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ENGLISH LANGUAGE 1184/02 Paper 2 Comprehension

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READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST
Write your name, class and index number on the work you hand in.
Write in dark blue or black ink.
Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid.

Answer all questions.

Write your answers in the spaces provided in the Question Booklet.
The Insert contains the texts for all the sections.

The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part
question.
FOR EXAMINER’S USE PARENT’S
SIGNATURE

Section A Section B Section C Total

Setter: Ms Melissa Wee Vetters : and Mr Hariz

Mrs Desai, Mrs Lim, Ms Ong, Ms Tng, Mr Chan
This document consists of 5 printed pages, including this page.

Section A [5 marks]
Refer to Text 1 on page 2 of the Insert for Questions 1 – 3.
1 Look at the image on the top of the webpage and the text under the title “Learn about [1]
birds and their quirks this June!”. Tick (✓) the sentence that best supports the image.

Enthral young minds with the fascinating world of birds at Jurong Bird
Park. [Too vague. Image does not show child being fascinated.]

✓ Children can hone their skills in birdwatching by observing the birds at the
lush Waterfall Aviary.
There are also several fun activities that visitors can take part in!

2 How does the webpage directly address the readers? [1]

The webpage does so by using the personal pronoun “you”.

3 Look at the information under the heading “Other Activities At The Bird Park”. Identify [3]
the activity that best suits the intended audience.

Intended Audience Most Suitable Activity

(i) Visitors who want to attain new
Let’s go bird watching [1m]
knowledge.
(ii) Visitors who want to gain a different
Bird Feeding at Waterfall Aviary [1m]
experience.
(iii) Visitors who want to help wildlife
Shop For a Cause [1m]
conservation.

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Section B [20 marks]

Refer to Text 2 on pages 3 – 4 of the Insert for Questions 4 – 12.

4 With reference to Paragraph 1, how were the corals different from those shown in the [2]
brochures?

Each coral village turned out to be much smaller than it seemed. (1m) The sight
of bleached corals / The corals were bleached / The corals were a detergent
white / The corals had lost their colour. (1m)

5 Identify three details from Paragraph 1 that reflect the dreadful state of the ocean [3]
waters.
“The pollution wrapped itself around my body like a second
skin” “I brushed my damp hair and it felt oily”
“Plastic bags dancing in the waters.”

6 What is unusual and effective about the expression “the open water wanted to toss us [2]
in and consume us, punish us for wanting to spy on the Great Barrier Reef” (lines 14 –
15)?

(i) Unusual: It is unusual because water is not human and hence, is unable to
toss, consume or punish. [1m]
(ii) Effective: It is effective in telling us that the currents were very
strong/powerful. [1m]

7 “We were bothering its residents…” (line 15). What does the italicised word refer [1]
to? The marine/ocean/sea creatures in the ocean.

8 With reference to Paragraph 4, explain in your own words why the writer’s mother
and brother did not join them on the trip.
From passage Mother and Tim, my elder brother, were not fans of such
adventurous trips. They would rather spend hours admiring
paintings in museums than spend a minute in the outdoors.

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In your own words They were not interested (1m) and would prefer indoor [2]
activities (1m).
9 In Paragraph 5, the writer shared her contrasting experience diving in the Pacific [3]
Ocean and in the Philippines. State the differences between the two experiences.

Diving in the Philippines Diving in the Pacific Ocean

Waves Waves were calm
Waves were choppy/violent
(calm waves with visibility till the
The waves tossed with great
great beyond)
vengeance
Clarity She could see everything
It was dark and gloomy.
beneath.
ocean depth was only four metres
I saw nothing but gloomy darkness
into the sea, and I could see
everything beneath
Emotions She felt confident.
She felt powerless.
felt confident in those soothing
felt as though the ocean was
waters
determined to try and drown me.
Each correctly matched description = 1 mark.

10 With reference to Paragraph 6, why did the writer decide to go ahead with the last [2]
dive? She did not want to disappoint her father [1m] and they have waited too
long for this trip [1m].

11 Identify the phrase in Paragraph 7 that reflects a change in the writer’s feelings [1]
towards the ocean.
The phrase is “felt my connections growing deeper”.

[X] “was captivated by them as they glowed with such beauty” not accepted as
this phrase refers to the deep-sea fishes.

12 The structure of the text reflects the different stages of the writer’s emotions whilst on [4]
the dive trip. Complete the flow chart by choosing one word from the box to summarise
each stage. There are some extra words in the box you do not need to use.

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Stages of the writer’s emotions

Overwhelmed Fascinated Pessimistic Optimistic Angry Calm Disappointed

Concerned

Flow chart

Paragraph 1: (i) Disappointed

Paragraphs 2 – 3: (ii) Overwhelmed

Paragraphs 4-5: (iii) Unacquainted

Paragraph 6: (iv) Optimistic

Paragraphs 7 – 8: (v) Fascinated

Section C [25 marks]

Refer to Text 3 on pages 5 – 6 of the Insert for Questions 13 – 18.

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1 Identify the word in Paragraph 1 that emphasises that it is important to have a healthy [1]
3 balanced diet for a child’s growth and development.
The word is “essential”. [1m]

1 (i) According to Paragraph 2, how has socioeconomic conditions affected the food [1]
4 habits of children?

With more dual-income families in society, lesser time is spent in

kitchens preparing healthy meals for children. [1]

(ii) With reference to the same paragraph, what is the solution to overcome this?
These parents turn to ready-made food that can be easily found in
supermarkets and convenience stores.

1 Here is part of a conversation between two students, Ronald and Wendy, who have [2]
5 read the article.

[2]

Ronald Wendy

a) With reference to Paragraph 2, how can Ronald support his stand? Fast food
and junk food are affordable [1m] and are less time-consuming to
prepare [1m].

b) Identify two details from the same paragraph that can be used to support
 Wendy’s stand.
(i) Junk food has extremely low nutritional value [1m]
(ii) It can lead to several health risks, especially on children [1m].

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1 Identify the word from Paragraph 6 that indicates that the fight for children to have [1]
6 healthy diets should be of prime concern.

The word is “prioritise”.

1 What is the writer suggesting when he states that “prompt necessary actions should [2]
7 be undertaken to tackle this …” (line 40)?
He is emphasising the need to make immediate changes [“prompt necessary
actions” 1m] to prevent children from consuming unhealthy food [“this” 1m].
1 Using your own words as far as possible, summarise the effects of consuming fast
8 food and junk food, and what can be done to ensure children lead healthier lifestyles.
Use only information from Paragraphs 3 to 5.
Your summary must be in continuous writing (not note form). It must not be longer
than 80 words (not counting the words given to help you begin).

One of the effects of consuming fast food and junk food is

that……………………………. From Passage Paraphrased
Effects of consuming fast food and junk food
CP1 Obesity Child may be overweight CP2 … may lead to self-esteem problems
which may affect his self-confidence
CP3 and chronic illnesses in later life. and long-term sickness in adulthood.
CP4 development of deficiency diseases, development of deficiency illnesses
CP5 as well as dental caries and tooth decay
CP6 child is less likely to eat fruits, milk, and
child does not consume as many
vegetables. This can result in greater
nutrients, causing unhealthy bowel
chances of constipation
movements.
CP7 addictive taste of fast food makes it
Children will not enjoy eating
quite unlikely that the child’s palate
ordinary food due to how addictive
will later savour the less
fast food is.
complicated and less spicy flavours
of ordinary food.

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CP8 poor concentrat

Sample Summary Paragraph

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need extended pfast food and junk food is that

child does not consume as many
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bowel movements. As fast food
is addictive, children will not
CP9 Blood sugar fluct enjoy eating ordinary food.
Additionally, variations in blood
result in mood ssugar causes them to be moody

and less alert, affecting class

CP1 and lack of alertinvolvement. To ensure healthier
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classroom partic
fruits and be educated on
improved dietary habits through
what can be do
school programmes. Junk food
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accessible.
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CP 80 Words

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