DSS_2021_PRELIM_P2_MARK SCHEME

This marking scheme consists of 10 printed pages. DUNMAN SECONDARY SCHOOL PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION 2021 SECONDARY 4 EXPRESS/ 5 NORMAL (ACADEMIC) ENGLISH LANGUAGE MARK SCHEME SECTION A [5 marks] Refer to Text 1 on page 2 of the Insert for Questions 1-4. 1 Look at the photographs below the section heading Boot Camps . With reference to the information given at the bottom of the webpage, which two features of the boot camp do the photographs illustrate? (i) (Programme is conducted at) a fully equipped kitchen (ii) Practical / Experiential approach to learning Not accepted: Unforgettable memories Lifelong skills Note: These answers are not accepted as they cannot be concretely shown or proven through the images. Candidates need to read question and the text carefully. This has been reminded during MYE. The answered should be obtained from this part of the visual text, ‘ With reference to the information given at the bottom of the webpage’. There were a number of candidates who found their answers from other parts of the visual text. The other evidence of candidates practising skimming is when they spelled ‘experiential’ as ‘experimental’. [2] 2 The webpage begins with the questions ‘Tired of wasting away the holidays at home? Feeling unproductive and bored?’. What effect is this intended to have on the readers? It is intended for readers to reflect on / consider / think about how they spend their time. Note: Response should consider the effect on reader’s FEELINGS and what kind of ACTION they will take. Many candidates were unable to get this question right. The first point candidates need to take note of is to refer to only the two questions (this) and explain the effects the two questions (this) have on readers. These tw o questions would not lead to the ultimate purpose / final intended outcome. Candidates should also not give a general answer such as “It is for readers to relate to the question. [1]

2 1128 / 02 / Prelims/ 4EXP5NA 2021 3 Refer to the section heading Learning Objectives. Which two learning objectives suggest that participants will learn more than just culinary skills? (i) Learn how to manage time and work under pressure. (ii) Learn to work in teams and develop empathy. Not accepted: Understand food hygiene and food preparation basics Learn to prepare and cook authentic recipes from scratch Learn how to incorporate healthier ingredients in recipes Note: Both answers need to be accurate for students to attend the mark. [1] 4 In what way does the webpage suggest the credibility of the organisation? It shows how Food Playground is accredited as the Number 1 Cooking s chool in Singapore by TripAdvisor. Note: Answers should not blindly quote ‘#1 Cooking School in Singapore on Trip Advisor’ Candidates need to be mindf