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TEMASEK SECONDARY SCHOOL

Mid Year Examination 2011

Secondary 1 Express/Normal Academic

English LanguagePaper 1

Additional Material : 4 sheets of writing paper 

Time Estimation: 1 hour 45 minutes (100 minutes)

Read these instructions first.

● You must answer BOTH Section One and Section Two.

● Begin the answer to each question on a fresh sheet of writing paper.

● Submit your sections seperately.

● Contains 60 marks.

Document contents:

2 printed pages

Section One [30 marks]

You are advised to write between 300 and 400 words on ONE of the following topics. At

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

1. Write about a time when you were late for an important event.

2. How do you occupy your time during the holidays, when schools are closed?

3. Describe three popular tourist attractions in Singapore and explain why you think

visitors enjoy them.

4. Hope.

5. Write about a fearful encounter while on a school trip.

Section Two [30 marks]

Begin your answer on a fresh page.

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You are advised to write between 250 and 350 words for this section. You should read

the information carefully and plan your answer before beginning to write.

You have just returned from a meaningful and enjoyable service learning journey to

Rainbow School for Children of Special Needs organized by your school for SecondaryOne students. The following are the feedback given by your fellow schoolmates:

“My classmates and I took part in many team building and outdoor activities that helped

us bond and unite as a class.”

“I have learned how to care for people who are less fortunate than I am.”

“I treasure good health because a healthy body leads to a healthy mind.”

“I enjoy volunteering as it helped me realize I could make a difference.”

Write a letter to your cousin in Australia describing your experience. Include the

following:

● The activites that you participated in

● What you have learned and gained from the learning journey

● How you bonded with your peers

Set your letter out correctly in clear, accurate English and use an affectionate tone.

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Section One

1. Language Marks are 15

2. Content Marks are 15

Section Two1. Language Marks are 20

2. Content Marks are 10

3. Students must mention name of centre to gain mark.

4. Students must mention feedback by classmates and elaborate.

5. Students must mention cousin is in Australia to gain mark.

6. Students must elaborate on given points to gain extra content marks.

7. Penalize ½ to 1 mark for each grammatical error.

Different schools have different marking schemes therefore this should NOT be the

standard system of marking. Please check with the school’s marking system andallocate marks necessarily.

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