2021 CTSS 4E5N PRELIM EL P1 (Section C) [ANS]

Name: _________________________________ Register Number: ______ Class: ______ Clementi Town Secondary School Preliminary Examination 2021 Secondary 4 Express / 5 Normal (Academic) [ANSWER SCHEME DO NOT PRINT] ENGLISH LANGUAGE Paper 1 Writing 1128/01 XX Sep 2021 QUESTION BOOKLET (Section C) 1 hour 50 minutes CLEMENTI TOWN SECONDARY SCHOOL CLEMENTI TOWN SECONDARY SCHOOL CLEMENTI TOWN SECONDARY SCHOOL CLEMENTI TOWN SECONDARY SCHOOL CLEMENTI TOWN SECONDARY SCHOOL CLEMENTI TOWN SECONDARY SCHOOL CLEMENTI TOWN SECONDARY SCHOOL CLEMENTI TOWN SECONDARY SCHOOL CLEMENTI TOWN SECONDARY SCHOOL CLEMENTI TOWN SECONDARY SCHOOL CLEMENTI TOWN SECONDARY SCHOOL CLEMENTI TOWN SECONDARY SCHOOL CLEMENTI TOWN SECONDARY SCHOOL CLEMENTI TOWN SECONDARY SCHOOL CLEMENTI TOWN SECONDARY SCHOOL CLEMENTI TOWN SECONDARY SCHOOL CLEMENTI TOWN SECONDARY SCHOOL CLEMENTI TOWN SECONDARY SCHOOL CLEMENTI TOWN SECONDARY SCHOOL CLEMENTI TOWN SECONDARY SCHOOL READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your name, register number and class in the spaces at the top of this page. Write in dark blue or black pen on both sides of the paper. Do not use staples, paper clips, glue or correction fluid. DO NOT WRITE ON ANY BARCODES. Answer Section A, Section B and one question from Section C. Write your answers in the spaces provided in the Question Booklet. The Insert contains the text for Section B. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the head of each section. ________________________________________________________________________ This document consists of 6 printed pages. [Turn over

2 Section C [30 marks] You are advised to write between 350 and 500 words on one of the following topics. Questions 3–6 3. Write about a time when a lost opportunity brought about greater gains. 4. Describe a fictional character whom you admire. Explain what is relatable and admirable about this character. 5. A person’s age is not an indication of maturity. What is your opinion? 6. ‘’Just because something is common sense does not mean it is common practice.” How true is this for you? Please write your chosen question number (3, 4, 5 or 6) here: ………. Marking rubrics – follow O Level Continuous Writing rubrics (30m) Q3. Students should demonstrate the ability to either recount an occasion in the first person, or write a third person narrative story using various narrative techniques to capture the reader’s attention. At the very least, proper organisation (chronological order) would help reader to follow the series of events in the story from providing context of how an opportunity was lost, and how that lead to the greater gains. Better writers will use other organisation structures such as the use of flashbacks, and will include a coda that brings across the reflection and learning from this experience. Possible writing ideas include missing out on a coveted internship opportunity that lead to another better offer, or missing out on a chanc