2024 GDLSS WA1 P1 Section A & B

Name Index Number Class: TG: GREENDALE SECONDARY SCHOOL Weighted Assessment 1 2024 ENGLISH LANGUAGE 1184/01 Paper 1 Term 1 Week 6 Secondary 4 Express/ 5 Normal (Academic) 50 minutes READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST 1. Write your name, register number and class in the spaces provided on the work you hand in. 2. Write your answers on the Writing Papers provided. 3. Write in dark blue or black ink on both sides of the Writing Paper. 4. Do not use paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid. 30 This document consists of 7 printed pages Greendale Secondary School 2024

Greendale Secondary School Secondary 4 Express/ 5 Normal (Academic) Weighted Assessment 1 English Language Paper 1 2 Section B Read the printout of a webpage below and use the information to answer the question on page 3 of the Question Paper. Wanderlust – rediscover the gems of Singapore! Calling all young people out there who love to travel and who love to write. Use your creative juices on one of the tours advertised below. Promote it to families in Singapore and reignite our love for our neighbourhood while creating fond memories with our loved ones! Coast to Coast  Hike, or bike, from West Coast Park all the way to Coney Island Park  Bask in the great outdoors by making pit stops at Bukit Batok Nature Park, Seng Kang Floating Wetlands and Singapore Botanic Gardens  Stop for a picnic or barbecue and catch up with one another over food For the Gram  Fill up your Instagram page with the colou rful sights around Singapore  Pose with picturesque shophouses along Joo Chiat Road, mind -blowing landmarks at Little India, or on the vibrant streets of Haji Lane  Snap candid shots together and of one another for a joyous time Good Old Days  Take a walk down the memory lane to our grandparents’ time and see how some of our traditional trades have stood the test of time  Visit a coffee bean roasting factory and one of the oldest remaining traditional bakeries for our iconic kaya toast  Try your hand at making coffee and toast together as a family

Greendale Secondary School Secondary 4 Express/ 5 Normal (Academic) Weighted Assessment 1 English Language Paper 1 3 Section B [30 marks] You are advised to write between 250 and 350 words for this section. You should look at the printout of a webpage in the Insert. Study the information carefully and plan your answer before beginning to write. Singapore travel company Wanderlust is launching a series of tours to attract Singaporean families to visit our local sites. You have seen an advertisement on their website calling for budding young writers to promote these tours to families in Singapore. Write an article for the travel website, stating clearly:  a title to attract readers’ attention  which tour you recommend for families and why  what participants will gain from the tour experience You may add any other details you think will be helpful. Write your article for Wanderlust’s website in clear, accurate English and in a lively, engaging tone to encourage readers to join the tour you have chosen. You should use your own words as much as possible. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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Greendale Secondary School Secondary 4 Express/ 5 Normal (Academic) Weighted Assessment 1 English Language Paper 1 8 Table of Specs [TOS] Task Fulfilment Band Marks Band Descriptors for Task Fulfilment 5 9-10  All points addressed and developed in detail  Bullet 1: Heading [and sub-headings if applicable] should be effective --- should be linked to the content and arresting.  Top candidates should provide a summary overview of content, with possible mention of "family" or "Singapore".  Bullet 3: Candidates should be able to provide a more nuanced interpretation of ‘gains’ for the entire family. On top of spending quality time with family [something that a Band 4 candidate will write about], what other soft/hard skills could they acquire