ASIA BOYS COLLEGE CHARLIEVILLE ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPER Il FORM4 ‘TERM Ill: APRILJULY 2013 TIME: 2 HRS 30 MINS INSTRUCTIONS. This paper comprises of FOUR SECTIONS SECTION 1- Summary Writing (Allotted time 30 minutes) 30 marks SECTION 2- Two comprehension passages (Allotted time 40 minutes) 30 marks SECTION 3- Short Story Writing (Allotted time 45 minutes) 35 marks ‘SECTION 4- Argumentative Writing (Allotted time 30 minutes) 35 marks Total 1130 marks Prepared by- SHALIMAR JUMAN ©SECTION A (Suggested time: 35 minutes) Answer Question 1, Read the following extract carefully and, in your own words, write a summary of itin NOT. MORE THAN 120 words. Your summary must be in continuous prose and in paragraph form. If this limit is exceeded, only the first 120 words of your answer will be read and assessed. Cassava takes about nine months to harvest. The roots or sticks of the plant are pulled out and can be used to start a new crop. Once harvested, cassava roots spoil quickly and must be processed within three to seven days to preserve their food value. After reaping the cassava, the women place the tubers in woven baskets called dupao, each of which holds up to 150 Ibs, carrying them home to start the separation process. The cassava is separated into fibre, starch and juice. After peeling and grating, the cassava is placed into a basket-weave press to extract the juice; this is a matapee. A small receptacle beneath the matapee collects the juice and starch. ‘The fibrous remains are sun-dried, pounded and sifted. The resulting flour is used to make cas- sava bread. This is eaten with stews or can be toasted, buttered and eaten alone. The flour can be used to make tapioca and foufou as well ‘The juice of bitter cassava, boiled and caramelized to the consistency of thick syrup, is called Casareep. This is sold commercially throughout the Caribbean and worldwide. Casarcep is used as a food preservative in addition to flavouring and can keep a pot of pepper-pot on a stove for years as long as it is brought to a boil at least once a day! Cassava can also be used for a vatiety of snack items. There are the popular cassava balls which can be found in almost all school canteens, iunch rooms and road-side vendors, cassava pone, puffs, cakes and cassava surprise. {t can be peeled, washed, boiled and fried as part of a main meal, complementing fish, meat and poultry dishes. It is also used in the popular metagee ~ a soup-like dish — that includes a variety of ground provisions as well as plantains, all of which are boiled in coconut milk. Cassava also serves as a base for many exotic drinks. The indigenous people of Guyana and Suriname make piwari, an alcoholic drink which is used at festivals and celebrations. Cassava wine is also very popular, especially in the rural areas. All in all, cassava plays an integral part in the diet and culture of the Guyanese people and is now the third most important food crop in the world. Adapted from Indira Anandjit, “Cassava: A Versatile Vegetable”. Liat The Caribbean Airline, West Indies Publishing Led., 2006, pp.40—41 ‘Total 30 marks GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGEBe 10 45 20 25 SECTION B “ (Suggested time: 40 minutes) Answer Questions 2 and 3. Read the passage below carefully and then answer all the questions that follow. The trip to La Nouvelle Dame Marie took five hours in a rocky van. However, Aunty Atle thought that I couldn’t leave for New York without my grandmother's blessing. Besides, Granny Ife was getting on in years and this could be my last chance to see her. The van from Croix-des-Rosets let us off in the marketplace in Dame Maric. The roads ‘o my grandmother's house were too rough for anything but wheelbarrows, mules, or feet Aunty Atie and I decided to go on foot. We walked by a line of thatched huts where a group of women were pounding millet ina large mortar with a pestle. Others were cooking large cassava cakes in flat pans over charcoal pits, In the cane fields, the men chopped cane stalks as they sang back and forth to one another, crammed wheelbarrow rolled towards us. We stepped aside and allowed the boys to pass. They were bare chested and soaked with sweat, with no protection from the sun except old straw hats, We passed a farm with a bamboo fence around it. The owner was Man Grace, a tall woman who had hair patches growing out of her chin. Man Grace and her daughter were working in the yard, throwing handfuls of purple corn at a flock of guinea fowls My mother had sent money for the reconstruction of her old home. The house stood our from all the others in Dame Marie. It was a fiat red brick house with wide windows and a shingled roof. A barbed wire fence bordered my grandmother's pumpkin vines and tuberose stems, J raced up to the front of the house to stand under the rooster-shaped weather vanes spinning on my grandmother's porch, My grandmother was in.the yard, pulling a rope out of her stone well. “Old woman, I brought your child,” Aunty Atie said, The rope slipped out of my grandmother's hands, the bucket crashing with on echoing splash. I leaped into her arms, nearly knocking her down “It does my heart a lot of good to see you," she said. Aunty Atie kissed my grandmother on the cheek and then went inside the house Granny Ife wrapped her arms around my body. Her head came up to my chin, her mop of shrubby white hair tickling my lips Adapted from Edwidge Damicat, Breath, Eyes, Memory, Soho Press Inc., 1994, pp. 2223 GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGEfa) ©) ©) (@) © @ (e) (h) According to the passage, why was the author going to visit Granny Ife? ( 2 marks) What evidence is there in the passage that suggests that Granny Ife was old? ( 2 marks) ‘What was the name of the village from which the author travelled? ( 1mark) ‘According to the passage, what was the main occupation of the people in La Nouvelle Dame Marie? ( 2marks) ‘Why did the author and Aunty Atie have to walk to Granny Ife’s house? ( 2 marks) Identify the phrase in paragraph 6 that indicates that Granny Ife’s house was different. ( 2 marks) Identify TWO expressions that show the author was glad to see her grandmother. (2 marks) Identify the sentence in the passage that indicates the joy that Granny Ife felt in seeing her grandchild. ( 2marks) ‘Total 15 marks. fi i 1ai 10 15 20 Hee Read the passage below carefully and then answer all the questions that follow. 1Q and EQ For many years people enjoyed respect, even preferential treatment, if they scored high on intelligence tests, However, high IQ does not necessarily predict who will succeed in life Psychologists agree that Q contributes only about 20% of the factors that determine success ‘A full 80% comes from other factors, including what is called EQ (Emotional Quotient). Some of the major qualities that make up EQ are: self-awareness, self-motivation, mood management and impulse control. Self-awareness refers to the ability to recognise a feeling as it happens. It requires that the individual tunes in to ‘gut feeling’, a response that is often unconscious. Awareness of “gut feeling’ has to-be deliberately developed. EQ allows one to evaluate feelings and change them if necessary, so one does not develop bad situations, Positive self-motivation requires clear goals, perseverance, and a ‘can-do’ attitude Failure is seen as meaning that the wrong approach is being used, and the individual strategise afresh, while those with low EQ are more likely to feel rejected Mood management is the act of controlling emotion. Rage, for instance, is a common emotion. When incidents cause anger and that anger goes unchecked or is allowed to build tp. it can cause hypertension and leads us to create bad situations, Popular techniques known to work in reducing anger include, not ventilating as is often thought, but seeking pleasant distractions, deep breathing, meditation or some quiet, solitary activity. Impulse control is illustrated by the ability to delay gratification. Itis a skill that can be developed with practice. When one is faced with temptation, for instance, it helps to remember long-term goals and not to give in to quick pleasures. ‘The individual with a high EQ is better able to understand other people's feelings and practise better interpersonal skills. No matter what the IQ, those with a high EQ rise ebove the average. Adapted from Daniel Goleman, “Emotional Intelligence” In Julie Robitaille and Robert Connelly, Writers’ Resources From Paragraph to Essay, Thomson Wadsworth, 2007, pp. 433 — 434@ ) © @ © oO (g) (a) ‘What FOUR qualities in EQ does the writer explain in the body of the passage? (1 mark ) What do the letters ‘I’ and “Q" in the abbreviation 1Q stand for? ( 2 marks) Why does awareness of ‘gut feeling’ have to be deliberately developed? ( 2 marks) “According to the passage, in what way does one avoid developing “bad situations’? ( 2imarks) identify TWO techniques which the writer says are known to reduce anger. ( 2marks) [According to the writer, what technique does not really work to reduce anger? ( 2 marks) What is the meaning of ‘gratification’ (line 19) as used in the passage? ( 2 marks) “What is the writer’s intention in the passage? (2 marks) ‘Total 15 marks8- SECTION C (Suggested time: 45 minutes) Answer ONE question in this section. Your answer in this section should be approximately 400 to 450 words in length. ‘You MUST write in Standard English. However, dialect may be used in conversation. 4, Write a story based on the picture below. The Sunday Gleaner, September 28, 2008, p. F1 (35 marks) i was in the middle of the mathematics class. Mrs. Taylor our teacher suddenly collapsed and sprawled unconscious on the floor. Tt was terrifying, includes these words. (35marks) Write a story which 6. Tales told of the house were legendary. But no one had actually seen it. What I saw that night has stayed with me. nat you were the person, describe what you saw outside and inside the house. (35 marks)SECTION D | (Suggested time: 30 minutes) i Answer ONE question in this section. ‘Your answer in this section should be approximately 250 to 300 words in length. You MUST write in Standard English, 7, Speaker A: “Obedience must be part of our daily lives.” Speaker B: “Great revolutionaries were not obedient people.” Write an essay supporting the views of EITHER Speaker AOR Speaker B. (35 marks) 8. Sexual and violent songs should be banned from the radio and television. Write an essay giving your views on this statement. (35 marks) END OF TEST 01218020/F 2010ASIA BOYS COLLEGE CHARLIEVILLE ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPER 1 FORM 4 ‘TERM Ii: APRIL-JULY 2013 TIME: 1 HOUR 30 MINUTES READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY EACH ITEM ON THIS TEST HAS FOUR SUGGESTED ANSWERS, LETTERED A, B, C, D. READ EACH ITEM YOU ARE ABOUT TO ANSWER AND DECIDE WHICH ANSWER IS BEST. ‘SAMPLE ITEM CHOOSE THE WORD, OR SET OF WORDS THAT BEST COMPLETES EACH SENTENCE ALL THE OCCUPANTS WERE. ROM THE BUILDING BEFORE THE FIREMEN ARRIVED. ‘A. EXTINGUISHED 8. EVACUATED C. RELEASED D. PROTECTED ‘THE BEST ANSWER TO THIS ITEM IS EVACUATED, SO ANSWER SPACE B HAS BEEN SHADED. DO NOT TURN OVER THIS PAPER UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO. PREPARED BY: SHALIMAR JUMAN,Items ]-4 Directions: In items 1 - 4, one word is under- lined. Select the opuon which is NEAREST in meaning to the underlined word and mark the corresponding space on your answer sheet 1. The police have arrested the prime suspect in the murder case and he is now being interrogated by the police. (A) important (B) crucial (C) sole (D) necessary 2. With his impeccable behaviour, it was difficult for anyone to fault him. (A) distinguished (B) faultless (C) ingenious (D) gracious 3. Iwas surprised that so many things could go wrong during the party after weeks of meticulous planning (A) systematic (B) complete (C) thorough (D) continuous 4. This quaint town reminds me of my child- hood days, (A) unusual @) old (©) remote (D) scenic Mtems 5-8 Directions: Each sentence in Items 5 — 8 has either one ortwo words missing. Choose from the four options the word or pair of words which BEST completes the meaning of the sentence. Mark your choice on the answer sheet 5. The baby had been ruthlessly 10 death with a towel (A) covered (B) choked (C) smothered (D) stifled 6. She was______ the stares and whispers that she often received from Outsiders and continued limping up the stairs, (A) immune to (B) protected from (C) comfortable with () relieved of 7. 1am_______to believe what she had Said after listening to her convincing arguments, (A) disposed (B) partial (C) convinced (D) inclined 8. Ifyou wish to stay in this house, you wit have to — the rules laid down by the master of the house.(A) meet with (B) adhere to (C) conform to (D) concede to Items 9-13 rections: Each sentence in Items 9 - 13 is followed by four options. Choose the option NEAREST in meaning to the original sen- tence. Be sure to read all four choices before you select your answer. Mark your choice on your answer sheet 9, Wrist weights are suitable for those who are unable to hold dumb-bells although these cannot be as heavy as dumb-bells. (A) Wrist weights are suitable for those who cannot hold heavy dumb-bells (B) Although wrist weights can replace dumb-bells, they cannot match up to them in terms of weight (©) Dumb-bells can replace wrist weights but they are not as heavy as them. (D) Both dumb-bells and wrist weights are interchangeable but they cannot be of the same weight. 10. At his peak in his twenties, Jim jogged 8km every day but now that he is older, he exercises less than before. (A) Jim does not jog today because he is no longer in his peak. (B) Now that Jim is older, he only jogs compared to the many exercises he used to do at his peak. (©) Jim jogs Jess than 8km now that he has passed his peak. (D) Since Jim is older and he has passed his peak, he does not want to exer- cise. i 12. 18: Parenting should not be left to mothers, and fathers should spend quality time with their children at least once a week in ways that are meaningful to the chil- dren (A) Both mothers and fathers must spend at least once a week with their chil- dren. (B) Besides mothers, fathers must do things with their children that the latter will find meaningful. (C) Ifonly one parent takes care of their children then the children will not find time spent with them meaning- ful (D) Fathers have to be told to spend ‘meaningful quality time with their children but not mothers. After [eft the school, I bumped into an old neighbour whom I had not seen since I was a child and I decided to help her with her things. (A) I bumped into an old neighbour when I was in school and I agreed to help her carry her things. (B) I mei an old neighbour after school so that I could help her with her things. (C) Thelped an old neighbour that ] usu- ally met after school with her things. (D) J agreed to help an old neighbour with her things when Isaw her after school. A committee was formed immediately af- ter the bombs exploded to leok into the welfare of the victims and their families. (A) After the bombs exploded, the vic- tims and their families could turn to ‘a committee that had been formed to look into their wellbeing.(B) Afterexplosions, committees will be formed to look after the victims and their families. (C) The victims of bomb explosions and their families can turn to a well es- (ablished committee for help in times of need. (D) With the explosion of the bombs, the victims and their families formed committees to ensure that their wel- fare was jooked into Items 14-17 Directions : In Items 14 - 17, some of the sen- tences are unacceptable because of inappro- priate grammar, idiom or vocabulary. Some sentences are acceptable as they stand. No sen- tence contains more than one inappropriate el cement. Identify the Option A, B, or C, which makes the sentence unacceptable. If the sen- tence has no fault, choose Option D. 14, 15, When the previous president's term came to an end and a new president took over, many new rules were entrenched into the B system, causing the people to be wary of iG the new head of state. No error D Wanting to be the first to embark in bio- A technology, great pains were taken by the B country to put appropriate policies in ic place and to ensure that suitable infra- structure was built. No error, D WwW 16. Without the containment of the virus, A even more people were beginning to fall B ill and it did not take Jong for the entire village to fall into the hands of the deadly c disease. No error. D 17. Evolution distinguished humans from A apes with humans possessing character- istics which allows them to develop more complex mental and physical structures, thereby enabling them to function more c effectively in society. No error. D Items 18 ~ 20 Directions: In each of Items 18 - 20, the state- ment may be in some way faulty. Select the option A ~ D below which BEST describes the status of the sentence. (A) The sentence is too wordy, that is repetitive or contains redundancies. (B) The sentence contains clichés or misused metaphors (©) The sentence is incorrect grammati- cally or faulty in diction. (D) The sentence is acceptable as it standsg, The report which you had given me ear- 1B: ie wasto0 vague therefore it did not lay ut in detail the issues that I requested. 1 was surprised at her behaviour when she acted so devoid of feelings even after los- ing all her siblings in the airplane crash 19. Ever since he was released from prison, we have been encouraging him to stop being a white elephant and to do some- thing that can benefit the family. 20. Items 21-27 cons: Read the following poem carefully and then answer Items 21 ~ 27 on the basis of what is stated or implied. The Golden Rule From my desk, | could see mother in the kitchen Torn between my work and helping. But there were only twenty minutes left 5 Hastily flipping pages Clanging of pots and pans Tension mounting The moment was arriving The clock chimed 10 On the sixth The books were closed The dishes were laid The aroma filled the air The door opened 15. It slammed shut Shoes thrown aside Chairs pulled out Prayers said The meal began. 21. The statement “But there were only twenty minutes left’ is used by the poet to show that 23. 24. a5 (A) the girl could not wait to finish her work (B) the girl was counting the minutes unti) it was time for the meal (©) the girl wanted to finish her work before the meal (D) the girl's mother did not have much lime to prepare the meal There is a break in the rhythm from the fourth line to the end of the poem. Which of the following is an indication of the break? (A) The clock chimed. (B) The dishes were laid (C) The aroma filled the air (D) Chairs pulled out Which of the following is not used in the poem to signify the speed at which things were being done? (A) ‘clanging’ (line 6) (B) “Tension mounting’ (line 7) (C) ‘arriving’ (ine 8) (D) ‘thrown aside’ (line 16) The word that can BEST describe the mood in the household is (A) anticipation (B) apprehension (C) exhilaration (D) anguish The ‘Golden Rule’ as suggested in the title of the poem is referring to (A) dinner being ready on time (B) the father arriving home by six o'clock (© the girl completing her work before the meal (D) the family having the meal together26. Which of the following is NOT suggested by the actions described in lines 14-16? (A) The father was served once he came home (B) The father was in a hurry to start eating. (C) The father made it clear that h> had returned home. (D) The father was expecting to have his meal, 8 . The attitude that the poet wishes to convey as the poem ends is one of (A) contentment (B) resolution (C) affection (D) joathing Items 28 - 34 Directions: Read the selection carefully and then answer ems 28- 34 on the basis of what is stated or implied. The View From My Window That Night lay awake even as my heavy eyelids threatened to shut out the world Sleep tormented me as my bead sank snugly into the pillows, 5 Ttwitched my fingers as my hands lay still by my side. My feet turned outwards in deliberate mo tion T could hear the pounding of the rain on 10 the roofiop. T huddled beneath my covers, My eyes seeing but shut to the world. The breeze creeping through the crack in the windows. 15 I could sce the trees with their swaying overhanging branches. Pushing aside the curtains I stared out into the silent starless night. ‘The men in their uniforms working like clockwork. Twirling strands of noodles around wooden chopsticks. Boards hammered expertly on windows. Ladders kept. trucks driven off, Another group of men blending in the dark 1 stole a light from the night sky and in that glimmer, ] saw a face. Fora moment. ] was taken aback but then relieved. The grim face checking out the work. 1 closed my eyes this time. 1 snuggled in bed this time A smile as contented as the outline of the face I saw, The view before becoming a window of my dreams. In the first stanza, the use of ‘threatened’ (ine 1 - 2) and ‘tormented’ (line 3) is an indication of es (A) the extent at which the person wants to stay awake (B) how afraid the person is of falling asleep (C) the danger that will take place once the person falls asleep (D) how difficult it is for the person to fall asleep The sentence ‘My eyes seeing but shut to the world’ (line 11) is a contradiction be- cause - (A) the person wants to shut himself out but he still wants to know what is going on outside30. 31 a 33, (B) even though he cannot be seen. he can clearly see what is going on out- side (©) the person has closed his eyes but he knows what is going on as though he is watching everything (D) the person is blind but he knows ex- actly what is going on outside ‘The third stanza shows a change in the person’s attitude from (A) indifference to interest (B) inactivity to activity (C) ignorance to knowledge (D) fear to eagerness The poet uses __.___ to show that it is not the first time the men are doing their jobs (A) metaphor (B) alliteration (©) rhythm (D) simile In using the metaphor “Twirling strands of noodles around wooden chopsticks’ (line 20 - 21), the poet's intention is to (A) show that the person was hungry (B) show the humour in the way the men worked (C) emphasise the ease at which the men carried out their tasks (D) indicate the futility of the men’s ac~ tions ‘What could have caused the writer to be taken aback? (A) The man’s expression. (B) His ability to see the man’s face. (C) He knew who the man was (D) He thought that the man would harm him. 34. Which of the following BEST describes the person's feelings in the last stanza? (A) dreamy (B) fatigue (C) security (D) acceptance Items 35~ 45 Directions: Read the extract carefully and then answer Items 35 ~ 45 on the basis of what is stated or implied Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen. Wel- come to the opening of our flagship bookstore. For all of you who have taken the time to be here, we have a twenty-dollar voucher for eve- ryone and a copy of ‘The Secret Princess’ Hurry! This offer is only available for the first two hundred people! Applause followed by a rush towards a table but a queue automatically forms. This is the biggest bookstore in town. There are four floors filled with the latest books and magazines for everyone to enjoy. No matter who you are or what you do, there will be something here for you. There's something for everyone! ‘As you collect your voucher and complimen- tary copy of the book, do sign up for our book club. Members of our exclusive club will re- ceive a newsletter once a month on the Latest book arrivals. You will also receive a special membership card that will entitle you to a 10% discount on all books and magazines bought at our bookstore. Membership fee is usu: twenty dollars per annum but it will be waived for two years for those who sign up today. Parents can also apply for a maximum of three supplementary cards for children under 16 years old. Those of you who already own amembership card will be entitled to a 15% discount at this siore. Fans of ‘Rydale High’ can get the last four issues at 5% off the usual price. Groups of people sign up for the cardand large numbers of people walk into the bookstore. Even as the vouchers and books run out, people are still seen queuing for membership forms 35. In the passage, giving away the twenty- Gollar voucher 1s a way of (A) stressing the importance of reading (B) thanking people for turning up at the opening (C) encouraging people to be members of the book chub (D) demonstrating the good services of the book store 36. According to the passage, ‘flagship’ means the same as (A) the most important (B) the biggest (C) the latest (D) the one and only 37. ‘The Secret Princess’ is probably (A) an old book (B) a book that has no one has heard of before (C) a popular book (D) a book that few people are willing to read 38. Which word BEST describes the behaviour as everyone waits to collect the voucher and the book? (A) chaotic (B) silent a 40. 41 42. 43, (C) pensive (D) orderly Which of the following contradicts the Statement that the bookstore holds the “latest books and magazines"? (A) ‘This offer is only available for the first two hundred people!" (lines 6 and 7) (B) ‘This is the biggest bookstore in town.” (line 10) (C) ‘There's something for everyone!” (line 14 - 15) (D) “the last four issues’ (line 31) What does the organiser hope the people at the opening will do? (A) Become members of the book store (B) Sign up for supplementary member- ship cards. (C) Collect the twenty-dollar voucher. (D) Find out about the latest book arrivals. Which of the words shows that only those who join the book club will enjoy special privileges? (A) complimentary (line 16 - 17) (B) exclusive (line 18) (©) special (line 20) (D) entitle (line 21) Inthe passage, are NOT used to encourage people to visit the bookstore. (A) gifs (B) complimentary supplementary cards (C) free memberships (D) discounts The availability of supplementary cards is NOT an indication that -(A) the bookstore has something for everyone in the family (B) children are encouraged to read (C) parents are responsible for encour aging their children to read (D) children should be accompanied by their parents at the bookstore 44, By providing an additional discount for those who are already members, it shows that (A) older members are more appreciated than newer members (B) the new bookstore aims to attract customers from other bookstores (©) loyal members are greatly appreci- ated (D) the new bookstore is better than the other bookstores 45, According to the passage, which of the following BEST describes the attitude of the people who turn up for the opening of the bookstore? (A) They want to receive gifts. (B) They enjoy visiting flagship book- stores. (C) They like to sign up for membership cards. (D) They have a passion for reading Items 46 - 52 Directions: Read the following poem carefully and then answer Items 46 — 52 on the basis of what is stated or implied A Secret Admirer For years I've gazed upon you but always in secret, The only one who has made my heart flutter. on 10 5) 20 2 30 46. 47. ‘My fears of being discovered have over- whelmed me But my feelings have never faltered de- spite the years Nothing can convince me that you might deign to look upon me. Like I've looked upon you for years. I stand at the entrance of the gate with others rushing past me. But still, all I see is you, that familiar gait, the one J see in my dreams. The one where your face is lighted up, adorned with the charm that surrounds you, When you do nothing except walk with me and talk with me. ‘And when you disappear, I dash like a fool towards the bend. Only to catch you once again, carefree, laughing, unlike my dreams. I think of the you that see in mny dreams. It's the only aspect of you that I know. And I'm convinced that that you is the real you. T'm certain that one day soon I'll gather enough courage ‘To emerge from the shell of my dreams. From the first stanza, how does the girl regard the boy she admires? (A) She ueats him as an equal. (B) She teats him like a friend (C) She looks up to him. (D) She is afraid of him. In the first stanza, the girl's feelings about having a secret admirer are (A) embarrassment and childlikeness (B) excitement and unwaveringness (C) despair and sadness (D) contentment and happiness48. 49. 50, 51 Ii can be inferred from the second stanza that the girl has only seen the boy’s char- ismatic face (A) from what she has imagined about him (B) in her dreams (C) when she looks at him at the gates (D) when he looked at her once From the second stanza, what does the girl think might occur if she does man- age to get the boy's attention? (A) He might be delighted to get to know her. (B) He will feel tied down. (C) He will be surprised to disco feclings for him (D) He will be fearful of her her In the final stanza, the girl seems to have developed a (A) determination to tell the boy about her feelings (B) determination to find out more about the boy {C) certainty about her feelings towards the boy (D) courage to get to be friends with the boy Which of the following BEST expresses the theme of the poem? (A) A secret love that cannot be revealed. (B) The insensitivity of a secret Jove (C) What itis like to be secretly admired (D) The internal torment and joy of having a secret love. From the poem, which of the following gualities does the poet attribute to the irl? (A) Matured and determined (B) Cowardly and apprehensive (C) Resolute but childish (D) Thoughtful but shallow Items 53 - 60 Directions: Read the following extract care- fully and then answer Items $3 - 60 on the basis of what is stated or implied. Tt was in 1960 when Daphne Perterson stepped into the rain station for the first time. A mo- mentous occasion for a person of her stature. ‘There were no bodyguards surrounding her at that time and she became obviously lost in the crowd that boarded the train during the peak hour The scenery that whizzed past belied her thoughts as she sa. squashed between a young executive on his way t0 work and a balding man probably after the night shift. Factories, in their angular-shaped stronghold took up most of the surrounding land with chimneys filled to the maximum with thick grey smoke that extended their poison into the dreary sky. Daphne barely saw the scene. She reached well below the man’s shoulders and it was all she could do to stop his head from drooping onto hers. But her thoughts were on the events that had unfolded just before she left and on what was probably unfolding right at that moment Daphne had lefteverything behind ber, just as calmly as they had been given to her She smiled, despite her situation. She would ‘no longer be Daphne Perterson. She would just be Daphne B. Agnes. The Daphne that she was supposed to be and the Daphne that she had always wanted to be. Looking around her, she likened the frenzy going on in the Perterson household when they discovered her disap- pearance, the disappearance of the heir to the Perterson empire ever since the death of her cighty-year old husband, to the quarrel that wasthreatening to erupt into a fight between two old men. Raised voices, flailing arms ~ classic signs of a quarrel, Daphne was like the man, standing next to them. his indifference appar- ent as he flipped through the latest Morning Express, even as angry elbows occasionally jabbed against his papers 53. It can be inferred that Daphne Perterson was lost in the crowd because (A) she did not know where she was going (B) there was no one to watch out for her (C) she did not stand out among the rest of the passengers (D) she was where she should not have been 54. From the statement *A momentous occa- sion for a person of her stature.’ we can infer that Daphne Perierson’s background is one that reflects (A) the upper classes (B) the lower classes (C) those who have never had to work for a living (D) those who seldom have to leave their house 55. What was the state of the train that Daphne Perterson was in? (A) Filthy and Small (B) Crowded and noisy (C) Small but efficient (D) Fast but dark 56. Which of the following words may BEST be used to describe the appearance of the buildings? (A) Old-fashioned (B) Tall 7. 58. 59. 60. (C) Intimidating (D) Impressive From paragraph two, what can we infer about Daphne Perteron’s character from her thoughts as she sat in the train? (A) Fiery (B) Independem (C) Self-reliant (D) Wilfal Which of the following BEST describes the difference between the life that Daphne Perterson led and the one that she wanted to lead? (A) From an affluent one toa simple one (B) From being married to being single again. (C) From being famous to being un- known, (D) From city to country life. Which of the following would NOT be a consequence of Daphne Perterson Jeaving the household? (A) Attempts to locate her. (B) The handing over of the empire to the person who was the next heir. (C) Indecisions over who the next heir of the empire would be. (D) The discovery of her absence. In the passage, the purpose of comparing the situation in the train to Daphne Perterson’s situation is to (A) confuse the reader (B) emphasise the similar situation of Daphne's and the other passengers” (C) provide more information about Daphne’s situation and her character (D) compensate for Daphne's lack of reaction towards her situation8 ENGLISH A - PAPER 02 ~ GENERAL PROFICIENCY — MAY/JUNE 2010 Section A 1 After harvesting, cassava is separated into various elements for different food uses. Its fibre is dried to make flour which is used for baked goods, Cassava juice is processed to be used as a food preservative ot as a favouring. Cassava can be made into snack items, prepared as part of a main meal, or used in a soup. It can also be ‘used as a base for many exotic alcoholic drinks. Cassava plays an important role in Guyanese diet and culture and is now the third most important food crop in the world, 94 words Section B a The author was going to visit Granny Ife to get her blessing on her Imminent departure to New York and to ensure she saw her one last time in the event that her grandmother passed away while she was in New York, b The phrase in line 3 ‘Granny Ife was was getting on in years...” and the fact that Granny Ife's hait was white, as stated in line 29, all suggest that Granny Ife was old, © Crolx-des-Rosets was the name of the village from which the author travelled. ‘Agriculture was the main occupation of the people in La Nouvelle Dame Marre. € Aunty Atle and the author had to walk to Granny Ifes house because the road was too rough for the van. £ ‘Stood out from all others’ isthe phrase in paragraph 6 that indicates that Granny Ife's house was different. § ‘Traced up to the front of the house...’ (line 20) and ‘I leaped into her arms' (line 25) are two ‘expressions that show the author was glad to see her grandmother. hi ‘Granny Ife wrapped her arms around my body, (line 28) is the sentence in the passage that indicates the joy Granny Ife felt on seeing her grandchild. a ‘Selfawareness, self-motivation, mood management, and impulse control are the four qualities in EQ that the writer explains in the passage. b ‘I'and‘Q’ stand for Intelligence and Quotient in the abbreviation IQ, ¢ Awareness of gut fecling has to be deliberately developed because gut feelings are unconscious responses. SreSTPSEe Seating Ca aAccording to the passage one avoids developing bad situations by controlling one’s emotions or mood management. Deep breathing and meditation are two techniques which the writer says are known to reduce anger. (Others are seeking pleasant distractions and quiet, solitary activity.) According to the writer, ventilating is a technique that does not really work to reduce anger. ‘Gratification’ (Line 19) as used in the passage means pleasure. ‘The writer's intention is to explain EQ and show how it contributes to personal success. He is also trying. to make the case that EQ is more important than IQ to be successful.Paper el 18 26.A 51.0 2.8 27. s2c 3. 28.A 53C 4A 29.0 SAA 5.C 30.8 55B 6A 31D 56C 7D 32. 570 8B 33.A 58A 9.8 34.C 598 10.C 35.8 60.C 11.8 36. 12.0 37.¢ 13.4 38.0 14.8 39D 15.8 40.8 16.¢ 41.8 17.8 42.8 18.¢ 43.0 19.4 aac 20.B 45.0 2.¢ 46c 22.C 47.8 23c 488 2A 49.8 25. SO.A