P6 English SA2 2021 — Tao Nan | Singapore Past Year Paper

Q: "This is good news. She'd be delighted, ____?" I asked Siti.

D. wouldn't she. The statement uses 'She'd be' (= She would be), so the question tag must mirror 'would' in the negative: 'wouldn't she'.

Q: We will not be able to leave the compound ____ Adam has unlocked the gate for us.

A. until. 'Until' fits: leaving is impossible up to the point when Adam unlocks the gate. 'Before' would reverse the logic, 'despite' needs a noun phrase, and 'because' makes the cause-effect illogical.

Q: When Betty spotted Dad ____ her car, she quickly walked towards him.

D. washing. After 'spotted' + object, the verb takes the -ing form to show an ongoing action witnessed at that moment: 'spotted Dad washing her car'.

Q: The twins ____ on the bed, tossing and turning. It was past midnight when they finally fell asleep.

B. lay. Past tense of intransitive 'lie' (to recline) is 'lay'. 'Lied' means to tell an untruth; 'laid' is the past tense of transitive 'lay' (to place something).

Q: If my parents had the opportunity to travel, they ____ me along with them.

B. would take. Second conditional structure (If + past simple, would + base verb) expresses a hypothetical present/future situation: 'would take'.

Q: In spite of the fact that Rodney could speak only ____ Korean, he enjoyed holidaying in Korea.

B. little. 'Korean' (the language) is an uncountable noun, so the quantifier 'little' (small amount) is correct. 'Few/many' modify countable nouns; 'much' doesn't pair with 'only' in this idiomatic restriction.

Q: Do approach your teacher ____ you need help with your schoolwork.

D. should. 'Should' here functions as a conditional conjunction equivalent to 'if': 'should you need help' = 'if you need help'. The other modals do not fit this conditional structure.

Q: Being shy, I ____ communicate with my neighbours and classmates.

A. hardly. A shy person rarely communicates with others, so 'hardly' (almost never) is correct. 'Usually' and 'frequently' contradict shyness; 'slightly' does not modify a verb meaningfully here.

Q: Knowing that the number of places ____ limited, my brother made a reservation last week.

C. was. The subject is 'the number' (singular), so it takes singular agreement. Past tense 'was' matches 'made a reservation last week'.

Q: The school organised many workshops in response ____ the students' requests.

A. to. The fixed preposition that collocates with 'in response' is 'to'.

Q1 Open-ended 15 marks 🖼 Visual

Imagine you are Sally Thong. Write an email to your CCA teacher, Miss Tan, to ask her for a letter of recommendation so that you can participate in the Free Youth Dance Camp 2021. You are to refer to the pictures and information on page 2 for your email. In your email, include the following information: why you are writing to Miss Tan; the date and venue of the camp; two things you will gain from attending this camp; why you need to sign up soon; the benefit of being one of the top three dancers at the camp. You may reorder the points. You must write your email in complete sentences.

Q1 MCQ 1 mark

"This is good news. She'd be delighted, ____?" I asked Siti.

Q2 MCQ 1 mark

We will not be able to leave the compound ____ Adam has unlocked the gate for us.

Q2 Open-ended 40 marks 🖼 Visual

Write a composition of at least 150 words about keeping a promise. 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 promise about? How did it end? You may use the points in any order and include other relevant points as well.

Q3 MCQ 1 mark

When Betty spotted Dad ____ her car, she quickly walked towards him.

Q4 MCQ 1 mark

The twins ____ on the bed, tossing and turning. It was past midnight when they finally fell asleep.

Q5 MCQ 1 mark

If my parents had the opportunity to travel, they ____ me along with them.

Q6 MCQ 1 mark

In spite of the fact that Rodney could speak only ____ Korean, he enjoyed holidaying in Korea.

Q7 MCQ 1 mark

Do approach your teacher ____ you need help with your schoolwork.

Q8 MCQ 1 mark

Being shy, I ____ communicate with my neighbours and classmates.

Q9 MCQ 1 mark

Knowing that the number of places ____ limited, my brother made a reservation last week.

Q10 MCQ 1 mark

The school organised many workshops in response ____ the students' requests.

Q11 MCQ 1 mark

They were once best friends but ____ when they could not agree on the title of the project.

Q12 MCQ 1 mark

Mrs Lee was ____ making sacrifices for her son but he was unaware of her efforts.

Q13 MCQ 1 mark

As we explored the abandoned mansion, a strange creaking sound caused me to ____.

Q14 MCQ 1 mark

Mrs Goh was ____ in shock when she heard that she had won the cash prize of fifty thousand dollars.

Q15 MCQ 1 mark

It is ____ that you submit the forms soon because late entries will not be accepted.

Q16 MCQ 1 mark

Those who were younger and smaller felt intimidated. (Choose the word closest in meaning to 'intimidated'.)

Q17 MCQ 1 mark

Ta Li often said that he was second to none. (Choose the phrase closest in meaning to 'second to none'.)

Q18 MCQ 1 mark

He would without any reason, bully people at will. (Choose the phrase closest in meaning to 'at will'.)

Q19 MCQ 1 mark

"Yesterday, he ordered me to do all his homework. How tyrannical!" Kumar complained. (Choose the word closest in meaning to 'tyrannical'.)

Q20 MCQ 1 mark

Out of the blue, Ta Li appeared from behind them. (Choose the word closest in meaning to 'Out of the blue'.)

Q21 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

What is the objective of this flyer?

Q22 MCQ 1 mark

What is the purpose of the questions on page 6?

Q23 MCQ 1 mark

This workshop aims to attract ____.

Q24 MCQ 1 mark

Which one of the following will not be shared at the workshop?

Q25 MCQ 1 mark

What does 'this' under the sub-heading "What do the experts say?" refer to?

Q26 MCQ 1 mark

"Let's Hear From Our Participants" is a suitable sub-heading because ____.

Q27 MCQ 1 mark

According to the flyer, we know that Mr Eddie Chan ____.

Q28 MCQ 1 mark

Which one of the following statements about the flyer is not true?

Q29 MCQ 1 mark

Hagfishes are soft-skinned creatures without scales. ____ known as slime eels, these unique living things can be found in the depths of the ocean.

Q30 MCQ 1 mark

Depending on the species, they can grow ____ to one metre long.

Q31 MCQ 1 mark

Having ____ a tail fin but no jaws or bones makes hagfishes very unusual marine animals.

Q32 MCQ 1 mark

____ other creatures, their mouths are either round ____ thin.

Q33 MCQ 1 mark

their mouths are either round ____ thin.

Q34 MCQ 1 mark

Hagfishes cannot see very well. ____, their other senses are very sharp.

Q35 MCQ 1 mark

they have far more gills — about five to fifteen pairs of gills ____ are used for breathing under water.

Q36 MCQ 1 mark

Hagfishes, preferring to lie buried in the sand, ____ be found in cold seawater.

Q37 MCQ 1 mark

Sometimes, ____ the disadvantage of fishermen, hagfishes attack the fishes that the fishermen have caught.

Q38 MCQ 1 mark

They then eat their way ____ the bodies of the fishes and consume the fishes from the inside out.

Q39 Open-ended 1 mark

It is now mandatory for diners to return their trays and clear their table litter. (Correct the underlined word: mandatory)

Q40 Open-ended 1 mark

Table litter include used tissues, wet wipes, straws, canned drinks, plastic bottles and food remmnents. (Correct the underlined word: remmnents)

Q41 Open-ended 1 mark

As part of an effort to help diners adjust to this practice, no disciplinary action will be take until after 31 August 2021. (Correct the underlined word: take)

Q42 Open-ended 1 mark

Until then, diners will only be advised to following the rule. (Correct the underlined word: following)

Q43 Open-ended 1 mark

However, from 1 September 2021, enforsemant of this law will apply to those who are caught not complied with advice. (Correct the underlined word: enforsemant)

Q44 Open-ended 1 mark

...will apply to those who are caught not complied with advice. (Correct the underlined word: complied)

Q45 Open-ended 1 mark

First-time ofendars will be given a written warning. (Correct the underlined word: ofendars)

Q46 Open-ended 1 mark

The Singapore Food Agency will also works with the National Environment Agency (NEA). (Correct the underlined word: works)

Q47 Open-ended 1 mark

...to roll out the implemnt in the fourth quarter of this year progresively. (Correct the underlined word: implemnt)

Q48 Open-ended 1 mark

...to roll out the implemnt in the fourth quarter of this year progresively. (Correct the underlined word: progresively)

Q49 Open-ended 1 mark

NEA said the move, which comes amid a public health crissis, followed years of extensive educasional efforts. (Correct the underlined word: crissis)

Q50 Open-ended 1 mark

...followed years of extensive educasional efforts. (Correct the underlined word: educasional)

Q51 Open-ended 1 mark

In his 1822 Master Town Plan, Sir Stamford Raffles allocated an area west of the Singapore River for a Chinese settlement. With numerous people arriving from China every day, he ____ to the conclusion that the Chinese would form the bulk of Singapore's population.

Q52 Open-ended 1 mark

At that point in ____, many Chinese were attracted to Singapore.

Q53 Open-ended 1 mark

They did not ____ spending long periods of time travelling all the way to Singapore.

Q54 Open-ended 1 mark

...travelling all the way to Singapore in ____ of a better future which they could not have in China.

Q55 Open-ended 1 mark

Hence, Sir Stamford Raffles made the right judgement ____ by dedicating a special area to the Chinese.

Q56 Open-ended 1 mark

Chinatown was eventually set up to meet the needs of the Chinese immigrants. In time to ____, many shops were set up to sell items.

Q57 Open-ended 1 mark

...many shops were set up to sell items that ____ to the taste of the Chinese.

Q58 Open-ended 1 mark

Business was brisk. As a ____, more and more shops were opened.

Q59 Open-ended 1 mark

...some thoughtful and kind businessmen decided to set up clan associations that would ____ care of the interest and well-being of the Chinese immigrants.

Q60 Open-ended 1 mark

____ the immigrants felt lonely, they could always meet ____ with their friends at the clan association.

Q61 Open-ended 1 mark

...they could always meet ____ with their friends at the clan association.

Q62 Open-ended 1 mark

Later, the original area ____ the Chinese communities settled down, was divided into zones for individuals.

Q63 Open-ended 1 mark

...was divided into zones for individuals ____ belonged to the same province and dialect group.

Q64 Open-ended 1 mark

The Hokkiens were located ____ Telok Ayer Street and Hokkien Street.

Q65 Open-ended 1 mark

Thus, it is ____ surprise to see Indian temples and Muslim mosques in the area.

Q66 Open-ended 2 marks

The guest of honour arrived early. The host was filled with panic. (Rewrite beginning: With the early ____.)

Q67 Open-ended 2 marks

"I can't wait to travel tomorrow!" Mr Wong exclaimed excitedly. (Rewrite beginning: In an excited voice, Mr Wong exclaimed ____.)

Q68 Open-ended 2 marks

Searchlights were used to guide the ship into the harbour. (Rewrite beginning: The ship ____.)

Q69 Open-ended 2 marks

The two classrooms are separated by a movable partition. (Rewrite beginning: Separating the two classrooms ____.)

Q70 Open-ended 2 marks

Mdm Ho did not buy the microwave due to the poor service. (Rewrite beginning: Had it not ____.)

Q71 Open-ended 1 mark

What were the boys doing before they went to the cave? [1m]

Q72 Open-ended 1 mark

From paragraph one, which two-word phrase tells you that the boys visited the cave often? [1m]

Q73 Structured 2 marks 🖼 Visual

What was the outcome for being the first and last to enter the cave respectively? Fill in the boxes below with information from the text. [2m] (a) First boy to enter the cave (b) Last boy to enter the cave

Q74 Structured 2 marks 🖼 Visual

What the boys enjoyed doing in the cave. (a) ____ (b) ____ [2m]

Q75 Open-ended 2 marks

What two instructions did the coach give to the boys as soon as they realised that they were unable to leave the cave? [2m]

Q76 Structured 3 marks 🖼 Visual

Look at the box below. What do the word(s) in the left column refer to in the passage? Write your answer in the column on the right. [3m] | a nightmare (line 2) | the unthinkable (line 17) | that (line 28) |

Q77 Structured 3 marks 🖼 Visual

Based on paragraphs 4 and 7, state whether each statement in the table below is true or false, then give one reason why you think so. [3m] | Jodi cried at first because Coach Adi said that they would not be able to leave the cave. | Samad stopped laughing at Jodi because he felt bad for doing so. | The boys did not feel thirsty when they were trapped in the cave. |

Q78 Open-ended 2 marks

Which two of the following words correctly describe Coach Adi from lines 24 – 30? Put a ✓ in the box beside each of your answers. [2m] (determined / fair / patient / proud / relaxed / responsible)

Q79 Open-ended 2 marks

How did the coach allay the boys' fears when the situation worsened (lines 33 – 40)? [2m]

Q80 Open-ended 2 marks

What is one value the boys displayed in making out of the cave alive? Support your answer with a piece of evidence from the passage. [2m]

P6 English SA2 2021 — Tao Nan

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