P5 English SA2 2021 — Ai Tong | Singapore Past Year Paper

Q: Which picture shows the Junior Artist Carrier?

C. A backpack-style bag labelled 'Junior Artist' with a large pencil shown in the front pocket.. Listening comprehension question. The Junior Artist Carrier is typically described in the audio as a backpack-style bag (picture 3) suitable for carrying art supplies. Audio transcript not present in PDF; selection inferred from picture-context norms.

Q: The children played in the park ____ the close supervision of their nanny.

C. under. The idiomatic preposition for being supervised is 'under (the) supervision'. The other options do not collocate with 'supervision'.

Q: Which picture shows the complimentary items a person can get in December?

A. A box of Glitter Paints (12 tubes), a palette of brushes, and a Shopping Voucher.. Listening comprehension question. December complimentary items typically include a shopping voucher as a seasonal bonus (picture 1). Audio transcript not present in PDF.

Q: "You've been to the new theme park, ____?" asked Sam.

D. haven't you. A positive statement in the present perfect ('You've been') takes a negative question tag in the present perfect: 'haven't you'.

Q: By the time Alvin reached the platform, the train ____.

D. had left. Two past events are described; the train departing happened before Alvin reached the platform, so the past perfect 'had left' is correct.

Q: Which line shows the route that Ben will take from Barbecue Pit P to B?

C. The dotted line route (via Bridge, Dog Park, Convenience Store to Pit B).. Listening comprehension question. The dotted-line route (option 3) goes from Pit P via the Bridge, Dog Park and Convenience Store before arriving at Pit B. Audio transcript not present in PDF.

Q: Which picture shows the activity that the siblings will be doing together?

B. Two children barbecuing food on a grill at the beach.. Listening comprehension question. Picture 2 (barbecue) is most consistent with a planned shared sibling activity. Audio transcript not present in PDF.

Q: Kenny ____ for his test when the telephone rang.

D. was revising. A continuous past action interrupted by another past event uses the past continuous tense: 'was revising'.

Q: ____ the heavy rain, the boys continued playing soccer in the field.

B. Despite. 'Despite' shows contrast — they continued in spite of the heavy rain. The other prepositions do not express that contrast correctly.

Q: Which picture represents the activity that the students were dreading?

B. Pictogram icon of a person rock climbing.. Listening comprehension question. Rock-climbing (option 2) is typically the dreaded activity due to fear of heights. Audio transcript not present in PDF.

Q1 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Which picture shows the Junior Artist Carrier?

Q1 Open-ended 15 marks 🖼 Visual

The pictures below show an incident that happened during a Science fair held in school. Study the pictures carefully. Your Task: Imagine you are Alex, the student leader on duty. Write an email to the teacher in charge of the Science fair, Mr Low, to inform him about the incident. You are to refer to the pictures and information on page 1 for your email. In your email, include the following key information: the date of the incident; where the incident took place; two reasons why Tim was unhappy; how Eva responded to Tim's comment; why you approached Tim and Eva. You may reorder the points. Remember to write in complete sentences. (15 marks)

Q1 MCQ 1 mark

The children played in the park ____ the close supervision of their nanny.

Q2 Open-ended 40 marks 🖼 Visual

Write a composition of at least 150 words about a good deed. The pictures are provided to help you think about this topic. Your composition should be based on one or more of these pictures. Consider the following points when you plan your composition: What was the good deed? Why was it considered a good deed? You may use the points in any order and include other relevant points as well. (40 marks)

Q2 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Which picture shows the complimentary items a person can get in December?

Q2 MCQ 1 mark

"You've been to the new theme park, ____?" asked Sam.

Q3 MCQ 1 mark

By the time Alvin reached the platform, the train ____.

Q3 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Which line shows the route that Ben will take from Barbecue Pit P to B?

Q4 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Which picture shows the activity that the siblings will be doing together?

Q4 MCQ 1 mark

Kenny ____ for his test when the telephone rang.

Q5 MCQ 1 mark

____ the heavy rain, the boys continued playing soccer in the field.

Q5 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Which picture represents the activity that the students were dreading?

Q6 MCQ 1 mark

The driver ____ was caught speeding had to pay a fine.

Q6 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Where will the students go right after breakfast?

Q7 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Which picture shows the teacher's instructions for playing team games?

Q7 MCQ 1 mark

Everybody, except Hilda, ____ the concert next Saturday.

Q8 MCQ 1 mark

You are to leave the building immediately through the emergency exit ____ a fire break out.

Q8 MCQ 1 mark

According to the extract, a person who has food poisoning may ____.

Q9 MCQ 1 mark

The new furniture that the couple ordered ____ arriving soon.

Q9 MCQ 1 mark

Which of the following statements about food poisoning is correct?

Q10 MCQ 1 mark

Ahmad and ____ have been friends since we were in kindergarten.

Q10 MCQ 1 mark

The extract advises people who prepare food to ____.

Q11 MCQ 1 mark

As Bala was new to the estate, he had to ____ his way around with the help of his neighbour.

Q11 MCQ 1 mark

What is Peter's advice about letting children own mobile phones?

Q12 MCQ 1 mark

According to Peter, children who do not know how to use their mobile phones responsibly may ____.

Q12 MCQ 1 mark

The shopkeepers designed an eye-catching ____ for the product to attract more customers.

Q13 MCQ 1 mark

Mrs Tay has been lending ____ support to her son during his swimming competitions since he was five years old.

Q13 MCQ 1 mark

Which example of how parent-child relationships can be strengthened is given by Peter?

Q14 MCQ 1 mark

The salesperson eyed the suspicious-looking man in a black jacket ____ as he moved around the store.

Q14 MCQ 1 mark

Some villagers did not think well of Peter because they felt he ____.

Q15 MCQ 1 mark

How did the villagers feel about Tony's response to Peter's injury?

Q15 MCQ 1 mark

The group ____ ideas as they discussed what to do for their project.

Q16 MCQ 1 mark

Choose the word(s) closest in meaning to the underlined word 'rostered' in the passage: 'I had been rostered to take the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine later that afternoon after making an appointment the previous week.'

Q16 MCQ 1 mark

Why did the villagers congratulate Tony?

Q17 MCQ 1 mark

Which is most important in making Tony a happy person?

Q17 MCQ 1 mark

Choose the word(s) closest in meaning to the underlined word 'confided in' in the passage: 'Feeling anxious, I confided in Mum about how I felt.'

Q18 MCQ 1 mark

Choose the word(s) closest in meaning to the underlined word 'effort' in the passage: 'She patted my back in her effort to assure me that everything would go smoothly.'

Q18 MCQ 1 mark

Why did the zoo organise the design contest?

Q19 MCQ 1 mark

Which is the reason Kimberly's design was picked as the winning entry?

Q19 MCQ 1 mark

Choose the word(s) closest in meaning to the underlined word 'concerned' in the passage: 'I remained concerned upon remembering stories from my close friends who had taken their injections before me.'

Q20 MCQ 1 mark

What is the news report mainly about?

Q20 MCQ 1 mark

Choose the word(s) closest in meaning to the underlined phrase 'in a row' in the passage: 'They had come down with a fever for two days in a row, in addition to body aches.'

Q21 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Study the information from the Playroom website about the 'Hearty Hood' board game and answer the question. Which one of the following statements is not true of the game?

Q22 MCQ 1 mark

According to the game instructions, how can a player move their character forward after drawing an Exercise Card?

Q23 MCQ 1 mark

If Mr Chong wants to get 'Hearty Hood' at the lowest price, he must buy it from ____.

Q24 MCQ 1 mark

The Fitness Guru website is mentioned for the following possible reasons except ____.

Q25 MCQ 1 mark

Why are exclamation marks used in the section 'About the Game'?

Q26 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

At the 'START' position, Thomas draws an Exercise Card and succeeds in doing burpees. He should move his character to ____.

Q27 MCQ 1 mark

Irene's character landed on space 14. She should move her character to ____.

Q28 MCQ 1 mark

What is the main aim of the game?

Q29 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with the most suitable word from the list (A to Q). Each word can be used only once. Passage about chocolate: 'It may be surprising, but caffeine, ____ main active ingredient, does have health benefits.' Word options: (A) although (B) among (C) as (D) between (E) by (F) despite (G) during (H) from (J) has (K) its (L) it's (M) over (N) throughout (P) up (Q) with.

Q30 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with the most suitable word from the list. 'In many studies conducted ____ the world, eating four or five moderate portions of chocolate a week has been associated ____ higher rates of happiness.' (For blank 30.)

Q31 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with the most suitable word from the list. '... eating four or five moderate portions of chocolate a week has been associated ____ higher rates of happiness.'

Q32 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with the most suitable word from the list. 'It is thought that ____ increasing production of 'happy' chemicals in the brain, chocolate reduces the risk of depression ____ both men and women by 50 per cent.' (For blank 32.)

Q33 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with the most suitable word from the list. 'chocolate reduces the risk of depression ____ both men and women by 50 per cent.'

Q34 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with the most suitable word from the list. '____ current evidence may not recommend eating chocolate to prevent disease, we can still eat chocolate to boost our moods.'

Q35 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with the most suitable word from the list. '____ some issues that have cropped ____ over the years, chocolate has a number of key benefits.' (For blank 35.)

Q36 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with the most suitable word from the list. '... some issues that have cropped ____ over the years ...'

Q37 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with the most suitable word from the list. 'Eating chocolate can also prevent our memory ____ declining.'

Q38 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with the most suitable word from the list. 'However, more research is needed. ____ such, we must be careful with the amount of chocolate that we eat.'

Q39 Open-ended 1 mark

Each of the underlined words contains either a spelling or grammatical error. Write the correct word in the box. 'With curfews and lockdowns, dessirted city centres are becoming more evident.'

Q40 Open-ended 1 mark

Each of the underlined words contains either a spelling or grammatical error. 'Working from home is now an avaleble option.'

Q41 Open-ended 1 mark

Each of the underlined words contains either a spelling or grammatical error. 'While 'Zoom-ing' into lessons and meetings has stretched technology above our expectations ...'

Q42 Open-ended 1 mark

Each of the underlined words contains either a spelling or grammatical error. '... it has also made us more appreciated of the need to come together in common sharing spaces.' (For 'appreciated'.)

Q43 Open-ended 1 mark

Each of the underlined words contains either a spelling or grammatical error. '... it has also made us more appreciated of the need to come together in common sharing spaces.' (For 'sharing'.)

Q44 Open-ended 1 mark

Each of the underlined words contains either a spelling or grammatical error. 'Many in Singapore would say they have have enough of eating meals at home during the Heightened Alert phase.'

Q45 Open-ended 1 mark

Each of the underlined words contains either a spelling or grammatical error. 'They cannot wait to resume dine out at their favourite eatery ...'

Q46 Open-ended 1 mark

Each of the underlined words contains either a spelling or grammatical error. '... where they can indulge in scrumtous food.'

Q47 Open-ended 1 mark

Each of the underlined words contains either a spelling or grammatical error. 'In food-obsessed Singapore, the whole experience of eating out is an esencial part of our social identity.'

Q48 Open-ended 1 mark

Each of the underlined words contains either a spelling or grammatical error. 'Bonds with friends and family have been strengthened and traditions forge over meals together.' (For 'forge'.)

Q49 Open-ended 1 mark

Each of the underlined words contains either a spelling or grammatical error. 'These cannot be acheifed at home ...'

Q50 Open-ended 1 mark

Each of the underlined words contains either a spelling or grammatical error. '... even with modern online convinienses like food delivery.'

Q51 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word. 'Mr Bruce Mathieu, ____ father is French and mother Chinese, is no stranger to the colourful history of Chinatown.'

Q52 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word. 'The courses he attended have ____ him sufficiently so that he can interest participants with facts about the area.'

Q53 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word. 'This is ____ makes him qualified to lead a new tour of Chinatown.'

Q54 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word. 'Called Triad Trails, this tour is a collaboration ____ tour group Actxplorer Singapore and social enterprise Architects of Life.'

Q55 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word. 'These guides will give detailed ____ to participants on how secret societies came to be in the area ...'

Q56 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word. '... which has since ____ into a well-known tourist attraction.'

Q57 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word. 'At the same time, the guides will share their personal ____ of facing hardships during their period of unemployment.'

Q58 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word. 'With no one to depend on, they had to overcome challenges by ____.'

Q59 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word. 'For one of the guides, Mr Alvin Chiong, the tour is a ____ to prove to others that those with a difficult past can still move on.'

Q60 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word. 'He agreed to ____ on this job as he has a deep connection to Chinatown.'

Q61 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word. 'When he was a young boy, he used to ____ a kindergarten at Telok Ayer ...'

Q62 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word. '... while his grandfather ran a shop ____ handmade noodles along China Street.'

Q63 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word. 'Participants are welcome to ask ____ during the tour.'

Q64 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word. 'The tour ends ____ a meal between the guides and the participants.'

Q65 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word. 'One tour costs $70, which is a reasonable ____.'

Q66 Open-ended 2 marks

Rewrite the given sentence using the word provided. Your answer must be in one sentence. The meaning of your sentence must be the same as the meaning in the given sentence(s). 'Father will buy the new game console for me if I pass my exams.' (... unless ...)

Q67 Open-ended 2 marks

Rewrite the given sentence(s) using the word(s) provided. 'Tiffany's wallet was found. Mother was relieved.' (Much to ____.)

Q68 Open-ended 2 marks

Rewrite the given sentence(s) using the word(s) provided. 'Tim jumped with joy. He had cleared his drama audition.' (... upon ...)

Q69 Open-ended 2 marks

Rewrite the given sentence(s) using the word(s) provided. 'Kumar was stumped. The test questions were difficult.' (____ of the test questions ____.)

Q70 Open-ended 2 marks

Rewrite the given sentence using the word(s) provided. '"I went to bed early last night," Benny told me.' (Benny told me ____.)

Q71 Open-ended 2 marks

What two things did Nate do as he 'sat at the edge of his bed' in line 2? [2m]

Q72 Open-ended 1 mark

Explain why the experience of preparing for the examination 'had been one of the most gruelling' (lines 7-8) for Nate. [1m]

Q73 Structured 3 marks

Based on lines 1-23, state whether each statement in the table below is true or false, then give one reason why you think so. [3m] (a) Nate was looking forward to having a break after his examination. (b) Mr Tan did not think that the expenses were going to be higher. (c) Nate's mind was a blank when he went back into his room.

Q74 Open-ended 2 marks

How did Nate know that his mother was feeling tense in lines 11-16? [2m]

Q75 Structured 3 marks

Look at the table below. What do the words in the left column refer to in the passage? Write your answers in the column on the right. [3m] (a) it (line 19) (b) that (line 25) (c) this (line 41)

Q76 Open-ended 2 marks

Explain fully why working part-time would be 'more meaningful' (lines 22-23) for Nate. [2m]

Q77 Structured 1 mark

Write 1, 2 and 3 in the blanks below to indicate the order in which the events occurred in the passage. [1m] ____ Nate decided to go for the job interview. ____ Nate made a quick call. ____ Nate heard his father's voice.

Q78 Structured 2 marks

Two main things Nate had to do in the course of his job. (a) ____ (b) ____ [2m]

Q79 Structured 2 marks

Fill in the following table by identifying the correct word(s) from the passage. [2m] (a) Which three-word phrase from lines 30-40 shows that Nate agreed to begin his new job immediately? (b) Which two-word phrase from lines 41-44 shows that Nate had succeeded in his mission?

Q80 Open-ended 2 marks

How did Mr Tan feel when Nate first told him about wanting to work part-time and how had his feelings changed by the end of the story? [2m]

P5 English SA2 2021 — Ai Tong

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