P6 English SA1 2018 — Nanyang | Singapore Past Year Paper

Q: The police were alerted to break _________ the fight between the two men at the hawker centre.

B. up. The phrasal verb 'break up' means to stop a fight or disturbance, which fits the context of police stopping a fight.

Q: When Jenny slipped on the wet kitchen floor all but one of the bowls that she was carrying _________ broken.

D. were. 'All but one of the bowls' indicates more than one bowl was broken, and the action is in the past, so the plural past form 'were' agrees with 'bowls'.

Q: _________ having gone for many job interviews after his graduation, none of the companies offered John a job.

C. Despite. 'Despite' is followed by a noun/gerund phrase ('having gone'), expressing contrast. 'Although' would require a clause with a subject and verb.

Q: The staff of the bank have been briefed what to do _________ a robber strike.

D. should. 'Should a robber strike' is an inverted conditional meaning 'if a robber should strike', expressing a possible future event.

Q: Paul studies in this school, _________ he?

C. doesn't. A positive present-tense statement with a third-person singular subject ('Paul studies') takes the negative tag 'doesn't he?'.

Q: To _________ did you present the Best Performer Award to?

C. whom. 'Whom' is the object pronoun used to refer to a person who receives the award.

Q: My neighbour _________ her washed clothes to dry early this morning.

B. hung. The action happened in the past ('early this morning'), so the past tense 'hung' is correct. 'Hanged' refers only to execution by hanging.

Q: You should stand up for yourself! Do not let Billy push you _________.

D. around. The idiom 'push someone around' means to treat someone unfairly or order them about, which fits 'stand up for yourself'.

Q: Neither the boys nor I _________ keen to watch the horror movie.

B. am. With 'neither...nor', the verb agrees with the nearer subject. The nearer subject is 'I', so 'am' is correct.

Q: I smelled something _________ while I was walking past the pizza parlour.

B. burning. After verbs of perception like 'smelled', the present participle 'burning' is used to describe the ongoing action being sensed.

Q1 MCQ 1 mark

The police were alerted to break _________ the fight between the two men at the hawker centre.

Q2 MCQ 1 mark

When Jenny slipped on the wet kitchen floor all but one of the bowls that she was carrying _________ broken.

Q3 MCQ 1 mark

_________ having gone for many job interviews after his graduation, none of the companies offered John a job.

Q4 MCQ 1 mark

The staff of the bank have been briefed what to do _________ a robber strike.

Q5 MCQ 1 mark

Paul studies in this school, _________ he?

Q6 MCQ 1 mark

To _________ did you present the Best Performer Award to?

Q7 MCQ 1 mark

My neighbour _________ her washed clothes to dry early this morning.

Q8 MCQ 1 mark

You should stand up for yourself! Do not let Billy push you _________.

Q9 MCQ 1 mark

Neither the boys nor I _________ keen to watch the horror movie.

Q10 MCQ 1 mark

I smelled something _________ while I was walking past the pizza parlour.

Q11 MCQ 1 mark

In a fit of anger, the boy trampled on the ant hill and _________ a huge part of it.

Q12 MCQ 1 mark

The library imposed a higher fine as a/an _________ to discourage pupils from returning library books late.

Q13 MCQ 1 mark

The pedestrian felt thankful to be alive after surviving a near _________ car accident.

Q14 MCQ 1 mark

It is advisable to reserve a table at this popular restaurant as many shoppers _________ it during the weekends.

Q15 MCQ 1 mark

For the first time in his life, Sean felt like _________ in France when he started studying there and could not adapt to the difference in culture.

Q16 MCQ 1 mark

His natural genius crossed so many disciplines that he epitomised the term "Renaissance man." Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word 'disciplines'.

Q17 MCQ 1 mark

Two of his paintings, Mona Lisa and The Last Supper, remain among the world's most famous and enduring works of all time. Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word 'enduring'.

Q18 MCQ 1 mark

Art, Leonardo believed, was indisputably connected with science and nature. Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word 'indisputably'.

Q19 MCQ 1 mark

He filled dozens of secret notebooks with inventions, observations and theories about his pursuits from aeronautics to anatomy. Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word 'pursuits'.

Q20 MCQ 1 mark

Though he was lauded in his time as a great artist, his peers often did not fully appreciate his genius. Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word 'lauded'.

Q21 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

According to the flyer, what facilities does the Aranda Nature Park offer?

Q22 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

According to the flyer, which of the following statements is not true about Aranda Nature Park?

Q23 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

If you plan to go for the Treetop Walk, which of the following can you expect to see or experience at the walking trail?

Q24 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Which of the following can be said about the Charles Education Centre?

Q25 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Which of the following is the most likely reason that Kara's testimonial was included in the flyer?

Q26 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Based on Kara's testimonial, her favourite activity was _________.

Q27 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

The best way for a teacher to organise a field trip to the Charles Education Centre for its hands-on activity is to _________.

Q28 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Which of the following statements is true?

Q29 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in blank (29) with the most suitable word from the list (A to Q): 'Unfortunately, ____ the substance is great for lifting our spirits, it is detrimental to the environment.' Word list: A) a, B) although, C) are, D) despite, E) for, F) in, G) may, H) on, J) or, K) out, L) that, M) than, N) themselves, P) through, Q) when.

Q30 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in blank (30) with the most suitable word from the list (A to Q): 'One researcher is calling ____ a worldwide ban.'

Q31 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in blank (31) with the most suitable word from the list (A to Q): 'You ____ not be aware that the shiny flecks are made using PET.'

Q32 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in blank (32) with the most suitable word from the list (A to Q): 'a plastic ____ does not decompose for decades.'

Q33 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in blank (33) with the most suitable word from the list (A to Q): 'Measuring less ____ five millimeters in length, they pass unfiltered ...'

Q34 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in blank (34) with the most suitable word from the list (A to Q): 'they pass unfiltered ____ sewage treatment systems into rivers and canals and eventually, the ocean.'

Q35 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in blank (35) with the most suitable word from the list (A to Q): 'In 2009, a study discovered that every one ____ three fish caught in Great Britain had ingested the microplastic.'

Q36 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in blank (36) with the most suitable word from the list (A to Q): '____ their tiny size, they can have ____ devastating impact on humans and animals.'

Q37 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in blank (37) with the most suitable word from the list (A to Q): '... they can have ____ devastating impact on humans and animals.'

Q38 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in blank (38) with the most suitable word from the list (A to Q): 'many organizations have begun taking the responsibility upon ____ to reduce environmental pollution.'

Q39 Open-ended 1 mark

Editing — correct the spelling or grammatical error in the underlined word (39): '... a single cub is haeled as a victory.'

Q40 Open-ended 1 mark

Editing — correct the spelling or grammatical error in the underlined word (40): 'one can only imagine the exitement caused by the announcement ...'

Q41 Open-ended 1 mark

Editing — correct the spelling or grammatical error in the underlined word (41): 'This, be the first time such a large, healthy litter has been ... , is drawing a lot of attention ...'

Q42 Open-ended 1 mark

Editing — correct the spelling or grammatical error in the underlined word (42): '... the first time such a large, healthy litter has been bear, ...'

Q43 Open-ended 1 mark

Editing — correct the spelling or grammatical error in the underlined word (43): 'Zoo officials who are close monitoring the precious animals ...'

Q44 Open-ended 1 mark

Editing — correct the spelling or grammatical error in the underlined word (44): '... say that the mother is an examplery one.'

Q45 Open-ended 1 mark

Editing — correct the spelling or grammatical error in the underlined word (45): 'She has quickly become profesient in caring for her very large litter of cubs ...'

Q46 Open-ended 1 mark

Editing — correct the spelling or grammatical error in the underlined word (46): 'Appeared to be well on their way to become healthy adults, the cubs ...'

Q47 Open-ended 1 mark

Editing — correct the spelling or grammatical error in the underlined word (47): '... on their way to become healthy adults ...'

Q48 Open-ended 1 mark

Editing — correct the spelling or grammatical error in the underlined word (48): '... have survived the krutial early months ...'

Q49 Open-ended 1 mark

Editing — correct the spelling or grammatical error in the underlined word (49): '... much at the relief of the zoo-keepers.'

Q50 Open-ended 1 mark

Editing — correct the spelling or grammatical error in the underlined word (50): 'It will be several months before the adorable cubs will make their public daybue.'

Q51 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in blank (51) with a suitable word: 'Many would rather work in an air-conditioned office ____ train under the hot sun.'

Q52 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in blank (52) with a suitable word: 'However, Wayne Tan, an Outward Bound Singapore (OBS) instructor, did just the ____.'

Q53 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in blank (53) with a suitable word: 'He had taken a ____ of faith to start a career in Outdoor Adventure Education (OAE).'

Q54 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in blank (54) with a suitable word: '____ becoming an instructor, Wayne was experiencing some major setbacks in his life.'

Q55 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in blank (55) with a suitable word: 'It rejuvenated him and ____ him realise that his problems were not as significant as he had thought.'

Q56 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in blank (56) with a suitable word: 'He saw an advertisement and ____ up for the Instructor Training Programme immediately.'

Q57 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in blank (57) with a suitable word: 'To Wayne, staying outdoors is definitely ____ an easy task.'

Q58 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in blank (58) with a suitable word: 'He ____ from countless mosquito bites and at times was not able to shower for a few days.'

Q59 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in blank (59) with a suitable word: 'He felt that the most challenging part of the training was ____ he had to stay for three days and two nights out in the wild all by ...'

Q60 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in blank (60) with a suitable word: '... he had to stay for three days and two nights out in the wild all by ____.'

Q61 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in blank (61) with a suitable word: 'It was memorable because there was really nothing much to do alone ____ to reflect on my life in the middle of nowhere ...'

Q62 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in blank (62) with a suitable word: 'However, he has ____ life skills which he hopes to ... to the youth participants ...'

Q63 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in blank (63) with a suitable word: '... life skills which he hopes to ____ to the youth participants when he conducts outdoor courses as an instructor.'

Q64 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in blank (64) with a suitable word: 'For those who are ____ a career as an Outward Bound Singapore instructor, Wayne has some words of ...'

Q65 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in blank (65) with a suitable word: 'Wayne has some words of ____. "Do a job that actually makes you happy!"'

Q66 Open-ended 2 marks

Rewrite the sentence using the word(s) provided. Your answer must be in one sentence and the meaning must be the same. "What time will you arrive at the party tomorrow?" John asked me. — John asked _________.

Q67 Open-ended 2 marks

Rewrite the sentence using the word(s) provided. The school bell rang. The children bolted out of their seats. — No sooner _________.

Q68 Open-ended 2 marks

Rewrite the sentence using the word(s) provided. John shouted at Mary. He did not consider her feelings. — Without any _________.

Q69 Open-ended 2 marks

Rewrite the sentence using the word(s) provided. Tom likes to play soccer. The boys like to play soccer. — _________ as well as _________.

Q70 Open-ended 2 marks

Rewrite the sentence using the word(s) provided. Ning questioned whether Alan was sincere. — Alan's _________.

Q71 Open-ended 1 mark

What did the writer hope to achieve during the hike? [1m]

Q72 Open-ended 1 mark

Pick out a three-word phrase from the second paragraph that tells us that the writer did not get water from Tom in the end. [1m]

Q73 Structured 3 marks

Based on the information from paragraphs 2 and 3, fill in the blanks in the following table. [3m] The table has columns 'How the writer felt', 'What made him feel this way', 'How the writer reacted'. Row 1: feeling = (blank a); made him feel = 'He had forgotten to bring his water bottle'; reacted = 'He was thinking of getting water from Tom.' Row 2: feeling = 'concerned'; made him feel = 'He could not see anything that had caused the sound in the forest.'; reacted = (blank b). Row 3: feeling = 'panicky'; made him feel = (blank c); reacted = 'He quickened his steps to try to catch up.'

Q74 Open-ended 2 marks

According to the writer, it would be worse if he were to be left behind by his buddies. Explain clearly why he thought so. [2m]

Q75 Structured 3 marks

Look at the table below. What do the word(s) in the left column refer to in the passage? Write your answers in the column on the right. [3m] Words from the passage: 'the sound' (line 13); 'that' (line 22); 'bad decision' (line 25).

Q76 Structured 3 marks

Based on the story, state whether each statement in the table below is true or false, then give one reason why you think so. [3m] Statement 1: 'The writer did not think that the pamphlet given by Tom was important.' Statement 2: 'The mother bear injured the writer.' Statement 3: 'The writer told his buddies what had happened immediately after they found him.'

Q77 Open-ended 2 marks

Why was the writer sure that "it was going to be my end" in paragraph 6? [2m]

Q78 Structured 1 mark

Write 1, 2 and 3 in the blanks below to indicate the order in which the events occurred in the passage. [1m] ___ The writer fell onto the ground. ___ The writer could not see his hiking buddies. ___ The writer ran towards the mother bear.

Q79 Open-ended 2 marks

How had the writer taken Tom's warning about bears lightly? [2m]

Q80 Structured 2 marks

List one word each from the first and last paragraphs to show how the writer's view of the bears had changed. [2m] Before the hike, he thought the bears were ____. During the hike, he realised that the bears were ____.

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