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