2021 4E5N Prelim EL P2 T1T2 Answers

1 Answer Key Text 1 1 Refer to the paragraph under the heading, ‘When was the last time you had a memorable vacation?’ What is the writer’s idea of a memorable vacation? [1] The writer’s thinks that a memorable vacation should be relaxing/restful/slow paced/peaceful/having time to admire and appreciate the views (and get to know the people we meet). Also accept: less tiring Do not accept – unforgettable/memorable (in what way?) - Set the pace (You got the contextual clue from the wrong para) - See as much as possible (totally wrong – you need to improve your close reading skills) 2 Refer to the picture on the right of the poster and the paragraphs beside it. State two ways the picture complements the text. [2] The picture shows people sitting on chairs and looking at the ocean. This shows that the cruise ship is a place people can find peace/ enjoy some calm and serenity. - From text: oasis of peace The picture shows people resting on chairs. This shows that by going on a cruise, people will be rested/relaxed. - From text: rested, relaxed Do not accept: The picture shows people resting on chairs and they are seated beside one another. This shows that people will get to know new friends on the cruise. - The picture does not show them interacting. - You should choose the best answers. *The 2 answers MUST be DIFFERENTIATED. The same explanation cannot be used for both answers. **SEPARATE your answers! DO NOT give one description with two explanations. Is the marker supposed to decide which part of the description matched with the two explanations? 3 How will the information provided under the sub-heading ‘Phoveus Cruise ship’ assure parents who wish to bring their children for a vacation onboard the cruise ship? [1] Parents would be assured that their children will be safe aboard the cruise ship as it was built and sailed according to the highest standards in the world. Do not accept: Many activities for children (This was accepted if safety was also mentioned – lenient) 4 What is the purpose of the poster? [1] To convince/persuade readers to reserve their spot on Phoveus Cruise ship. Common wrong answers: Purpose Verb – attract, entice Audience – people who want a relaxing holiday

2 Text 2 5 In paragraph 1, the writer describes his ‘hours -old vision’ (line 2). Explain how the language used in paragraph 1 shows the beauty of the scenery. Support your ideas with three details from Paragraph 1. [3] ‘rose-lit cumulus clouds’ suggests that the clouds were tinted a beautiful red colour [1] (that it looked like flowers). - Explanation must mention colour and have a connection to beauty. ‘river gleaming’ suggests that the river was glimmering/shimmering [1] under the light from the sun. ‘sky had deepened to a blue so pure he knew it would bring tears to his eyes’ suggest that the colouration of the sky was such a beauti