SKSS Sec 2 English 2024 EOY (QP)

[Turn Over Name and Index Number: ( ) Class: SENG KANG SECONDARY SCHOOL END-OF-YEAR EXAMINATION ENGLISH LANGUAGE SECONDARY TWO EXPRESS 23 September 2024 Paper 2 Comprehension 1 hour 50 minutes Candidates answer on the Question Paper Additional Materials: Insert READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your name, class and index number on all the work you hand in. Write in dark blue or black pen on both sides of the paper. Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid. Answer all questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided in the Question Paper. The Insert contains the texts for all sections. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. For Examiner’s Use Section A / 5 Section B / 20 Section C / 25 Total / 50 % / Grade / Parent’s / Guardian’s Signature: ………………….…………... This document consists of 9 printed pages.

2 [Turn Over Section A [5 marks] Refer to the infographic (Text 1 ) and the social media post (Text 2 ) on page 2 of the Insert for Questions 1–3. 1 Refer to the main image in the middle of Text 1. How does the image support the statement “When it comes to flu, sharing isn’t caring?” …………………………………………………………………………………………………………....... …………………………………………………………………………………………………………....... [2] 2 Quote a sentence in Text 2 that shares a similar idea to Text 1 of “Stop[ping] the spread”. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………....... [1] 3 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 purpose of the text is to criticise the lack of hygiene. Text 1 / Text 2 / Both / Neither (b) The text has an informative tone. Text 1 / Text 2 / Both / Neither [2]

3 [Turn Over Section B [20 marks] Refer to Text 3 on pages 3 and 4 of the Insert for Questions 4 –11. 4 (a) In Paragraph 1, the writer says that he is not particularly fond of dogs. Explain how the language used in this paragraph emphasises his dislike of them. Support your ideas with two details from the paragraph. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………... ……………………………………………………………………………………………………... ……………………………………………………………………………………………………... ……………………………………………………………………………………………………... ……………………………………………………………………………………………………... ……………………………………………………………………………………………………... [2] (b) Which phrase in the same paragraph tells us that the writer was surprised by the feelings he came to have for Siri? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………... ……………………………………………………………………………………………………... [1] 5 (a) From Paragraph 2, what traits did Siri possess that were characteristic of a Labrador Retriever? (i) …………………………………………………………………………………………….. (ii) …………………………………………………………………………………………….. [2] (b) What was amusing about the way Siri would respond during a game of ball? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………... ……………………………………………………………………………………………………... [1] 6 From Paragraph 3, ‘Whenever we’re in Sri Lanka, a stay at Sonali’s place is always a welcome respite from the diesel exhaust and garbage-ridden streets of Colombo.’ (lines 15 – 16) (a) What does the phrase ‘diesel exhaust and garbage -ridden’ suggest about the streets of Colombo? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………... ……………………………………………………………………………………………………... [1]

4 [Turn Over (b) From the same paragraph, explain what made Sonali's place a ‘welcome respite’ for the writer and his wife. (i) …………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………... (ii) …………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………... [2] 7 From Paragraph 4, the old caretaker thinks that something bad may have happened to Siri. Using two pieces of evidence from the same paragraph, explain how the caretaker’s opinion is supported by Tunza’s unusual behaviour. Evidence Explanation [2] 8 (a) In Paragraph 5, state one contrast that the writer makes between the behaviour of the geckos, and that of himself and his wife. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………... ……………………………………………………………………………………………………... [1] (b) What is the writer trying to emphasise through this contrast? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………... ……………………………………………………………………………………………………... [1]

5 [Turn Over 9 In Paragraph 7, the writer describes the search for Siri’s remains, ‘I climbed the nearest palu tree, where I positioned myself with the binoculars at the best vantage point. With the binoculars, I scanned the vava for any signs of danger. The two of them waded in slowly.’ (lines 44 – 46) Which words or phrases in the given sentences describe their cautious approach to the search? Descriptions Words or phrases from the passage carefully observed cautiously stepped into the water [2] 10 From Paragraph 8, give two reasons why, according to the writer, Siri was preyed on by the crocodile. (i) …………………………………………………………………………………………….. (ii) …………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]

6 [Turn Over 11 The structure of the text reflects the writer’s feelings at different stages of the story. Complete the flow chart below by choosing one word from the box to summarise his feeling at each stage. There are some extra words in the box that you do not need to use. The writer’s feeling at each stage nostalgia dread grief frustration confusion concern anticipation [4] Paragraphs 1 - 2: (i) ...................................... Paragraph 3: (ii) ...................................... Paragraphs 4 - 6: (iii) ...................................... Paragraphs 7 - 8: (iv) .......................................

7 [Turn Over Section C [25 marks] Refer to Text 4 on pages 5 and 6 of the Insert for Questions 12–18. 12 According to Paragraph 1, why do people engage in slum tourism? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………....... …………………………………………………………………………………………………………....... [1] 13 According to Paragraph 2, how do tour operators provide tourists with ‘immersive travel experiences’ in the slums (line 7)? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………....... …………………………………………………………………………………………………………....... [1] 14 From Paragraph 2, give two reasons why slum tourism is considered problematic? Answer in your own words. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………....... …………………………………………………………………………………………………………....... [2] 15 Find a word in Paragraph 3 that has similar meaning to ‘taking advantage of others’? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………....... …………………………………………………………………………………………………………....... [1] 16 How is slum tourism a ‘degrading experience’ (line 17) for tourists and residents? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………....... [1]

8 [Turn Over 17 Here is a part of a conversation between two students, Jai and Yu Xuan, who have read the article. (a) Give two pieces of evidence from Paragraph 2 to support Jai’s view. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………....... …………………………………………………………………………………………………………....... ……………………………………