SEA English Language Arts 2019 Past Paper

The hikers imbarked on an expedition along the

Northern Range. They prefered the challenge of the

difficult climb because of the astonishing seenery. The

guide was experianced and acquainted with the route.

Along the way he identified poisonus plants and others

that were edable. The hikers were truly fascinated.

"Crab " the driver yelled suddenly. He pointed

to the blue eight-legged creature as it scurried

along the busy roadside The car came to an abrupt

stop. Sarah leaned forward excitedly, " driver can

you catch that huge crab for me? The driver

cringed at the thought of the creatures large claws.

The population of sea turtles have plunged towards

extinction. Predators feed on the turtles' eggs and its

hatchlings. Humans, however, might be their worse

enemies. Turtles become trap in fishing nets

and safety devices can be used to prevent this. Hotel

owners which use artificial lights, also add to the problem.

List two ways people can reconnect online, as stated in the passage. (i) <lines /> (ii) (ii) <lines />

Give one advantage of being able to share information instantly. <lines />

Do you agree with the author's statement, "...social media can add value to our lives" (lines 5–6)? Give a reason for your answer. <lines />

Give the meaning of each of the following words as used in the passage. (i) appropriately (line 5) <lines /> (ii) impact (line 18)

(ii) impact (line 18) <lines />

Give two ways in which social media sites can benefit a business. <lines />

"Young people are often more ready to adapt to using technologies" (line 15). Why is the author's use of the word "adapt" suitable? <lines />

Give two pieces of evidence which support the view that young people have more technological knowledge than older people. (i) <lines /> (ii) (ii) <lines />

State two ways in which the information in paragraph 2 is different from that in paragraph 3. (i) <lines /> (ii) (ii) <lines />

Give two reasons why parents should supervise their children's use of social media sites, as stated in the passage. (i) <lines /> (ii) (ii) <lines />

What do you think is the purpose of the passage? Use two details from the passage to support your answer. <lines />

Give the meaning of each of the following words as used in the poem. undertaking (line 5) <lines /> monumental (line 6) monumental (line 6) <lines />

From the poem, list two tools which the barber requires to cut the giant's hair. (i) <lines /> (ii) (ii) <lines />

Identify one example of each of the following figures of speech in the poem. (i) Simile <lines /> (ii) Metaphor (ii) Metaphor <lines />

What sense does the poet mainly appeal to in stanza 4? Write a line to support your answer. <lines />

"Turning forests into wastelands" (line 17). Why is this an appropriate description of the giant's haircut? <lines />

Between the giant and the barber, who is more courageous? Give a reason for your answer using details from the poem. <lines />

How is the mood in stanza 5 different from that in stanza 6? <lines />

State one quality of the barber and support your answer with evidence from the poem. Quality: <lines /> Evidence: Evidence: <lines />

Explain why the barber's heart fills with "sorrow" in the last stanza. <lines />

If you were the giant, would you want this barber to cut your hair? Give one reason for your answer. <lines />

Using details from the invitation, fill in the following information.

What is "Operation Sleepover"? <lines />

Where will it be held?

Where will it be held? <lines />

Identify two activities that will appeal to the children.

(i) <lines /> (ii) (ii) <lines />

If you were creating this invitation, would you include the image of the flashlight? Give a reason for your answer. <lines />

Give the meaning of each of the following words, as used on the invitation.

(i) Mission <lines />

(ii) Movie marathon

(ii) Movie marathon <lines />

State two reasons why a child might receive this invitation.

(i) <lines /> (ii) (ii) <lines />