Section A : Guided Writing [25 marks]

Your friend wants to make some chili paste. You have watched your mother doing it. Write an informal letter to your friend and use the notes and pictures given below to explain to your friend how to do it.

Ingredients to be blended

How to blend the ingredients

When writing the instructions:

Use all the notes given.

Add relevant details to make it more interesting.

Make sure it is not less than 120 words.

20 dried chillies

piece of shrimp paste ( about 2 cm cube )4 cm long thumb size turmeric8 shallots

2 bulbs garlic2 stalks lemon grass

Put all ingredients - into jar - add small cup of water

Place container directly into base - keep one hand on the lid - press on button – blend - increase speed

Turn off - wait for blades - stop moving - check paste - well-blended - pour out

Section B : Literature [15 marks]Poem : The River.

Match the correct meaning of each word.

1 a member of a group that moves from place to place and who has no permanent home.

2 a person who likes to collect and keep things.

3 eat hurriedly and noisily.

4 A large, ugly and frightening imaginary creature.

5 make a low, steady, continuous sound like a bee.

( 5 marks )

Poem : Mr. Nobody.Read the following stanzas. Then choose which character traits Mr Nobody demonstrates in each of the stanzas.

hum

nomad

gobbled

monster

hoarder

I know a funny little man,As quiet as a mouse,Who does the mischief that is doneIn everybody's house!There's no one ever sees his face,And yet we all agreeThat every plate we break was crackedBy Mr. Nobody

`Tis he who always tears our books,Who leaves the door ajar,He pulls the buttons from our shirts,And scatters pine afar;That squeaking door will always squeak,For, prithee, don't you see,We leave the oiling to be doneBy Mr. Nobody

1 2

dirty irresponsible playful

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Short Story : Flipping FantasticRead the extract and answer the questions below.

1. What does the word ‘this’ in the above extract refer to?

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2. The expression ‘as if they’ve won the lottery, then lost the ticket down a drain’ means,

______________________________________________________________________________ 3. How does the mother feel about choosing different schools for her boys? Give a reason.

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1. Name two events in the Paralympics.

a. _________________________________ 

b. _________________________________ 

Perhaps it was a mistake to choose different secondary schools for them. They’re very different children but they’re still twins. It’s hard for the rest of us to understand quite how they feel. I must ask them if this is what they really want. I can’t let them spend the rest of the summer holidays looking as if they’ve won the lottery, then lost the ticket down a drain.

Mum just asked me if I really want to go to Chesterlea Grange! Is she joking? Of course I don’t want to! I want to go back to Peter Hill. It’s safe there and friendly and everybody knows me. The thing is, when I went to see Chesterlea Grange on the Open day, it seemed so much fun. I liked the horse-riding, swimming and wheelchair games best. Every summer they hold an event like the Paralympics. They have archery contests, wheelie marathons and basketball tournaments. I’ve never had the chance to take part in sports like that.

He puts damp wood upon the fire,That kettles cannot boil;His are the feet that bring in mud,And all the carpets soil.

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2. Why does Tristan feel comfortable in Peter Hill?

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3. What attracts Tristan about Chesterlea Grange?

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( 7 marks )

Section C : Summary [10 marks]

You are advised to spend about 30 minutes on this question. Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.

Rewrite on the reasons a child needs discipline:

in continuous writing form

in one paragraph

in your own words as far as possible

in not more than 60 words including the 10 words given below.

Begin with :

A child needs discipline for several reasons. Firstly, discipline is……. .

(10marks)

A child needs discipline for several reasons. Most parents know that if a child has discipline, he will keep out of harm’s way and the parents can have peace of mind. It is also essential for a child’s development. With discipline, he learns how to get along with other people and this is important because his happiness depends on it. He has to learn that people outside are going to treat him differently from those at home.

Besides, discipline can help develop a child’s self-esteem. A child who is disciplined will receive praise and acceptance and will definitely learn to like himself. Moreover, a child who is disciplined develops a conscience that is a sense of right and wrong, which will guide him in decision making and directing his behavior. Indeed, the ultimate purpose of discipline must be to develop and encourage good behavior in a child from within himself.