2021 4E5N Prelim P1 QP

1 Candidate’s Name Class Register Number SEMBAWANG SECONDARY SCHOOL PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION 2021 SECONDARY 4 EXPRESS/ 5 NORMAL (ACADEMIC) ENGLISH LANGUAGE 1128/01 PAPER 1 WRITING 23 August 2021 0800 – 0950 QUESTION PAPER Additional Materials: Writing Paper Insert 1 hour 50 minutes READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Do not turn over this cover page until you are told to do so. Write your name, class and register number on the cover page. Write in dark blue or black pen. Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid. Answer Section A, Section B and one question from Section C. For Section A, write your answers in the spaces provided on the Insert. For Section B and Section C, write your answers on the writing paper provided. At the end of the examination, fasten Sections A and B securely together using the string provided. Secure and submit Section C separately from Sections A and B. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the head of each section. Setter: Ms Heidi Low This document consists of 4 printed pages including this cover page. [Turn over]

2 Section B [30 marks] You are advised to write between 250 and 350 words for this section. You should look at the information on page 3, study the information carefully and plan your answer before beginning to write. You recently came across a website promoting internship opportunities for students. You have decided to apply for an internship opportunity to gain more exposure in your industry of interest as preparation for post -secondary education. Since the application requires an accompanying testimonial, you have decided to write an email to your form teacher requesting for one. Your email should also include the following: • one internship opening you are interested in • why you are interested in it • why you are suitable for it • how you will have an edge over your peers through this experience Write your email in clear, accurate English and in a polite and enthusiastic tone to persuade your form teacher to write you a testimonial. You should use your own words as much as possible.

3 Screenshot of an Employment Agency Webpage INTERNSG aims to support corporations achieve greater human resource efficiency, and helping students grow to become outstanding professionals in the future. Do you have the relevant skills, experience, and most importantly, passion? Explore available internship positions NOW!!! Company: BrickWorks Robotic Studios Internship Role: Game Developer We are designing educational games for schools in Asia. Applicants should possess the following: - Love to figure out game theory - Enjoy programming - Use basic Drag-Drop functions to design educational games - Games education an asset, but not necessary - Gaming hobby an asset Company: Lil Ninja Academy Internship Role: Kids Camp Coach and Instructor Lil Ninja Academy focuses on building confidence and motor- skills in young children. We are looking for: - Energetic individuals with experience in any sports - Organisational skills to plan and run 3-hour camps - Be adaptable to changes - Enthusiastic and optimistic disposition required - Experience interacting with young children preferred Company: Silkroutes Medihealth Pte Ltd Internship Role: Clinic Executive Our mission is to provide affordable and deliver high quality healthcare services. You are expected to: - Provide customer service including attending to all patient enquiries - Assist the doctor in simple procedures - Possess good communication skills - Possess a pleasant disposition - Be neatly groomed

4 Section C [30 marks] Begin your answer on a fresh page. You are advised to write between 350 and 500 words on one of the following topics. At the head of your composition, write the number of the topic you have chosen. 1. Describe the activities that you prefer doing with friends and family. Explain why you enjoy doing these things with them. 2. Write about a ti me when you realised your passion for something , and how this discovery has changed your life. 3. “You can never plan the future by dwelling on the past.” What is your opinion? 4. “Ignorance is bliss.” How true is this for you? -------------------------------------------- END OF PAPER --------------------------------------------

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