2024 GDLSS P1 Section A & B

Name Index Number Class Tutorial Group (TG) GREENDALE SECONDARY SCHOOL Preliminary Examination 2024 ENGLISH LANGUAGE 1184/01 Paper 1 (Sections A and B) 16 August 2024 Secondary 4 Express/5 Normal (Academic) 1 hour 50 minutes Additional Materials: Writing Booklet (Section C) SECTIONS A and B READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST 1. Write your name, register number and class in the spaces provided on the work you hand in. 2. Answer Section A, Section B and one question from Section C. 3. For Sections A and B only, write your answers in this writing booklet. 4. Write in dark blue or black ink on both sides of the Writing Paper. 5. Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid. 6. Hand in the two writing booklets separately. 7. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the head of each section. Marks Section A /10 Section B /30 Section C /30 Total /70 This document consists of 10 printed pages Greendale Secondary School 2024

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3 Greendale Secondary School Secondary 4 Express/ 5 Normal (Academic) Preliminary Examination 2024 English Language Paper 1 Section A [10 marks] Question 1 Carefully read the text below, consisting of 12 lines, about the use of technology in sports. The first and 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. √ Technology has begun to dominate our day-to-day lives, but that does not mean that it belong in every aspect. In the sporting world, there are many instances of 1 …………………… technology being taken too far and seen as the form of doping. One notable 2 …………………… example is the LZR swimsuit introduce by Speedo prior to the Beijing Olympic 3 …………………… Games in 2008. In the Games, the swimsuit significantly improved a swimmer’s 4 …………………… performance, leading to almost 98% of the swimming world records being 5 …………………… broken. The ongoing controversy but widespread discussions resulted in 6 …………………… the International Swimming Federation banning this swimsuit. This has lead to a 7 …………………… massive drop from performance, from which the sport has still not entirely 8 …………………… recovered. While technology can be advantage, the sporting world must be more 9 …………………… careful. If not, it would no longer be the best athletes who remain triumph, 10 …………………… but the ones with money and accessibility. Source: https://the-gist.org/2021/11/technology-doping-does-technology-belong-in-the-sporting- world/

4 Greendale Secondary School Secondary 4 Express/ 5 Normal (Academic) Preliminary Examination 2024 English Language Paper 1 Name: Index No.: Class: Teaching Group: 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 on page 5, study the information carefully and plan your answer before beginning to write. Your brother, who is working abroad, is concerned about the well-being of your grandparents. He has offered to sponsor you and your grandparents for a workshop to keep the elderly active. He has asked you to look at the webpage and choose one of the workshops. Write an email to your brother to explain your views. In it, you should:  state which workshop is the most suitable for you and your grandparents and why  explain the benefits of the workshop for you and your grandparents  suggest how you can support your grandparents in the course of the workshop Write your email in clear, accurate English . Your tone should be warm and appreciative, showing your enthusiasm for the workshop you have chosen. You should use your own words as much as possible.

5 Greendale Secondary School Secondary 4 Express/ 5 Normal (Academic) Preliminary Examination 2024 English Language Paper 1 Generations United: Workshops for Grandparents & Grandchildren Our workshops are carefully crafted to provide a platform where generations come together to learn, create, and bond in ways that go beyond age barriers. There’s something for everyone, so come join us today! Tech-Time Together Embark on an exciting journey to learn about the wonders of the digital realm. Guided by expert facilitators, participants will delve into a variety of interactive sessions that include:  learning the basics of smartphone, e.g. text and videocall functions  exploring the art of digital photography  understanding and managing online safety and privacy, e.g. scam calls, malware, etc. Fitness Fun for All Join us for a dynamic and engaging workshop designed to promote good health through fun physical activities. Activities include:  yoga sessions to enhance flexibility, strength, and mindfulness  curating an online playlist to improve motivation for exercise  a health talk to understand common health conditions that affect different age groups Cooking Across Generations Celebrate the art of cooking as a timeless tradition passed down from one generation to the next. Guided by experienced chefs, be ready to explore the joy of creating delicious meals together. Activities include:  a sharing session about beloved family recipes  hands-on cooking experiences to learn various cooking techniques and ingredients  digitalizing of family recipes that can be shared with family members and friends

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