P6 English SA2 2016 — Henry Park | Singapore Past Year Paper

Q: The man with the two green bags ____ shouting at him just now.

C. was. Subject 'The man' is singular and 'just now' signals past time, so the singular past form 'was' is correct.

Q: Although many people know about Sir Stamford Raffles, ____ know about his unusual interests.

A. few. 'People' is a countable plural noun, so the countable quantifier 'few' (meaning 'not many') is correct; the contrast 'Although' shows only a small number know.

Q: Simon Cowell heard him ____ and decided to sign a singing contract with him.

A. sing. After the verb of perception 'heard', the bare infinitive 'sing' is used to show the complete action was heard.

Q: Neither Peter nor his sisters ____ to go to the beach to swim today.

A. like. In 'neither...nor', the verb agrees with the nearer subject 'sisters' (plural), so the plural present form 'like' is correct.

Q: Till now, no one ____ forward to claim the lost wallet from the police post.

B. has come. 'Till now' signals an action continuing up to the present, requiring the present perfect 'has come' with the singular subject 'no one'.

Q: Jack, as well as his two sisters, ____ to go for the learning journey tomorrow.

B. decides. The phrase 'as well as his two sisters' is parenthetical; the verb agrees with the singular subject 'Jack', so 'decides' is correct.

Q: Participants should adhere ____ the rules set by the organiser of the basketball competition.

C. to. The verb 'adhere' collocates with the preposition 'to' when meaning to follow or comply with rules.

Q: "John hasn't sought your permission, ____ he?" Mr Tan asked.

B. has. A negative statement using 'hasn't' takes a positive question tag with the same auxiliary, so 'has he?' is correct.

Q: Studies have shown that the average number of calories consumed by teenagers ____ risen over the last forty years.

C. has. The subject 'the average number' is singular, and 'risen' needs the auxiliary 'has' to form the present perfect.

Q: Mr Chee looks very fit ____ his age. No one believes that he is already eighty years old.

B. in spite of. 'In spite of' shows contrast and is followed by a noun phrase ('his age'); he looks fit despite being old.

Q1 MCQ 1 mark

The man with the two green bags ____ shouting at him just now.

Q2 MCQ 1 mark

Although many people know about Sir Stamford Raffles, ____ know about his unusual interests.

Q3 MCQ 1 mark

Simon Cowell heard him ____ and decided to sign a singing contract with him.

Q4 MCQ 1 mark

Neither Peter nor his sisters ____ to go to the beach to swim today.

Q5 MCQ 1 mark

Till now, no one ____ forward to claim the lost wallet from the police post.

Q6 MCQ 1 mark

Jack, as well as his two sisters, ____ to go for the learning journey tomorrow.

Q7 MCQ 1 mark

Participants should adhere ____ the rules set by the organiser of the basketball competition.

Q8 MCQ 1 mark

"John hasn't sought your permission, ____ he?" Mr Tan asked.

Q9 MCQ 1 mark

Studies have shown that the average number of calories consumed by teenagers ____ risen over the last forty years.

Q10 MCQ 1 mark

Mr Chee looks very fit ____ his age. No one believes that he is already eighty years old.

Q11 MCQ 1 mark

The government has ____ the Land Transport Authority and the police to book cyclists for riding recklessly on pedestrian walkways.

Q12 MCQ 1 mark

When the space probe landed on Mars, the first thing it did was to take a ____ from the Martian soil.

Q13 MCQ 1 mark

It is impossible to discuss anything with you. There is a definite ____ in our communication.

Q14 MCQ 1 mark

Cameras which have been installed in lifts act as a ____ against acts of vandalism.

Q15 MCQ 1 mark

Even after taking on a second job to supplement the family income, Mr Lai still could not ____.

Q16 MCQ 1 mark

Researches have predicted in a recent medical report which was (16) printed in 2015 that half of the world's population will be short-sighted by 2050. (Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word 'printed'.)

Q17 MCQ 1 mark

The medical term for this (17) disorder is myopia. (Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word 'disorder'.)

Q18 MCQ 1 mark

People with myopia have difficulty in (18) concentrating on objects that are far away from them. (Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word 'concentrating'.)

Q19 MCQ 1 mark

In this report, it was suggested that looking at computer screens and mobile phones could be a leading (19) cause. (Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word 'cause'.)

Q20 MCQ 1 mark

Furthermore, the sudden rise in myopia may be (20) related to changes in one's lifestyle. (Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word 'related'.)

Q21 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

The main objective of the flyer is to ____.

Q22 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Jane will receive a special gift if she ____.

Q23 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Participants of 'Science Alive' must ____.

Q24 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Which of the following statements is true?

Q25 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

The organiser of the activities is ____.

Q26 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Under the 'Science Alive' activity, the words Terrarium Craft are in italics ____.

Q27 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Under the 'Reading with Your Child' section of the flyer, the phrase 'ignite a love for reading' refers to ____.

Q28 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Based on the flyer, what can we infer most accurately about Clara Chia, the Junior Reading Ambassador?

Q29 Structured 1 mark

There was the usual amount of discussion as to a name ____ me. (Choose the most suitable word A–Q for the blank.)

Q30 Structured 1 mark

My father suggested the name of Mildred Campbell, an ancestor ____ he highly esteemed, and he declined to take any further part in the discussion. (Choose the most suitable word A–Q for the blank.)

Q31 Structured 1 mark

My mother solved the problem by stating that it was her wish that I should be named after her mother. ____ maiden name was Helen Everett. (Choose the most suitable word A–Q for the blank.)

Q32 Structured 1 mark

However, in the excitement of carrying me to church, my father forgot the name ____ the way. (Choose the most suitable word A–Q for the blank.)

Q33 Structured 1 mark

When the minister asked him for it, he just remembered that it had been decided to name me ____ my grandmother, and he stated my name ____ Helen Adams. (This blank is numbered 33.)

Q34 Structured 1 mark

...and he stated my name ____ Helen Adams. (This blank is numbered 34.)

Q35 Structured 1 mark

____, in the dreary month of February, came the illness. (This blank is numbered 35.)

Q36 Structured 1 mark

____ closed my eyes and ears and plunged me into the unconsciousness of a new-born baby. (This blank is numbered 36.)

Q37 Structured 1 mark

They called ____ acute congestion of the stomach and brain. (This blank is numbered 37.)

Q38 Structured 1 mark

Early one morning, ____, the fever left me suddenly and mysteriously. (This blank is numbered 38.)

Q39 Structured 1 mark

Editing for spelling/grammar: 'The pollution is (39) like to have come from Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo or even Singapore's own backyard.' Correct the underlined word 'like'.

Q40 Structured 1 mark

Editing for spelling/grammar: 'Winds blowing from the north-east and east could be carrying the haze to Singapore. Local forest fire (40) reports on Tuesday could also be a contribution factor...' Correct the underlined word 'reports'.

Q41 Structured 1 mark

Editing for spelling/grammar: 'Local forest fires reported on Tuesday could also be a (41) contribution factor, the National Environment Agency (NEA) said.' Correct the underlined word 'contribution'.

Q42 Structured 1 mark

Editing for spelling/grammar: 'Associate Professor Koh Tieh Yong, a (42) wether researcher from SIM University...' Correct the underlined word 'wether'.

Q43 Structured 1 mark

Editing for spelling/grammar: '...said there was a (43) spyke in the number of hot spots in Peninsular Malaysia...' Correct the underlined word 'spyke'.

Q44 Structured 1 mark

Editing for spelling/grammar: '...particularly in Pahang (44) duration the weekend.' Correct the underlined word 'duration'.

Q45 Structured 1 mark

Editing for spelling/grammar: 'In the late afternoon on Tuesday, (45) modaret hazy conditions reached Singapore.' Correct the underlined word 'modaret'.

Q46 Structured 1 mark

Editing for spelling/grammar: 'The time (46) lapps in consistent with the distance from the hot spot source...' Correct the underlined word 'lapps'.

Q47 Structured 1 mark

Editing for spelling/grammar: '...while only a (47) little fires were reported there over the past week...' Correct the underlined word 'little'.

Q48 Structured 1 mark

Editing for spelling/grammar: 'cloudy conditions could be preventing (48) satalightes in space from picking up more hot spots.' Correct the underlined word 'satalightes'.

Q49 Structured 1 mark

Editing for spelling/grammar: 'Singapore could still be badly hit when the usual haze season rolls in around (49) June.' Correct the underlined word (the fires are said to be ... by corporations). Correct the underlined word 'causing'.

Q50 Structured 1 mark

Editing for spelling/grammar: '...who use the slash-and-burn method to clear (50) vegitetion for palm oil, pulp and paper plantations.' Correct the underlined word 'vegitetion'.

Q51 Structured 1 mark

Comprehension cloze (Cesar Millan): 'the rest are troubled dogs sent to Millan to (51) ____ good behaviour.' Fill in the blank with the most suitable word.

Q52 Structured 1 mark

Comprehension cloze: 'Obviously, Millan has a special gift in working (52) ____ these animals.' Fill in the blank with the most suitable word.

Q53 Structured 1 mark

Comprehension cloze: 'Millan knew that he wanted (53) ____ work with dogs.' Fill in the blank with the most suitable word.

Q54 Structured 1 mark

Comprehension cloze: 'His first experience with these animals, at age 15, was helping (54) ____ at an animal clinic.' Fill in the blank with the most suitable word.

Q55 Structured 1 mark

Comprehension cloze: 'He was so good at calming scared dogs and (55) ____ all kinds of situations that people started calling him 'the dog boy.'' Fill in the blank with the most suitable word.

Q56 Structured 1 mark

Comprehension cloze: 'Since (56) ____, he has built a rewarding career around his favourite animal, the canine species.' Fill in the blank with the most suitable word.

Q57 Structured 1 mark

Comprehension cloze: 'He (57) ____ by this philosophy — exercise and discipline first, and then affection.' Fill in the blank with the most suitable word.

Q58 Structured 1 mark

Comprehension cloze: 'He says a (58) ____ of people get this wrong because they do not realise what dogs really need.' Fill in the blank with the most suitable word.

Q59 Structured 1 mark

Comprehension cloze: 'he trains owners to understand that their pets (59) ____ rules.' Fill in the blank with the most suitable word.

Q60 Structured 1 mark

Comprehension cloze: 'He has helped a large number of celebrities (60) ____ Oprah Winfrey, Will Smith and everyday people too.' Fill in the blank with the most suitable word.

Q61 Structured 1 mark

Comprehension cloze: 'Millan also works with dogs whose dangerous behaviour has (61) ____ them from finding homes.' Fill in the blank with the most suitable word.

Q62 Structured 1 mark

Comprehension cloze: 'He trains (62) ____ to be loving, gentle dogs.' Fill in the blank with the most suitable word.

Q63 Structured 1 mark

Comprehension cloze: 'Viewers can actually see this (63) ____ in dogs with troublesome behaviour on Millan's TV show, The Dog Whisperer.' Fill in the blank with the most suitable word.

Q64 Structured 1 mark

Comprehension cloze: 'To find the right job, Millan (64) ____ children to do what they enjoy.' Fill in the blank with the most suitable word.

Q65 Structured 1 mark

Comprehension cloze: '"You can always find a job but I find that happiness comes (65) ____ you follow your dreams."' Fill in the blank with the most suitable word.

Q66 Structured 2 marks

Mr Lim is reading the magazine. Mrs Lim is preparing breakfast. (Rewrite as one sentence using 'while'.) ____ while ____.

Q67 Structured 2 marks

Bryan was so mischievous that he hid his friend's book in the locker. (Rewrite using 'Out of'.) Out of ____.

Q68 Structured 2 marks

John has not handed in his consent form yet. Everyone else has done so. (Rewrite using 'All but'.) All but ____.

Q69 Structured 2 marks

"Did you enjoy yourself at the graduation party last night?" Mrs Tan asked her daughter. (Rewrite.) Mrs Tan asked her daughter ____.

Q70 Structured 2 marks

Mrs Teo took a step into the lift. The alarm sounded. (Rewrite using 'No sooner'.) No sooner ____.

Q71 Open-ended 2 marks

Why did the writer remind himself not to stop for too long in paragraph 1? (2m)

Q72 Open-ended 1 mark

Which three-word phrase in paragraph 2 tells us that the writer did not have any repellent in his pocket? (1m)

Q73 Open-ended 1 mark

In paragraph 2, what does the phrase "filling themselves up" (line 11) mean? (1m)

Q74 Open-ended 3 marks 🖼 Visual

Based on the passage, state whether each statement in the table below is true or false. Give one reason why you think so. (3m) (a) 'Before running off, the writer prevented the mosquitoes from biting his neck by smearing repellent on it.' (b) 'The insects followed him, covering his whole head, making a high-pitched sound.' (c) 'Only a few mosquitoes had bitten the writer on his hands and neck in the tent.'

Q75 Open-ended 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Order the sentences below according to what had happened in the passage. Number the sentences (1, 2 and 3) in the boxes provided. (1m) — 'After the rain, the writer ventured out of his tent.' / 'In Mexico, the writer was bitten by mosquitoes from the mangrove swamps.' / 'The writer was getting over the mountain to get to his destination.'

Q76 Open-ended 3 marks 🖼 Visual

Choose the word from lines 15–28 which have similar meanings to the words below. (3m) i) trapped ii) separated iii) continued

Q77 Open-ended 2 marks

Explain fully why a 'still evening' (line 38) would be 'perfect' for the mosquitoes. (2m)

Q78 Open-ended 3 marks 🖼 Visual

Look at the table below. What do the words in the left column refer to in the passage? Write the answers in the column on the right. (3m) — 'this' (line 13), 'it' (line 30), 'their' (line 49)

Q79 Open-ended 2 marks 🖼 Visual

Based on the information from lines 40–51, fill in the blanks in the following table. (2m) — Row 1: Subject 'Howie Kantner', Cause 'Mosquitoes suck so much of his blood', Effect = ?. Row 2: Subject 'Howie Kantner', Cause = ?, Effect 'His back appeared to be covered with living grey fur.'

Q80 Open-ended 2 marks

Do you agree that the writer and Howie have different ways of handling the problems posed by the Arctic mosquitoes? Why do you think so? Support your answer with information from the passage. (2m)

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