2021 N LEVEL ENGLISH PAPER 1

Section A [10 marks]

Carefully read the text below, consisting of 12 lines. The first and last lines are
correct. For the rest of the lines, there is one grammatical error in each line.

For each incorrect line, circle the incorrect word and write the correct word in
the space provided.

The correct word you provide must not change the original meaning of the
sentence.

Example:

I arrived to my destination at 2pm. _____at_____

Until recently, artificial intelligence seemed to be in the realms of

sci-fi. It has slipped into our lives despite most of us noticing. 1 _______
noticed

Try to making Siri understand you on your iPhone or order 2 _______

make

something on Amazon, and this would be considered the form of 3 _______

as

artificial intelligence. A recent survey by a team on Oxford 4 _______

in

University found that most experts in the field reveal that by 2040, 5 _______
revealed

there could be a realistic chance of production a human- 6 _______

producting

comparable machine that could actually outsmart humans. 7 _______

Research has go underway on how future machines can be 8 _______

gone

computerised for rogue behaviours to be fixed. Converse, some 9 _______

experts have said that artificial intelligence might accelerated the 10 _______
accelerate

search for new medicine to fight cancer or help us find new ways to

generate carbon-free electricity.

 Section B [30 marks]

You are advised to write between 180 to 250 words for this section.

You should look at the students’ proposals on page 3, study the information
carefully and plan your answer before beginning to write.

Your school would like to organise an event that aims to strengthen the school
spirit and reach out to the neighbouring community. As President of the Student
Council, you have evaluated through your classmates’ ideas. On behalf of the
student body, you are to propose one of the events that the school can consider
organising to achieve its objectives.

Write an email to your school leaders, teachers, and student representatives of

the various CCAs, stating clearly:

l which two events you would recommend

l how the students and community will be involved
l how the event will be organised
l why you think this event will be meaningful

Write your email in clear, accurate English and in a persuasive tone, to convince
your reader that your suggestion will benefit both the school and community.

You should use your own words as much as possible.

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 Students’ Proposals

Event #1: A Sports Carnival

Community invitational
games

Interclass/Inter-CCA
events and individual
events

Dance Competition

Event #2: A Fun Fair

Classes/CCAs to set up
booths and compete
on proceeds

Get Face/Arm/Hand
members of Painting and Sale
the of Handicrafts
community
to set up
guest
booths

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 Section C [30 marks]

Begin your answer on a fresh page.

You are advised to write between 250 to 400 words for this section.

At the head of your composition, write the number of the topic you have chosen.

1. “It takes a village to raise a child.” What are your views on this quote?

2. Describe your experience on public transport. How important is it to show

kindness and consideration to fellow commuters?

3. Should holidays be a time purely for recreation? What are some ways
teenagers can spend their holidays in a useful manner?

4. Write about a time when you were put to the test and were grateful for the
experience.

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