P3 English SA1 2025 — Anglo Chinese | Singapore Past Year Paper

Q: Sammy was upset that his friends did not ____ him to the party.

1. invite. The most appropriate word to complete the sentence is 'invite' because friends invite each other to parties. 'Attract', 'request', and 'demand' do not fit the context naturally.

Q: "If you would like to purchase the famous painter's artwork, you should visit the ____ tomorrow," the art dealer told me.

2. gallery. An 'art gallery' is a place where artworks are displayed and sold. 'Library' is for books, 'station' is for transport, and 'auditorium' is for performances.

Q: The glass ____ into pieces when it dropped onto the floor.

3. shattered. When glass breaks into many pieces, the most fitting verb is 'shattered'. 'Fell' describes the action of dropping but not the result, 'cracked' means it broke partially, and 'crumbled' is for brittle solid things turning into powder or small fragments, not glass breaking.

Q: Ah Hao is as stubborn as a ____, so do not waste your breath trying to persuade him to change his mind.

3. mule. The idiom 'as stubborn as a mule' is commonly used to describe someone who is extremely obstinate and unwilling to change their mind.

Q: Raju fell into a deep sleep after taking the medicine ____ by the doctor.

4. prescribed. Doctors 'prescribe' medicine. 'Set', 'fixed', and 'advised' are not the correct verbs for a doctor giving medicine.

Q: To Mr Tan's horror, a dog suddenly ran across the road. He was unable to stop his car in time and ____ it.

2. ran over. If a car is unable to stop in time when an animal runs across the road, it would likely 'run over' the animal.

Q: Once a week, Alex ____ his grandmother who is living in Australia.

2. calls. The phrase 'Once a week' indicates a habitual action, requiring the simple present tense. For a singular subject 'Alex', the verb 'calls' is correct.

Q: Samuel should ____ swimming from Coach Tan if he wants to fulfil his dreams of taking part in the Olympics.

1. learn. After a modal verb like 'should', the base form of the verb (infinitive without 'to') is used. Therefore, 'learn' is the correct choice.

Q: I was sick ____ I did not go to school.

1. so. 'So' is used to introduce a result or consequence. Being sick led to the consequence of not going to school.

Q: You ____ carry an umbrella to school today as there is a possibility that it would rain.

4. should. 'Should' is used to suggest or recommend an action, which fits the context of advising someone to carry an umbrella due to the possibility of rain.

Q1 MCQ 1 mark

Sammy was upset that his friends did not ____ him to the party.

Q2 MCQ 1 mark

"If you would like to purchase the famous painter's artwork, you should visit the ____ tomorrow," the art dealer told me.

Q3 MCQ 1 mark

The glass ____ into pieces when it dropped onto the floor.

Q4 MCQ 1 mark

Ah Hao is as stubborn as a ____, so do not waste your breath trying to persuade him to change his mind.

Q5 MCQ 1 mark

Raju fell into a deep sleep after taking the medicine ____ by the doctor.

Q6 MCQ 1 mark

To Mr Tan's horror, a dog suddenly ran across the road. He was unable to stop his car in time and ____ it.

Q7 MCQ 1 mark

Once a week, Alex ____ his grandmother who is living in Australia.

Q8 MCQ 1 mark

Samuel should ____ swimming from Coach Tan if he wants to fulfil his dreams of taking part in the Olympics.

Q9 MCQ 1 mark

I was sick ____ I did not go to school.

Q10 MCQ 1 mark

You ____ carry an umbrella to school today as there is a possibility that it would rain.

Q11 MCQ 1 mark

"____ are the books you are looking for. I have kept them over there by the window," Tom informed Susan.

Q12 MCQ 1 mark

My mother starts preparing dinner ____ 5 o'clock as it usually takes her an hour to finish cooking.

Q13 MCQ 1 mark

"I do not need ____ money as I will not be buying anything," Sam told his mother.

Q14 MCQ 1 mark

"My brother ____ for the marathon now. It will take place next month," Sam told Lisa proudly.

Q15 MCQ 1 mark

"Sally is not coming for your birthday party, ____ she?" Mrs Lim asked Jane.

Q16 MCQ 1 mark

June ____ when the doorbell rang.

Q17 Structured 1 mark

After classes, I wait by the road as I see ____ friends boarding the school bus. They chat and laugh together, and I cannot help but feel envious as I

Q18 Structured 1 mark

watch ____. The laughter and joy they share while riding the bus

Q19 Structured 1 mark

make ____ wish I could join them.

Q20 Structured 1 mark

Although I appreciate my father's efforts, I often daydream about the experience of riding the bus with my friends, imagining how great it would be to be part of ____ group. Fun, most definitely!

Q21 Structured 1 mark

They ( play / plays ) a crucial role in nature by providing food

Q22 Structured 1 mark

One of the most popular flowers in the world [ is / are ] the rose.

Q23 Structured 1 mark

They are popular gifts, often given on special [ occasion / occasions ] like Mother's Day.

Q24 Structured 1 mark

the Rafflesia is notorious for [ it's / its ] foul odour.

Q25 Structured 1 mark

Did the curse turn the prince into a frog or a toad? Frogs and toads are both amphibians, meaning they live both at land and in water.

Q26 Structured 1 mark

Frogs need to be near water to survive, whereas toads can live ferthur away from water.

Q27 Structured 1 mark

They differ significantly in appearing: frogs have narrow bodies, bulging eyes, and wet, shiny

Q28 Structured 1 mark

skin, while toads have broader bodies, less protruding eyes, and dry, ruff skin.

Q29 Structured 2 marks

Devi will attend the party. Fariz will attend the party too. Both ____

Q30 Structured 2 marks

She is a good singer. She is not a great dancer. ____ but ____

Q31 Open-ended 1 mark

Which word in paragraph 1 has the same meaning as "lovingly"?

Q32 Structured 2 marks

Based on information from paragraph 1, fill in the blanks below. [2m] Mr Kansei was an energetic farmer. What he did with his vegetables: ____ How he felt about farming: ____

Q33 Structured 1 mark

Mr Kansei only ate vegetables.

Q34 Structured 1 mark

Mr Kansei's neighbours and friends enjoyed staying active.

Q35 Structured 1 mark

Write 1, 2 and 3 in the blanks below to show what Mr Kansei did first, next and last in paragraph 3. [1m] ____ He arranged fun activities. ____ He cycled to the mini farm. ____ He chatted with his friends.

Q36 Open-ended 1 mark

Refer to paragraphs 2 and 3. What was an activity Mr Kansei did daily that showed that he was fit? [1m]

Q37 Structured 1 mark

Why is Ogimi village known as "the village of longevity"? Tick ✔ your chosen answer. [1m] [ ] It was an old village in Japan. [ ] It had more than 20 active 100-year-olds. [ ] The seniors liked to work on mini farms.

Q38 Open-ended 1 mark

What did soldiers have to deal with when they were hurt badly in the 19th century? [1m]

Q39 Open-ended 1 mark

Which word in paragraph 1 has the same meaning as "put up with"? [1m]

Q40 Structured 2 marks

From paragraph 1, state two reasons why the soldiers were given bullets to bite on. (i) ____ [1m] (ii) ____ [1m]

Q41 Open-ended 1 mark

What does "bite the bullet" mean in paragraph 2? [1m]

Q42 Open-ended 2 marks

Based on paragraph 2, what is one example of "biting the bullet"? [2m]

Q43 Open-ended 1 mark

What does the word 'it' (line 15) refer to? [1m]

Q44 Structured 1 mark

Which word has the same meaning as 'positive'? Circle (A) or (B). [1m] However, it is important to be strong and face them with a good attitude. (lines 15-16) (A) (B)

Q45 Structured 1 mark

Tick ✔ your chosen answer. [1m] "Just like those soldiers who had to be brave during their surgeries, we also need to find our inner strength when dealing with tough situations in our lives." (lines 16-18). From the statement above, we can tell that the idiom explains the value of [ ] curiosity [ ] resilience [ ] collaboration

P3 English SA1 2025 — Anglo Chinese

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