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ST JOSEPH’S INSTITUTION PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION 2026 (YEAR 4) [Turn Over CANDIDATE NAME CLASS INDEX NUMBER ENGLISH LANGUAGE Paper 1 Writing Candidates answer on the Question Booklet Additional Materials: Insert 1184/01 14 August 2026 1 hour 50 minutes (08:10 – 10:00) READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your class, index number and name in the spaces at the top of this page. Write in dark blue or black ballpoint pen. Do not use staples, paper clips, glue, or correction fluid/tape or highlighters. Answer Section A, Section B and one question from Section C. Write your answers in the spaces provided on the Question Paper. The Insert contains the text for Section B. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the start of each section. This document consists of 12 printed pages including this cover page.

2 Section A [10 marks] Question 1 Carefully read the text below, consisting of 12 lines, about Silk Roads fostering global exchange and integration. The first and the 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. If there is NO error in a line, put a tick (√) in the space provided. If the line is incorrect, 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 2 pm. __at__ My mother always wears sensible clothes. __√__ The Silk Roads served as a vital conduit for intercultural connection, far exceeding its role as mere trade routes. To facilitate successful commerce, merchants are compelled to bridge linguistic and social gaps, leading to a profound mingling of diverse populations. Beyond the moving of physical goods, these paths enabled the global circulation of intellectual achievements in fields like science, literature, or technology. Notable advancement such as paper manufacturing and complex irrigation systems spread rapidly as travellers exchanged their specialised expertise between distant societies. Consequently, these sustained exchanges led to a continuous evolution of shared knowledge. The mutual enrichment of world religions and customs have driven innovation and cultural development even till today. 1 _______ 2 _______ 3 _______ 4 _______ 5 _______ 6 _______ 7 _______ 8 _______ 9 _______ 10 _______ Adapted from https://www.unesco.org/en/silk-roads/about-silk-roads

3 [Turn Over Section B [30 marks] You are advised to write between 250 and 350 words for this section. Question 2 You should look at the printout of a webpage in the Insert, study the information carefully and plan your answer before you begin to write. Your cousin who lives in Malaysia has invited you to join him for a ten-day holiday camp organised by Global Enrichment Programme. Your aunt is sponsoring you for the camp. Your cousin has shortlisted three courses that you might be interested in and asked that you decide on one that you wish to attend with him. Write an email to your cousin, saying • which camp you have chosen and why it appeals to you • how both of you will benefit from this camp • how you can use what you have learnt to contribute to your community. You may add any other details you think will be helpful. Write your email in clear, accurate English and in a friendly and enthusiastic tone to explain your choice to your cousin. You should use your own words as far as possible. ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………

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8 Section C [30 marks] You are advised to write between 350 and 500 words on one of the following topics. Question 3-6 3. What is your idea of a perfect lesson conducted in the classroom? Describe what would happen during the lesson. 4. Write about a time when a celebration or special occasion was interrupted by an unexpected problem. 5. Good communication is the key to a successful relationship. What are your views? 6. People are happier when they have more choices. Do you agree? Please write your chosen question number (3, 4, 5 or 6) here: ……… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………