Question 1

1. The children jumped into the pool, causing water to ____ over the sides.

Accepted Answer

(3) slosh. 'Slosh' means to move with a splashing sound or to cause liquid to splash, which accurately describes water overflowing from a pool when disturbed forcefully.

Question 2

2. The wooden bridge was strong and ____ enough to hold the weight of many people.

Accepted Answer

(4) sturdy. 'Sturdy' means strongly and solidly built, which is fitting for a bridge designed to bear significant weight. 'Stiff' refers to rigidity, 'broad' to width, and 'tough' to durability, but 'sturdy' best conveys robust construction.

Question 3

3. The teacher ____ the class that their efforts would be rewarded after the test.

Accepted Answer

(2) assured. To 'assure' means to tell someone confidently to remove any doubts, which matches the context of a teacher confirming a future reward. 'Advised' is to give guidance, 'cautioned' is to warn, and 'encouraged' is to give support, but 'assured' is precise for conveying certainty.

Question 4

4. I noticed a/an ____ of excitement in his eyes when he saw the present.

Accepted Answer

(2) glint. A 'glint' is a brief flash or sparkle, often used to describe a fleeting expression of emotion in someone's eyes. This perfectly conveys a quick sign of excitement. 'Air' refers to a general impression, 'flush' to reddening, and 'glare' to an angry stare.

Question 5

5. The bus stopped ____, causing everyone to fall forward.

Accepted Answer

(3) abruptly. 'Abruptly' means suddenly and without warning. A sudden stop would cause passengers to fall forward, making this the most appropriate adverb. 'Slowly' would not have this effect; 'hastily' describes speed in action, not necessarily suddenness; 'carelessly' describes the manner but not the effect.

Question 6

6. Marianne delivers free food to the elderly living alone. She considers it a/an ____ thing to do.

Accepted Answer

(4) phenomenal. 'Phenomenal' means remarkably good or impressive. Marianne's act of delivering free food is clearly portrayed as being exceptional and deserving high praise, fitting this description best. 'Respectful' describes an attitude, 'invaluable' means extremely useful, and 'worthwhile' means deserving effort, but 'phenomenal' emphasizes the outstanding nature of the deed.

Question 7

7. We ____ the sunset on the beach when we spotted dolphins near the shore.

Accepted Answer

(4) were admiring. The phrase 'when we spotted dolphins' indicates an interruption of an ongoing action in the past. The past continuous tense 'were admiring' correctly describes an action that was in progress when another event occurred.

Question 8

8. They won the match ____ their best player did not participate.

Accepted Answer

(4) although. 'Although' is used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or makes the main statement seem surprising. Winning the match despite their best player's absence is an unexpected outcome, making 'although' the suitable conjunction.

Question 9

9. ____ cookies taste amazing. Here, have a bite!

Accepted Answer

(3) These. 'Cookies' is a plural noun. 'These' is the demonstrative pronoun used for plural nouns that are close to the speaker, which fits the invitation to 'have a bite'. 'This' and 'That' are for singular nouns; 'Those' is for plural nouns that are further away.

Question 10

____. Which of the following is not a reason why Wilson shared the video?

Accepted Answer

(3) to be famous because of the sambar deer. This is a listening comprehension question. Options (1) and (2) are common altruistic reasons for sharing wildlife videos. Option (3) implies a self-serving motive, which is typically presented as the 'not' reason in such contexts. (Note: Audio script for Paper 3 is not provided, so this answer is inferred based on typical exam patterns.)

Question 11

10. We ____ very discouraged when we lost the game.

Accepted Answer

(4) were. The subject 'We' is plural, and the phrase 'when we lost the game' indicates a past event. Therefore, the past plural form of the verb 'to be', which is 'were', is correct.

Question 12

____. According to the article, it is illegal to ____

Accepted Answer

(1) give food to wild animals. This is a listening comprehension question. Giving food to wild animals (Option 1) is a widely prohibited activity in wildlife protection to prevent harm to animals and ecosystems. Posting videos or studying animals (Options 2 and 3) are generally not illegal unless done disruptively or without permits. (Note: Audio script for Paper 3 is not provided, so this answer is inferred based on typical exam patterns.)

Question 13

11. "We cannot go swimming now as it ____ heavily outside," Father explained.

Accepted Answer

(3) is raining. The phrase 'cannot go swimming now' indicates a present inability due to an ongoing condition. The present continuous tense 'is raining' correctly describes an action happening at the moment of speech.

Question 14

____. How did Timmy know Santa Claus had visited his house?

Accepted Answer

(2) He saw a lot of presents at his house.. This is a listening comprehension question. In most narratives involving Santa Claus, children primarily know he has visited by discovering the presents he left. (Note: Audio script for Paper 3 is not provided, so this answer is inferred based on typical story conventions.)

Question 15

12. We decided to go home to rest as we did not have ____ energy left after the race.

Accepted Answer

(2) much. 'Energy' is an uncountable noun. 'Much' is used with uncountable nouns in negative sentences to indicate a small amount, meaning they had very little energy left. 'Little' without 'a' would also mean very little, but 'did not have little energy' creates a double negative. 'Many' is for countable nouns.

Question 16

13. Amy ____ absent from school yesterday.

Accepted Answer

(3) was. The subject 'Amy' is singular, and the adverb 'yesterday' indicates a past time. Therefore, the singular past tense verb 'was' is correct.

Question 17

____. What present was Timmy hoping to receive this Christmas?

Accepted Answer

(3) a companion for his bear. This is a listening comprehension question. Wishing for a companion for a favorite toy (Option 3) is a common and imaginative desire for children in Christmas stories. (Note: Audio script for Paper 3 is not provided, so this answer is inferred based on typical story conventions.)

Question 18

____. When Timmy opened the present from his grandparents, he was ____

Accepted Answer

(3) overjoyed. This is a listening comprehension question. 'Overjoyed' (Option 3) signifies an extremely strong positive emotion, often used to describe the peak happiness when a cherished gift is received. 'Curious' describes anticipation, and 'excited' is a strong positive feeling, but 'overjoyed' suggests a more profound reaction. (Note: Audio script for Paper 3 is not provided, so this answer is inferred based on typical story conventions.)

Question 19

14. Every day, the boys will play football ____ recess.

Accepted Answer

(4) during. 'During' is the most appropriate preposition to indicate that the action of playing football takes place throughout the period of recess. 'In' usually refers to being inside a space, 'by' implies proximity or means, and 'on' is typically used for specific days or surfaces.

Question 20

15. I ____ how to ride a bicycle last Saturday.

Accepted Answer

(3) learned. The phrase 'last Saturday' indicates a completed action in the past. Therefore, the simple past tense form 'learned' is correct.

Question 21

16. Jane's cupcakes were so popular that ____ were left after the party.

Accepted Answer

(1) few. 'Cupcakes' are countable nouns. The phrase 'so popular' implies that very few were left. 'Few' (without 'a') indicates a small, insufficient number of countable items. 'Little' and 'much' are for uncountable nouns, and 'many' implies a large quantity.

Question 22

38. The Night Safari's breeding projects were effective because ____

Accepted Answer

(3) many threatened animals have been successfully bred. The last paragraph states: 'The Night Safari also has effective breeding projects where many threatened animals, such as the Asian lion, have been successfully bred.' The success of the breeding projects is directly attributed to the successful breeding of threatened animals.

P4 English SA2 2025 — Nan Hua

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