EL 2021 Prelim 4E5N P2 Question Booklet A B C - Answers

AHMAD IBRAHIM SECONDARY SCHOOL PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION 2021 SECONDARY 4 EXPRESS / 5 NORMAL ACADEMIC ENGLISH LANGUAGE 1128 / 02 Paper 2 Comprehension QUESTION BOOKLET – Sections A & B 5 May 2021 1 hour 50 minutes Additional Materials: Insert Question Booklet – Section C Instructions to Candidates: ANSWERS

AISS 4EXP/5NA PRELIM 1128/02/2021 Section A [5 marks] Refer to the poster (Text 1) on page 2 of the Insert for Questions 1 - 4. 1. In what way does the photograph appeal to people to adopt homeless animals? (Visual Inference- 1m) It shows a cat looking vulnerable/ needy/ lonely/pitiful (1m), thus appealing to people’s sympathy (1m). [2] 2. Refer to paragraph 1. Identify one phrase of not more than six words each which suggest that homeless animals are in critical condition.(Identify word/expression – 2m) “need emergency and serious medical care” / “often die due to insufficient resources” [1] 3. Refer to the section ‘Success Stories’ in the lower portion of the webpage. What is the effect of the language used here? (Lang Effect- 1m) The use of imperative impels readers to click and see success stories. [1] 4. Which sentence gives the main purpose of the webpage? (Identify word/expression – 1m) “You can help C.A.R.E. fulfil its mission by adopting a pet through this website” [1]

AISS 4EXP/5NA PRELIM 1128/02/2021 Section B [20 marks] Refer to Text 2 on page 3 of the Insert for Questions 5 – 15. 5. At the beginning of the text, Richard brought his grandson, Jimmy to the treasure-ledge of the reef. Explain how the language used in Paragraph 1 emphasises how bright the night was. Support your ideas with two details from Paragraph 1. (Language Impact-2m) - The phrase, ‘the full moon of midsummer’ suggest that the moon was completely illuminated/at its brightest/lighting up the night sky. - The phrase ‘its light made a broad causeway across the horizon’ suggests that the moonlight largely spread over the broad skyline showing how well-lit the night was. - The phrase ‘shimmering water’ suggest that the sea was reflecting the light of the moon, which emphasizes how illuminated/lit-up the night was. (Any 2 of the suggested) [2] 6. The writer says Jimmy’s ‘answer was to stand poised like a red-bronze statue of speed’ (line 20). (i) What was his ‘answer’? (Factual-1m) He is ready to dive. [1] (ii) What does the phrase ‘stand poised like a red-bronze statue of speed’ (line 10) suggest about Jimmy’s attitude to the task and what lies ahead? (Inference- 1m) Self-assured/ Commanding/ Confident /Fearless / Unafraid [1] 7. ‘The young man … filling his lungs until his chest stood out like a square box…’ (lines 12-13). Why do you think he needed to do this? (Justify-1m) He needed as much oxygen as possible. [1] 8. Identify an expression from Paragraph 3 that suggests that the boy’s dive was precise and sharp. (Language Impact- 1m) ‘striking the water clean as the point of a dropped knife’ [1] 9. Refer to paragraph 4, lines 15-17. (i) What is the contrast between Jimmy and ordinary swimmers? Answer in your own words. (Factual/ IYOW-2m) Jimmy is able to withstand the high/immense water pressure (1m) that could have desensitized/paralysed/impaired/disabled/badly harmed (1m) an ordinary swimmer.

AISS 4EXP/5NA PRELIM 1128/02/2021 [2] (ii) What is the effect of this contrast? (Inference-1m) It suggests that Jimmy’s physical endurance/strength is uncommon. [1] 9. In lines 18-19, the writer says ‘The silk sponge is to sponge-divers what the silver fox is to trappers on land’. What does this suggest about the silk sponge? (Inference - 1m) It is exotic/ highly valued/ precious commodity/ rare [1] 10. ‘Close behind it, dim at first, but growing more and more distinct as it came, showed a sinister shape, the dreaded tiger-shark of deep water.’ (lines 28-29) Explain how the structure of this sentence is effective. (Language Impact -1m) It builds suspense by leaving the most shocking thing at the end of a long sentence/ the list of worrying/ fearful details creates a terrifying feeling. OR Short spurts of phrases first to build the suspense before the longer parts of the sentence which gives terrifying detail. [1] 11. In Paragraph 7 the writer says ‘He was half-way to the surface before its cold deadly eyes caught sight of his ascending body. With a rush like a torpedo-boat, the thirty-foot shark shot toward the straining, speeding figure’. (lines 29-31) What do the descriptions in the given sentences suggest about the threatening nature of the shark? Descriptions How the shark is a threat to its prey ‘cold deadly eyes’ The shark eyes its prey with the cruel/ heartless intent ‘rush like a torpedo boat’ The shark charges/swims/attacks (its prey) with extreme speed/ velocity [2] (Evaluate character response – 2m)

AISS 4EXP/5NA PRELIM 1128/02/2021 12. From Paragraph 8, identify the word(s) that have the same meaning as (Identify word/expression – 2m) (i) lift with massive effort tremendous heave [1] (ii) sudden and forceful closure snap shut [1] 13. In Paragraph 10, what is the tone of the grandfather’s comment? (Inference - 1m) Tone of awe/ awestruck / amazement [1] [Turn over

AISS 4EXP/5NA PRELIM 1128/02/2021 14. The structure of the text reflects the main stages in Jimmy’s sponge-diving experience. Complete the flow chart by choosing one phrase from the box to summarise the main focus in each part of the text. There are some extra phrases in the box that you do not need to use. Jimmy’s sponge-diving experience a feared venture steady search for a treasure a prized possession reckless pursuit of a treasure spreading panic a narrow getaway defeating an enemy a daring venture Flow chart Paragraphs 1-3: (ii) a daring venture Paragraphs 4-5: (ii) steady search for a treasure Paragraphs 7-8: (iii) a narrow getaway Paragraphs 9-10: (iv) a prized possession [4] End of Section A & B (Summarise – 4m) Question Type Question No. Total No. of Marks Factual Q6a- 1m 3 Factual/ IYOW Q9a- 1m 1 Identify word/exp Q7.-2m, Q11 -1m, 3 Inference Q6b-1m, Q9a-1m, Q10 -1m, Q14-1m 4 Lang impact/reason Q1-3m, Q8-1m, Q11- 1m 3 Justify LL with evidence/Explain Q7-1m 1 Evaluate character response Q12-2m 2 Summarise Q15-4m 4

AISS 4EXP/5NA PRELIM 1128/02/2021 Section C [25 marks] Refer to Text 3 on page 4 of the Insert for Questions 16 – 22. 16. With reference to Paragraph 1, give two reasons why playing sports boosts academic performance. (Factual-2m) (i) It increases cognitive ability. [1] (ii) It naturally increases blood flow to the brain that activates endorphins, impacting one’s mood and work performance. [1] 17. Which one word in Paragraph 2 tells us that team sports bring a more united community? (Identify – 1m) ‘cohesive’ [1] 18. Explain what the writer means when he describes communication skills as ‘key in maintaining a functioning sports team’ (line 19-20). Answer in your own words. (IYOW-1m) Communication skills are essential/ crucial in enabling an athletic team to continue performing/ working together. [1] 19. What is the writer suggesting in Paragraph 5 when he states ‘Necessity demands that athletes learn valuable time management skills that organise chaos’ (line 34-35)? (Inference-2m) It suggests that there is no choice but to learn time management skills (1 m) to find order in chaos. (1