qua Register Number:__ Name : Class - ‘Clementi Town Secondary School - ~ Mid-Year Examination 2015 Secondary 4 Express / 5 Normal ENGLISH LANGUAGE 4428/02 Paper 2 Comprehension 28 April 2015 1 hour 60 minutes insert —— esa SS Sate Ses READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Do not open the booklels until you are told to do-so. ‘For Examiner's Use ‘This insert consists of 6 printed pages. Including this cover page. Fu over112 Section A Text1 ‘Study the webpage below and answer Questions 1-4 in the Question Paper Bookie. if your child was given 1 year to live, what would you do? 1 See another specialist (0 Take him on a world cruise 1 Bay tim att the toys he wanted 11 Donothing he last one woud be unthinkable. However, fhe child ved i ving on ‘in complete poverty. He wot a taniregurned and pine to sagas Mossad fede hip could ical, if not impossible, 0 come by.” lhe got fo look | 40? Sadly, unaily. that child would is that every child should have. Love, understand Cate an (ee edition ae jest ome of thst by the United Nations, to which all children should be entitled. Thi ef Unicef (UK) are gelting together for children during. the of he Sut Me Seat ate opeics tebe sone Oe idren in the world: children who lack many of the most Basic please help our work with those children, Please send £5, £10, or fever you can spare forthe sake of children ‘al of or cake. Pee tend you dation to Tog fr Cen, Room GI, 224 Danby Read, OordOX2 8DSection B Text 2 ‘The text below describes the day the writer participated in the honour Kiling of his sister tor ing traditional laws of mariage in their village. Read the fext carefully and answer ‘Questions 5- 16.in the Question Paper Booklet, 41 My sisters tast day began with a brilliant sunrise. 2 Lhad been awakened by the aroma of cooking. AS { padded barefodt to the kitchen, Lcaught my mother's gaze, Her eyes were sunken, her face thie.colour re Se etek Smeeitered sorter the mite) pots | Dowet! in custenmacy greeting, butshe ignored me, choosing instead to wallow'in the sorrow that the: 5 day would bring; No-matter, het approval was not neaded for today’s agenda. 3 cnt age haa wt bay supesent Sousa, The fogs Sos entire vRtaga ‘buzzed ‘with barely suppressed expectation. The vitage elders, swath Ba wt robes, fee soteay os te wage Ce deciated vercict. ‘themselves fhe Amazingly, the men mobilized a welkprdcticed dri. 10 There was "io mummur of dlsen as anh gan ef fo hs assignéd role. Uncle Prena looped ‘around his ama, Unele Vikram jot: them as they righted a teriibie weang, 48 4 My thoughts: were. distupted by the-blaring. horns from Undle Parvin's car. Uncle was. ustally tate, isos iy, he was actually 3 litle early. { jumped ‘into the car andtiade ourway to the marketplace. share. Afler we wore sated by our sweet teat, we skipped Home, hand ia 25 sticky fand. 6 I ficked away the memories as a caw would to bothersome fies. That was a tong tre ago aid my sisi has obvious charged ino sometiog shes than ‘sweet. innocent child of yesteryear. Her ingratitude towards Father's Lendoase h supporting her eda tesves a itor tat fn my mouth: He 30 should have just kept ber at home and banned her from reading altogether. 7 What has Samia's act brought but mockery and humiliation? Her imprudent and repulsive attempt fo run away and marry 2 man not approved by out village elders has insulted the Wadition which defines everytning that we Ive by. She has tainted our family name, and made a taughing sicck of our family. 35. 3ua 10 " 12 “tm marrying for love!” Recalling Samia's brazen proctamation infuriated me. | curled my fists so tightly that my nails bit painfully into my paim. This wil soon pass, I assured ‘myself, as our car approached the village. ‘Mother was in the kitchen crying softly when | entered the house with the men. {ignored her and walked into the living room. to. summon Father. He looked grave but resolute as | nodded at him. He gestured to my sister's room, giving me permission to fetch her from i As L headed to her bedroom, | wondered momentarily if she would struggle, but shrugged off the thought. | was prepared to drag her out if necessary. Her punishment had to be resolved publicly so that the whole village could witness honour being restored:to our family. { walked towards her bedroom. To my surprise, the door opened before 1 even knocked. She must have realized something was amiss from the commotion in the house. 1 saw the welcoming smile on my twin sisters face fade as she noticed the pained anguish and determination on my face. 1 steadied myself and took a breath. This was for the best. “Samia.” | surprised myself with the strength in my own voice. “tis time." 40 45 so‘Section &: Text3. The article below describes whal traditional marriage used lo:be like and how love has changed ‘Read the text carefully and answer Questions: 17-23 in the Question Paper The nowaliic sunding concept at “véitonal mariode” ge" may cic Sloe Photographs of grandma and: grandpa. However wl aids af oes toatl rani wise sitar wes Miss aoe Une business déal. Even today, legal mariage is not. measured. by-thé:attection between two people, but by. the abilly of 2 couple: Io share: and enjoy tak 5 restrictions on _ during, the hot become: a. master af his craft if’ he were: not carried, even it one had: passed the : ‘was ancesseitial part of ‘spprenticestip. Mariage part ‘adulthood and: married people were always given more’ rights and seen as 25° more responsibie. 5 However as more: couples attempled to elope or many ‘without consent, aisocats and nobles pu pressote onthe stale fo ensure Int he fly could control whom their children married, ensuring that their wealth would not be mishandled. France enacted its first marttal edict in 1657, fasing e292 10.25 30 foc women and 30-for men, and requiring both parents” consent for mariage, before this age. Those who disobeyed could be legally disinherited. Great Britain raised the bar by passing the Mariage Act of 1753, which made certain ‘marital procedures mandatory, including public notices of impending nuptials, proof of age, and the explicit consent of family members. 36 us116 Nonetfieless during the 18th centory; increased globalization and the Industrial Revolution were changing the world ia ways even the most affluent parents could not control. With the development of wage labour. young people started making more decisions independently from their parents. A young woman could eam hier own dowry, instead of waiting for her parents to bestow it on her afer she married someone they approved of. Conversely, a youny man did not have f Wait to inhiert the farm; he-cauld move somewhere else if hewanted to. ‘This was greatly accelerated by the rise of the Age of Enlightenment with its greater sense of personal freedom and, of course, the French and Amencan Tevolutions of the 18th century, with the idea that people are entitled to the ‘pursuit of happiness.” As this philosophical support for individual choice spread, more young people ‘wanted some say regarding their futuré- spouses. Even more radical was the idea that marriage might be entered into for emolional, rather than financial. reasons. “Though the murky concept known as “love” has been recorded for all of human fistory, it was.almos{ never-a justification for marriage, Love was considered a reason notte get martied. It was seen as lust, something that would dissipate. ‘Yost could have love or list for your mistress, if you're a man, bul if You're a ‘woman, you had to suppress it, {twas condemned asa taclor in marriage. in fact, for thousands of years, lave was mostly seen as a hindrance to: marriage, something that would: inevitably cause problems. Most societies have had romantic love. this combination of sexual passion, infatuation, and the Tomanticization of the partner, but very often, those things were seen as iaappropdats when attached to miamiage. The southem French anstocracy believed that fre romantic love was only possible in an. adulterous retationship, because marriage was a political, economic, and mercenary event. True love could only exist without it. By-the 19th centuty, the tussle between wmiaitying for love or money had come fo a head. As the Westem world advanced towards 2 mote «modern, industiaized society built.on wage labour, enotional bonds became more private, focusing more ‘on immediate family and friends than communal celebrations. Simultanequsly, mass media tielped make sentimental inclinations a larger part of popular culture; resulting in the flourishing of ‘holidays like Valentine's Day and nostalgic tiobbies like scrapbooking. 40 45 65 70 ‘Adapted trom “Can't buy me fove: How romance wrecked the traditional mariage” by Hunter Oatenan- Stantorday Register Number = Clementi Town Secondary School : Mid-Year Examination 2015 Secondary 4 Express/ 5 Nermal. ENGLISH LANGUAGE 1428102 Paper 2 Comprehension 28 April 2015 4 hour $0 minutes: Answer Booklet foe Sessa e ase ‘READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST. ‘Boroot meer ata wi yar are id Yodo, name, repfater number and class on aif work you tandl in. ie ee tc 6h anon a ‘Bo not use staples, paper clips, highfighters, olue oF correction fluid, For Examiner's Use ‘This insert consists of & printed pages, iachiding this cover page. {Tua overt18 Section A [5 marks] Refer to the webpage (Text 1) on page 2 of the insert for Questions 1-4. 1 Look at the photograph at the top of the webpage. With reference to the webpage, “how does the photograph illustrate“any One right that a child should have? {1} 2 The list of options ends with Do nothing at the bottom. What effect is this intended to have on the reader? i 3 Quote two words that express the dire state that children in complete poverty are in. [2] 4 Which sentence suggests the main purpose of the webpage? (1)‘Settion B [20 marks] Referto Text 2 on pages 3 and.4 of the insert for Questions 5-16. 5 At the beginning of the text, the writer's. mother was wallowing in sorrow. Support this ‘dea with two details from Paragraph 2. @ 6 *No. matter, her approval was: not needed for today’s agenda’ (lie 6). How does the weiter view bis. mothers opinion? io) 7 Find words in Paragraph 3\which suggest i. a6 atmosphere of anticipation ‘€8) familiar soutine io] fl 8 “There was no confusion, rio murmur of dissent” (fine 11). What does this tell us about Ihe villagers" response to the verdict? 21 9 What was the relationship between the author and his sister like when they were young? Support your answer with two pieces of evidence. ia]120 10 “I flicked away the memories as a cow would to bothersome flies” (line 27). How does the author fee! about his childhood recollections? Answer in your own words. [1] 44. What has his sister done to-defy tradition? --- 42 In the author's opinion, how has his sister changed? i 413 Was the author's sister expecting the punishment? Give evidence to support your answer, 1 14 Why did the writer feel “anguish and determination’ (line 51) about what he was about todo? Q] 46 Suggest a reason why the author was surprised by the;strength of his own voice. [1]12a 16 The structure of the text reflects the main feelings of the writer as he reacts to the events of the day. Complete the flow chart by choosing one word from the box to summarise the main feeling described in each part of the text. There are some extra words in the box you do not need fo use. Writers feelings lostalgia O Flow chart Paragraph 1-2 Optimism Paragraph 3 @ Paragraph 4 Anticipation Paragraph 5 (ii) Paragraph 6-8 Paragraph 9-12 (wv) — 4122 Section C [25 marks} Refer to Text 3 on pages 5 and 6 of the insert for Questions 17-23. 47 According to the article, in what way does the modern marriage resemble a business- - fike arrangement? at ct] 18 Suggest one possible way in which the family of a printer might benefit from a marriage with a family of a paper-maker. fal 19 How has marriage changed for young people during the 18" Century? (2) (i) Young women Previously Now {@ Young men Previously 20 What was one effect the Age of Enlightenment had on people's beliefs? Answer in your own words. @123 21. Here is part of a conversation between a couple, Amanda and Benedict, who have read the article. ican understand why people of the past do not marry for love! But thankfully, * Benedict Amanda 1) Identify two reasons from Paragraph 8 that make Amanda feel this way. 2 il) Whatis the main reason Ben can give to explain the change? 1 22 The writer states that the struggle between marrying for love or money had ‘come fo a head’ (line 64-85) by the 19" Century. 1 Explain what the author meant by the italicised expression.124 23. Using your own words as far as possible, summarise how martiages used to be a practical and economic arrangement, often dictated by one’s parents. Use only information from paragraphs 2 to 5. ‘Your summary must be in continuous writing (not note form). It must not be longer than 60 words (not counting the words given to help you begin). (15) Inthe olden days, mariages used to be planned to... i words)SHINING 125 TEL: 6459 9982/HP: 8267 0655 ANS Name < Register Number + Ctass.: ‘Clementi Town Secondary School 7 Mid-Year Examination 2018 Secondaty 4 Express! 5 Normal ANSWERS cum Error Analysis. ENGLISH LANGUAGE 1428/02 Paper 2 Comprehension 28.Aprit 2015 4 hour 50:minutes ee eee vest SoS Ss eS Ss a See READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST See te i fal oye oho, ‘lame, register number and class ofall the work you Wand in ‘Wits fr aark uo attack pon on bah ido ote aname popes Do not use staples. paper clips, highlighters. glue or correction Mud. For Examiner's Use ‘This insert consists Of 8 printed pages, including this cover page, {urn over}126 Section A [5 marks} Refer to the webpage (Text 1) on page 2 of the insert for Questions 1-4. 1 Look at the photograph at the top of the webpage. With reference to the webpage, how does the photograph iflustrale any one right that a child should have? a {Refer to extract for facts/answers) ove or Medical Care 2 The list of options ends with Do nothing at the bottom. What effect is this inlended to have on the reader? a {understanding effect) The ‘of ‘Do nothing’ definitely be the last thing that parents would do if ie child is dying, / kd definite 10se the other options to ei 1 their child or: i The reader would be shocked to see the as appears very cruel for a parent to do. (Reader needs to put themselves in shoes of parents as based on visual text: If your child...So answer in context of being a parent as a reader.) 3 Quote two words that express the dire state that children in complete poverty are in. (2) (quotation) ‘teribly’[1] and ‘serious’ (11. ~ 4. Which sentence suggests the main purpose of the webpage? Wy {understanding purpose) Please send £5, £10, or whatever you can spare for the sake of children,‘Section B [20 marks] Refer to Text 2 on pages 3 and 4 of the insert for Questions 5-16. 5 At the beginning of the text, the writer's mother was wallowing in sorrow. Support this idea with two details from Paragraph 2. --° iy {Proof of evidence) Her eyes were sunken and her ashen [1}. Inored her son's qreetings. (For first part of answer —‘ook at-appearance. Second patt of ZpSwer'refers to action.) 6 “No matter, her approval was not needed for today's agenda” (line 6). How does the writer view his mother's opinion? a (laferentialy He sees her opini nt J it it is int, 7 Find words in Paragraph 3 which suggest (anguage) ° (i) an atmosphere of anticipation buzzed _with_(atmospfigie)_barely_suppressed expectation (anticipation) (1] (i familiar routine well-practiced (férailiae) drit credits} _[1) 8 “There was no confusion, no murmur of dissent {line 11). What does this tell us about the villagers’ response to the verdict? (2 {language Use / inferential) Everyone was very sure / clear about his role/understood what would happen / ready If d for it 1), No one. Lev agreed to it 327128 9 What was the relationship between the author and his sisler fike when they were young? Support your answer with two pieces of evidence. a (Inferential, proof of evidence) “They used to be very loving / close {1}, pa) 10 “Ificked away the memories as a cow would to bothersome flies” (line 27). How does the author feel about his childhood recollections? Answer in your own words. [1] (Language use) Forbidden words: flicked away, bothersome) He finds 41 What has his sister done to defy tradition? ty (Factual) She attempted to run away and man not af y the village elders. 12 In the author's opinion, how has his sister changed? 1) (Factual) 7 He thinks she used to be sweet and innocent but now she is very ungrateful, (Answer must’show the:chanig@’: from_-.__- to. 13 Was the author's sister expecting the punishment? Give evidence to support your answer. n) (inferential)14 15 Why did the weiter feel “anguish and determination” (line 51) about what he was about todo? Sec re (Inferential) feit shed as he ing to Kill his own sister (1) and determined to restore his family name. (1) (Answer must show how he is anguished, and then how he is determined. Cannot summarise the actions as anguished and determined.) ‘Suggest a reason why the author was surprised by the strength of his own voice. [1] (inferential) fid_not think, id courage / guts / / determin: to. ish | Kill his own sister, (Answer must show the action that the author will carry oul) 129130 416 The structure of the text reflects the main feelings of the writer as he reacts (6 the events of the day. Complete the’ flow chart by choosing one word from the box to summarise the main feeling described in each part of the text, There are some extra words in the box you do not ineed to use. {Global Question) ‘Writer's feelings ee oss Resolit Bitlemess Flow chart Paragraph 1-2: Optindisin Patageaph 3 (Adoration Paragraph 4 Asticipation Paragraph 5 (@) Nostalgia Paragraph 8-8 Gi) Bittermess Paragraph 9-12 (iv) Resolution 4)131 Section C [25 marks] Refer to Text 3 on pages 5 and 6 of the insert for Questions 17-23. 17 According to the article, in what way does the modem marriage resemble a business- like arrangement? _. t (Factual) 18 Suggest one possible way in which the family of a printer might benefit from a marriage wih a family of a paper-maker. oy (inferential) (exemple given 1 must: show hoiw it; can improvaiidinded IRB improve business, 0 mark as never'show specific example Die POSSI INa):) 19 How has marriage changed for young people during the 18" Century? a (Factual) (0) Young women. Previously] The woman has to wail for parents to bestow her dowry, Now ‘Eam her own dowry. (i) Young men Previously | The man has to wait lo inherit the farm. Now | Mi else.132 20 What was one effect the Age of Enlightenment had on people's beliefs? Answer in your own words. a (Factual use-your-own-words) Forbidden words: greater sense of personal freedom Re fi ould hi J increased [1] fibecty 19 do whal they like lead their own lives [11 (Must have the:word: liberty) 21 Here is. part of a conversation between a couple, Amanda and Benedict, who have read the article. {can understand why people of the} i past do not mary for love! 3 aA (euttnankiy, | poopie nave more j 1 feelings now. t i Benedict (Factual in Conversation) ’) Identify two reasons from Paragraph 8 that make Amanda fee! this way. 2 we ft St uld_ dissipate {1}. Marria aS_St litical, ic, and mercenary event that true love Could only exist without it {1 i) What is the main reason Ben can give to explain the change? a ‘Mass media helped make sentimental inclination a larger part of popular culture,133 ENT! TOWN RNS cle 22 The writer states thal the struggle between marrying for love or money had ‘come fo a head’ (line 64-65) by the 19" Century. 1) Explain what the author meant by the italicised expression. {Language} st meant that th love of money in mat has reached its climax / turn Letitical134