Question 1

Which picture shows what David's mother will do before going to the community centre?

Accepted Answer

B. Picture 2 — A woman returning a book at the library book drop.. The listening text indicates David's mother will return a book at the library (book drop) before going to the community centre, matching Picture 2.

Question 2

Which picture shows the items that David will buy at the bookshop?

Accepted Answer

C. Picture 3 — Colour pencils, a fitness magazine and two pens.. According to the listening text, David will buy colour pencils, a fitness magazine and pens at the bookshop, matching Picture 3.

Question 3

Which of the three lines shows the route that Gopal will take to distribute the lunch packs?

Accepted Answer

B. Route 2 — solid line.. The listening text describes Gopal's route corresponding to the solid line (Route 2) connecting the relevant buildings on the map.

Question 4

Where is Gopal meeting Aunt Riya after the lunch pack distribution?

Accepted Answer

B. Location 2 — Coffee Shop.. The listening text states that Gopal will meet Aunt Riya at the Coffee Shop (Location 2) after distributing the lunch packs.

Question 5

Where did Mrs Devi have her first hands-on activity?

Accepted Answer

A. Table 1 — middle of the room.. The listening text indicates Mrs Devi's first hands-on activity was at the middle table (Table 1), which is marked with a tick.

Question 6

Which picture shows the activity that Mrs Devi participated in?

Accepted Answer

C. Picture 3 — people doing yoga/stretching exercises on mats.. The listening text describes Mrs Devi participating in a fitness/yoga-style activity, matching Picture 3.

Question 7

Which picture shows where the Health Talk was held?

Accepted Answer

C. Picture 3 — a meeting room with a large oval table and chairs.. The listening text indicates the Health Talk was held in a meeting room with a large table and chairs, matching Picture 3.

Question 8

According to Siti, why was the event a success? (1) There was a huge crowd at the event. (2) A Japanese chef was invited to the event. (3) The event was held during the school holidays.

Accepted Answer

A. There was a huge crowd at the event.. Siti attributed the event's success to the large crowd that attended.

Question 9

The food stalls at the event ____. (1) offered a wide variety of cuisines (2) were spread all over the basement atrium (3) showcased only food from Taiwan and Japan

Accepted Answer

A. offered a wide variety of cuisines. The listening text mentions food stalls featuring a wide variety of cuisines at the event.

Question 10

What was the main reason for inviting Chef Takashi? (1) to promote his special dish (2) to give the visitors a surprise (3) to raise funds for a good cause

Accepted Answer

C. to raise funds for a good cause. Chef Takashi was invited mainly to raise funds for a good cause according to the listening text.

Question 11

How did researchers make an estimate of the length of the dinosaur? (1) by figuring out what its diet was (2) by looking at the size of its bones (3) by studying how it chewed its food

Accepted Answer

B. by looking at the size of its bones. Researchers estimated the dinosaur's length by examining the size of its bones.

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true about the duck-billed dinosaur? (1) It replaced its teeth row by row. (2) It chewed leaves to drop extra teeth. (3) It used its bill to tear leaves off plants.

Accepted Answer

C. It used its bill to tear leaves off plants.. The duck-billed dinosaur used its bill to tear leaves off plants according to the listening text.

Question 13

How were duck-billed dinosaurs similar to modern crocodiles? (1) They covered their eggs. (2) They warmed their eggs using sand. (3) They sat on their eggs until they hatched.

Accepted Answer

A. They covered their eggs.. Like modern crocodiles, duck-billed dinosaurs covered their eggs.

Question 14

Leong felt pleased with himself after he had ____. (1) reasoned that he should have less rice (2) inherited half of a piece of land from his father (3) left two bags of rice in his brother's storehouse

Accepted Answer

C. left two bags of rice in his brother's storehouse. Leong felt pleased after secretly leaving two bags of rice in his brother's storehouse to help him.

Question 15

Why did Meng want Leong to have more rice? (1) Leong needed money to retire earlier. (2) Leong had to feed his wife and six children. (3) Leong should have enough money for his old age.

Accepted Answer

B. Leong had to feed his wife and six children.. Meng wanted Leong to have more rice because Leong had to feed his wife and six children.

Question 16

In the story, both brothers ____. (1) felt that they had a bigger piece of land (2) gave each other produce from their land (3) worked hard together on their father's land

Accepted Answer

B. gave each other produce from their land. Both brothers secretly gave each other produce (rice) from their land out of love and concern.

Question 17

How did the brothers feel at the end of the story? (1) touched (2) shocked (3) confused

Accepted Answer

A. touched. At the end of the story the brothers felt touched upon realising each had been secretly helping the other.

Question 18

Why should we change the mattress once every few years? (1) It helps to calm our minds and allows us to fall asleep. (2) It improves the quality of our sleep and reduces backaches. (3) It creates a relaxing environment that is similar to that of a hotel.

Accepted Answer

B. It improves the quality of our sleep and reduces backaches.. Changing the mattress every few years improves sleep quality and reduces backaches.

Question 19

According to the talk, relaxation techniques before bedtime does not include ____. (1) using a mobile phone (2) listening to slow music (3) taking a few deep breaths

Accepted Answer

A. using a mobile phone. Using a mobile phone is not a recommended relaxation technique before bedtime; listening to slow music and deep breathing are.

Question 20

What is the programme mainly about? (1) how to sleep better (2) when we should sleep (3) why sleep is important

Accepted Answer

A. how to sleep better. The programme's main focus is providing tips and advice on how to sleep better.

Question 21

I cannot see ____ sense in what we are about to do.

Accepted Answer

C. much. 'Sense' is an uncountable noun here meaning logic/reason. After 'cannot see' the appropriate quantifier is 'much' — 'I cannot see much sense'.

Question 22

"Payment for these products ____ to be made electronically," the cashier informs me.

Accepted Answer

A. has. The subject 'Payment' is singular, so the singular present-tense verb 'has' is required: 'Payment ... has to be made.'

Question 23

I saw her ____ the book from the shelf yesterday.

Accepted Answer

A. take. After verbs of perception such as 'see', the bare infinitive is used: 'I saw her take the book.'

Question 24

She seldom comes late to school, ____ she?

Accepted Answer

B. does. 'Seldom' carries a negative meaning, so the question tag is positive. The main verb is present tense ('comes'), so the tag is 'does she?'

Question 25

Everyone ____ involved in this Friday's clean the school campaign. Do remember to bring your own rags.

Accepted Answer

A. is. 'Everyone' is a singular indefinite pronoun, and the second sentence's future reference ('Do remember') indicates present tense, so 'is' is correct.

Question 26

I have been looking forward to ____ my classmates on my first day in my new school.

Accepted Answer

D. meeting. 'Look forward to' is a phrasal verb in which 'to' is a preposition, so it is followed by the gerund 'meeting'.

Question 27

After the meeting, ____ you have any questions, please send me an email.

Accepted Answer

D. should. 'Should you have any questions' is a formal conditional construction equivalent to 'If you have any questions'.

Question 28

My father ____ to work by the time I woke up.

Accepted Answer

C. had gone. The past perfect 'had gone' indicates an action completed before another past action ('woke up').

Question 29

I found out that it was Alicia and not the girls who prepared the class decorations by ____.

Accepted Answer

B. herself. The decorations were prepared by Alicia (singular female), so the matching reflexive pronoun is 'herself'.

Question 30

Mr Chia will be on medical leave ____ a few days, starting today.

Accepted Answer

C. for. The preposition 'for' is used with a duration of time ('for a few days').

Question 31

The ____ of a professional artist is dependent on the number of paintings he or she sells.

Accepted Answer

B. livelihood. 'Livelihood' means a means of earning a living, which fits the context of an artist depending on painting sales for income.

Question 32

They were ____ from their apartment because they had not paid the rent for a few months.

Accepted Answer

A. evicted. 'Evicted' means forcibly removed from a property, which matches the context of unpaid rent.

Question 33

Susan was always willing to work overtime whenever needed. During the pandemic, she worked extra hours in the hospital ____.

Accepted Answer

B. voluntarily. 'Voluntarily' (of her own free will) matches Susan's willingness to work overtime.

Question 34

Many lanterns ____ the night sky during the festival, creating a visual spectacle not to be missed.

Accepted Answer

C. illuminated. 'Illuminated' means lit up; lanterns illuminated the night sky, creating a visual spectacle.

Question 35

The tennis match was ____ for half an hour because of a torrential downpour.

Accepted Answer

C. held over. 'Held over' means postponed/delayed; the match was postponed for half an hour due to the downpour.

Question 36

For each question from 16 to 20, choose the word(s) closest in meaning to the underlined word(s). (16) misinterpret

Accepted Answer

D. misunderstand. 'Misinterpret' means to understand wrongly, which is synonymous with 'misunderstand'.

Question 37

For each question from 16 to 20, choose the word(s) closest in meaning to the underlined word(s). (17) ripped

Accepted Answer

D. separated. In context, the dolphins were 'ripped' (taken away) from their natural environments; 'separated' best matches this meaning.

Question 38

For each question from 16 to 20, choose the word(s) closest in meaning to the underlined word(s). (18) hoisted

Accepted Answer

C. elevated. 'Hoisted' means lifted/raised up, which is synonymous with 'elevated'.

Question 39

For each question from 16 to 20, choose the word(s) closest in meaning to the underlined word(s). (19) traumatised

Accepted Answer

C. distressed. 'Traumatised' means deeply emotionally disturbed, closest in meaning to 'distressed'.

Question 40

For each question from 16 to 20, choose the word(s) closest in meaning to the underlined word(s). (20) constantly

Accepted Answer

C. continuously. 'Constantly' means without interruption, which matches 'continuously'.

Question 41

How often is Outdoor Classroom Day held?

Accepted Answer

A. every year. The flyer describes Outdoor Classroom Day as 'an annual event', meaning it is held every year.

Question 42

Which one of the following is not true?

Accepted Answer

C. Nature walks and craft activities were initially organised for primary school students.. The flyer states nature walks and craft activities were initially organised for kindergarten students, not primary school students. Hence option C is not true.

Question 43

Outdoor Classroom Day is organised by ____.

Accepted Answer

C. Stamford Community Club. The flyer clearly states 'Organised by Stamford Community Club'.

Question 44

The various activities are presented in a table to ____.

Accepted Answer

C. organise the information clearly. Tables are typically used in flyers to present information in a clear, organised manner.

Question 45

Deepa enjoys solving puzzles and reading mystery books. Which activity should she join?

Accepted Answer

B. Scavenger Hunt. The Scavenger Hunt involves mysteries and challenges, matching Deepa's interest in solving puzzles and reading mystery books.

Question 46

According to the flyer, children who play outdoors are more likely to ____.

Accepted Answer

C. understand the concept of cause and effect relationships better. The flyer's 'Greater self-awareness' section states children who play outdoors will understand 'cause and effect' better.

Question 47

Which two skills do children learn from outdoor play in the section "Some benefits of outdoor education"?

Accepted Answer

B. teamwork and imagination. The 'Improved peer-to-peer relationships' section states 'Outdoor play often requires imagination and teamwork.'

Question 48

The purpose of this flyer is to ____.

Accepted Answer

A. create awareness on Outdoor Classroom Day. The flyer's primary purpose is to publicise and create awareness of the Outdoor Classroom Day event.

P5 English SA2 2021 — Raffles Girls

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