Question 1

Based on Text 1, which of the following information about the donation drive is not true?
(1) It is organised by Food for All.
(2) It runs from 1 to 8 November daily.
(3) Only donations of fresh fruits and vegetables are accepted.
(4) The objective is to provide food to people who cannot afford it.

Accepted Answer

C. Only donations of fresh fruits and vegetables are accepted.. The poster's Food Wish List specifies rice, cereal, cooking oil, canned food, bread spreads and Milo/coffee/tea — not fresh fruits and vegetables. Therefore, statement (3) is not true. The other statements are supported by the poster (organised by Food for All; runs 1–8 November 9 am–5 pm; aims to help the needy and elderly).

Question 2

Why are pictures of food and a food wish list included in Text 1? They _______.
(1) promote food products sold by the organiser
(2) encourage people to eat a variety of nutritious food
(3) better attract the attention of families with young children
(4) show examples of the types of food that are being requested for donation

Accepted Answer

D. show examples of the types of food that are being requested for donation. The food images (rice, cereal, cooking oil, canned tomato soup, canned fish, jam, Milo) directly correspond to the Food Wish List. Their purpose is to give donors clear visual examples of the items needed. The organiser does not sell these products, and the poster is aimed at the general public, not just families with young children.

Question 3

What does the social media post extract tell us about the volunteer's experience? The volunteer _______.
(1) discovered that food drives help to reduce food wastage
(2) valued the chance to build relationships and gain recognition
(3) felt it was worthwhile to help the community and meet volunteers
(4) realised that food donations are not as important as financial help

Accepted Answer

C. felt it was worthwhile to help the community and meet volunteers. The volunteer describes the experience as 'rewarding', highlighting connecting with the community, distributing essential food items, and collaborating with like-minded volunteers. There is no mention of food wastage, personal recognition, or comparing food versus financial donations.

Question 4

The dash (—) in text 2 is used to _______.
(1) emphasise that family members came together to donate
(2) persuade the young and old to contribute food generously
(3) remind parents to teach their children to donate extra food
(4) explain that there are no restrictions on the number of donors

Accepted Answer

A. emphasise that family members came together to donate. The dashes set off the phrase 'parents and children alike' as an aside to emphasise that whole families — both parents and children — came together to donate. The dashes draw the reader's attention to this togetherness, not to persuasion, instruction, or restrictions.

Question 5

What is the common idea in both Text 1 and Text 2?
(1) Everyone should have a well-balanced diet.
(2) It is important to donate money to charity to help the needy.
(3) Food donations from the public help to solve food insecurity.
(4) More volunteers are needed to make a difference to the needy and elderly.

Accepted Answer

D. More volunteers are needed to make a difference to the needy and elderly.. Text 1 calls on the public to 'join us in making a difference in our community by donating food to the needy and elderly'. Text 2 ends with the hope that 'everyone will come together... to contribute food items and support the mission'. Both texts share the call for more people (volunteers/donors) to make a difference to the needy and elderly.

Question 6

According to the advertisement in Text 1, which of the following is true of the play 'The Dreamer'?
(1) The play is based on a true story.
(2) There are adult and child ticket prices.
(3) Michelle Chang is the director of the play.
(4) The play is held at Children's Wonder Theatre.

Accepted Answer

C. Michelle Chang is the director of the play.. The advertisement states the play is 'Written and Directed by Michelle Chang'. The play is not described as based on a true story; ticket prices are listed ($20, $30, $35) without separate adult/child categorisation; and the venue is Princess Theatre — Children's Wonder Theatre is the producing company, not the venue.

Question 7

'Want to escape into a world of mystery and wonder?' Why did the writer ask the question in Text 1?
(1) to spark people's interest to watch the play
(2) to inform readers about the content of the play
(3) to suggest that the story is about exploring dreamlike worlds
(4) to get people to reflect on the question and how it applies to them

Accepted Answer

A. to spark people's interest to watch the play. The rhetorical question is a hook used in advertising to immediately grab readers' attention and arouse their curiosity to watch the play. While the play does involve dreamlike worlds, the question's purpose in the advertisement is primarily promotional — to spark interest, not to inform or to elicit personal reflection.

Question 8

Why was the image of five stars at the top of the poster in Text 1 included? 
(1) to represent the number of characters in the play
(2) to highlight that the play will be performed five times
(3) to show that the play is highly acclaimed and award winning
(4) to indicate the age rating of the play for audiences aged 5 and above

Accepted Answer

C. to show that the play is highly acclaimed and award winning. The advertisement labels the play 'An Award-winning Play' and Text 2 also calls it 'award-winning'. The five stars symbolise a five-star (top) rating, conventionally used to signify critical acclaim and quality, matching the description of the play.

Question 9

Based on the information in Text 2, what was the transformation that the main character, Elliot, experienced?
(1) Elliot promised to live up to his parent's high expectations.
(2) Elliot faced and overcame challenges in the dreamlike worlds.
(3) Elliot finally found out his true identity and what he wanted in life.
(4) Elliot realised that he could make a positive difference in the world.

Accepted Answer

D. Elliot realised that he could make a positive difference in the world.. Text 2 explicitly says the turning point is 'transformative, empowering him to return to his world with a newfound appreciation for both himself and the impact he can make on those around him'. This describes a realisation that he can make a positive difference, which captures his transformation. The other options describe events along the journey but not the turning-point transformation itself.

Question 10

Based on the information presented in Text 1 and Text 2, which of the following best describes the play you expect to see?
(1) A mystery involving a boy's discovery of a magic painting
(2) An action-packed drama about a boy, his family and classmates
(3) A light-hearted comedy about a boy's adventures on a flying cloud
(4) A mystical journey of a boy's self-discovery through dreamlike worlds

Accepted Answer

D. A mystical journey of a boy's self-discovery through dreamlike worlds. Text 1 promises 'a world of mystery and wonder' and 'a boy's journey of self-discovery'. Text 2 calls it 'a journey of self-discovery' through 'magical worlds' and 'different fantasy worlds'. Together these descriptions best match a mystical journey of self-discovery through dreamlike worlds.

Question 11

'Ever dream of learning how to do inline skating?' Why did the writer ask the question in Text 1?
(1) to explain how to do inline skating
(2) to give people a summary of the poster
(3) to hook readers who wish to learn inline skating
(4) to spark people's curiosity about Fun Skaters Pte. Ltd

Accepted Answer

C. to hook readers who wish to learn inline skating. The rhetorical question, followed immediately by 'Dream no more!', is a marketing hook aimed at readers who have wished to learn inline skating, drawing them into reading the rest of the poster. It does not explain how to skate, summarise the poster, or focus curiosity on the company itself.

Question 12

According to the poster in Text 1, which of the following is false of the basic inline skating classes?
(1) One will learn skating tricks from the classes.
(2) Experienced instructors will teach the lessons.
(3) Inline skating may result in one becoming more flexible.
(4) One may choose from three session timeslots to sign up for classes.

Accepted Answer

A. One will learn skating tricks from the classes.. The 'You will learn how to' list covers basic skills — balance, fall safely, move forward, brake and stop, make turns — not tricks. The other statements are true: the instructors are described as professional and friendly, the benefits include improved body flexibility, and three weekly sessions (Mon, Wed, Sat) are offered.

Question 13

'Learn how to skate the fun and safe way.' Which of the following description of the images does not support the statement? [Images on poster: cartoon children skating in a park; a teenage girl skating; a pair of inline skates]
(1) The children are smiling widely.
(2) Safety gear is worn by the children.
(3) The scenery in the park is beautiful.
(4) The children look confident balancing on their skates

Accepted Answer

C. The scenery in the park is beautiful.. The fun aspect is supported by the smiling, confident-looking children, and the safe aspect is supported by them wearing safety gear. Beautiful park scenery is unrelated to either 'fun' or 'safe' learning, so it does not support the statement.

Question 14

Based on Text 2, what was the highlight for Sam when he was learning inline skating?
(1) learning to balance
(2) injuring his wrist due to a fall
(3) getting better at the basic moves
(4) skating around smoothly and continuously

Accepted Answer

D. skating around smoothly and continuously. When asked what he enjoyed most, Sam replied that 'gliding around feels amazing. It's like I'm flying! It's the best feeling ever!' This describes skating smoothly and continuously, which was his highlight.

Question 15

'Learn how to skate the fun and safe way.' We cannot trust this statement from Text 1 because in Text 2, Sam stated that _______.
(1) it was very hard to balance
(2) learning inline skating had been really fun
(3) he once fell really hard and sprained his wrist
(4) he fell down a lot while wearing the appropriate safety gear

Accepted Answer

C. he once fell really hard and sprained his wrist. The poster claims it is the 'safe way' to skate, but Sam describes falling really hard and spraining his wrist (needing a brace for weeks). This contradicts the safety claim. Falling down or finding balance hard does not directly contradict 'safe', and saying it was fun supports rather than contradicts the statement.

Question 16

The main purpose of the poster in Text 1 is to _______.
(1) offer treatments for heat-related illnesses
(2) provide scientific explanations on why the tips work
(3) advise people on how to take necessary precautions
(4) guarantee complete protection for all heat-related illnesses

Accepted Answer

C. advise people on how to take necessary precautions. The poster is titled 'Top Tips to Beat the Heat' and lists practical precautions — stay hydrated, dress down, eat light, take a cool shower, seek shade, avoid strenuous activity. Its purpose is to advise readers on precautions to stay safe in hot weather, not to provide treatment, scientific explanation, or any guarantee of complete protection.

Question 17

'Top tips to beat the heat.' The pictures in Text 1 support this by providing _______.
(1) an illustration for each tip given
(2) a representation of the hot weather
(3) an explanation on how to follow the tips
(4) detailed steps of how to combat heat-related illness

Accepted Answer

A. an illustration for each tip given. Each of the six tips on the poster is paired with its own visual (water bottle for Stay hydrated, T-shirt/shorts for Dress down, watermelon for Eat light, shower for Take a cool shower, umbrella for Seek shade, indoor child for Avoid strenuous activity). The pictures function as one illustration per tip.

Question 18

According to the poster in Text 1, which of the following is false?
(1) Avoid wearing dark-coloured clothes when out on a hot day.
(2) Wearing a hat or taking an umbrella will help beat the heat.
(3) We should stay indoors during the hottest time of the day.
(4) We should only eat salads and fruits on a hot day.

Accepted Answer

D. We should only eat salads and fruits on a hot day.. The poster suggests 'consume smaller, light meals. Eat food like salads and fruits' — salads and fruits are given as examples, not as the only foods one should eat. The other statements are supported: the poster advises light-coloured clothes (implying dark colours should be avoided), wearing a hat or using an umbrella under 'Seek shade', and limiting outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day.

Question 19

'Have you ever experienced heat exhaustion?' Why did the writer ask the question in Text 2?
(1) to provide a definition for 'heat exhaustion'
(2) to engage the readers by reflecting on their experiences
(3) to make readers think about the meaning of 'heat exhaustion'
(4) to request for information from the readers about heat exhaustion

Accepted Answer

B. to engage the readers by reflecting on their experiences. The rhetorical question opens the personal recount and invites readers to relate to the writer's experience of heat exhaustion. The definition that follows is supplementary; the question itself functions as a hook to engage readers by making them reflect on whether they've had a similar experience.

Question 20

The information presented in Text 1 is credible because in Text 2 _______.
(1) the writer thought she could stay safe in the hot blazing sun
(2) the writer's body temperature dropped after taking a cool shower
(3) the writer's mother could identify the symptoms of heat-related illness
(4) the writer did not realise that she was suffering from heat-related illness

Accepted Answer

B. the writer's body temperature dropped after taking a cool shower. Text 1 advises taking a cool shower to lower body temperature when feeling hot. Text 2 confirms this works: after the writer was guided into a cool shower, the water 'cool[ed] my overheated body' and she stayed there 'until I felt my temperature normalise'. This real-life outcome supports the credibility of the tip in Text 1.

P6 English CA1 2025 — Anglo Chinese

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