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 glor