Question 1

Which picture shows the community project that the two friends wish to be involved in? [Picture 1: Two friends at a beach picking up litter into a black trash bag. Picture 2: Two friends working in a community garden — watering plants and arranging stones. Picture 3: Two friends carrying boxes labelled 'Food Donations'.]

Accepted Answer

B. Picture 2 (community garden). Listening item: the two friends discuss tending a community garden, identifying the gardening picture as the chosen community project.

Question 2

Which picture shows the items that Rani will bring? [Picture 1: Gardening gloves, a shovel and a sun hat. Picture 2: A watering can, a tube of SPF 50 sunscreen and a shovel. Picture 3: A bucket, a tube of SPF 50 sunscreen and a shovel.]

Accepted Answer

B. Picture 2 (watering can, sunscreen, shovel). Rani says she will bring a watering can, sunscreen and a shovel for the community-garden work.

Question 3

Which picture shows the costume Angela will wear to the party? [Picture 1: Superhero in cape and mask. Picture 2: Explorer/safari outfit with binoculars and walking stick. Picture 3: Princess in a long gown with a tiara.]

Accepted Answer

C. Picture 3 (princess). Angela decides on the princess costume after considering the alternatives.

Question 4

Which line shows the route that the two cousins will take when they go shopping? [Map: Party Store, Angela's Flat, Costume Shop (centre), Fast Food Restaurant, Supermarket and Block 10 Food Centre, connected by three different line styles: 1 = dotted line, 2 = solid line, 3 = dashed line.]

Accepted Answer

C. Route 3 (dashed line). The cousins' described path (flat → costume shop → fast-food restaurant → supermarket → food centre) corresponds to the dashed line route.

Question 5

Which picture shows the place that Melody had to clean? [Picture 1: A row of dog cages/kennels with locks. Picture 2: A storeroom door labelled 'Storeroom'. Picture 3: A bathing area with a showerhead and a wet dog standing on a tiled floor.]

Accepted Answer

A. Picture 1 (dog cages). Melody recounts having to clean the dog cages/kennels at the shelter.

Question 6

Which picture shows some of the items that Melody used for the dogs? [Picture 1: Brush, leash and tennis ball. Picture 2: Pet bowl with paw print, leash and tennis ball. Picture 3: Broom, brush and leash.]

Accepted Answer

A. Picture 1 (brush, leash, ball). Melody mentions grooming the dogs (brush), walking them (leash) and playing fetch (ball).

Question 7

Which picture shows the activity that the dogs were doing at the park? [Picture 1: A girl walking a dog on a leash. Picture 2: A girl skipping rope while a dog jumps over an obstacle (agility). Picture 3: A girl standing as a large dog eats from a bowl.]

Accepted Answer

B. Picture 2 (agility jumping). The dogs at the park were doing agility training — jumping over obstacles while Melody encouraged them.

Question 8

Pupils attending the cultural dialogue session must ____. (1) register their interest in advance (2) be in the school library on 7 November (3) participate in discussions with the school leaders

Accepted Answer

A. register their interest in advance. The announcement instructs interested pupils to register in advance to attend the dialogue session.

Question 9

How can pupils stand a chance to win a prize? (1) by trying out dishes at the food festivals (2) by wearing creative traditional costumes (3) by answering questions from local historians

Accepted Answer

B. by wearing creative traditional costumes. Prizes will be awarded for the most creative traditional costumes worn to the event.

Question 10

The main purpose of the event is to allow pupils to ____. (1) gain knowledge from guest speakers (2) better understand their different cultures (3) appreciate performances and exhibitions

Accepted Answer

B. better understand their different cultures. The overarching purpose stated is for pupils to better understand the different cultures represented in their school.

Question 11

Nadia first got interested in cooking after ____. (1) helping her mother in the kitchen (2) participating in a cooking competition (3) reading cookbooks and watching cooking shows

Accepted Answer

A. helping her mother in the kitchen. Nadia traces her love of cooking back to helping her mother prepare meals at home.

Question 12

For Nadia, the most difficult part of being a chef is ____. (1) working closely together with her team (2) having to constantly come up with new recipes (3) preparing food for customers with special requirements

Accepted Answer

C. preparing food for customers with special requirements. Nadia singles out catering to customers with allergies/dietary restrictions as the hardest part of her job.

Question 13

How did Nadia get her nickname? (1) She managed the kitchen well. (2) She was flexible when creating dishes. (3) She communicated effectively with her team.

Accepted Answer

B. She was flexible when creating dishes.. Her flexibility and willingness to adapt dishes earned her the nickname mentioned in the talk.

Question 14

Vincent could not go on the trip initially because ____. (1) he was not allowed to go (2) he had other uses for the money (3) he did not have enough for the fare

Accepted Answer

C. he did not have enough for the fare. Vincent did not have enough savings to pay for the trip fare initially.

Question 15

How did Vincent's mother help him? (1) She gave him more pocket money. (2) She gave him extra chores to earn money. (3) She gave him advice on how to save money.

Accepted Answer

B. She gave him extra chores to earn money.. His mother let him earn money by doing extra chores at home.

Question 16

Which of the following statements is true about Jack? (1) He used his own money to buy souvenirs. (2) He had some money left at the end of the trip. (3) He bought many unnecessary items in Hong Kong.

Accepted Answer

C. He bought many unnecessary items in Hong Kong.. Jack's overspending on unnecessary souvenirs contrasts with Vincent's careful budgeting.

Question 17

What was the lesson that Vincent had learnt? (1) He had to save all his money. (2) He had to work to earn money. (3) He had to spend money carefully.

Accepted Answer

C. He had to spend money carefully.. Vincent's takeaway is the importance of careful, considered spending.

Question 18

According to the speaker, why do some people not take cow's milk? (1) They do not like the taste of it. (2) They have problems digesting it. (3) They gain muscles after drinking it.

Accepted Answer

B. They have problems digesting it.. Lactose intolerance (digestion problems) is cited as a reason some people avoid cow's milk.

Question 19

Which of the following groups of people prefer cow's milk? (1) People who need more calcium. (2) People who want to lose weight. (3) People who cannot take lactose.

Accepted Answer

A. People who need more calcium.. Cow's milk is rich in calcium, so people needing more calcium tend to prefer it.

Question 20

What is the talk mainly about? (1) Benefits of drinking cow's milk. (2) The importance of milk in our diet. (3) Differences between soy and cow's milk.

Accepted Answer

A. Benefits of drinking cow's milk.. The talk focuses on the nutritional benefits of drinking cow's milk.

Question 21

It was the students, and not Mdm Goh, that kept the equipment by ____. (1) himself (2) herself (3) ourselves (4) themselves

Accepted Answer

D. themselves. The plural subject 'the students' (third person) takes the reflexive pronoun 'themselves'.

Question 22

The hikers made their way ____ the forest to explore the trails. (1) in (2) over (3) along (4) through

Accepted Answer

D. through. Hikers move 'through' a forest, entering on one side and emerging on the other along its trails.

Question 23

Mei Lin ____ at a wildlife rehabilitation centre since she was seven. She enjoys caring and feeding injured birds and small animals. (1) volunteers (2) volunteered (3) was volunteering (4) has been volunteering

Accepted Answer

D. has been volunteering. 'Since she was seven' signals an action starting in the past and continuing — present perfect continuous 'has been volunteering'.

Question 24

The virus ____ rapidly before anyone realised what was happening. (1) spread (2) has spread (3) had spread (4) is spreading

Accepted Answer

C. had spread. Past perfect 'had spread' is used for an action completed before another past action ('before anyone realised').

Question 25

The children let the puppy ____ around the garden just now. (1) run (2) ran (3) runs (4) running

Accepted Answer

A. run. After the causative verb 'let' + object, the bare infinitive 'run' is required.

Question 26

Samuel, as well as his teammates, ____ watching the upcoming movie. (1) is (2) are (3) was (4) were

Accepted Answer

A. is. Phrases like 'as well as ...' do not change the subject's number. 'Samuel' is singular present-tense, so 'is'.

Question 27

There is ____ evidence that this medicine is safe for consumption. More tests need to be carried out before it can be approved. (1) few (2) little (3) much (4) several

Accepted Answer

B. little. 'Evidence' is an uncountable noun, and the meaning is 'not much', so 'little' fits (more tests are still required).

Question 28

The mischievous boy broke the vase. ____, he owned up to his mistake immediately. (1) Instead (2) Otherwise (3) Furthermore (4) Nevertheless

Accepted Answer

D. Nevertheless. 'Nevertheless' signals a contrast — although he was mischievous and broke it, he still owned up.

Question 29

By the end of this month, our team ____ the Science project. (1) completes (2) is completing (3) will have completed (4) would have completed

Accepted Answer

C. will have completed. Future perfect 'will have completed' is used with 'By the end of...' to denote completion by a future point.

Question 30

"You'll remember to bring your student handbook, ____?" the teacher asked. (1) will you (2) won't you (3) would you (4) wouldn't you

Accepted Answer

B. won't you. Positive statement ('You'll remember') takes a negative question tag — 'won't you'.

Question 31

The ____ of freshly made coffee wafted from the kitchen every morning. (1) scent (2) aroma (3) texture (4) essence

Accepted Answer

B. aroma. 'Aroma' is the strong, pleasant smell typically associated with food and drink such as freshly made coffee.

Question 32

To save the goal, the ____ goalkeeper lunged forward in one fluid motion to catch the ball. (1) agile (2) tardy (3) defensive (4) spontaneous

Accepted Answer

A. agile. 'Agile' means quick and nimble — matches lunging forward in one fluid motion.

Question 33

The editor spent hours checking all the articles ____ to ensure that they were flawless. (1) hastily (2) effortlessly (3) thoughtfully (4) painstakingly

Accepted Answer

D. painstakingly. 'Painstakingly' (with great care and effort) collocates with checking for flawlessness.

Question 34

The heavy rain flooded the field. As a result, the match had to be ____ until the next fine day. (1) put off (2) held up (3) given up (4) called off

Accepted Answer

A. put off. 'Put off' means to postpone — the match is postponed to another day rather than cancelled outright.

Question 35

Refraining from all forms of exercise for a week can help ____ the pain and swelling on Lynn's ankle. (1) avoid (2) lighten (3) prevent (4) alleviate

Accepted Answer

D. alleviate. 'Alleviate' means to make pain less severe — appropriate for existing pain and swelling.

Question 36

Refer to the passage: 'Staring at the books strewn across the ground, Max sighed. He backed away as the group of rowdy boys closed in on him. He knew it would be a futile attempt to escape.' Choose the word closest in meaning to 'a futile attempt'. (1) risky (2) pointless (3) ineffective (4) challenging

Accepted Answer

B. pointless. 'Futile' means having no purpose — closest to 'pointless'. The attempt would not just be ineffective but completely without value.

Question 37

Refer to the passage: 'From a distance, Jenna stood behind a tree, watching with bated breath.' Choose the word closest in meaning to 'with bated breath'. (1) in fear (2) in surprise (3) with anxiety (4) with frustration

Accepted Answer

C. with anxiety. 'With bated breath' means in anxious anticipation — closest to 'with anxiety'.

Question 38

Refer to the passage: 'No longer able to put up with the unkind act unfolding in front of her, she knew what she should do.' Choose the word closest in meaning to 'put up with'. (1) face (2) handle (3) tolerate (4) manage

Accepted Answer

C. tolerate. 'Put up with' means to tolerate or endure something unpleasant.

Question 39

Refer to the passage: 'Slowly but surely, Jenna moved gingerly towards them.' Choose the word closest in meaning to 'Slowly but surely'. (1) Gradually (2) Concurrently (3) Subsequently (4) Simultaneously

Accepted Answer

A. Gradually. 'Slowly but surely' means in a gradual but steady manner — synonymous with 'gradually'.

Question 40

Refer to the passage: 'Then, steeling herself, she stepped forward and yelled...' Choose the word closest in meaning to 'steeling'. (1) bracing (2) calming (3) preparing (4) steadying

Accepted Answer

A. bracing. 'Steeling oneself' means mentally bracing oneself for something difficult — closest to 'bracing'.

Question 41

Study Text 1 (poster for 'Chocolate Dreams: The Sweetest Journey!' — A Theatrical Performance by Singa Music School and Star Drama Club; Date: 23 - 25 November 2025; Time: 6 p.m.; Venue: Victory Concert Hall; Price: $15 per ticket; Tickets at www.singaticketing.com or call 64459876; A LOCAL PRODUCTION DIRECTED BY JULIAN CHIN. LYRICS WRITTEN BY BRAD LEE. MUSIC COMPOSED BY BRYAN WONG. BASED ON THE NOVEL 'CHARLENE AND THE CHOCOLATE HOUSE' BY CINDY POH.) According to the poster in Text 1, which of the following is true of the performance? (1) Bryan Wong is the director. (2) The story is adapted from a book. (3) Star Drama Club is the sole organiser. (4) The performance features children dreaming about chocolate.

Accepted Answer

B. The story is adapted from a book.. The poster says the show is BASED ON THE NOVEL 'CHARLENE AND THE CHOCOLATE HOUSE' BY CINDY POH — it is adapted from a book.

Question 42

'Who can resist the temptation of chocolate?' The picture supports this by giving the impression that the children are ____. (1) attentive and lively (2) eager and delighted (3) bold and hardworking (4) inquisitive and hopeful

Accepted Answer

B. eager and delighted. The children in the picture look excited and pleased — matching 'eager and delighted', which best supports the rhetorical question about chocolate's irresistibility.

Question 43

'What will they discover?' Why did the writer ask the question in Text 1? (1) to give people a preview of the show (2) to entice children to purchase the novel (3) to draw people to watch the performance (4) to encourage children to join the drama club

Accepted Answer

C. to draw people to watch the performance. The rhetorical question creates curiosity that pulls the reader into wanting to attend the show — a marketing hook to draw audiences.

Question 44

Based on the poster in Text 1, which of the following best describes the performance you expect to watch? (1) Opera (2) Musical (3) Comedy (4) Orchestra

Accepted Answer

B. Musical. The poster mentions music, laughter, lyrics writer and music composer — features of a stage musical.

Question 45

Text 2 extract: 'Chocolate is well loved by many children for its rich taste and sweetness... Some children have health conditions, such as nut allergies or lactose intolerance. These prevent them from enjoying chocolate. Additionally, individual taste preferences and diverse food cultures play significant roles in shaping people's choices... Children from places where chocolate is uncommon might not develop a liking for it. Hence, do not be surprised when you hear of children preferring other treats to chocolate.' We cannot trust the way Text 1 portrays chocolate because Text 2 states that ____. (1) chocolate has widespread popularity (2) not all children enjoy eating chocolate (3) eating dark chocolate is good for health (4) chocolate is not readily available everywhere

Accepted Answer

B. not all children enjoy eating chocolate. The poster suggests every child loves chocolate, but Text 2 makes clear that allergies, taste preferences and culture mean not all children enjoy it.

P5 English SA2 2025 — Tao Nan

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