PHS 4NT EL Prelim Paper 2

Name: ……………………….. ( ) Class: 4 AGAPE PRESBYTERIAN HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH LANGUAGE 1195/02 PAPER 2 23 JULY 2021 FRIDAY 1 hour 20 minutes PRESBYTERIAN HIGH SCHOOL PRESBYTERIAN HIGH SCHOOL PRESBYTERIAN HIGH SCHOOL PRESBYTERIAN HIGH SCHOOL PRESBYTERIAN HIGH SCHOOL PRESBYTERIAN HIGH SCHOOL PRESBYTERIAN HIGH SCHOOL PRESBYTERIAN HIGH SCHOOL PRESBYTERIAN HIGH SCHOOL PRESBYTERIAN HIGH SCHOOL PRESBYTERIAN HIGH SCHOOL PRESBYTERIAN HIGH SCHOOL PRESBYTERIAN HIGH SCHOOL PRESBYTERIAN HIGH SCHOOL PRESBYTERIAN HIGH SCHOOL PRESBYTERIAN HIGH SCHOOL 2021 SECONDARY FOUR NORMAL (TECHNICAL) PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION QUESTION BOOKLET INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES: Write your name, register number and class at the top of the cover page. Write in dark blue or black pen. Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid. Answer all questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided in this Question Booklet. The Insert contains the information for Part 6: Comprehension II. The number of marks is given in square brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. For Examiner’s Use A 40 B 40 Total 80 Setter: Mrs Foo-Tang Geok Huey & Mdm Eu Siew Mun Vetter: Mrs Ho-Yeo Siok Wan This question paper consists of 12 printed pages (including this cover page) and 0 blank pages.

2 Section A: Language Use (40 marks) Part 1: Editing (10 marks) Questions 1 – 10 Read the following passage carefully. It contains ten language errors. Each of these errors is underlined with a number beside it. Write the correction of each error in the numbered column on the right. Either write the correct word or write the word ‘delete’ if you want to delete the word. Examples: I was please when he let me ride his bicycle. pleased She told me to the date of her party. delete Column for Corrections Teenage years are one of the most exciting yet confusing stages in a person’s life. You are no longer a child, yet not quite (1) a adult. You are (2) on a time of exploration, trying to find out your preferences, one of which (3) was your pastime. Some pastimes have no moral implications. For example, “Shall we (4) ourselves play basketball or soccer?”. However, there are other choices that need to (5) being made based on (6) their values and convictions in life, s uch as attending a party where there will be alcohols or drugs (7) free given out, lying to your parents (8) and even skipping school to watch a movie with (9) many friends. How do you respond? Wanting to feel part of a group may force you to do things (10) with your better judgement. However it is al l right to say no to anything that causes harm to you or others. 1 ………………… 2 ………………… 3 ………………… 4 ………………… 5 ………………… 6 ………………… 7 ………………… 8 ………………… 9 ………………… 10 ……………… … [10] Source: Adapted from Inspire Issue 20

3 Part 2: Language in Spoken Context (10 marks) Questions 11 – 20 Complete the conversation between Jane, a customer, and a salesman. Put the correct letter A – O in the space next to the question number. You will not need to use all of the options provided. DO NOT USE ANY OF THE OPTIONS MORE THAN ONCE. Salesman: Hello! How can I help you? Jane: 11 ……… Salesman: It’s $35 per month. If you choose to pay annually, you’ll need to pay only $350. Jane: 12 ……… Salesman: We open at 5 a.m. and close at midnight. Jane: 13 ……… Salesman: Sure we do. Have you worked with a personal trainer before? Jane: 14 ……… Salesman: For your first classes we’ll assign you one of our expert personal trainers. Jane: 15 ……… Salesman: Yes, nutritional advice is included in the plan. Jane: 16 ……… Salesman: Yes, it is. Jane: 17 ……… Salesman: If you want to continue with your trainer after the first few classes, it will cost extra. Jane: 18 ……… Salesman: Which plan would you like to sign up for? Jane: 19 ……… Salesman: Great, please fill out this application form. Jane: 20 ……… A Can my personal trainer offer advice on my diet as well? B I’d like to wait. C Alright. Thank you! D That sounds good. What are your opening hours? E Wow! I would like to have that. F Can you tell me where the toilet is? G I’ll sign up for a month. H Will there be any extra cost other than the membership fee? I Can you please tell me how much the membership fee at this gym is? J No, I do not want one. K I see. Okay. I’d like to apply for a gym membership. L That’s a very good deal. M Do you have any personal trainers? N I’m not sure about that. O No, I haven’t. [10]

4 Part 3: Modified Cloze I (10 marks) Questions 21 – 30 Read the passage below very carefully and then fill in each blank with the most suitable word from the list of options provided. You will not need to use all of the words provided. DO NOT USE ANY OF THE OPTIONS MORE THAN ONCE. To (21) ......................... from the heat and humidity in Peninsular Malaysia, you have to head to the hills. Around 150km north of capital city Kuala Lumpur are the Cameron Highlands, a patchwork of valleys, misty peaks, and tea plantations. Named after Sir William Cameron, a British colonial officer, the highlands (22) ………………..all the hallmarks of the 19th century British Empire. Tea farms covered the hills, English-style (23) ………………… is all around, and here, deep in Southeast Asia , there’s an enduring (24) …………………. of afternoon teas. Much as the British did in the 19 th century, modern Malaysians come to take a (25) ………………… from the warm and humid cities. For visitors, one of the cla ssic experiences is (26) …………………..a cup of tea outdoors while gazing across the fresh, green hills. From the outskirts of the tea plantations, (27) ………………… paths spider across the hills and into the forest. Many involve a steep, (28) ………………..walk through thick shrubs and bushes, but (29) ………………… include spotting rainforest flora such as orchids and pitcher plants. The second -highest peak, Gunung Brinchang, is one of the most (30) ………………..hiking destinations because of its amazing views, often draped in mist. Source: https://www.frommers.com/slideshows/848274-malaysia-s-cameron-highlands-sipping-tea-and-eating-steamboats [10] cold popular rivers sipping rewards architecture munching break escape covered retain tradition walking legend muddy

5 Part 4: Modified Cloze II (10 marks) Questions 31 – 40 Read the passage below very carefully and then fill in each blank with the word that best suits the meaning of the passage as a whole. Use ONE WORD ONLY for each blank. Susan had taken care of the chimpanzee since it was a baby. She named it Amy and looked after it (31)………………… though it was her own child. Amy wore clothes and was spoken to like a human. Amy’s natural mother was killed by a hunter (32)……………….. fortunately, it was rescued by scientists. Susan was assisting one (33)………………… the scientists when she learnt that the chimpanzee needed a permanent caregiver. She jumped at the chance. Susan thought that Amy (34)………………..fill the void in her life. Susan and her husband, Peter, had been trying (35)………………… a child for years. The couple welcomed Amy into their lives. The three of them were inseparable. One day, Amy sensed that something was wrong. Its surrogate parents appeared distracted and ignored all cries (36)………………..attention. Susan was pregnant. She was afraid that Amy would harm her unborn baby. Shortly afterwards, Susan and Peter took Amy to the forest, its favourite ‘playgro