P6 English SA1 2014 — Raffles Girls | Singapore Past Year Paper

Q: Janice went to Nara Shopping Mall on 2 May, Sunday, and spent a total of $150. She can ______________________________.

B. enjoy a 20% discount at the toy shop. The brochure offers 20% discounts at listed merchants, including 'Toys and You' (a toy shop), from 2 May to 30 May. The lucky draw needs a minimum spend of $180, the Stanson Café set-meal deal is weekdays only (2 May is a Sunday), and the 10% storewide discount applies only on 1 May.

Q: Mrs Tan and her 5 year-old daughter were at Nara Shopping Mall on the opening day in the evening. They could ______________________________.

D. get a chance to perform with Disney characters. Opening day is 1 May 2014, a Saturday. The Disney Meet-and-Greet runs on weekends from 6pm–7pm in the evening, and parents and children are invited on stage to sing and dance with the characters. Celebrity photos are only 10am–11am, no 30% discount exists, and the free ice-cream applies on weekdays only.

Q: Which of the following statements is true?

B. All offers featured in the brochure are valid only in May.. Every offer in the brochure falls within 1–30 May (the Stanson Café deal is valid till 20 May, still within May). The lucky draw also gives television sets and vouchers (not all cash), Disney performances are on weekends only (not daily), and shoppers sing with Disney characters, not the celebrities.

Q: ____________________ is not a sponsor of the prizes for the lucky draw.

C. Nara Shopping Mall. The brochure states 'Prizes sponsored by: City Buildings Development, Top Electrics and Best Supermarket'. Nara Shopping Mall is listed as the event organiser, not a prize sponsor.

Q: All the activities highlighted in the advertisement are free except ______________________.

C. Mum-can-Cook Competition. The Mum-can-Cook Competition requires a $20 registration fee. The Disney Meet-and-Greet, the Children Painting Workshop (explicitly a free workshop) and photo-taking with celebrities carry no charge.

Q: You have not been listening to what I am saying, ________________ you?

B. have. A negative statement ('have not been listening') takes a positive question tag. The subject is 'you' with the auxiliary 'have', so the tag is 'have you?'.

Q: Neither Mr Tan nor the basketball players ________________ able to participate in the opening game last week due to the thunderstorm.

D. were. With 'neither...nor', the verb agrees with the nearer subject, 'the basketball players' (plural). 'Last week' requires the past tense, giving 'were'.

Q: I don't want to go to the swimming complex, ________________ do I want to go to the cinema.

B. nor. The second clause uses inverted word order ('do I want'), which follows the negative conjunction 'nor' to link two negative ideas.

Q: Max is usually bold. It is surprising to see him yield ________________ Jenny's unreasonable demands.

A. to. The verb 'yield' takes the preposition 'to' — to yield to someone's demands means to give in to them.

Q: Tommy's love for his pet dog made him ________________ to its mischievous acts.

A. blind. The idiom is 'blind to something' — an adjective following 'made him', meaning unable to notice. 'Love made him blind to its mischievous acts' is the standard construction.

Q1 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Visual context

Promotional brochure titled 'Nara Shopping Mall is Opening Soon!' announcing the mall opens 1 May 2014 (Saturday) with discounts and performances 1–30 May. Sections: 'Catch the Stars!' — photograph local celebrities, 1–3 May, 10am–11am at Glamour Fountain; 'Shopping Deals' — 10% off all stores on 1 May, and 20% off at Footworks, Glamour Suits, Kelly's Dresses, Toys and You, Fancy Nails with the brochure from 2–30 May; 'Delectable Deal at Stanson Café' — weekday set lunch/dinner at $9.90 (normal $15.90) and a free scoop of ice-cream with every kid's meal (weekdays only), valid till 20 May; 'Disney Meet-and-Greet' — 1–30 May weekends only, 2pm–3pm and 6pm–7pm at Central Stage, parents and children invited on stage to sing and dance, plus a free Children Painting Workshop (register at information counter); 'Mum-can-Cook Competition on 8 May' — registration forms due 5 May, $20 registration fee; 'Spend and Win!' — spend a minimum of $180 on a single receipt to enter the Nara Lucky Draw, cash prizes for the top 3 winners, ten 32-inch television sets and twenty $100 supermarket vouchers as consolation prizes, sponsored by City Buildings Development, Top Electrics and Best Supermarket. Event organiser: Nara Shopping Mall.

Janice went to Nara Shopping Mall on 2 May, Sunday, and spent a total of $150. She can ______________________________.

Q2 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Mrs Tan and her 5 year-old daughter were at Nara Shopping Mall on the opening day in the evening. They could ______________________________.

Q3 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Which of the following statements is true?

Q4 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

____________________ is not a sponsor of the prizes for the lucky draw.

Q5 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

All the activities highlighted in the advertisement are free except ______________________.

Q6 MCQ 1 mark

You have not been listening to what I am saying, ________________ you?

Q7 MCQ 1 mark

Neither Mr Tan nor the basketball players ________________ able to participate in the opening game last week due to the thunderstorm.

Q8 MCQ 1 mark

I don't want to go to the swimming complex, ________________ do I want to go to the cinema.

Q9 MCQ 1 mark

Max is usually bold. It is surprising to see him yield ________________ Jenny's unreasonable demands.

Q10 MCQ 1 mark

Tommy's love for his pet dog made him ________________ to its mischievous acts.

Q11 MCQ 1 mark

The haze, which affected many children, occurred ________________ April and August.

Q12 MCQ 1 mark

Uncle Ken had promised to take my brother and ________________ to Universal Studios next week.

Q13 MCQ 1 mark

Choose the correct punctuation for blank (13) in the passage: "Simple rules might include requiring that drivers have full-time jobs," Mr Moh Hon Meng commented ____ and not rely on carpooling payments as their main source of income."

Q14 MCQ 1 mark

Choose the correct punctuation for blank (14) in the passage: Also, rides must be "on the way" - meaning if car owners live in Hougang and work in Shenton Way ____ they cannot drop someone off in Jurong.

Q15 MCQ 1 mark

Choose the correct punctuation for blank (15) in the passage: Mr Moh added, "Even if we have altruistic drivers who are willing to give rides, passengers would not want to take them, because they will feel bad. The passengers actually want to pay their share____

Q16 MCQ 1 mark

I was saddened by the ____________ of my old neighbour who had finally succumbed to her crippling illness after a long battle.

Q17 MCQ 1 mark

The tiger waited for the prey to let down its guard before it ____________ for the kill.

Q18 MCQ 1 mark

Stealing is a crime and we should not ____________ such behaviour. Lawbreakers should be punished.

Q19 MCQ 1 mark

The bullet ____________ and hit him squarely on the forehead.

Q20 MCQ 1 mark

He was so tired after running the 42km marathon that he ____________ the moment he got home.

Q21 MCQ 1 mark

Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word 'onerous': Topping that off would be the onerous, time-consuming dedication to looking ten years younger than their actual age.

Q22 MCQ 1 mark

Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word 'perpetually': They were whizzing off around in minivans perpetually, dropping off their sons at rugby practice, picking up daughters from the dentist.

Q23 MCQ 1 mark

Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word 'racing': ...picking up daughters from the dentist, racing across town to get to a meeting.

Q24 MCQ 1 mark

Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word 'mocked': ...they baked red velvet cupcakes at midnight while simultaneously being mocked by their cheeky teenage daughters.

Q25 MCQ 1 mark

Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word 'deterred': However, they would not be deterred by any obstacles which might take their focus away from their aim in life.

Q26 MCQ 1 mark

What was the main intention of the writer going to the fitness centre with Sofia every Wednesday?

Q27 MCQ 1 mark

The word "blame" (line 13) means ________________.

Q28 MCQ 1 mark

In line 15, what is the "disheartening cycle"?

Q29 MCQ 1 mark

____________________ has proven that friends can help us strengthen our determination to lose weight.

Q30 MCQ 1 mark

Based on the passage, which one of the following statements best describes the purpose of friends?

Q31 Open-ended 1 mark

Structural cloze — choose the most suitable word for blank (31) from the list [(A) about (B) above (C) by (D) even (E) for (F) in (G) of (H) on (J) to (K) till (L) through (M) up (N) under (P) why (Q) where; each word can be used only once]: Sometimes we take (31) __________ granted the harmony we experience in a multi-racial and multi-cultural city.

Q32 Open-ended 1 mark

Structural cloze — choose the most suitable word for blank (32) from the list [(A) about (B) above (C) by (D) even (E) for (F) in (G) of (H) on (J) to (K) till (L) through (M) up (N) under (P) why (Q) where]: We are (32) __________ different races and religions, yet we live together peacefully in our housing estates.

Q33 Open-ended 1 mark

Structural cloze — choose the most suitable word for blank (33) from the list [(A) about (B) above (C) by (D) even (E) for (F) in (G) of (H) on (J) to (K) till (L) through (M) up (N) under (P) why (Q) where]: ...learn and play together in our schools and the community, rely (33) __________ one another and are able to celebrate this occasion together.

Q34 Open-ended 1 mark

Structural cloze — choose the most suitable word for blank (34) from the list [(A) about (B) above (C) by (D) even (E) for (F) in (G) of (H) on (J) to (K) till (L) through (M) up (N) under (P) why (Q) where]: This happy state of affairs did not come (34) __________ by chance.

Q35 Open-ended 1 mark

Structural cloze — choose the most suitable word for blank (35) from the list [(A) about (B) above (C) by (D) even (E) for (F) in (G) of (H) on (J) to (K) till (L) through (M) up (N) under (P) why (Q) where]: Singaporeans living in that period were deeply shaken (35) __________ those riots and resolved from then on to maintain racial harmony.

Q36 Open-ended 1 mark

Structural cloze — choose the most suitable word for blank (36) from the list [(A) about (B) above (C) by (D) even (E) for (F) in (G) of (H) on (J) to (K) till (L) through (M) up (N) under (P) why (Q) where]: That is (36) __________ schools commemorate Racial Harmony Day on 21st July every year.

Q37 Open-ended 1 mark

Structural cloze — choose the most suitable word for blank (37) from the list [(A) about (B) above (C) by (D) even (E) for (F) in (G) of (H) on (J) to (K) till (L) through (M) up (N) under (P) why (Q) where]: We want to continue to build trust and establish strong ties across races so that we will stand (37) __________ for one another.

Q38 Open-ended 1 mark

Structural cloze — choose the most suitable word for blank (38) from the list [(A) about (B) above (C) by (D) even (E) for (F) in (G) of (H) on (J) to (K) till (L) through (M) up (N) under (P) why (Q) where]: We have to continue to do so, even (38) __________ pressure.

Q39 Open-ended 1 mark

Structural cloze — choose the most suitable word for blank (39) from the list [(A) about (B) above (C) by (D) even (E) for (F) in (G) of (H) on (J) to (K) till (L) through (M) up (N) under (P) why (Q) where]: Let us rejoice (39) __________ our harmony, but let us never forget what being a Singaporean means.

Q40 Open-ended 1 mark

Structural cloze — choose the most suitable word for blank (40) from the list [(A) about (B) above (C) by (D) even (E) for (F) in (G) of (H) on (J) to (K) till (L) through (M) up (N) under (P) why (Q) where]: It is not just tolerating other groups but understanding and appreciating our fellow citizens and opening our hearts (40) __________ them.

Q41 Open-ended 1 mark

Editing for grammar — correct the underlined word 'is': Kyrie Boniface is only a few hours old and seven weeks early, one of the many births before dawn in an under-equipped and over-crowded hospital in the typhoon-ravaged city in the Philippines.

Q42 Open-ended 1 mark

Editing for spelling — correct the word in bold 'berths': ...one of the many berths before dawn in an under-equipped and over-crowded hospital.

Q43 Open-ended 1 mark

Editing for spelling — correct the word in bold 'raevaeged': ...in the typhoon-raevaeged city in the Philippines.

Q44 Open-ended 1 mark

Editing for grammar — correct the underlined word 'which': The nurses, which were working on 24-hour shifts, wrapped him in plastic to keep him warm.

Q45 Open-ended 1 mark

Editing for spelling — correct the word in bold 'inquebater': ...because they did not have an inquebater.

Q46 Open-ended 1 mark

Editing for grammar — correct the underlined word 'exhausting': His exhausting mother, 21-year-old Emily, lay on a bare mattress on the floor of the next room.

Q47 Open-ended 1 mark

Editing for grammar — correct the underlined word 'fights': Nurse Jerbies Lames said Kyrie needed antibiotics to help him fights off a possible infection.

Q48 Open-ended 1 mark

Editing for spelling — correct the word in bold 'komplekayted': ...a possible infection picked up during the komplekayted 4:00am delivery.

Q49 Open-ended 1 mark

Editing for grammar — correct the underlined word 'stands': ...needed oxygen from a tall green cylinder that stands nearby, one of only a few dozen the neo-natal ward had access to.

Q50 Open-ended 1 mark

Editing for spelling — correct the word in bold 'acomodate': Every bit of available space was used to acomodate the many patients streaming into the hospital.

Q51 Open-ended 1 mark

Comprehension cloze — fill in blank (51) with a suitable word: When diving, I like to consider myself a ghost in this other (51) ______________; I float over the bottom, I do not touch or interact with anything, I just observe.

Q52 Open-ended 1 mark

Comprehension cloze — fill in blank (52) with a suitable word: Most injuries sustained from animals while diving are the result of the animal (52) __________________ itself.

Q53 Open-ended 1 mark

Comprehension cloze — fill in blank (53) with a suitable word: If you do not touch them or settle on the seabed where they might be hidden, your chances of getting harmed are greatly (53) __________________.

Q54 Open-ended 1 mark

Comprehension cloze — fill in blank (54) with a suitable word: Unlike their larger counterparts, blue-ringed octopuses are (54) __________________ enough to fit in the palm of your hand and look cute rather than deadly.

Q55 Open-ended 1 mark

Comprehension cloze — fill in blank (55) with a suitable word: ...cone shells look like an unthreatening snail (55) __________________ their poison dart can actually kill.

Q56 Open-ended 1 mark

Comprehension cloze — fill in blank (56) with a suitable word: Research what you are likely to see when diving in a new area. You will notice far more on your dive and will also know (56) __________________ the troublemakers are.

Q57 Open-ended 1 mark

Comprehension cloze — fill in blank (57) with a suitable word: Some animals may be aggressive (57) __________________ they feel threatened or are defending their territory.

Q58 Open-ended 1 mark

Comprehension cloze — fill in blank (58) with a suitable word: For example, the lionfish will spread his fins and beautiful as it may look, it is actually telling you to back (58) __________________.

Q59 Open-ended 1 mark

Comprehension cloze — fill in blank (59) with a suitable word: If something has decided that it does not want you near its territory, you may find yourself being chased away. As a general rule, (59) ______ away horizontally.

Q60 Open-ended 1 mark

Comprehension cloze — fill in blank (60) with a suitable word: In an event when the diver is already confronted by an aggressive creature, maintain eye (60) __________________ with the animal and attempt to move away.

Q61 Open-ended 1 mark

Comprehension cloze — fill in blank (61) with a suitable word: Bubbles from the secondary regulator of your oxygen tank can be used as a form of (61) __________________ if the animal starts to approach.

Q62 Open-ended 1 mark

Comprehension cloze — fill in blank (62) with a suitable word: Your buddy should join you and swim with you, shoulder (62) __________________ shoulder, presenting the largest outline to the animal.

Q63 Open-ended 1 mark

Comprehension cloze — fill in blank (63) with a suitable word: Discard anything you may have collected (63) __________________ as a spear-fishing catch because it may be attracting the animal instead.

Q64 Open-ended 1 mark

Comprehension cloze — fill in blank (64) with a suitable word: If the animal gets very close despite persistent avoidance and is clearly aggressive rather than curious, it may be necessary to strike it. It would be best not to use your bare (64) __________________. A pole, fins, camera or dive knife would be better if they are available.

Q65 Open-ended 1 mark

Comprehension cloze — fill in blank (65) with a suitable word: Get a good distance away from the animal before making an ascent to the (65) __________________. Remember to remain observant.

Q66 Open-ended 2 marks

Rewrite the given sentences using the word(s) provided, keeping the meaning the same: Siti was careless. She forgot to switch off the lights when she left the room. — Begin with: As a result of

Q67 Open-ended 2 marks

Rewrite the given sentences using the word(s) provided, keeping the meaning the same: Mary will not ask for help. She prefers to keep her troubles to herself. — Begin with: Mary would rather

Q68 Open-ended 2 marks

Rewrite the given sentences using the word(s) provided, keeping the meaning the same: She refused to accept the offer. The company suffered a huge loss. — Begin with: Due to her

Q69 Open-ended 2 marks

Rewrite the given sentence using the word(s) provided, keeping the meaning the same: John will be upset if you disagree with his point. — Begin with: Unless

Q70 Open-ended 2 marks

Rewrite the given sentence using the word(s) provided, keeping the meaning the same: Nobody comes early to work except Sally. — Begin with: With the exception of

Q71 Open-ended 2 marks

Why did Jim have to make a call of distress to Hawke's Bay?

Q72 Open-ended 2 marks

Explain clearly why the team gave themselves only an hour for the rescue mission.

Q73 Open-ended 2 marks

With reference to paragraph 4, how were Jeff and Steven required to work together to rescue Jim?

Q74 Open-ended 2 marks

Why was Dean's job a challenging one as mentioned in line 15?

Q75 Open-ended 2 marks

Why was Steven startled in line 23?

Q76 Open-ended 2 marks

What does "it" in line 18 refer to?

Q77 Open-ended 2 marks

Why did Steven have to strap the harness over Jim in line 26?

Q78 Open-ended 2 marks

What caused Jim to suddenly turn back to the yacht in the last paragraph?

Q79 Open-ended 2 marks

Which word from paragraph 6 has the same meaning as "turbulent"?

Q80 Open-ended 2 marks

What does the 'depressing scene' in line 34 refer to?

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