Section B

[10 marks]
[Time suggested : 15 minutes]

Question 2
Read the following text. Then answer question (a) – (j).

The Paralympic Games

The Paralympic Games is the second largest sporting event in the world today, the first
largest being the Olympic Games. In a very short time, the Paralympic Games established itself
as a major on the Olympic calendar. The winter event made its debut in 1976 in Ornskoldsvik,
Sweden – but the concept is much older.
It is amazing to think that the Paralympic Games had their humble beginnings less than
fifty years ago, in Aylesbury, England. The earliest beginning of athletic games for people with
disabilities can be traced back to World War II and the efforts of Dr Ludwig Guttmann. He was a
strong advocate of using sports therapy to enhance the quality of life for people who were injured
or wounded during World War II. For this, he was known as the “Father of Sports for People with
Disabilities”.
Dr Guttmann organised the 1948 International Wheelchair Games, He made sure that it
coincided with the 1948 London Olympics. His dream, was of worldwide sports competition for
people with disabilities to be held every four years as “the equivalent of the Olympic Games”.
Twelve years later, his dream became a reality.
The first Paralympic Games was held in Rome, Italy, in 1960 and involved 400 athletes
from 23 countries, Originally only wheelchair athletes were invited to compete. Since that time,
the Paralympic Games have grown dramatically. The present day Paralympic Games include six
major classifications of athletes.
The word “Paralympic” derives from the Greek preposition “para” (beside or alongside)
and the word “Ölympic”. Its meaning is that Paralympics are the parallel Games to the Olympics
and illustrates how the two movements exist side-by-side.

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Question (a) – (j)

Using the information from the text, complete the following graphic organiser.

Number of athletes and countries involved: Place of origin, sports therapy for :

(i)____________________________________ (a)____________________________________

(j)____________________________________ (b)____________________________________

Paralympic
Games

Place and year of first Paralympic Games: Originator and his dream :

(g)____________________________________ (c)___________________________________

(h)____________________________________ (d)___________________________________

1948 International Wheelchair Games coincided with

(e)__________________________________________________

Eligible participants :

(f)__________________________________________________

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 Section C
[20 marks]
[Time suggested: 30 minutes]

Question 3
Read the letter from Sheela to Samaira.

Dear Samaira,

Nice hearing from you after such a long time. How are you and everyone at home?
Well and in good health, I hope. I am fine too except that I am busy preparing for Deepavali
which is just around the corner.
By the way, I know that your end-of-year examination is coming soon and you must
be very busy preparing for it. I remember you asking me over the phone a fortnight ago for
tips on how to do well in your examination.
I am really no expert but I believe these tips should be helpful. To begin with, look
after your health. Remember to have a balanced meal and avoid junk food altogether. Also,
drink plenty of water and get sufficient sleep. Besides, you should not study at the eleventh
hour as studying like this would not help you. Learn to pace your revision with regular rest
periods.
Next, form a study group with friends you can work with. By doing this, you can learn
to help each other overcome your weaknesses. This could be done through the sharing of
notes, exchanging of ideas and having discussions.
In class, make sure you take down short notes. This will help you obtain the necessary
information that is essential for revision. Become a member of the state library. Not only can
you borrow books without buying them, you can also enjoy the advantage of a conducive
study environment.
Last but not least, avoid online chatting and gaming. It takes up a lot of your valuable
time. Give up your habit of spending hours on Facebook. You might get addicted to it. Instead
you should concentrate on your studies from now if you want to succeed.
I hope the advice would be useful. Take care and do call me if you need any help.

Your cousin,

Sheela

Read the letter carefully and answer questions (a) – (i).

(a) What festival does Sheela celebrate?

______________________________________________________________(1 mark)

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(b) Why did Samaira call Sheela?

______________________________________________________________(1 mark)

(c) List two benefits of studying in groups.

i. __________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________(1 mark)

ii. __________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________(1 mark)

(d) How can Samaira save money by going to the library?

__________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________(1 mark)

(e) Fill in the table with an appropriate word/phrase from the letter.

Meaning Word/Phrase

i) Coming soon

ii) Two weeks

iii) Refrain from

iv) At the very last minute

(4 marks)

(f) Why did Sheela describe the study environment at the library as conducive?

___________________________________________________________________(1 mark)

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(g) What can Samaira gain by listening to Sheela’s advice?

___________________________________________________________________(1 mark)

(h) Why do you think Sheela says Samaira should not spend hours on Facebook? Give two

reasons.

i. ____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________(1 mark)

ii. ____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________(1 mark)

(i) Give 2 other suggestions to help your friend prepare for an examination.

i. ____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________(1 mark)

ii. ____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________(1 mark)

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Question 4

Read the poem below carefully. Then, answer questions (a) – (d).

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a) What does the word ‘darling’ refers to?

________________________________________________________________(1 mark)

b) In what way is the child loving?

________________________________________________________________(1 mark)

c) In stanza 2, what do the first two lines suggest about the normal appearance of the child?

_______________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________(1 mark)

d) What has this poem revealed about human nature?

_______________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________(2 marks)