P6 English SA1 2021 — Nanyang | Singapore Past Year Paper

Q: Daniel ____ the dentist for a check-up every six months to ensure his teeth are free from decay.

(1) visits. The phrase 'every six months' indicates a regular, habitual action. The simple present tense 'visits' is used for such actions.

Q: The basketball team has experienced ____ success with the new training programme.

(2) much. 'Success' is an uncountable noun. 'Much' is used with uncountable nouns, while 'few', 'many', and 'several' are used with countable nouns.

Q: ____ it was pouring, the soldiers continued to march down the streets with pride.

(4) Even though. The sentence expresses a contrast between the pouring rain and the soldiers' continued marching. 'Even though' is the appropriate conjunction to show this concession or contrast.

Q: By the time the police arrived at the bank, the burglar ____ the crime scene with his accomplice.

(4) had fled. The action of the burglar fleeing happened before the police arrived. The past perfect tense ('had fled') is used to describe an action completed before another action in the past.

Q: Adam's mother was so exhausted that she ____ down on the sofa to rest.

(1) lay. The verb needed is the past tense of 'lie' (to recline oneself). The simple past tense of 'lie' is 'lay'. 'Lied' is the past tense of 'lie' (to tell an untruth). 'Laid' is the past tense of 'lay' (to place something down). 'Lain' is the past participle of 'lie'.

Q: The performer ____ the judges complimented for her graceful dancing is my sister.

(2) whom. 'Whom' is the objective case of 'who' and is used when the pronoun is the object of a verb or preposition. Here, 'the judges complimented her' (whom), so 'whom' is correct.

Q: The number of worksite accidents ____ decreased after the workers completed the safety awareness course.

(1) has. The subject of the sentence is 'The number', which is singular. Therefore, the singular verb 'has' (present perfect tense) is required.

Q: The Prime Minister went ____ television to deliver a national address on the COVID-19 situation in Singapore.

(1) on. When referring to a broadcast medium like television, the preposition 'on' is used (e.g., 'on television', 'on the radio').

Q: Peter shared that he ____ helped out in the preparations for the Teachers' Day Concert if he had been asked to.

(4) would have. This is a third conditional sentence, expressing a hypothetical situation in the past. The structure is 'if + past perfect, would have + past participle'. The 'if' clause 'if he had been asked to' implies a past condition, making 'would have helped' the correct main clause form.

Q: Cream and sugar were not included in that cake recipe, ____ they?

(2) were. The main clause 'Cream and sugar were not included' uses the past tense auxiliary verb 'were'. A tag question must match the tense and auxiliary verb of the main clause. Since the main clause is negative, the tag question is positive: 'were they?'

Q1 Structured 15 marks 🖼 Visual

Imagine you are Tom. Write an email to your form teacher, Mdm Li, to inform her about what happened at Diana's house. You are to refer to the pictures and information on page 2 for your email. In your email, include the following key information: - the date of the incident - where the incident took place - two reasons why Kaleb was unhappy with Diana - how Diana responded to Kaleb's comments - why you approached Kaleb and Diana You may reorder the points. Remember to write in complete sentences.

Q1 MCQ

Daniel ____ the dentist for a check-up every six months to ensure his teeth are free from decay.

Q2 Open-ended 40 marks 🖼 Visual

Write a composition of at least 150 words about an important project. The pictures are provided to help you think about this topic. Your composition should be based on one or more of these pictures. Consider the following points when you plan your composition: • What was the important project? • Why was it an important project? You may use the points in any order and include other relevant points as well.

Q2 MCQ

The basketball team has experienced ____ success with the new training programme.

Q3 MCQ

____ it was pouring, the soldiers continued to march down the streets with pride.

Q4 MCQ

By the time the police arrived at the bank, the burglar ____ the crime scene with his accomplice.

Q5 MCQ

Adam's mother was so exhausted that she ____ down on the sofa to rest.

Q6 MCQ

The performer ____ the judges complimented for her graceful dancing is my sister.

Q7 MCQ

The number of worksite accidents ____ decreased after the workers completed the safety awareness course.

Q8 MCQ

The Prime Minister went ____ television to deliver a national address on the COVID-19 situation in Singapore.

Q9 MCQ

Peter shared that he ____ helped out in the preparations for the Teachers' Day Concert if he had been asked to.

Q10 MCQ

Cream and sugar were not included in that cake recipe, ____ they?

Q11 MCQ

The children managed to ____ the problem, and they found a solution after a long discussion.

Q12 MCQ

Ravi found the story so ____ that he had to continue reading it from start to end.

Q13 MCQ

After a plane crashed into the sea, rescue divers searched for the ____ but they were unsuccessful.

Q14 MCQ

Meredith was having butterflies in her stomach as she had been asked to give an ____ speech on stage.

Q15 MCQ

The young villager was ____ about having to cross the rapid river alone on a narrow shaky bridge.

Q16 MCQ

A million thoughts raced through my mind, but I had no time to lose. With snow whirling around me, I fought to grab the boat, but I missed and plummeted deeper into the sea.

Q17 MCQ

I could no longer hear or see my crew. I swam in oblivion, desperately seeking safety. I felt myself being dragged out further by the vicious undercurrent. The cold murky water offered a distorted, fairly unclear reflection of what lay ahead.

Q18 MCQ

I could no longer hear or see my crew. I swam in oblivion, desperately seeking safety. I felt myself being dragged out further by the vicious undercurrent. The cold murky water offered a distorted, fairly unclear reflection of what lay ahead.

Q19 MCQ

I could no longer hear or see my crew. I swam in oblivion, desperately seeking safety. I felt myself being dragged out further by the vicious undercurrent. The cold murky water offered a distorted, fairly unclear reflection of what lay ahead.

Q20 MCQ

Undaunted by the harsh conditions, I continued to propel myself forward.

Q21 MCQ

The main aim of the flyer is to ____

Q22 MCQ

Which of the following is true of Tembusu Bird Sanctuary?

Q23 MCQ

Parents can enjoy the promotional entrance rate for a child ticket if they ____

Q24 MCQ

Which of the following is a highlight in the "Soar into the Skies" show?

Q25 MCQ

One of the characteristics of the yellow parrot is its ____

Q26 MCQ

Hassan would like to plan his next visit to the sanctuary. How can he find more information on its most recent specials?

Q27 MCQ

What is the similarity between the "Soar into the Skies" show and "Pretty in Pink" exhibit?

Q28 MCQ

What is the main objective of the volunteer's programme at Tembusu Bird Sanctuary?

Q29 MCQ

While the youngsters today may know The Cathay as yet another shopping centre, behind its modern glass exterior lies a rich history. The old building ____ the city-state's first air-conditioned cinema.

Q30 MCQ

When the Japanese invaded Singapore ____ World War 2, the building was transformed into an air raid centre.

Q31 MCQ

Designed ____ a British architect, Frank Brewer, the original 16-storey building reached a height of 79.5 metres, making it first and tallest high-rise building in Southeast Asia then.

Q32 MCQ

Designed a British architect, Frank Brewer, the original 16-storey building reached a height of 79.5 metres, making it ____ first and tallest high-rise building in Southeast Asia then.

Q33 MCQ

Pilots landing ____ the Kallang Airport used it as a landmark to identify their location when they were making the final approach for their landings.

Q34 MCQ

Pilots landing at the Kallang Airport used it as a landmark to identify their location ____ they were making the final approach for their landings.

Q35 MCQ

Many Singaporeans have fond memories of The Cathay. On social media, a user recalled sipping a drink from the American fast-food chain, Orange Julius, ____ opened its first outlet in Singapore at The Cathay in 1982.

Q36 MCQ

Another user, Mrs Brenda Woo, noted that it was a luxury to watch a movie there. She said, "In comparison to the present, people back then were ____ easily contented."

Q37 MCQ

Today, the building with the Cathay" logo remains, having been listed ____ a national monument in 2003.

Q38 MCQ

It is now home ____ a shopping centre and numerous private residences.

Q39 Open-ended

Forests grow in cold, temperate, and tropical regions. They provide resources for humans, include food, timber, energy, shelter and medicine.

Q40 Open-ended

The trees in forests help to purification water by filtering pollutants from water.

Q41 Open-ended

Additionally, trees store carbon from the atmosfere and play a vital role in slowing down climate change.

Q42 Open-ended

As forest ecosystems are very valuable to the planet, garyements and scientists are extremely concerned about their mentainance and health.

Q43 Open-ended

As forest ecosystems are very valuable to the planet, governments and scientists are extremely concerned about their mentainance and health.

Q44 Open-ended

Forests have long been sought under by loggers and people clearing land for agriculture.

Q45 Open-ended

They have also been disappearing due of climate change and forest fires.

Q46 Open-ended

Between 1990 to 2020, ____ the area okupied by forests worldwide decreased by one per cent...

Q47 Open-ended

...the area okupied by forests worldwide decreased by one per cent...

Q48 Open-ended

with most of the losses occurred in the tropical regions. This trend will undoubtedly continue.

Q49 Open-ended

Slowing the loss of forests, experts say, will require comunnitees and countries to work together and develop effective forest managment plans.

Q50 Open-ended

Slowing the loss of forests, experts say, will require communities and countries to work together and develop effective forest managment plans.

Q51 Open-ended

During the COVID-19 pandemic, having food delivered to one's doorstep has become the norm for many Singaporeans. While this has brought much convenience to consumers, it came at a ____ to the environment.

Q52 Open-ended

During the two-month circuit breaker period, consumers could ____ longer dine out like they used to.

Q53 Open-ended

Instead, many ____ to takeaway meals and food delivery services for their meals.

Q54 Open-ended

This led to an increase in the use of plastic items ____ cutlery and takeaway containers.

Q55 Open-ended

Unfortunately, these items are not so ____ recyclable. In fact, the process is so difficult that many of them are discarded as plastic waste.

Q56 Open-ended

Singaporeans were encouraged to use reusable containers, cups and bags to ____ down on plastic waste, but the pandemic has put many Singaporeans in a dilemma.

Q57 Open-ended

Singaporeans were encouraged to use reusable containers, cups and bags to cut down on plastic waste, but the pandemic has put many Singaporeans ____ a dilemma.

Q58 Open-ended

For example, some Singaporeans felt uncomfortable when they saw personal containers being placed next to disposable ones at hawker centres ____ of hygiene concerns.

Q59 Open-ended

As a result, single-use plastic items became the preferred ____ for many people as they believed them to be more hygienic.

Q60 Open-ended

____ to this view, recent research has shown that well-washed reusable containers are safe to use as the coronavirus can be killed with regular dish soap and sanitization.

Q61 Open-ended

recent research has shown that well-washed reusable containers are safe to use as the coronavirus ____ be killed with regular dish soap and sanitization.

Q62 Open-ended

Spurred ____ by such assurances, more people have using these reusable containers again.

Q63 Open-ended

Spurred on by such assurances, more people have ____ using these reusable containers again.

Q64 Open-ended

In fact, environmental activists are hoping that when more people start to cultivate such habits, using reusable cutlery and containers would become ____ nature to all.

Q65 Open-ended

Though some may find it challenging to be environmentally-friendly, we should ____ in mind the harmful effects of plastic pollution in the long run.

Q66 Structured

"How long will it take to paint this wall?" John asked the painter. John asked the painter

Q67 Structured

The bullies fled when they saw the teacher. Upon

Q68 Structured

Tom is preparing a presentation for school next week. A presentation

Q69 Structured

The girl was anxious about her missing dog. She decided to search for it. Anxious about

Q70 Structured

Both the children have not washed their hands. Neither of

Q71 Open-ended 1 mark

Pick out a two-word phrase from the first paragraph that tells us that the writer's mother was calm when dealing with sharks. [1m]

Q72 Open-ended 1 mark

According to the writer's father, why did the writer's mother always smell like the sea? [1m]

Q73 Open-ended 2 marks

According to the writer, what did dissecting a shark involve? [2m]

Q74 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]

Q75 Structured 3 marks

Based on the information from Paragraphs 3 and 5, fill in the blanks in the following table. [3m]

Q76 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 failed to win a challenge. ____ The writer ignored her friend's question. ____ The writer saw the carcass of a shark.

Q77 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]

Q78 Open-ended 2 marks

Explain clearly why the writer should include the great white shark for the Biology Challenge. [2m]

Q79 Structured 2 marks

Look at the requests below. Explain clearly why the writer wanted to leave in the two separate occasions in the story. [2m]

Q80 Structured 2 marks

List one word each from Paragraph 3 and 6 respectively to show how the writer's view of the shark changed before and after Fred's reminder of the Biology Challenge. [2m]

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