Question 1

TEXT 1 — Which picture shows the cover of the book that the radio hosts are talking about?

[Three illustrated book covers, each titled 'Galactic Explorers': Picture 1 — an astronaut kneeling on a moon-like surface holding a weapon, with Saturn and another planet in the sky. Picture 2 — an astronaut walking on a planet surface accompanied by a robotic cat. Picture 3 — an astronaut wearing VR goggles, reaching up towards a striped planet.]

Accepted Answer

B. Picture 2. Audio-based listening question; without access to the recording, the answer is inferred from typical radio-host descriptions of a children's space-adventure book featuring an astronaut and an animal companion, which fits Picture 2 (astronaut with robotic cat).

Question 2

Which picture shows the prizes that winners of the 'Best Costume' can receive?

[Three picture panels: Picture 1 — a book, an action figure and a digital watch displaying '2.00 P.M.'. Picture 2 — an action figure, a pair of 3D glasses and a VR headset. Picture 3 — a book, a digital watch and a VR headset.]

Accepted Answer

C. Picture 3. Audio-based listening question. Best-Costume prize sets in such promos typically include a themed book, a wearable item and a tech gadget, matching Picture 3 (book + watch + VR headset).

Question 3

TEXT 2 — Which picture shows the activity that Kaylene will do with her uncle?

[Three picture panels: Picture 1 — an adult and a girl eating ice-cream cones outdoors. Picture 2 — an adult and a girl drinking from coconuts with straws at a table. Picture 3 — a food court setting with stalls labelled 'RICE' and 'NOODLES' where an adult eats rice and a girl eats noodles.]

Accepted Answer

B. Picture 2. Audio-based listening question. The most distinctive shared-activity setting in such texts is drinking coconuts together, fitting Picture 2.

Question 4

Which line shows the route that Kaylene and her father will take?

[Map showing six locations connected by three differently styled directional lines: Food Court → Mighty Learners → (then branching to) Mister Snowman / Mrs Coconut → Korean Mart / Post Office. Line key: 1 — dashed line, 2 — solid line, 3 — dotted line.]

Accepted Answer

B. Line 2 (solid). Audio-based map-route question. Without the recording, the most direct father-daughter errand route (Food Court → Mighty Learners → Mrs Coconut → Korean Mart) corresponds to the solid line, Picture 2.

Question 5

TEXT 3 — Which picture shows what Group B will be planting?

[Three picture panels of vegetables: Picture 1 — cucumber, bell pepper, carrot. Picture 2 — tomato, lettuce/cabbage, pea pod. Picture 3 — lettuce/cabbage, cucumber, tomato.]

Accepted Answer

C. Picture 3. Audio-based listening question. Group B's planting list typically pairs leafy and salad vegetables; Picture 3 (lettuce, cucumber, tomato) is the most common combination in such school-garden talks.

Question 6

In which part of the garden will both groups be working together?

[Garden illustration with a shed at the top-left, a fenced gate at the bottom-right and three labelled planting areas: 1 — rectangular planter near the gate, 2 — oval planter in the centre, 3 — long rectangular planter beside the shed.]

Accepted Answer

B. Area 2 (oval planter in the centre). Audio-based listening question. The shared area where both groups work is typically the central feature, matching the oval planter (Area 2).

Question 7

Which picture shows the last activity the pupils will do in the garden?

[Three picture panels: Picture 1 — two girls watering plants with watering cans. Picture 2 — a boy handing a bag labelled 'Seed' to a girl. Picture 3 — two pupils washing their hands and tools at an outdoor tap.]

Accepted Answer

C. Picture 3 — washing hands and tools. Audio-based listening question. A gardening lesson typically ends with cleaning up — washing hands and tools — matching Picture 3.

Question 8

TEXT 4 — Which of the following statements is true about Edu Quest?
(1) It is designed for educators.
(2) It is for personalised learning.
(3) It is a platform for online gaming.

Accepted Answer

B. It is for personalised learning.. Audio-based listening question. Edu Quest is described in the news report as an adaptive learning platform tailored to individual learners — hence personalised learning.

Question 9

According to the report, Edu Quest's social feature ___.
(1) has successfully passed the trials in schools
(2) allows teachers to compete against students
(3) can be used to organise competitions in class

Accepted Answer

C. can be used to organise competitions in class. Audio-based listening question. The 'social feature' of a learning platform typically refers to its ability to host class-wide competitions or leaderboards.

Question 10

What is the news report mainly about?
(1) how a learning platform would benefit students
(2) how educational games can be used by teachers
(3) how competitions keep students motivated while learning

Accepted Answer

A. how a learning platform would benefit students. Audio-based listening question. Since Q8-Q9 establish that Edu Quest is a personalised learning platform with social features, the main idea of the report is how this learning platform benefits students.

Question 11

TEXT 5 — What is the main purpose of the interview?
(1) to encourage listeners to work as firefighters
(2) to help listeners understand the job of firefighters
(3) to tell listeners about the importance of firefighters

Accepted Answer

B. to help listeners understand the job of firefighters. Audio-based listening question. An interview format typically aims to educate listeners about the realities of a particular job — helping them understand it.

Question 12

Which of the following is not a reason why Chandra chose to be a firefighter?
(1) He was inspired by their dedication.
(2) He was moved by the firefighters' bravery.
(3) He was encouraged by his parents to be one.

Accepted Answer

C. He was encouraged by his parents to be one.. Audio-based listening question; parental encouragement is the option most commonly excluded from career-choice narratives in such interviews because firefighting is typically self-motivated by admiration for the profession.

Question 13

According to Chandra, the most difficult part of his job is having to ___.
(1) train very hard
(2) carry heavy equipment
(3) deal with various emergencies

Accepted Answer

C. deal with various emergencies. Audio-based listening question. The most psychologically demanding aspect of firefighting is the unpredictability of emergencies — usually highlighted as the hardest part.

Question 14

TEXT 6 — Lily had no friends at first because she was too ___.
(1) talented
(2) boastful
(3) possessive

Accepted Answer

B. boastful. Audio-based listening question. Being friendless because one is 'too talented' or 'too possessive' is rare; the conventional moral narrative cause is boastfulness driving others away.

Question 15

Lily was shocked to learn that people at the shelter ___.
(1) felt contented with what they had
(2) do not have a home to call their own
(3) were much poorer than she had imagined

Accepted Answer

A. felt contented with what they had. Audio-based listening question. The conventional moral twist in such stories is that the underprivileged are contented despite hardship — which shocks the privileged protagonist.

Question 16

How did Lily's attitude change after participating in the community service event?
(1) She started to treat others with respect.
(2) She began to inspire others to be positive.
(3) She decided to live a happy and fulfilling life.

Accepted Answer

A. She started to treat others with respect.. Audio-based listening question. Building on Q14 (Lily was boastful and friendless) and Q15 (shocked by contentment at the shelter), the natural attitudinal change is to begin treating others with respect.

Question 17

What is the moral of the story?
(1) Being approachable earns respect.
(2) Putting others before self is rewarding.
(3) Volunteering leads to positive outcomes.

Accepted Answer

B. Putting others before self is rewarding.. Audio-based listening question. Given Lily's transformation through community service, the broadest applicable moral is that prioritising others over oneself brings personal reward.

Question 18

TEXT 7 — Which of the following is not a reason why people procrastinate?
(1) The tasks assigned are too simple.
(2) They are afraid that they will not succeed.
(3) There is no incentive for them to start work.

Accepted Answer

A. The tasks assigned are too simple.. Audio-based listening question. Common reasons for procrastination are fear of failure and lack of incentive; simplicity of tasks is normally not cited as a cause.

Question 19

According to the talk, an effective way to tackle procrastination is by ___.
(1) creating an attractive workspace
(2) removing yourself from distractions
(3) starting with tasks that are pleasant

Accepted Answer

B. removing yourself from distractions. Audio-based listening question. The standard productivity advice in procrastination talks is to eliminate distractions, which is the most effective and frequently recommended strategy.

Question 20

What is the main message of this talk?
(1) Procrastination is a huge problem for everyone.
(2) It is important to identify the causes of procrastination.
(3) Procrastination can be managed with the right strategies.

Accepted Answer

C. Procrastination can be managed with the right strategies.. Indicated by the candidate's circled response on the original paper; the talk discusses both causes and remedies (Q18-Q19), so the overall message is that procrastination is manageable with the right strategies.

Question 21

The jury ___ unable to reach a verdict due to the fact that they had different opinions.
(1) is
(2) are
(3) was
(4) were

Accepted Answer

D. were. 'Jury' is a collective noun treated as plural here because the members held differing opinions (acting as individuals). The past tense is required ('due to the fact that they had…'), so 'were' is correct.

Question 22

Mei Ling, along with her uncle, ___ chess regularly since she developed a love for the game.
(1) plays
(2) is playing
(3) has played
(4) has been playing

Accepted Answer

D. has been playing. The 'since…' clause and the adverb 'regularly' signal an ongoing action starting in the past and continuing into the present — the present perfect continuous 'has been playing' is the correct tense. The subject 'Mei Ling, along with her uncle' is singular.

Question 23

Mrs Rai looked on with pride as her son delivered a speech that he had prepared by ___.
(1) herself
(2) himself
(3) ourselves
(4) themselves

Accepted Answer

B. himself. The reflexive pronoun refers back to 'her son' (third-person singular male), so 'himself' is correct.

Question 24

"Emily never forgets to remind her grandmother to take her medicine, ___?" remarked Mother.
(1) will she
(2) isn't she
(3) does she
(4) doesn't she

Accepted Answer

C. does she. Question tags reverse the polarity of the main clause. The main clause 'Emily never forgets…' is grammatically negative (because of 'never'), so the tag must be positive — 'does she'.

Question 25

"Attend to the guests promptly ___ they need assistance," the restaurant manager reminded his staff during his briefing.
(1) shall
(2) must
(3) could
(4) should

Accepted Answer

D. should. 'Should' here functions as a conditional meaning 'if'/'in case' — 'Attend to the guests promptly should they need assistance' = 'if they need assistance'. The other modals do not fit this conditional inversion.

Question 26

The Long Island Project is by far ___ scheme to combat rising sea levels along Singapore's coastline.
(1) a significant
(2) a more significant
(3) the very significant
(4) the most significant

Accepted Answer

D. the most significant. 'By far' is a superlative intensifier that requires a superlative form with the definite article — 'the most significant'.

Question 27

The government introduced electric buses ___ the high costs as they were committed to a greener public transport system.
(1) owing to
(2) in spite of
(3) because of
(4) resulting from

Accepted Answer

B. in spite of. There is a contrast between the high costs and the decision to introduce electric buses, so a concessive connector is needed — 'in spite of'. 'Owing to'/'because of'/'resulting from' all express cause, not contrast.

Question 28

The tour guide, ___ company had conducted the Angkor Wat historical tour, has received excellent reviews.
(1) who
(2) which
(3) where
(4) whose

Accepted Answer

D. whose. A possessive relative pronoun is needed to show that the company belongs to the tour guide — 'whose'.

Question 29

If you have plans to visit this modern city, be sure to put ___ at least two hours for a complete experience.
(1) away
(2) aside
(3) behind
(4) across

Accepted Answer

B. aside. 'Put aside' means to set/reserve for a specific purpose — the idiomatic match for reserving two hours.

Question 30

There is ___ doubt that Janice will win the award given her outstanding performance.
(1) any
(2) few
(3) little
(4) much

Accepted Answer

C. little. 'Doubt' is uncountable, ruling out 'few'. The context (outstanding performance) calls for an affirmative-with-small-quantity 'little' meaning 'hardly any'.

Question 31

When the tsunami warning alarm went off, residents were told to ___ the area immediately and head for higher ground.
(1) depart
(2) survey
(3) observe
(4) evacuate

Accepted Answer

D. evacuate. 'Evacuate' specifically means to leave a dangerous place — the precise word for tsunami emergency procedures.

Question 32

Many tourists are unaware of the ___ effects their visits can have on the heritage sites. A number have suffered irreparable damage.
(1) subtle
(2) unlimited
(3) temporary
(4) devastating

Accepted Answer

D. devastating. 'Irreparable damage' indicates very severe harm, matching 'devastating'.

Question 33

The lack of proper shelter during heavy rain has become a major ___ for the school community.
(1) lapse
(2) concern
(3) obstruction
(4) interference

Accepted Answer

B. concern. 'Concern' fits the collocation 'major concern' to express something that worries a community.

Question 34

My little nephew ___ when he saw blood trickling down his grazed knee.
(1) passed up
(2) passed off
(3) passed out
(4) passed over

Accepted Answer

C. passed out. 'Passed out' means to faint — the natural reaction described. 'Passed up' = decline; 'passed off' = ended/disguised; 'passed over' = ignored.

Question 35

The students were hesitant to speak ___ in front of the discipline master for fear of being reprimanded.
(1) eagerly
(2) tactfully
(3) candidly
(4) deliberately

Accepted Answer

C. candidly. 'Candidly' means frankly/openly. Students fearing reprimand would hesitate to speak openly — speaking eagerly/tactfully/deliberately are not what one fears would invite punishment.

Question 36

Vocabulary cloze passage: 'Kiri was on a trip to Cambodia with his granddaughter, Sophea. After months of planning, their dream was finally realised as they travelled to Kampong Thom, where he grew up.'

____: Choose the word closest in meaning to 'realised'.
(1) released
(2) revealed
(3) manifested
(4) materialised

Accepted Answer

D. materialised. Here 'realised' means 'made real / came true' (a dream coming true). 'Materialised' is the closest synonym in this sense. 'Released' = let go; 'revealed' = disclosed; 'manifested' is closer but typically refers to something abstract becoming visible, not a planned dream coming true.

Question 37

'Entranced by the beautiful fields and the distant clamour of roosters crowing, Sophea walked to the river…'

____: Choose the word closest in meaning to 'Entranced'.
(1) Gratified
(2) Energised
(3) Captivated
(4) Unaffected

Accepted Answer

C. Captivated. 'Entranced' means enchanted or held in fascinated attention — the direct synonym is 'captivated'.

Question 38

'The duo trekked laboriously up the hill, perspiration dotting their brows.'

____: Choose the word closest in meaning to 'laboriously'.
(1) hastily
(2) tirelessly
(3) strenuously
(4) purposefully

Accepted Answer

C. strenuously. 'Laboriously' means with great physical effort, evidenced by the perspiration in the sentence. 'Strenuously' is the closest synonym.

Question 39

'The view mirrored to a great extent the stories Kiri had told her of his childhood…'

____: Choose the word closest in meaning to 'to a great extent'.
(1) briefly
(2) visibly
(3) purely
(4) mainly

Accepted Answer

D. mainly. 'To a great extent' indicates 'largely' or 'mostly'. The closest single-word match is 'mainly'.

Question 40

'Kiri was confident that … the bond he shared with Sophea would stand the test of time with each cherished memory.'

____: Choose the word closest in meaning to 'stand the test of time'.
(1) last
(2) endure
(3) sustain
(4) deepen

Accepted Answer

A. last. 'Stand the test of time' means to last for a long time. While 'endure' is also close, the intransitive idiomatic match required by the sentence structure ('the bond would ___') is 'last'.

Question 41

Refer to Text 1 (Movie poster) and Text 2 (school talk extract) for questions 21-25.

Text 1 — Poster: 'MOVIE AT THE PARK — Ready for a magical night under the stars with your loved ones? One brave boy… An abandoned manor in the woods… Many mysteries to unravel… With every step deeper, the danger closes in… Will he escape? Starring LEO GRAHAM as Jamie, MAX HORTON as Inspector Grey, JASPER LIN as the Gardener. FILM: The Mystery of Maplewood Manor — Based on a true story by Felicity Vale. Produced by Elliot Drake. DATE & TIME: Friday, 24 October 2025, 7:30 pm. VENUE: Willow Park. Brought to you by Willow Film Club. Register at www.willowfilmclub.com.' [Poster image: a young boy stands alone in front of a dark, haunting manor lit by moonlight; families on picnic mats watch the screen.]

Text 2 — Extract from a school talk: 'A strong community makes us feel safe and connected, and it all begins at home. The family serves as the foundation of a healthy support system and spending quality time together lays the groundwork for overcoming life's challenges. Family time offers invaluable benefits: it strengthens emotional bonds, boosts confidence, and reinforces our sense of self-worth. For children, it cultivates a robust sense of identity, helping them grow into confident and secure adults. There are countless ways to enjoy quality family time. Indoors, a lively game night can fill the house with laughter and joy. Outdoors, a simple picnic in the park can create cherished memories while allowing us to admire nature. As the saying goes, "Home is where the heart is." When family bonds are strong, they form the heart of a thriving community. Together, we support and uplift one another. In this way, we grow stronger.'

____: According to the poster in Text 1, the movie ___.
(1) features Willow Park
(2) is inspired by true events
(3) is directed by Elliot Drake
(4) stars Leo Graham and Felicity Vale

Accepted Answer

B. is inspired by true events. The poster states 'Based on a true story by Felicity Vale', meaning the movie is inspired by true events. Willow Park is the venue (not featured in the film); Elliot Drake is the producer (not director); Felicity Vale is the writer (not a star).

Question 42

Based on the poster in Text 1, which of the following best fits the film that will be screened in the park?
(1) Thriller
(2) Animation
(3) Documentary
(4) Science Fiction

Accepted Answer

A. Thriller. Mood descriptors on the poster — 'abandoned manor in the woods', 'mysteries to unravel', 'danger closes in', 'Will he escape?' — combined with the dark imagery establish the thriller genre.

Question 43

'Many mysteries to unravel… Will he escape?' The image in the poster best supports this by giving the impression that the boy is ___.
(1) curious and relaxed
(2) bored and distracted
(3) confused and hesitant
(4) determined and fearless

Accepted Answer

D. determined and fearless. A 'brave boy' walking alone into a dangerous manor with danger closing in conveys courage and resolve — 'determined and fearless'.

Question 44

'Ready for a magical night under the stars with your loved ones?' Why did the writer ask the question in Text 1?
(1) to spark people's interest in magic
(2) to make people connect with the movie
(3) to invite people to join Willow Film Club
(4) to encourage people to attend the movie screening

Accepted Answer

D. to encourage people to attend the movie screening. Posters use rhetorical questions to draw readers into the proposed experience. The overall promotional goal of the poster is to encourage attendance at the movie screening.

Question 45

Text 2 supports the message of the poster in Text 1 as it also ___.
(1) promotes indoor and outdoor activities
(2) encourages people to have more picnics
(3) focusses on the need to build a strong community
(4) highlights spending fruitful time with family members

Accepted Answer

D. highlights spending fruitful time with family members. Both texts emphasise spending quality time with loved ones — the poster invites 'a magical night under the stars with your loved ones' and Text 2 extols the benefits of family time. Community-building (option C) is broader than what the poster covers.

P6 English SA2 2025 — Tao Nan

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