Section A

[10 marks]
Study the notes below and use the information to complete the text.

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-home safety tips - lock doors and
-parents work gates

-cover keep away Safety at -matches cause fire

flies home

-turn off the stove

not use

Based on the notes, complete the speech below with the correct information.

Good morning, my dear friends,

I am here to talk about home safety tips for all of you as most of your parents

_______________________________. Always remember ____________________________

(1) (2)
all doors and gates. Never play _______________________________ as it might cause a fire.
(3)
Turn off the stove when _______________________________. After you have eaten, please do
(4)
_______________________________ to keep flies away.
(5)
Thank you.
 Section B
[15 marks]
B(i)
Study the poster below and answer the following question in the space
provided.

Concentration is very important to every one of us.

Ways to increase concentration:

Make notes
make markings, highlight or underline important parts of any chapter.
Take quick breaks
retain what you are studying
give your brain an opportunity to integrate information
Organise all reference materials, notes and writing materials
do not waste time looking for stationery
speed up your revision

(a) List three ways that help you to increase your concentration.

(i)

(ii)

(iii)
B (ii)

Your classmate is having some problems with her studies, especially in English language. Write a
message to your classmate advising her on study skills. Write your answer between 50 to 80
words.

Use the following notes in your message:

pay attention in class follow lessons closely

do all the exercises ask questions if you dont understand
revise your lessons enjoy your studies

19th April 2017

Dear _________________,

__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

Your friend,

___________
 Section C
[25 marks]
This section consists of two questions. Answer one question only.

Question 1
Write a story based on the picture below. You may use the words given to help you. Write your
answer in the space provided. Write your story between 80 and 100 words.

buy crowded weekend taking soft drinks

watched beside bag inform

Begin your story with:

Last Sunday, Alex and his father were at Giant Supermarket which
 OR

Question 2
The series of pictures below are about Jack, a boy scout and his friends. Write a story based
on the pictures. You may use the words given to help you. Write your answer in the space
provided. Write your story between 80 and 100 words.

(i) - hard-working- revises-

finishes school- helpful-
friends

(ii) - sports swimming

competitions ambition-
Olympics- country

- home- household chores

(iii)
looks after
Answers for Paper 2
Section A
1. are at work 2. to lock 3. with matches 4. not in use
5. cover the food

Section B
(i)
Ai) make notes ii) take quick breaks
iii) organise all reference materials, notes and writing materials

Bii)
(Suggested Answer)
Dear Macus,
Here are some tips on study skills for you. First, always pay attention in class and follow
lesson closely. You can ask for help from your friends or from your teachers when you dont
understand the lesson. Second, revise your lesson at home. Do all the exercises given by the
teachers. Third, enjoy your studies. Try to change your attitude towards studying. Studying can
be fun if done right.
Hope you find these tips helpful. Good luck.
Your friend,
Kyle

Section C:
Question 1
Last Sunday, Alex and his father were at Giant Supermarket which was near their house.
They went there to buy some groceries. The supermarket was crowded and busy as it was a
weekend.
When they were at the beverages section, Alex saw a man taking two cans of soft drinks.
Alex watched him beside the rack of canned drinks. He put them into his sling bag. Then, he
hurriedly went towards the exit.
Alex told his father about the incident. His father looked around for a security guard to
inform him about the incident. The security guard managed to stop him from going out.
(93 words)

Question 2
Sara is a hardworking pupil. She revises her lessons and finishes her homework every
day. In school, she is helpful to her friends and teachers. She helps her friends in their studies.
She is good in sports, especially in swimming. She has taken part in many swimming
competitions and won many trophies and medals. Her ambition is to take part in the Olympics.
She wants to win more medals for the country.
At home, she always helps to do the household chores like sweeping and mopping the
floor. She also looks after her brother when her mother is out at work.
(101 words)