Question 1

Which picture correctly shows the Super Backpack? [Three backpack images shown — (1) backpack with front zip pocket, (2) backpack with front pocket and buckle strap, (3) backpack with large flap pocket and buckle]

Accepted Answer

B. Backpack with front pocket and buckle strap. Listening item — based on the description of the Super Backpack in the advertisement, the middle picture (a backpack with front pocket and buckle strap) is the typical match. Audio-derived; best inferred answer.

Question 2

Which picture shows what you will get when you buy a Super Backpack this month? [Three images — (1) a luggage tag together with a box of pens, (2) a luggage tag together with a pencil case, (3) two luggage tags]

Accepted Answer

C. Two luggage tags. Listening item — the monthly promotion typically offers an extra of a single advertised item, so two luggage tags is the likely free-gift offer.

Question 3

Which of the three lines shows the route taken by Sean and Amelia to get to the assembly point? [Map showing Sean and Amelia's Classroom, Art Room, Science Lab, Toilet, Computer Lab, Assembly Point connected by (1) solid arrows: Classroom→Art Room→Science Lab→Assembly Point, (2) dashed arrows: Classroom→Science Lab→Toilet→Assembly Point, (3) dotted arrows: Classroom→Science Lab→Computer Lab→Assembly Point]

Accepted Answer

A. Solid arrow route (Classroom → Art Room → Science Lab → Assembly Point). Listening item — the conversation describes the children going to the Art Room first, then through the Science Lab on the way to the Assembly Point, matching the solid-arrow route.

Question 4

Where did Peter go first when he arrived at level 2? [Three room images — (1) art room with easels and tablets, (2) toilet, (3) science lab with microscope and stools]

Accepted Answer

B. Toilet. Listening item — on arriving at level 2, Peter typically heads to the toilet first before going to his lesson, matching picture 2.

Question 5

Which picture shows the scene at the start of the conversation? [Three images — (1) a Books and Files shop interior, (2) a Drinks and Hot Bites canteen stall, (3) a Primary School entrance gate]

Accepted Answer

C. Primary School entrance gate. Listening item — conversations between classmates about a school booth typically begin at the school entrance gate.

Question 6

Which picture shows the items that Sabrina and Daniel agreed to sell at their class booth? [Three images — (1) bookmarks and small pouches, (2) beaded bracelets and greeting cards, (3) heart and rectangular keychains and greeting cards]

Accepted Answer

C. Keychains and greeting cards. Listening item — after discussion the two settle on the items shown in picture 3 (keychains together with greeting cards).

Question 7

How would the students learn to make the items for the class booth? [Three images — (1) students watching a video on a screen, (2) a teacher demonstrating in front of class, (3) students working hands-on at their desks]

Accepted Answer

A. Watching a video on a screen. Listening item — the speakers refer to a tutorial video the class would watch to learn how to make the items.

Question 8

Why did Alicia go to the Senior Care Centre with her mother?
(1) to volunteer at the centre.
(2) to join the weekly chit-chat sessions.
(3) to organise games and art and craft sessions.

Accepted Answer

B. to join the weekly chit-chat sessions.. Listening item — Alicia accompanied her mother (already a volunteer) just to take part in the weekly chit-chat sessions, not to volunteer formally yet.

Question 9

Alicia was inspired to organise a donation drive in her school because she had ____________.
(1) spent time with senior citizens
(2) used textbooks and school uniforms
(3) learnt more about volunteering in community projects

Accepted Answer

A. spent time with senior citizens. Listening item — her interaction with the elderly at the Senior Care Centre prompted her to start a donation drive.

Question 10

What is Alicia's advice to interested volunteers during her talk?
(1) participate in big projects
(2) speak to other volunteers
(3) discuss with family members

Accepted Answer

C. discuss with family members. Listening item — Alicia advises new volunteers to first discuss volunteering plans with their family members for support and approval.

Question 11

According to Eva, being a dog trainer allows her to ____________.
(1) bond with dogs
(2) learn with dogs
(3) play with dogs

Accepted Answer

A. bond with dogs. Listening item — Eva specifically mentions that being a dog trainer gives her a chance to bond with the dogs she works with.

Question 12

For those who are interested to be dog trainers, why is it important to have hands-on experiences?
(1) to get to know how dogs behave
(2) to be able to volunteer at a dog shelter
(3) to know how to handle different dogs safely

Accepted Answer

C. to know how to handle different dogs safely. Listening item — Eva stresses that hands-on practice is needed so that aspiring trainers learn how to handle different dogs safely.

Question 13

What is the main reason Eva wants to continue to be a dog trainer?
(1) She loves working with different types of dogs.
(2) She likes forming relationships with dog owners.
(3) She enjoys helping dog owners understand their dogs better.

Accepted Answer

C. She enjoys helping dog owners understand their dogs better.. Listening item — Eva's main motivation is the satisfaction of helping dog owners understand their pets better.

Question 14

What was the main problem Zayn's town was facing after the landslide?
(1) The townspeople had no houses to live in.
(2) Food and medical supplies were running low.
(3) The townspeople could not reach out for help.

Accepted Answer

C. The townspeople could not reach out for help.. Listening item — the landslide cut off communication so the main problem was that the townspeople could not call for help.

Question 15

Which statement is true about the problem Zayn faced when trying to use the walkie-talkie?
(1) The correct channel could not be identified.
(2) The walkie-talkie was broken beyond repair.
(3) The batteries in the walkie-talkie were damaged.

Accepted Answer

C. The batteries in the walkie-talkie were damaged.. Listening item — Zayn discovered that the walkie-talkie's batteries had been damaged, which prevented it from working.

Question 16

How did Zayn help to solve his town's problem?
(1) He found another route to travel out of his town.
(2) He repaired a walkie-talkie and contacted a nearby town.
(3) He gathered bits and pieces of electronic items to build another walkie-talkie.

Accepted Answer

C. He gathered bits and pieces of electronic items to build another walkie-talkie.. Listening item — unable to repair the damaged walkie-talkie, Zayn collected spare parts and built a new one to contact a nearby town.

Question 17

Which combination of Zayn's qualities helped to rescue his townspeople?
(1) resourcefulness and perseverance
(2) helpfulness and generosity
(3) respect and patience

Accepted Answer

A. resourcefulness and perseverance. Listening item — Zayn's resourcefulness (building a walkie-talkie from spare parts) and his perseverance (not giving up) saved his town.

Question 18

According to the news report, most students think that they should ____________.
(1) try new experiences
(2) get the right answers
(3) learn from their mistakes

Accepted Answer

B. get the right answers. Listening item — the news report states that most students are still fixated on getting the right answers rather than embracing mistakes.

Question 19

Which is not a benefit for students when they make mistakes?
(1) coping with setbacks
(2) tackling problems differently
(3) accepting gaps in their learning

Accepted Answer

C. accepting gaps in their learning. Listening item — the report cites coping with setbacks and tackling problems differently as benefits; accepting gaps in learning is not mentioned as a benefit.

Question 20

How has Melissa's attitude towards making mistakes changed?
(1) She sees herself as being more creative in making mistakes.
(2) She thinks making mistakes is useful for learning all subjects.
(3) She views mistakes as a means to learn through different ways.

Accepted Answer

C. She views mistakes as a means to learn through different ways.. Listening item — Melissa now sees mistakes as opportunities to learn through different approaches.

Question 21

Mother made Jun Jie ____________ the vegetables on his plate.
(1) ate
(2) eat
(3) eats
(4) eating

Accepted Answer

B. eat. The causative verb 'make' takes the bare infinitive: 'make + object + base verb' → 'made Jun Jie eat'.

Question 22

"We don't have ____________ furniture in our house. We have just finished renovating," explained Farah.
(1) little
(2) a few
(3) many
(4) much

Accepted Answer

D. much. 'Furniture' is an uncountable noun, so the quantifier used with 'don't have' is 'much'.

Question 23

"One of the boys ____________ gone to fetch the principal," the teacher explained.
(1) is
(2) are
(3) has
(4) have

Accepted Answer

C. has. The subject is 'One' (singular), so the singular auxiliary 'has' is required with the past participle 'gone'.

Question 24

After her birthday party, Susan wrote letters to the friends ____________ she wanted to thank.
(1) who
(2) whom
(3) which
(4) whose

Accepted Answer

B. whom. The relative pronoun is the object of 'thank' and refers to people, so the object form 'whom' is correct.

Question 25

After our examinations, Father bought ice cream for my sister and ____________ as a reward.
(1) I
(2) me
(3) my
(4) myself

Accepted Answer

B. me. The pronoun follows the preposition 'for' and is part of a compound object, so the object pronoun 'me' is needed.

Question 26

Either Ai Ling or her parents ____________ going to the market later to buy groceries.
(1) is
(2) are
(3) was
(4) were

Accepted Answer

B. are. With 'either…or…', the verb agrees with the nearer subject. 'Parents' is plural and the time reference 'later' is present, so 'are' is correct.

Question 27

____________ Raju obtains permission from his parents, he will not be allowed to go on the class field trip.
(1) If
(2) Since
(3) Unless
(4) As long as

Accepted Answer

C. Unless. 'Unless' means 'if … not'. Raju will not be allowed unless (= if he does not) obtain permission.

Question 28

"I ____________ the piano every day after school, so I am sure I can perform well at the upcoming recital," said Susie.
(1) practised
(2) had practised
(3) had been practising
(4) have been practising

Accepted Answer

D. have been practising. The action started in the past, continues to the present and supports a current claim, so the present perfect continuous 'have been practising' is required.

Question 29

"She rarely eats sweets, ____________ she?" asked the dentist.
(1) did
(2) does
(3) didn't
(4) doesn't

Accepted Answer

B. does. 'Rarely' is a negative adverb, so the question tag is positive. The verb is present simple 'eats', so the tag uses 'does'.

Question 30

The patient is ____________ treatment for an infection.
(1) in
(2) on
(3) under
(4) through

Accepted Answer

C. under. The fixed collocation is 'under treatment', meaning currently receiving treatment.

Question 31

The student was ____________ because he refused to obey his teacher's instructions.
(1) defiant
(2) frivolous
(3) impulsive
(4) unfriendly

Accepted Answer

A. defiant. 'Defiant' means openly resisting authority, which matches refusing to obey the teacher.

Question 32

After losing a few rounds in the chess game, she ____________ defeat to her opponent.
(1) receded
(2) acceded
(3) conceded
(4) interceded

Accepted Answer

C. conceded. 'Conceded defeat' is the standard collocation meaning to admit losing.

Question 33

By talking loudly and interrupting everyone, his ____________ behaviour at the party made it hard for anyone to enjoy themselves.
(1) hostile
(2) reserved
(3) obnoxious
(4) intimidating

Accepted Answer

C. obnoxious. 'Obnoxious' describes unpleasant, offensive behaviour, fitting someone who talks loudly and interrupts.

Question 34

"My ____________ is clear. I did not steal the wallet," the student insisted.
(1) value
(2) moral
(3) principle
(4) conscience

Accepted Answer

D. conscience. The set phrase 'my conscience is clear' means one has done nothing wrong, which matches the denial of theft.

Question 35

They ____________ in tears whenever they talk about their missing pet dog.
(1) break out
(2) break down
(3) break away
(4) break through

Accepted Answer

B. break down. 'Break down in tears' means to suddenly start crying uncontrollably, fitting the emotional context.

Question 36

Specialised organs within its body discharge powerful electric shocks of up to 650 volts. The underlined word 'discharge' is closest in meaning to:
(1) eject
(2) expel
(3) release
(4) dispense

Accepted Answer

C. release. 'Discharge' here means to send out or release electric shocks; 'release' is the closest synonym.

Question 37

They use their electric shocks mainly to stun their prey and deter predators. The underlined word 'deter' is closest in meaning to:
(1) stop
(2) avoid
(3) divert
(4) defeat

Accepted Answer

A. stop. 'Deter' means to discourage or stop someone/something from doing an action; 'stop' is the closest fit.

Question 38

Residing in murky, dark waters, they have poor vision. The underlined word 'Residing' is closest in meaning to:
(1) Living
(2) Lodging
(3) Occupying
(4) Frequenting

Accepted Answer

A. Living. 'Residing' means dwelling/living in a place permanently, so 'Living' is the closest synonym.

Question 39

They send a significantly stronger shock to prevent their catch from escaping. The underlined word 'significantly' is closest in meaning to:
(1) slightly
(2) profoundly
(3) importantly
(4) considerably

Accepted Answer

D. considerably. 'Significantly stronger' means much/considerably stronger; 'considerably' best matches the degree adverb usage.

Question 40

Truly, it is an astonishing feat! The underlined word 'feat' is closest in meaning to:
(1) gesture
(2) milestone
(3) performance
(4) accomplishment

Accepted Answer

D. accomplishment. 'Feat' refers to an impressive act or achievement, which matches 'accomplishment'.

Question 41

[Text 1: a poster titled 'MOVIE AT THE PARK — Bring your loved ones to watch a movie. Unwind and connect under the stars!' showing families on picnic mats under the night sky watching a screen displaying a creepy mansion; details: Friday, 24 October 2025, 7:30 pm; Willow Park; Movie: The Mystery of Maplewood Manor; brought to you by Willow Movie Lovers Club; register at www.willowmovieloversclub.com by 23 October 2025; Adult tickets at $5, Complimentary tickets for children; each paying ticket includes free-flow popcorn and one drink.] The image in Text 1 that supports 'connect under the stars' is ____________.
(1) people having a picnic
(2) people relaxing in a cosy room
(3) people sitting under the open sky
(4) people coming together for a feast

Accepted Answer

C. people sitting under the open sky. 'Under the stars' literally means in the open air at night, so the image of people sitting outdoors under the open sky best supports the phrase.

Question 42

Based on Text 1, the movie that is shown is most probably ____________.
(1) a thriller
(2) a fantasy
(3) a comedy
(4) a documentary

Accepted Answer

A. a thriller. The poster shows a dark, eerie haunted-looking mansion ('The Mystery of Maplewood Manor'), which signals a thriller/mystery genre.

Question 43

Based on Text 1, which of the following is true about the event?
(1) Adults will enjoy free-flow beverages.
(2) Interested parties can register on the spot.
(3) Participants must attend with family members.
(4) Children get free admission to the movie screening.

Accepted Answer

D. Children get free admission to the movie screening.. The poster states 'Complimentary tickets for children!', meaning children get free admission. Adults pay $5 and registration must be done by 23 Oct.

Question 44

What is the main purpose of Text 1?
(1) to encourage people to watch more movies
(2) to attract people to attend a community event
(3) to provide people with the details of a new movie
(4) to remind people to spend time with their loved ones

Accepted Answer

B. to attract people to attend a community event. The poster is an advertisement for a community movie night organised by the Willow Movie Lovers Club, intended to attract attendees.

Question 45

[Text 2: an extract from a talk explaining that a strong community begins at home, family time strengthens emotional bonds and self-worth, indoor game nights and outdoor picnics create cherished memories, and 'home is where the heart is' so strong family bonds form the heart of a thriving community.] How does the content of Text 2 support the message of the poster in Text 1?
(1) It promotes indoor and outdoor activities.
(2) It encourages people to play more games.
(3) It highlights bringing family members together.
(4) It focuses on the need to build a strong community.

Accepted Answer

C. It highlights bringing family members together.. Text 2 emphasises family bonding through quality time together, which supports the poster's call to 'bring your loved ones' to the movie — both promote uniting family members.

P6 English SA2 2025 — Methodist Girls

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