4E5N EL Prelim P2 2021 Ansv2 markers report

Name ( ) Class Subject : ENGLISH LANGUAGE Paper No : PAPER 2 – ANSWER SCHEME Subject Code : 1128/02 Level : SECONDARY FOUR EXPRESS/FIVE NORMAL ACADEMIC Date/Day : 25 AUGUST 2021, WEDNESDAY Time : 1050 - 1240 Duration : 1 HOUR 50 MINUTES ANSWER SCHEME Section A [5 marks] Refer to the webpage (Text 1) on page 2 of the insert for Questions 1-4. BOON LAY SECONDARY SCHOOL PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION 2021

2 2021/PRELIM/4E5N/EL P2-ANS SCHEME 1 The poster begins with the headline “Lucky for you, there’s nothing to do here.” In what way is this headline effective? The headline juxtaposes the idea of not having anything to do with the idea of being lucky creates an element of surprise for its readers because it is unusual for one to feel lucky when one is bored. This encourages them to read on and find out the reason why. Qn requires students to examine the effect of the headline. Many students give the purpose which it isn’t enough. Students who wrote ‘feel curious’ need to establish why they are curious. [1] 2 Look at the photograph in the poster. With reference to the information on the right of the poster, which activity does the photograph illustrate? The activity illustrates tanking, a floating livestock tank that visitors could use to meander down the river. [1] 3 The poster provides a list of activities that visitors can do in Nebraska. Which type of visitors do these activities aim to attract? (i) Riding horseback on an honest-to-goodness ranch: Visitors who are adventurous / enjoy outdoor activities (ii) Relaxing in state parks, recreation areas and golf courses with epic views: Visitors who enjoy the nature / nature lovers Not accepted: visitors who like horses - honest-to-goodness ranch suggests that the visitors are into horseback riding. Like horses doesn’t mean enjoying riding. Also, golfing isn’t sedentary. visitors who enjoy laid back activities / sedentary activities are not accepted. Sight-seeing and touring are not accepted too. [2] 4 Which phrase is intended to give the impression that Nebraska is unique and appeals to a specific group of people? “might not be everybody’s cup of tea”. [1] Section B [20 marks] Refer to Text 2 on pages 3-4 of the Insert to answer Questions 5-15. 5 At the beginning of the text, Nori arrived at her grandparents’ house in Kyoto, Japan. Explain how the language used emphasises the appearance of the house in Nori’s eyes. [3]

3 2021/PRELIM/4E5N/EL P2-ANS SCHEME Support your ideas with three details from paragraph 1. ‘imposing property that rested serenely between the crests of two green hills’ suggests that the house had a commanding presence that stood out amidst the peaceful surroundings. ‘exuded magnificence at the height of its glory’ suggests that the house still appeared grand and majestic to Nori. ‘a blend of mystery and formidability ’ suggests that the house appeared secretive and ominous, hiding many secrets, possibly dark and powerful secrets of its owners. Other accepted key words: Imposing: intimidating Magnificence: extravagant Mystery: suspense Depending on how students quoted the first phrase, they may or may not get the mark. The main focus is on ‘imposing property’. If students quoted ‘rested serenely between the crests of two hills’, the idea is the house stands out amidst the nature/the house is a stark contrast to its peaceful surroundings. No mark awarded if only ‘rested serenely’ is quoted. Common unaccepted phrase: ‘stunningly beautiful’ - not a figurative phrase 6 Which one word in paragraph 2 suggests that Nori’s mother encountered hardship after leaving her family home? [1] The word is ‘toll’. Most students got this right. Common wrong answer: stifled (when it is already in Q7). 7 In paragraph 2, what do the following phrases suggest about what Nori’s mother felt about Nori’s question? [2] Phrases It suggests that Nori’s mother felt... let out a stifled sigh (line 10) frustration/exasperation/resignation Answers not accepted: annoyed/angry/irritated - too strong Mother was not angry as shortly after, she ‘let out a strangled giggle’. would not meet her daughter’s gaze (line 12) guilt/discomfort Other accepted answers: ashamed/embarrassed 8 In paragraph 4, what two things did Nori’s mother do that were out of character? [2]

4 2021/PRELIM/4E5N/EL P2-ANS SCHEME She spoke to Nori with such unusual affection. She made Nori promise to obey although Nori had never once disobeyed. 9 ‘It didn’t seem like something that needed to be requested.’ (lines 33-34) What does this sentence suggest about how Nori had been brought up since young? [1] Her mother was very strict with her as obedience was expected and not needed to be requested of her. Many students understood the question to be how Nori became/turned out to be, when the question is about how she had been brought up. 10 ‘“Noriko,” she said, with an urgency Nori had never heard before. “Promise me. Promise me that you will obey in all things. Do not question. Do not resist. Do not think if thinking will lead you somewhere you ought not to be. Only smile and do as you are told. Only your life is more important than your obedience. Promise me this.”’ (lines 36-39) With reference to the sentences above, explain how the writer emphasises the insistence Nori’s mother had in getting Nori to make her promise. [1] The writer repeated ‘Promise me’ a few times to emphasise Nori’s mother’s exhortation of a promise to obey from Nori. OR The writer used imperatives ‘Do not…’ to emphasise how Nori’s mother instructed Nori not to commit certain acts. Students are expected to recognise the question requires them to ‘Explain how’, not just to give the ‘How’. They should identify the writer’s technique and explain how the technique emphasises Nori’s mother’s insistence, and not merely repeating what’s already in the question. 11 In paragraph 5, the writer says Nori’s ‘heart fluttered against her chest, like a little bird trying to escape a cage.’ (lines 45-46) How are the following expressions particularly effective? [2] Expression It emphasises... heart fluttered against her chest how afraid Nori was who realised she could be abandoned by her mother. like a little bird trying to escape a cage how trapped/helpless she felt by her promise to her mother to obey and not question. Students are required to explain the effect of each expression in its context. Many students had no context in their answers. Afraid of? Trapped by?

5 2021/PRELIM/4E5N/EL P2-ANS SCHEME 12 In paragraph 6, give an example of how Nori had been well-trained to follow all instructions. [1] Although she wanted to cry, her tears that had begun to well receded inside her eye sockets with frightening speed at her mother’s command to stop crying. Many students can get this question right. Students should not quote as it will not answer the question sufficiently. 13 In paragraph 8, what made Nori appear pitiful as she watched her mother leave? [1] She was whimpering, yet she could not run back to her mother/cry out for her. 14 ‘That something held her there, relentless and pitiless in the strength of its grasp. It did not let her move, nor breathe, nor cry out…’ (lines 59-61) (a) What do you think ‘that’ and ‘it’ could be? [1] Her obedience/promise to obey Some students interpreted ‘that’ and ‘it’ to be two separate things. ‘Her mother’s words/instructions’ is not accepted as it was her promise to her mother to listen to instructions that was stopping her from moving or crying; it was not so