P6 English SA1 2014 — Nanyang | Singapore Past Year Paper

Q: The Sunrise Race is organised by ________________.

D. National Heart Foundation. The advertisement lists the Organisers as New Nation and National Heart Foundation; Lackmen Brothers, Stylish Shoes Company and Life Care Ltd are sponsors, not organisers.

Q: This advertisement appeared in the newspapers on ____________________.

B. 3 November. The poster says there are 'Last 3 days to sign up!' with the closing date 5 Nov. Three days before 5 November means the advertisement appeared on 3 November.

Q: To register for the event at 3pm on a Saturday, one must go to ________________.

C. Central Community Centre. Only Central Community Centre is open on Saturdays until 4pm (Mon–Sat 11am–4pm). East Coast Sailing Centre closes at 1pm on Saturdays and National Sports Centre opens Mon–Fri only.

Q: The first to finish the Sunrise Race will win ______________.

A. a trip to Paris. The winners' list states 1st prize is a trip to Paris; the condominium is the Lucky Draw grand prize, not the winner's prize.

Q: Which of the following statements is NOT true of the advertisement?

C. Each participant will get a chance to win Lucky Draw prizes.. Only registered participants who COMPLETE the run are entitled to the Lucky Draw, so not every participant gets a chance. The race is 'Inaugural' (first time), the route ends at National Stadium, and there are three sponsors.

Q: __________ a privilege for the retired teacher to be invited for the occasion as Guest-of-Honour.

C. It's. The sentence needs 'It is' — contracted as "It's" — to form 'It's a privilege for the retired teacher...'.

Q: My sister and I often quarrel __________ our share of the toys in the box.

C. over. The idiomatic preposition with 'quarrel' about a subject of dispute is 'over' — to quarrel over something.

Q: John, together with his sisters, ____________ the library every weekend.

B. visits. The subject is 'John' (singular); the phrase 'together with his sisters' does not change the number, so the singular verb 'visits' is required.

Q: Jason can still recall those days, when he and his brothers often ____________ together in the park near their old house.

B. played. The habitual past action ('those days... often') takes the simple past tense 'played'.

Q: The boy __________ I knew won the spelling bee competition held at the auditorium.

A. whom. The relative pronoun is the object of 'I knew' and refers to a person, so 'whom' is correct: 'The boy whom I knew won...'.

Q1 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Visual context

Advertisement poster for the 'Inaugural Sunrise Race' on Sunday 29 Nov, 7am–12 noon. Route: East Coast Park Gate / Marina Bay Sands / National Stadium, distance 8 km. A starburst reads 'Last 3 days to sign up! Closing date 5 Nov'. Registration centres: East Coast Sailing Centre (Mon–Fri 9am–5pm, Sat 9am–1pm), National Sports Centre (Mon–Fri 10am–5.30pm), Central Community Centre (Mon–Sat 11am–4pm). Fees: Adult $10, Student $5; free T-shirt and goodie bag; finishers enter a Lucky Draw (Grand Prize: new condominium apartment; consolation: tablets, health products). Winners' prizes: 1st a trip to Paris, 2nd electronic products worth $10,000, 3rd a 3D/2N cruise to Phuket. Sponsors: Lackmen Brothers Pte Ltd, Stylish Shoes Company, Life Care Ltd. Organisers: New Nation, National Heart Foundation. Enquiries 6515-5156. Images of a runner, the Eiffel Tower, electronics and a cruise ship.

The Sunrise Race is organised by ________________.

Q2 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

This advertisement appeared in the newspapers on ____________________.

Q3 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

To register for the event at 3pm on a Saturday, one must go to ________________.

Q4 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

The first to finish the Sunrise Race will win ______________.

Q5 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Which of the following statements is NOT true of the advertisement?

Q6 MCQ 1 mark

__________ a privilege for the retired teacher to be invited for the occasion as Guest-of-Honour.

Q7 MCQ 1 mark

My sister and I often quarrel __________ our share of the toys in the box.

Q8 MCQ 1 mark

John, together with his sisters, ____________ the library every weekend.

Q9 MCQ 1 mark

Jason can still recall those days, when he and his brothers often ____________ together in the park near their old house.

Q10 MCQ 1 mark

The boy __________ I knew won the spelling bee competition held at the auditorium.

Q11 MCQ 1 mark

If John ______________ more careful, he would have scored full marks for the test last week.

Q12 MCQ 1 mark

James refused to return my computer game __________________ I threatened to tell his father.

Q13 MCQ 1 mark

Choose the correct punctuation to complete the passage: "The group of boys met to discuss the dramatic events that unfolded in school that day ____ They were still in shock after witnessing Alvin hurling abuse at Mrs Wong, the class Social Studies teacher."

Q14 MCQ 1 mark

Choose the correct punctuation to complete the passage: "Is everyone here ____ asked Raphael, the class monitor who was the unofficial leader of the group.

Q15 MCQ 1 mark

Choose the correct punctuation to complete the passage: "Thomas is running late again but let's begin," remarked Jones ____ the assistant monitor. "We don't have much time."

Q16 MCQ 1 mark

Tim was late again. "That was ____________," said his mother. "Now you are grounded for the weekend."

Q17 MCQ 1 mark

The students were __________________ as they rushed to the tuck-shop to eat.

Q18 MCQ 1 mark

The injured hunter managed to ______________ to the nearest village where he was given medical attention.

Q19 MCQ 1 mark

Michael's ___________ spirit has guided him through the numerous failed business ventures during the last few decades.

Q20 MCQ 1 mark

Theresa was kind to me when I was a guest at her home. In __________ for her kindness, I gave a porcelain vase as a gift.

Q21 MCQ 1 mark

Choose the word(s) closest in meaning to the underlined word: "Floods and earthquakes are two catastrophes of nature against which man has not been able to guard himself."

Q22 MCQ 1 mark

Choose the word(s) closest in meaning to the underlined word: "...in spite of his rapid advance in Science and Technology."

Q23 MCQ 1 mark

Choose the word(s) closest in meaning to the underlined word: "Even in affluent countries such as the USA and England, scientists and engineers have not been able to prevent the damages."

Q24 MCQ 1 mark

Choose the word(s) closest in meaning to the underlined word: "In coastal cities, the flooding is further aggravated by a high tide coinciding with heavy rains."

Q25 MCQ 1 mark

Choose the word(s) closest in meaning to the underlined word: "Whole towns become submerged in water."

Q26 MCQ 1 mark

The family knew that Ah Nam's father was very ill because ______________.

Q27 MCQ 1 mark

Ah Nam's father recovered from his illness after ________________.

Q28 MCQ 1 mark

The word 'wretchedness' (line 26) means ________________.

Q29 MCQ 1 mark

How did Ah Nam's father lose his job as a contract labourer?

Q30 MCQ 1 mark

According to the passage, which one of the following sentences is true about life during the Japanese Occupation?

Q31 Open-ended 1 mark

Grammar Cloze — choose the most suitable word from the box (A–Q): "During one of ______ (31) brief appearances, Benjamin was able to glimpse the distant lake..." Word list: A) a, B) after, C) before, D) few, E) for, F) his, G) it, H) its, J) or, K) some, L) these, M) this, N) with, P) where, Q) which. Use each word once only.

Q32 Open-ended 1 mark

Grammar Cloze — choose the most suitable word from the box (A–Q): "Benjamin was able to glimpse the distant lake ______ (32) the darkness descended once again."

Q33 Open-ended 1 mark

Grammar Cloze — choose the most suitable word from the box (A–Q): "He made his way down the tree, branch from branch until he reached the ground covered ______ (33) snow."

Q34 Open-ended 1 mark

Grammar Cloze — choose the most suitable word from the box (A–Q): "Once ______ (34) twice he stumbled and almost fell."

Q35 Open-ended 1 mark

Grammar Cloze — choose the most suitable word from the box (A–Q): "Despite ______ (35) fur-lined jacket, cosy earmuffs and thick warm hat, he found the cold unbearable."

Q36 Open-ended 1 mark

Grammar Cloze — choose the most suitable word from the box (A–Q): "Nevertheless, now he knew in ______ (36) direction the lake lay and that gave him confidence."

Q37 Open-ended 1 mark

Grammar Cloze — choose the most suitable word from the box (A–Q): "...he knew in which direction the lake lay and that gave him ______ (37) confidence."

Q38 Open-ended 1 mark

Grammar Cloze — choose the most suitable word from the box (A–Q): "Suddenly, ______ (38) chilling sound pierced the still night air and brought fear to his heart."

Q39 Open-ended 1 mark

Grammar Cloze — choose the most suitable word from the box (A–Q): "He moved faster, but the snow-shoes were not built ______ (39) speed."

Q40 Open-ended 1 mark

Grammar Cloze — choose the most suitable word from the box (A–Q): "Again the blood-curdling cry assailed his ears and this time he was certain ______ (40) was closer."

Q41 Open-ended 1 mark

Spelling and Grammar — correct the word in bold: "As I was approaching my house, a kitten no older than a month skempared into my path." Write the correct word in box (41).

Q42 Open-ended 1 mark

Spelling and Grammar — correct the underlined word: "\"It's Milo!\" I exclaimed happy." Write the correct word in box (42).

Q43 Open-ended 1 mark

Spelling and Grammar — correct the underlined word: "...the kitten bear an uncanny resemblance of our family cat that had died just a month earlier." Write the correct word in box (43).

Q44 Open-ended 1 mark

Spelling and Grammar — correct the underlined word: "...an uncanny resemblance of our family cat..." Write the correct word in box (44).

Q45 Open-ended 1 mark

Spelling and Grammar — correct the word in bold: "Toco turned out to be much more than merely a suppstitut for Milo." Write the correct word in box (45).

Q46 Open-ended 1 mark

Spelling and Grammar — correct the underlined word: "Affectionate, charm, sensitive and intelligent, he exuded a personality of his own..." Write the correct word in box (46).

Q47 Open-ended 1 mark

Spelling and Grammar — correct the word in bold: "...and soon found a purmanant place in our hearts and in our home." Write the correct word in box (47).

Q48 Open-ended 1 mark

Spelling and Grammar — correct the underlined word: "...probably with the knowledge that life with us was a best option than living on the streets." Write the correct word in box (48).

Q49 Open-ended 1 mark

Spelling and Grammar — correct the word in bold: "Toco andeered himself to everyone in the family..." Write the correct word in box (49).

Q50 Open-ended 1 mark

Spelling and Grammar — correct the underlined word: "...everyone in the family include my grandmother, who usually had a tepid attitude towards cats." Write the correct word in box (50).

Q51 Open-ended 1 mark

Comprehension Cloze — fill in the blank with a suitable word: "Lizards are four-legged reptiles that live on land. Like all reptiles, they are ____________ (51) with scaly skin and are cold-blooded."

Q52 Open-ended 1 mark

Comprehension Cloze — fill in the blank with a suitable word: "This means they rely on ____________ (52) from their surroundings to raise their body temperature so that they can become more active."

Q53 Open-ended 1 mark

Comprehension Cloze — fill in the blank with a suitable word: "The rainforest is an ideal place for cold-blooded animals ____________ (53) it is warm day and night all year round."

Q54 Open-ended 1 mark

Comprehension Cloze — fill in the blank with a suitable word: "Most of them are predators. They feed ____________ (54) on insects or small mammals such as mice."

Q55 Open-ended 1 mark

Comprehension Cloze — fill in the blank with a suitable word: "Since there are more insects and other sources of food in the rainforest than in any ____________ (55) habitat, lizards of all shapes and sizes ____________ there."

Q56 Open-ended 1 mark

Comprehension Cloze — fill in the blank with a suitable word: "...lizards of all shapes and sizes ____________ (56) there."

Q57 Open-ended 1 mark

Comprehension Cloze — fill in the blank with a suitable word: "Lizards have good colour vision, and their bright, alert eyes are far enough forward in the head to ____________ (57) them to judge distance and speed when ____________ their prey."

Q58 Open-ended 1 mark

Comprehension Cloze — fill in the blank with a suitable word: "...to judge distance and speed when ____________ (58) their prey."

Q59 Open-ended 1 mark

Comprehension Cloze — fill in the blank with a suitable word: "Each eye can move independently of the other, so a chameleon can look in two ____________ (59) at once."

Q60 Open-ended 1 mark

Comprehension Cloze — fill in the blank with a suitable word: "This ____________ (60) it spot its prey."

Q61 Open-ended 1 mark

Comprehension Cloze — fill in the blank with a suitable word: "Most lizards rely on ____________ (61) to hide from their enemies. They can match the colours and patterns of their background."

Q62 Open-ended 1 mark

Comprehension Cloze — fill in the blank with a suitable word: "The chameleon is ____________ (62) the only lizard that can change colour. Many lizards can turn darker or lighter..."

Q63 Open-ended 1 mark

Comprehension Cloze — fill in the blank with a suitable word: "Many lizards can turn darker or lighter ____________ (63) to the time of day or colour of the background."

Q64 Open-ended 1 mark

Comprehension Cloze — fill in the blank with a suitable word: "The shed tail twitches and wriggles, ____________ (64) the predator from the fleeing lizard."

Q65 Open-ended 1 mark

Comprehension Cloze — fill in the blank with a suitable word: "The lizards can grow a new but weaker tail. This is a small ____________ (65) to pay for their escape."

Q66 Open-ended 2 marks

Synthesis/Transformation — rewrite in one sentence with the same meaning: The Discipline Master concluded the talk. He said that he hoped all pupils would play a part to keep the school clean.

Q67 Open-ended 2 marks

Synthesis/Transformation — rewrite in one sentence with the same meaning, beginning with the words given: "Have you seen my book?" Mary asked her classmates. Mary asked ____________

Q68 Open-ended 2 marks

Synthesis/Transformation — rewrite in one sentence with the same meaning, beginning with the words given: Sushila was the champion of the National Spelling Competition. She was surprised. Much to ____________

Q69 Open-ended 2 marks

Synthesis/Transformation — rewrite in one sentence with the same meaning, beginning with the words given: The pupils studied for their final examination. They studied diligently. It was with ____________

Q70 Open-ended 2 marks

Synthesis/Transformation — rewrite in one sentence with the same meaning, using the words given: Mr Pillay is a generous man. Thus he is given the Good Citizen Award. ____________ because of his ____________

Q71 Open-ended 2 marks

How do you know that Scott Fischer was an experienced mountaineer? (Answer in complete sentences.)

Q72 Open-ended 2 marks

Why is the word 'treacherous' used to describe the second highest mountain in the world? (Answer in complete sentences.)

Q73 Open-ended 2 marks

Why was Fischer unable to reach the peak of Mount Everest thrice? (Answer in complete sentences.)

Q74 Open-ended 2 marks

"The bitterness of those defeats fuelled his desire to climb K2." (line 10, 11) What does the underlined word tell you how he felt about the defeats? (Answer in complete sentences.)

Q75 Open-ended 2 marks

What does "them" in line 16 refer to? (Answer in complete sentences.)

Q76 Open-ended 2 marks

Explain clearly why Viesturs secured his footing and buried his ice axe into the side of the mountain (line 18, 19). (Answer in complete sentences.)

Q77 Open-ended 2 marks

Which sentence tells you that Fischer had fallen into a narrow crevasse? (Answer in complete sentences.)

Q78 Open-ended 2 marks

"... I've to make it!" (line 33) What did Fischer mean when he said that? (Answer in complete sentences.)

Q79 Open-ended 2 marks

Which phrase shows that Fischer and Viesturs overcame great difficulties when they climbed the mountain a second time? (Answer in complete sentences.)

Q80 Open-ended 2 marks

Explain clearly why the three men stayed for only half an hour at the summit of K2. (Answer in complete sentences.)

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