the ways language is used [50] Text A This podcast is part of a bi-weekly online podcast series featuring relationship and parenting topics. In this podcast, Shay (S) and Collette (C) are discussing their Christmas shopping. S: oh (.) speaking of (.) christmas and warmth and stuff that you told me you want for christmas (.) i clicked on the link (.) to look at it its not what i expected but i like that (.) its more of a fancy // C: i wonder if its the same one S: oh really 5 // C: is it the same one (?) S: i dont know it was like a olive green kind of // C: i was going to text it to you (0.5) maybe I’ll still find it and text it to you and then you can (.) see it S: colette gave me a job to handle what she wanted for christmas (.) and i went to look at it 10 // C: i pretty much said get me this now [laughs] S: I LIKE THAT (.) i like that (.) i like the hints i like the help i want to get you what you want (0.5) right

2025 Y5 Revision Practice 3 ©RI_ELL/Y5_2021 C: yeah (0.5) i really like 15 // S: and then ill try to surprise you with something else // C: well its not even that often that i have things like that // S: yeah (1) true // C: because normally i think its just fun to get surprised but if i do see something that im like [gasp] 20 // S: that you want C: i want to buy that (1) now // S: so its like wait for christmas C: but im not going to 25 // S: got to wait for christmas // C: /kɔz/ im gonna wait for christmas S: collette has this er high hope that we’re going to have all our christmas shopping done by december fifteenth C: i am trying to simplify it (1) maybe not all of it (.) but the bulk of it (1) can we just say that /pliːz/ (.) i think i just wanna i wanna simplify and not worry about like 30 // S: hey listen (.) listen (0.5) listen (.) honestly (0.5) we bought a big christmas present C: yes we did // S: already 35 C: i cant wait S: and and im serious look at me in the eyeballs (0.5) promise me this right now so that when we’re in walmart or the mall in the next two weeks we dont have a little tiff C: wait (.) what are you going to say (?) S: less presents for the kids because of the you know what 40 C: okay yeah yeah

2025 Y5 Revision Practice 4 ©RI_ELL/Y5_2021 TRANSCRIPTION KEY /kɔz/ = phonemic representation of speech sounds (0.5) = pause in seconds (.) = micropause // = speech overlap CAPITALS = to indicate a word/phrase/syllable is said loudly Underlining = stressed sound/syllables [laughs] = laughter (?) = questioning intonation Text B How To Ask For No Gifts This Holiday (And What To Do With Gifts You Don't Need) Less Stuff, More Gratitude This Year Holiday messaging is often about more: more family, more food, more parties, and if you’re fortunate, it’s about more stuff. The sentiment isn’t always purely materialistic; gift -giving is a real love language, so the spirit of it transcends the holiday trinkets. But it can be overwhelming, and at a certain level it can detract from the real reason for the season: celebrating and loving one another. 5 “Whether it’s swelling closets, shrinking budgets, or just the sheer overwhelm of stepping into a retail store in December, many of us find ourselves wanting less this time of year. Less noise, less stress, and less stuff.” 10 Sometimes, it’s necessary to draw a line and say enough is enough. If you’re feeling the pressure of wish lists and upcoming gift exchanges, there are some ways to reduce (maybe not eliminate) material gifts this year. The most difficult part is getting your gift - happy loved ones on board—but it can be easy with direct and thoughtful conversations. 15 Here’s how to ask for no gifts (or fewer gifts!), and what you can do with gifts you receive that may not be right for you or your family in this season of your lives.

2025 Y5 Revision Practice 5 ©RI_ELL/Y5_2021 How To Ask For No Holiday Gifts Start as early as possible! If you haven’t had the gift -giving conversation yet, reach for all the kindness, patience, and gratitude that you can muster and give your loved ones a call. 20 1. Start with a thank you. Gratitude is essential to frame the conversation —since some people’s love language revolves around gift-giving, let them know how much you’ve appreciated their thoughtful gifts during the holidays. 2. Be honest. 25 The best strategy for asking for no gifts (or fewer gifts) is to be as honest as possible. Let them know that you’ve been focused on simplifying and decluttering, or that you’re working on a tight budget this year and are unable to participate in the same level of gift -giving. Frame it with positive language like: “I’m excited to keep