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DUNMAN SECONDARY SCHOOL

Where discernment, discipline, daring,
determination & duty become a part of life

1 hour 50 minutes

30 April 2012

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MID-YEAR EXAMINATIONS 2012
SEC 3 EXPRESS
ENGLISH LANGUAGE 1128/02

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READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST:
Write your name, class and index number on the work you hand in.
Write in dark blue or black ink on both sides of the paper.
Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid.
Answer all questions.
Write your answers in the spaces provided in this Question Booklet.
The Insert contains the texts for all the sections.
The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.

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Setters: Mdm Fazelinda and Ms Nadirah

This Question Booklet consists of 8 printed pages and 1 Insert.

SECTION A [5 marks]
Text 1
Refer to the webpage (Text 1) on page 2 of the insert for Questions 1-4.
1

The webpage begins with the statement Help us as FosterCare Volunteers. What effect is
this intended to have on the reader?
....

[1]

Look at the photograph on the right at the top of the webpage. With reference to the
webpage, how does the photograph illustrate any one characteristic a volunteer should
have?
....

[1]

Refer to the sub-heading REASONS TO FOSTER and the information presented under it.
Give two intangible rewards that will appeal to potential volunteers.
....

....

[2]

Which sentence gives the main purpose of the webpage?

....

[1]

Section B [20 marks]

Refer to Text 2 of the Insert for Questions 5-12.
5. At the beginning of this text, the womans husband was described as a tiny man. Explain why he
also does not appear to be in good health.
Support your ideas with three details from Paragraph 1.
i.

__________________________________________________________ [1]

ii.

__________________________________________________________ [1]

iii. __________________________________________________________ [1]

6. In Paragraph 3, the husband felt it his duty to explain to other train passengers that the poor
woman was to be felt for (lines 8-9).
Identify the words or phrases in the given sentence which suggest
i. obligation - __________________________________________________ [1]
ii. sympathised - ________________________________________________ [1]

7. In Paragraph 3, the writer says that the cruel war was robbing her of her only son (lines 9-10).
i.

Which two words suggest that the war is a person?

______________________________________________________________ [1]
ii. Why does the writer describe the war in this way?
______________________________________________________________ [1]

8. In paragraph 7, the writer states that the husband found the explanation painfully enlightening
(lines 32-33).
What is unusual and effective about the phrase painfully enlightening?
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________ [3]

9. The writer uses similes such as like a plain, shapeless and cold bundle (line 3) and eyes
sparkling like crystals (line 47). What do these similes suggest about the writers description?
Similes
i. like a plain,
shapeless and cold
bundle

Writers Description

[1]
ii. eyes sparkling like
crystals

[1]
10. The writer states that the old man broke down to the amazement of everyone (line 65). With
reference to the italicised word, explain why the author chooses to describe their reaction as
such.
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________ [2]
11. Paragraph 14 ends with the old man reduced to harrowing, heart-breaking, uncontrollable sobs
(lines 65-66). What two possible reasons did the writer give to account for this?
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________ [2]

12. The structure of the text reflects different feelings by the different characters in the story.
Complete the flow chart by choosing one word from the box to summarise the main feeling
described in each part of the text. There are some extra words in the box which you do not need
to use.
Characters feelings

Gratitude

Puzzlement

Despair

Irritation

Awe

Grief

Pride

Flow Chart
Paragraph 3: (i) _________________

Paragraph 6: (ii) ________________

Paragraph 10: (iii) ______________

Paragraph 14: (iv) ______________

[4]

Section C [25 marks]

Refer to Text 3 of the Insert for Questions 13-18.
13. i) What does the most important methods timeworn (line 6) refer to?
_________________________________________________________________________ [1]
ii) Why does the author describe them as timeworn?

_________________________________________________________________________ [1]
14. i) How does the trauma care treatment change according to lines 7 10?
1st stage

2nd stage

[1]
ii) What does this tell us about the trauma care process? Answer in your own words.
_________________________________________________________________________ [1]
15. The writer states that the trauma care process rivals FedEx (line 15).
Explain why the writer chooses to compare the trauma care process with FedEx.
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________ [2]

16. The writer states that the boots have been baptized in blood (line 30-31).
With reference to the italicised word, explain why the boots are described as such.
_________________________________________________________________________ [1]

17.

I think a trauma care medics

life will not be the same when
he returns home because of
what he takes with him.

I think so too and their lives back

in the States will be a bore
compared to their experience in
Ibn Sina.

A
B
i.

Identify two things that a medic takes home with him as mentioned by A.

_________________________________________________________________________ [1]
ii. How would B explain his position with reference to lines 50-54?
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________ [2]

18. Using your own words as far as possible, summarise the processes involved the moment
an injured soldier is sent to trauma care unit at the hospital and the situation at the Ibn Sina
hospital.
Use only information from paragraphs 2 to 5.
Your summary must be in continuous writing (not note form). It must not be longer than 80
words (not counting the words given to help you begin).

The treatment of injured soldiers starts at the battlefield and

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____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
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Number of words: ______

Answers
Text 1
Refer to the webpage (text 1) of the insert for Question 1-4.
1

The webpage begins with the statement Help us as FosterCare Volunteers? What effect
is this intended to have on the reader?
It is to make him / her feel personally involved (through use of the first persons appeal 1m
for help / call for help).
Refer to Specimen Paper Question 1

Look at the photograph on the right at the top of the webpage. With reference to the
webpage, how does the photograph illustrate any one characteristic a volunteer should
have?
A volunteer should be caring / loving in giving care to the fostered animals.

1m

Reject experienced / young / passionate / friendly / responsible (qualities that cannot be

inferred from the photograph.
Refer to Specimen Paper Question 2
3

Refer to the sub-heading REASONS TO FOSTER and the information presented under
it. Give two intangible rewards that will appeal to potential volunteers.
2m
The potential volunteers may be able to
experience wonderful bonding experience
experience the feeling of making a difference
Reject any answers that reflects a tangible or measurable reward, e.g. the volunteers
may be able to save more lives.
1 mark each, up to 2 marks
Refer to Specimen Paper Question 3

Which sentence gives the main purpose of the webpage?

1m
SPCA is looking for foster care volunteers 18 years of age and above.
Refer to Specimen Paper Question 4

Section B [20 marks]

Refer to Text 2 of the Insert for Questions 5-13.
5. At the beginning of this text, the womans husband was described as a tiny man. Explain why he
also does not appear to be in good health.
Support your ideas with three details from Paragraph 1.
Tired: puffing and moaning [1]
Undernourished: thin and weakly [1]
Pale/sickly-looking: face death-white [1]
Students need to provide both answers in order to get the mark.
6. In Paragraph 3, it states felt it his duty to explain to other train passengers that the poor woman
was to be felt for (lines 8-9).
Identify the words or phrases in the given sentence which suggest
iii. obligation - _duty____________________________________________ [1]
iv. sympathised - __felt for_______________________________________ [1]
7. In Paragraph 3, the writer says that the cruel war was robbing her of her only son (lines 9-10).
iii. Which two words suggest that the war is a person?
___cruel robbing_______________________________________________ [1]
iv. Why does the writer describe the words in this way?
___The son was taken away from her against her will___________________ [1]
8. In paragraph 7, the writer states that the husband found the explanation painfully enlightening
(lines 32-33)
What is unusual and effective about the phrase painfully enlightening?
Unusual because something enlightening should be received with good feelings and not pain [1]
Effective because it shows that even though the husband could see it from a new perspective [1],
it only made him realised that there was more suffering around him [1].
9. The writer uses similes such as like a plain, shapeless and cold bundle (line 3) and eyes
sparkling like crystals (line 47). What do these similes suggest about the writers description?
Similes
iii. like a plain,
shapeless and cold
bundle

Writers Description
She was unattractive and lifeless.
[1]
10

iv. eyes sparkling like

crystals
He cried.
[1]
10. The writer states that the old man broke down to the amazement of everyone (line 65). With
reference to the italicised word, explain why the author chooses to describe their reaction as
such.
They thought that he was strong/stoic [1] and did not expect him to break down/crumble to that
extent [1].
11. Paragraph 14 ends with the old man reduced into harrowing, heart-breaking, uncontrollable
sobs (lines 65-66). What two possible reasons did the writer give to account for this?
The sudden realisation [1] that his son was really dead/his son was gone for ever [1]

13. The structure of the text reflects different feelings by the different characters in the story.
Complete the flow chart by choosing one word from the box to summarise the main feeling
described in each part of the text. There are some extra words in the box which you do not need
to use.
Characters feelings

Gratitude

Puzzlement

Despair

Irritation

Awe

Flow Chart
Paragraph 3: (i) __Despair_[1]______

Paragraph 6: (ii) __Irritation_[1]_____

Paragraph 10: (iii) __Gratitude_[1]___

Paragraph 14: (iv) __Grief_[1]_____

11

Grief

Pride

Section C [25 marks]

Refer to Text 3 on pages 4 and 5 of the insert for Questions 14 19
14

15

(i)

What does the most important methods timeworn (line 5) refer to?
It refers to tourniquets

(ii)

Why does the author describe them as timeworn?

Tourniquets have been used effectively for a long time

(i)

How does the trauma care treatment change according to lines 6

9?

(ii)

1st stage

Emergency response (accept if students lift

it begins with often under fire)

2nd stage

Surgical procedures (accept if students lift

the severely wounded are for surgical
procedures)

[1]
[1]

[1]

[1]

What does this tell us about the trauma care process? Answer in
your own words.
Wounded soldiers are given immediate treatment by medical staff.
(students to replace the word quick)

16

The writer states that the trauma care process rivals FedEx (line 13).
Explain why the writer chooses to compare the trauma care process with FedEx?
The injured soldiers are refered to as packages [1] that will be sent to various
countries for treatment. [1]

17

(i)

The writer states that the boots have been baptized in blood (line
26-27)
With reference to the italicised word, explain why the boots are
described as such.
The boots are covered/bathe in blood

12

[1]

18
I think trauma care medics
life will not be the same when
he returns home because of
what he takes with him.

I think so too and their lives back

in the states will be a bore
compared to their experience in
Ibn Sina.

19

B
[1]

(i)

Identify two things that a medic takes home with him as mentioned
by A.

(ii)

The memories of human wreckage

The stained boots that they bring back as badges of honour
How would B explain his position with reference to lines 44-48?
[2]
The medics at Ibn Sina are carrying out medical procedures that they
would not have done if they were medics back in the States [1] and
many of them will be bored with their jobs when they return to the
base hospitals or troop clinics [1]

Using your own words as far as possible, summarise the processes involved
the moment an injured soldier is sent to trauma care unit at the hospital and the
situation at the Ibn Sina hospital.
Use only information from paragraphs 2 to 5.
Your summary must be in continuous writing (not note form). It must not be
longer that 80 words (not counting the words given to help you begin).
The treatment of injured soldiers start at the battlefield and
1. The seriously wounded will be
2. flown to a larger hospitals
3. Where their vital signs are being monitored before being send to a military
hospital in Germany
4. Prior to the flight, they will be wrapped in modified body bags to keep
warm
5. At Ibn Sina hospital, the floor is covered with slippery pool of blood
6. And it is littered with scissors, shreds of clothing and burnt skin
7. The trauma room is unorganized as
8. hospitals equipment are everywhere
9. And some of the equipment are old
10. Sometimes electricity fails
11. The war medicine also gets contaminated quickly unlike civilian medicine
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