2026 GDLSS P1 Section A & B

Name Index Number Class Teaching Group (TG) GREENDALE SECONDARY SCHOOL Preliminary Examination 2026 ENGLISH LANGUAGE 1184/01 Paper 1 (Sections A and B) 12 August 2026 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 8 printed pages and 2 BLANK pages Greendale Secondary School 2026

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3 Greendale Secondary School Secondary 4 Express/ 5 Normal (Academic) Preliminary Examination 2026 English Language Paper 1 Section A [10 marks] Question 1 Carefully read the text below, consisting of 12 lines, about robots. 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. √ Why do we make robots look like ourselves? Almost 3000 years ago, the ancient Egyptians developed a statue with arms whose could be raised by a pulley -like 1 …………………… system. Now, engineers are still obsessed with designing mechanical imitation 2 …………………… of humans. “Every engineer dreamt of creating a humanlike robot — it is the 3 …………………… ultimate machine,” said Ken Goldberg, a robotics expert at a University of 4 …………………… California. Cutting-edge hardware and software, like artificial intelligence, has led 5 …………………… to remarkably progress in enabling robots to walk, run, and jump. However, 6 …………………… Goldberg is with the opinion that tasks relating to human dexterity, like organizing 7 …………………… objects in a cluttered kitchen counter top, remain challenging. For the past two 8 …………………… years, photographer Henrik Spohler has document these advancements, from 9 …………………… a robot’s arm with exposed wiring to a robot that can sort laundry. There is no 10 …………………… doubt that more complex robots will be created in the future. Adapted from https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/robot -humanoids-mechanical-engineering

4 Greendale Secondary School Secondary 4 Express/ 5 Normal (Academic) Preliminary Examination 2026 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 an advertisement on page 5, study the information carefully and plan your answer before beginning to write. Your grandmother is coming to Singapore for a holiday, and she would like to spend some time with you. You came across an advertisement that has interesting activities which your grandmother might enjoy. You are to recommend one of the programmes found on a website to your grandmother. Write an email to your grandmother. In it you should explain:  the chosen programme and why it would appeal to her  two interesting things that she will learn from the activities in the programme  explain why this programme will be meaningful for you and your grandmother You may add any other details you think will be helpful. Write your email in clear, accurate English. Your tone should be warm and enthusiastic, showing your anticipation and excitement about your grandmother’s visit and the activity you have chosen for her. You should use your own words as much as possible.

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6 Greendale Secondary School Secondary 4 Express/ 5 Normal (Academic) Preliminary Examination 2026 English Language Paper 1 Exciting activities by funactivities.com.sg Visit Mandai Rainforest Reserve Come and spend a wild day at Singapore's zoological parks including Singapore Zoo, Night Safari, River Wonders, Bird Paradise and Rainforest Wild.  Enjoy wandering through the parks to see the rich varieties of animals and birds found in Asia, including two giant pandas.  Take part in free workshops to learn how the parks take care of the animals and birds.  Learn how Singapore is trying to protect and manage the rainforest on this island. 1 day Workshop on Perfume Making Our hands-on workshops will help you tailor your very own unique scent to suit your individual preferences. Did you know Changi Airport has its own unique scent? Join us to learn about the unique scents of airports and different shopping malls.  Learn about the history of perfume  Learn how scents and smells are carefully created to influence visitor mood and create a strong brand identity for different airports and shopping malls.  Create a scent for herself using natural ingredients like ginger, nutmeg and cloves A trip to iconic Tiong Bahru Looking for a quiet slice of Singapore that’s full of charm? Tiong Bahru is all about art, cozy cafes, local eats, and zero tourist chaos. From hawker stall legends to surprise murals, here are the best things to do in laid- back Tiong Bahru.  Visit Tiong Bahru Market & Hawker Centre that has famous stalls selling local food.  Learn about local artist Yip Yew Chong’s murals, such as "Pasar" and "Bird Corner," showcasing the area's heritage.  Pop into bookstores for local literature that will immerse you in the culture and history of Singapore. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

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