SECTION A[10 marks][Time suggested: 15 minutes]

Question 1: Error Identification

The text below is about a married couple with their adopted son.

Read the text below. The first lines are correct. For the remaining line there is one grammatical error in each line.

Underline the error. Then, write one word to correct the error in the space provided. An example has been given. The correct word must not change the meaning of the sentence. There are no spelling and punctuation errors in this context.

Along time ago in Japan there lived an old childless, married couple. One day,the old woman found a peach at the river. She picked it out and ate it. The fruitwas very delicious. Soon a huge peach floating up. However, when the old woman tried to cut a peach at home, a baby boy jumped out. The old couple named him Momotarou. As the years go by he grew big and strong. One day demons came to their villages and created problems for the villagers. Momotarou decided to go at Demon Island and get rid of the demons. Once he reached the Demons Island, Momotarou bravery fought with the demons. He managed to defeat all the demons. The leader of a demons fearfully begged for his life. He promised to handing over all the treasure if Momotarou spared his life. Momotarou agreed or the demon gave him all the treasures. Once at his village, Momotarou divideds the treasure among all the villagers. Everyone was happy.

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SECTION B[30 marks][Time suggested: 15 minutes]

Question 2 Information and TransferRead the following text. Then, answer question (a) (j).

HONEYHoney, the worlds oldest sweetener has many health benefits. Since honey contains flavonoids and antioxidant, it can help reduce the risk of some cancers and heart diseases. Recent research also shows that honey may help stomach disorders such as ulcers and bacterial gastroenteritis. According to Peter Molan, director of Honey Research Unit at the University of Waikato in New Zealand, all honey is antibacterial and anti-fungal because the bees add an enzyme that makes hydrogen peroxide. Ancient Olympic athletes would eat honey and dried figs to enhance their performance. According to modern studies, honey is better at maintaining glycogen levels and improving recovery time compared with other sweeteners. Honey helps with coughs too. Another benefit of honey is that it is useful in improving eyesight. Even though honey contains simple sugars, it is not the same as white sugar or artificial sweeteners. In fact it helps the body regulate blood levels. Honey also heals wounds and burns because it is anti-bacterial.Some types of honey possess large amounts of friendly bacteria which makes it a good probiotic. Furthermore, its anti-bacterial qualities are particularly useful for the skin and make it more radiant.

Questions (a) (j)Using the information from the text, complete the following graphic organiser.

BENEFITS OF HONEY

Anti-bacterial qualities: (j)_________________________________________________Contains: (a)_____________________and_____________________

Some types of honey possess: (i)_______________________________________________________________________ Helps reduce the risk of: (b)_____________________and__________________________

Honey is antibacterial and (c) ____________________Heals: (h)____________________________________________

Another benefit: (g)____________________________________________ Better at maintaining(d)____________________________________________

Improves: (e)____________________________________________ Helps:(f)____________________________________________

[10 marks]Question 3 Non-linear text and short writing. Read the process below. Then answer questions (a) (j).First, pick your favourite flowers and leaves. Then, put them on a piece of paper.

Then, take another piece of paper. And cover the flowers and leaves. Press them with heavy books till they become flat.

After that, arrange them into any pattern you like. Use glue to paste the flowers and leaves onto a manila card. Cut the card into any shape and size of your choice.

Draw patterns and decorate the bookmark according to your preference.

FRIEND IN NEED IS A FRIEND INDEEDNext, write a message on the reverse of the bookmark. Then, use a plastic wrapper to wrap up the entire bookmark. Use cellophane tape to hold the wrapper in place.

Finally, punch a hole at the top of the bookmark and attach a string to it. Your bookmark is ready for use.

Questions (a) (d): Based on the process, state whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. (a) Use flowers and leaves to make the bookmark.

__________________[1mark]

b) Press the flowers to make them more beautiful__________________[1mark]

(c) Draw designs that you like to make the bookmark attractive.__________________[1 mark]

(d) Use cellophane tape to wrap the entire bookmark. __________________[1 mark]

[1mark]Questions (e) (i): Read the process carefully and answer the questions below. (e) What is the purpose of pressing the flowers and leaves with heavy books?

[1mark]___________________________________________________________________________ (f) Suggest two shapes for the bookmark. ___________________________________________________________________________

(g) Fill in the table with an appropriate phrase from the process. MeaningPhrase

i. use the design that you like

ii. the underside

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[1mark](h) What is another word you can use to replace the word attach?___________________________________________________________________________

[1mark](i) Besides using dried flowers and leaves, suggest two other materials you can use to make a bookmark. ___________________________________________________________________________

(j) You have made a bookmark as a project for your art class. In about 50 words, write a email to your friend to tell her about your project. In your email: State your choices of materials Give reasons to support your choice Add other relevant information to make your writing interesting

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[10 marks]SECTION C[20 marks][Time suggested: 20 minutes]Question 4: Reading Comprehension II - Linear TextsInstruction: Read the passage below, and then answer the questions that follow.

If you have not taken up swimming yet, it is time that you do. This is because there are many benefits to swimming. One of the benefits of swimming is that it is low impact. That means when you swim you protect your joints from stress and strain. Water aerobic classes too are encouraged because even if you do jump and hit the bottom of the pool, you do so with less force as youre buoyant in the water. Furthermore, if you wear or hold a flotation device during a water aerobics class, the impact is even less. Since there is no or less impact in swimming, it can be practised for a lifetime. In fact, people can swim even after they reach 100. Swimming also builds cardio-respiratory fitness and improves endurance. In one study of inactive middle-aged men and women who did swim training for 12 weeks, their maximum oxygen consumption improved by 10 percent. Swimming too builds muscle mass. In a study of men who completed an eight-week swimming program, there was a 23.8 percent increase in the triceps muscle which is the back of the arm. Furthermore, when athletes are injured, especially in the legs, they are frequently told to swim to maintain their fitness level. Swimming helps them to stay in shape. Its even part of the rehabilitation. Thats because the resistance of the water makes the muscles work hard without the strain or impact that is experienced out of water. Finally, when you swim, you burn between 500 to 650 calories per hour depending on how efficiently you swim and how buoyant you are. In fact the more body fat you have the more you float and fewer calories it takes to swim.

Questions (a) (j) are based on the passage. Answer the questions carefully. (a) What is the passage about? [1 mark]__________________________________________________________________ (b) What does swimming protect the joints from? [1 mark]__________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ (c) List two ways to make your water aerobics class have very low impact. [2 marks]i) __________________________________________________________ ii) __________________________________________________________ (d) Why can swimming be practised for a lifetime? [1 marks]______________________________________________________________________ (e) Fill in the table with an appropriate word/phrase from the article. [4 marks]MeaningWord / Phrase

i. Able to float

ii. A piece of equipment which helps the wearer to keep floating

iii. The period after early adulthood and before old age

iv. Restoring someone to become healthy by training

(f) How many weeks did inactive middle-aged men and women do swim training? [1 mark]_________________________________________________________________________ (g) What are triceps? [1 mark]_________________________________________________________________________ (h) List two ways swimming helps injured athletes: [2 marks]i. ___________________________________________________________________

ii. ___________________________________________________________________

(i) List two factors that determine the number of calories you burn while swimming. [2 marks]

i. ___________________________________________________________________ ii. ___________________________________________________________________

Question 5- Poem13

Sad I AmsBy Trevor Millum

I amthe ringfrom an empty Cola canthe scrapingsfrom an unwashed porridge panthe severed armof last years Action man.

I amthe envelopeon which the gum is gonethe Sellotapewhere you cant find the endthe toothless stapler, springless bulldog clipthe dried up liquid paperthat mars instead of mendsthe stamped addressed replythat you forgot to send.

I amthe battery in which no charge is leftthe starter motor which remains inertthe tyre on which the tread is wornthe sparking plug which shows no signof sparkthe carburettor chocked by bits of dirtthe chromium trim from which theshine has gone.

I ama gardenovergrown with weedsa library bookthat no one ever readsa straywhich no one thinks to feedthe piece of good advicewhich no one seems to need

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Read the poem above carefully, and answer the questions below. 1. Who wrote the poem? [1 mark]__________________________________________________________________________ 2. When do we get food scrapings? [1 mark]__________________________________________________________________________3. In stanza 2, why would the gum of the envelope be gone? [1 mark]__________________________________________________________________________ 4. Why would a library book be left unread? Give two reasons. [2 marks]i. ____________________________________________________________________ ii. ____________________________________________________________________

SECTION D[40 marks][Time suggested: 45 minutes]Question 6 Essay Writing The picture below shows a boy was helping an old man to cross the road. Based on the picture given, write a recount of the incident.

When writing a recount, you should: describe what happened express what you felt suggest ways pedestrians can take to ensure their safety write between 120 to 150 words

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Question 7 Graphic Novel Fairs FairWrite about a theme/ themes of the story Fairs Fair. Provide evidence from the text to support your response. Write: in not less than 50 words in continuous writing (not in note form)

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