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Reading

(Prepared by : Ms Siew Ting)

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FORM *

SHORT TEXTS

2 points

SHORT TEXTS

2 points

Q9 *

1 point

Despite

Since

Although

Q10 *

1 point

fact

news

reason

information

Q11 *

1 point

tell

suggest

advise

propose

Q12 *

1 point

cure

factor

symptom

prevention

Q13 *

1 point

consist of

result in

contribute to

make up

Q14 *

1 point

find

collect

consume

hunt

Q15 *

1 point

total

entire

actual

overall

Q16 *

1 point

over

among

with

between

Q17 *

1 point

risk

threat

danger

problem

Q18 *

1 point

give

make

create

introduce

Please write the answers in no more than three words

19 In paragraph 2, why does the writer use the phrase happily watching her in action? *

1 point

A She enjoyed being of help to her mother.

B She felt contented to be with her mother.

C She admired her mother’s cooking skills.

D She found her mother’s routine amazing.

20 In paragraph 3, what does the writer say about her mother’s character? *

1 point

A She was discouraged by the economic hardship faced by the family.

B She was conscious of the way she looked when she was cooking.

C She was concerned about what the future holds for her children.

D She was determined to put food on the table for everyone.

21 In paragraph 4, how did the writer describe their new life in Singapore? *

1 point

A They could not go out much.

B The mother started a business.

C The family had to depend on others.

D They had to live in a cramped place.

22 In paragraph 5, what was the proof that their lives changed for the better? *

1 point

A It took them ten years to turn their lives around.

B They could afford to get a place of their own.

C The family reused the coal to save money.

D The father did not complain anymore.

23 What effect did moving to the new apartment have? *

1 point

A It made mum want to return to their old home.

B It meant that providing food was no longer problematic.

C It encouraged dad to spend more time with the family.

D It made the writer want to be more involved with the meal preparation.

24 Why had preparing meals become more pleasurable for Mum? *

1 point

A Buying groceries with Dad was fun.

B Trying out new recipes gave her joy.

C Using the gas stove made cooking simpler.

D Having a bigger area made her work easier.

25 How does the writer feel about her parents in the last paragraph? *

1 point

A grateful that they can grow old together

B relieved that their life has become easier

C envious of the possessions they now have

D disappointed that they are not as active as they once were

26 What is the purpose of the writer writing this article? *

1 point

A To share precious memories of her mother.

B To recall how she faced the difficulties in her life.

C To look back at how her Dad worked hard for the family.

D To show the beautiful relationship between her and her parents.

Please write the answers in no more than five words

Choose the correct word to complete the sentences. *

6 points

Which paragraph (A - F) describes the following experiences of community service? *

4 points

33 I did not enjoy the work initially.

34 I organised my work by myself.

35 I sympathise with the unfortunate in my area.

36 I get input to have a better understanding of the world.

Choose no more than one word from the passage for each answer.

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1 point

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1 point

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1 point

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1 point

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