P5 English CA2 2023 — Rosyth | Singapore Past Year Paper

Q: Our neighbour asked us whether we _________ her missing cat in the vicinity recently.

B. had seen. Reported speech in past tense with 'recently' indicating an action completed before another past action requires the past perfect 'had seen'.

Q: If the man had hesitated before diving into the river, the child _________.

D. would have drowned. Third conditional structure (if + past perfect, would have + past participle) is used to express a hypothetical past event.

Q: The boy _________ the principal praised is my neighbour.

C. whom. 'Whom' is used as the object of the verb 'praised' in the relative clause. The boy is the object of the principal's action.

Q: John together with his parents, _________ the party this weekend.

A. is attending. The phrase 'together with his parents' does not change the subject. The subject 'John' is singular and the future weekend context calls for the present continuous 'is attending'.

Q: The athlete decided to compete in the race _________ his knee was injured.

D. although. The contrast between competing in the race and having an injured knee requires the concessive conjunction 'although'.

Q: As Darren made his way down the stairs in the dark, the _________ of the shadows puppets cast on the wall earlier flooded his mind.

B. images. 'Images' best describes the mental pictures of shadow puppets that come back to Darren's mind.

Q: Determined to win, the athlete sprinted _________ towards the finishing line with all his might.

D. vigorously. 'Vigorously' (with great energy) fits the context of an athlete sprinting with all his might to win.

Q: Eager to find out how to use the new camera, Mother studied the manual closely to _________ how the features would work.

C. figure out. 'Figure out' means to understand or work out something through thought, which fits Mother studying the manual to understand how the features work.

Q: Our soccer team refused to _________ and all the players played to the best of their ability till the end of the game.

A. throw in the towel. 'Throw in the towel' means to give up. Refusing to give up fits the context of playing to the best of their ability.

Q: It took the little girl all her strength to _________ the heavy door wide open.

D. shove. 'Shove' means to push roughly with force, which fits opening a heavy door wide. 'Hurl' and 'toss' mean to throw, and 'hoist' means to lift, which don't fit opening a door.

Q1 MCQ 1 mark

Our neighbour asked us whether we _________ her missing cat in the vicinity recently.

Q2 MCQ 1 mark

If the man had hesitated before diving into the river, the child _________.

Q3 MCQ 1 mark

The boy _________ the principal praised is my neighbour.

Q4 MCQ 1 mark

John together with his parents, _________ the party this weekend.

Q5 MCQ 1 mark

The athlete decided to compete in the race _________ his knee was injured.

Q6 MCQ 1 mark

As Darren made his way down the stairs in the dark, the _________ of the shadows puppets cast on the wall earlier flooded his mind.

Q7 MCQ 1 mark

Determined to win, the athlete sprinted _________ towards the finishing line with all his might.

Q8 MCQ 1 mark

Eager to find out how to use the new camera, Mother studied the manual closely to _________ how the features would work.

Q9 MCQ 1 mark

Our soccer team refused to _________ and all the players played to the best of their ability till the end of the game.

Q10 MCQ 1 mark

It took the little girl all her strength to _________ the heavy door wide open.

Q11 MCQ 1 mark

It was quite challenging for the project team to come up with a plan for an automated railway line that could carry thousands of people. Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word 'come up with'.

Q12 MCQ 1 mark

Next, the team looked into how the rail system should operate and whether things would turn out as what had been planned and designed. Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word 'looked into'.

Q13 MCQ 1 mark

One of the more difficult tasks was to find out how to take care of passengers without a driver. Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word 'difficult'.

Q14 MCQ 1 mark

The NEL thus became the first to have cameras installed in the trains. Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word 'installed'.

Q15 MCQ 1 mark

In addition, a strong operations control centre, which had the capability to supervise, monitor and control the operations, needed to be built. Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word 'capability'.

Q16 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Visual context

Flyer for 'Singa Natural History Museum presents... Treasures of the Past, 1 - 21 June 2023'. Includes a stegosaurus illustration with a balloon, a banner labelled 'Highlights' listing life-sized dinosaur skeletal structures, fossils dug up by archaeologists, and wax figures of famous sculptors. Below the banner is an Admission Charges box (Adult $20, Senior Citizen $15, Child under 12 $10, Family Package with senior citizens get 50% discount). Hotline 6222 3333, website www.singahm.com, $5 discount if booked before 15 May 2023. Note: tickets only sold online; automated concierge dispenses VR headsets. Further sections show Tyrannosaurus Rex and Apatosaurus illustrations under 'Dinosaur Showcase' (Apatosaurus fossil newly discovered), 'Fossils Exploration Gallery' (touch real 150-million-year-old Sauropod leg bone), 'Famous Sculptors' (Michael Angelo, Dona Tello, take photos with wax figures), 'Interactive Game Booth' (free download of game app, win tickets to wax museum in Orchard Island). Organised by Singa Natural History Museum and National Sculptor Organisation; sponsored by Orchard Island and Interactive Digital Media.

The main purpose of this exhibition is to _________.

Q17 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Mr Wee wishes to take his wife and 65 years old parents to the exhibition. He will _________.

Q18 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

The word 'this' in the section 'Dinosaur Showcase' refers to the _________.

Q19 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Visitors who wish to find out more about the 'Treasures of the Past' exhibition should _________.

Q20 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Which one of the following statements about the exhibition is true?

Q21 Open-ended 1 mark

Do you have trouble putting down your mobile phone or do thoughts of being without your phone cause you to be upset? If so, it is possible you could have nomophobia, shortened from 'no mobile phone phobia' which describes an extreme fear _________ not having your phone or not being able to use it. Choose the most suitable word (A–M) for the blank from: (A) are (B) by (C) for (D) how (E) is (F) more (G) of (H) only (J) ought (K) that (L) will (M) yet. EACH WORD CAN BE USED ONLY ONCE.

Q22 Open-ended 1 mark

Most of us depend on our devices _________ information and connection, so it is normal to worry about losing them. Choose the most suitable word (A–M) for the blank from: (A) are (B) by (C) for (D) how (E) is (F) more (G) of (H) only (J) ought (K) that (L) will (M) yet. EACH WORD CAN BE USED ONLY ONCE.

Q23 Open-ended 1 mark

Not being able to find your phone probably sparks worries about _________ to deal with losing photos, contacts and other information. Choose the most suitable word (A–M) for the blank from: (A) are (B) by (C) for (D) how (E) is (F) more (G) of (H) only (J) ought (K) that (L) will (M) yet. EACH WORD CAN BE USED ONLY ONCE.

Q24 Open-ended 1 mark

Nomophobia can be so persistent and severe _________ it affects daily life. Choose the most suitable word (A–M) for the blank from: (A) are (B) by (C) for (D) how (E) is (F) more (G) of (H) only (J) ought (K) that (L) will (M) yet. EACH WORD CAN BE USED ONLY ONCE.

Q25 Open-ended 1 mark

Results of multiple studies suggest that this phobia _________ becoming more widespread. Choose the most suitable word (A–M) for the blank from: (A) are (B) by (C) for (D) how (E) is (F) more (G) of (H) only (J) ought (K) that (L) will (M) yet. EACH WORD CAN BE USED ONLY ONCE.

Q26 Open-ended 1 mark

Existing information about nomophobia also suggests that it occurs _________ frequently in teenagers than adults. Choose the most suitable word (A–M) for the blank from: (A) are (B) by (C) for (D) how (E) is (F) more (G) of (H) only (J) ought (K) that (L) will (M) yet. EACH WORD CAN BE USED ONLY ONCE.

Q27 Open-ended 1 mark

Whilst many studies have been done, experts have _________ to find out the specific causes of nomophobia. Choose the most suitable word (A–M) for the blank from: (A) are (B) by (C) for (D) how (E) is (F) more (G) of (H) only (J) ought (K) that (L) will (M) yet. EACH WORD CAN BE USED ONLY ONCE.

Q28 Open-ended 1 mark

If your phone serves as your main method of contacting the people you care about, you _________ most likely feel lonely without it. Choose the most suitable word (A–M) for the blank from: (A) are (B) by (C) for (D) how (E) is (F) more (G) of (H) only (J) ought (K) that (L) will (M) yet. EACH WORD CAN BE USED ONLY ONCE.

Q29 Open-ended 1 mark

Each of the underlined words contains either a spelling or grammatical error. Write the correct word in each of the boxes. 'Conflict is an unavoidable and necessary part of life. Like all kinds of human interaction, conflict can be either healthy and unhealthy.' Correct the underlined word 'and'.

Q30 Open-ended 1 mark

Each of the underlined words contains either a spelling or grammatical error. Write the correct word in each of the boxes. 'A conflict can be resolved successfully in a respectful tone that both parties are engaged in active listening.' Correct the underlined word 'that'.

Q31 Open-ended 1 mark

Each of the underlined words contains either a spelling or grammatical error. Write the correct word in each of the boxes. 'Conflict resolution is a volentery mutual process that begins only when both parties are willing to work on resolve the conflict.' Correct the underlined word 'volentery'.

Q32 Open-ended 1 mark

Each of the underlined words contains either a spelling or grammatical error. Write the correct word in each of the boxes. 'Conflict resolution is a volentery mutual process that begins only when both parties are willing to work on resolve the conflict.' Correct the underlined word 'resolve'.

Q33 Open-ended 1 mark

Each of the underlined words contains either a spelling or grammatical error. Write the correct word in each of the boxes. 'When tempers flare, one should try to listen without interapting and planning any counter argument.' Correct the underlined word 'interapting'.

Q34 Open-ended 1 mark

Each of the underlined words contains either a spelling or grammatical error. Write the correct word in each of the boxes. 'Compromise is kritikel for true conflict resolution, and the only way to reach a compromise is for both parties to understand where each other is coming from.' Correct the underlined word 'kritikel'.

Q35 Open-ended 1 mark

Each of the underlined words contains either a spelling or grammatical error. Write the correct word in each of the boxes. 'When you are listening, remember to meintein eye contact and use positive body language, such as an encouraging nod.' Correct the underlined word 'meintein'.

Q36 Open-ended 1 mark

Each of the underlined words contains either a spelling or grammatical error. Write the correct word in each of the boxes. 'Ask clarifying questions and recognise your partner's point of view. This include repeating what he or she said without responding or showing curiosity to hear more.' Correct the underlined word 'include'.

Q37 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word. 'Hudson had been looking forward to that trip for weeks. Excitement was in the air as Hudson and his classmates _________ finally at the theme park.'

Q38 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word. 'They were waiting in line for _________ roller coaster ride.'

Q39 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word. 'Ten seconds into the ride, the passengers screamed loudly. They tried to catch their _________ as their carriages were pulled slowly to the top.'

Q40 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word. 'That relief did not last _________. As soon as the roller coaster carriages were over the peak, they plunged down the track at breakneck speed.'

Q41 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word. 'The line of people _________ Hudson and the roller coaster was steadily shortening.'

Q42 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word. 'With an incredibly loud whoosh, the group in front of Hudson and his friends took off. Hudson could _________ them screaming, but he could not tell if those screams were of delight or terror.'

Q43 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word. 'He wiped his sweaty palms _________ his pants and ran a hand through his hair.'

Q44 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word. 'He could hear his friends' upset exclamations, but he did _________ care. He just kept running.'

Q45 Open-ended 2 marks

Rewrite the given sentence(s) using the word(s) provided. Your answer must be in one sentence. The meaning of your sentence must be the same as the meaning of the given sentence(s). 'A bridge was built so that the food supplies could be delivered to the earthquake victims.' Use: _________ in order to _________.

Q46 Open-ended 2 marks

Rewrite the given sentence(s) using the word(s) provided. Your answer must be in one sentence. The meaning of your sentence must be the same as the meaning of the given sentence(s). 'If you do not disturb the wild dog, it will not attack you.' Use: Unless _________.

Q47 Open-ended 2 marks

Rewrite the given sentence(s) using the word(s) provided. Your answer must be in one sentence. The meaning of your sentence must be the same as the meaning of the given sentence(s). 'Both Lily and Maya do not enjoy eating bananas.' Use: Neither _________ nor _________.

Q48 Open-ended 2 marks

Rewrite the given sentence(s) using the word(s) provided. Your answer must be in one sentence. The meaning of your sentence must be the same as the meaning of the given sentence(s). 'Mrs Tan said, "Ali, don't forget to hand in your consent form tomorrow."' Use: Mrs Tan told Ali _________.

Q49 Open-ended 1 mark

Which word in the first paragraph tells us that Ben was relaxing on a weekend? [1m]

Q50 Structured 2 marks 🖼 Visual

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. [2m] Words to explain: 'unmistakable sound' (line 11); 'this' (line 24).

Q51 Structured 1 mark

Write 1, 2 and 3 in the blanks below to indicate the order in which the events occurred in the story. [1m] Events: _____ Buddy was playing in the garden. _____ The bear pulled Buddy away. _____ Ben threw rocks at the bear.

Q52 Structured 2 marks 🖼 Visual

Based on the story, state whether each statement in the table below is true or false, then give one reason why you think so. [2m] Statements: (i) There was not warning sign before the bear charged at Ben and Buddy. (ii) The bear attacked both of Buddy's ear.

Q53 Open-ended 2 marks

What quality do you think Ben displayed while trying to rescue Buddy? Support your answer with evidence from the passage. [2m]

P5 English CA2 2023 — Rosyth

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