4E5N EL P2 Preliminary Exam 2021 Ans Key V2

1 4E5N PRELIM EXAMS 2021 ANSWER KEY Section A [5 marks] Refer to the webpage (Text 1) to answer Questions 1 – 3. 1 a (i) (ii) Look at the main banner on the webpage. Which two separate words support the website’s claim to improve the quality of life for Persons on the Autism Spectrum in Singapore? ‘enabling’ ‘better’ [1] b How does the photograph on the banner support this claim? The image shows a young man being guided/supported/taught/shown how to work/ operate an appliance/ machinery/ iron [1] which highlights the website’s claim that the centre seeks to equip them with lifeskills/ independence/ to get a job [1] [2] 2 Look at the section under the heading For Individuals. How are young children supported by the centre? It provides specialised early intervention programmes to equip them in core skill areas [1] [1] 3 Refer to the section under the heading For Employers & Professionals . What does the phrase ‘above all’ indicate about the centre’s goals? That persons with autism are treated with respect is their most important/fundamental goal/ priority [1] [1]

Section B [20 Marks] Refer to Text 2 on pages 3 and 4 of the Insert for Questions 4 – 12 . 4 At the beginning of this text, Naira is in line at the American embassy. Explain how the language used in lines 1 to 6 emphasises the uncomfortable experience she had while waiting. Support your idea with three details from the paragraph. ‘her arms growing with a gnawing ache from the weight’- the word ‘gnawing’ suggests that the pain was constant and annoying ‘Newspaper vendors blew whistles and callously pushed in her face’ – the word ‘callously’ suggests that the newspaper vendors were very aggressive and had no regard for her personal space ‘air hung heavy with moist heat’- suggests that the heat was stifling, highlighting that it was a very uncomfortable experience for Naira [3] 5 “It was easy enough for him to say that…” (line 9). What is the tone of Naira’s comment on the doctor’s decision to not give her anymore tranquilisers? Bitter/ sarcastic/ resentful [1] 6 (i) (ii) In paragraph 2, the writer refers to the patrolling soldiers as ‘conceited’ (line 15). Identify two separate words used in the paragraph which also describe the soldiers’ arrogance. swagger narcissistic [2] 7 From paragraph 3, explain why the three men in black trousers were looking for Naira’s husband. They wanted to capture/ seize/ arrest/ imprison/ murder him [1] for writing something controversial/ unacceptable in the newspapers/ being unpatriotic [1] [2]

3 8 In paragraph 3, the writer describes one of the three men as one who ‘smelled the most like alcohol, had eyes that were startlingly bloodshot which made Naira’s blood run cold. He shouted the most and kicked at the TV set.’ (lines 24-26) What do these details suggest about the man? Phrases What it suggests ‘made Naira’s blood run cold’ Intimidating/ scary/ fear-inducing ‘shouted the most and kicked at the TV set’ Aggressive/ forceful [2] 9 a In your own words, explain why Naira’s husband had been ‘proud of what he did’ (line 33). Lifted: people had lauded him as courageous, he had brought palpable change to the masses Paraphased: people had praised him as brave [1] and he thought had brought tangible/real/ perceptible/ visible/evident/appreciable [1] change to the people [2] b In Paragraph 4, the writer tells us that then ‘he could no longer hide it’ (line 36). What does ‘it’ refer to? His fear. [1] 10 (i) (ii) Pick two details from paragraph 6 which revealed to Naira the interviewer’s impatience. Fingers drumming Eyes flitting to the clock Marker’s note: ‘mentally noting’ is not an action revealed to Naira [2] 11 In paragraph 9, why does Naira say that ‘her future rested on that face’ (line 57)? She needed the woman to believe her story OR approve [1] her asylum visa to get out of the country [1]

4 12 The structure of the text reflects Naira’s different emotional states at different stages of the narrative. Complete the flow chart by choosing one phrase from the box to summarise the experiences. There are some extra phrases in the box you do not need to use. Naira’s emotional states Content and optimistic Overwhelmed and anxious Desperate and lonely Contemplative and resigned Distressed and in grief Terrified but hopeful Flow Chart Paragraph 1 Overwhelmed and anxious Paragraphs 2 – 4 Distressed and in grief Paragraph 5 Desperate and lonely Paragraphs 6 – 10 Contemplative and resigned [4]

5 NAME: CLASS: REGISTER NO: Section C [25 Marks] Refer to Text 3 on pages 5 and 6 of the Insert for Questions 13 – 18. 13 a b From paragraph 1, ‘it is unsettling that few Americans fully appreciate…’ What does this line suggest about the author’s feelings towards the complete control that the criminal justice system seems to have? The author is very concerned/ disturbed Which word in the rest of the paragraph reinforces this idea? The word is ‘ensnared’. [1] [1] 14 Pick a phrase from paragraph 1 that tells us that there is an incredible variety of detention facilities in the United States. The phrase is ‘stunning array’. [1] 15 a Paragraph 2 states that ‘Unfortunately, this is simply not the case for American Prisons’ (line 9). What does ‘this’ refer to? That prisons are operated humanely and that they do in fact, make our society safer. [2] b In your own words, explain what is understood of the “hands off” (line 10) doctrine. Lifted: prison authorities had the right to do what they wanted to do to those in their charge Paraphrased: prison authorities were allowed to/ had the mandate/ justified/ warranted/ [1] to do whatever they liked to their charges. [1] 16 (i) (ii) From paragraph 3, give two reasons why a young black man is ‘8 times more likely to be incarcerated’ (lines 18-19). Racial stereotypes/ perception [1] that black people are dangerous OR ‘ perceived as more dangerous’ [1] They often lack the privilege/ financial means/ money [1] to hire a lawyer to defend them. [2]

6 17 Here is part of a conversation between two students, Natalie and Nicholas, who have read the article. a How would Natalie explain her position with reference to paragraph 2? (the general consensus is such that committing a crime means that) the criminal has violated the someone else’s rights and therefore should be made to give up his own. [1] b From paragraph 5, provide one example that Nicholas can give to support his view. Matti attributes the support he has been given when he was at the lowest point in his life as the main motivation to return back to society as a upstanding, contributing citizen. [1] I think prisoners do not deserve to be treated like human beings. I think prisoners should be treated with dignity and respect Natalie Nicholas

7 18 Using your own words as far as possible, summarise the ways an inmate would be treated differently by a prison warden in an American and Finnish prison. Use only information from Paragraphs 3 – 4. Your summary must be in continuous writing (not note form). It must not be longer than 80 words (not coun