SEA English Language Arts 2023 Past Paper

The visious sun was blazing furiously in the sky. My

tortured feet were throbing painfully while perspiration

dripped profusly down my face. Despite experiencing

exhaustion and distressfull aches, I called upon my inner

strength and couregeously hurried to my comfortable

house. A soothing shower releived my swollen feet.

"Finally" I shouted excitedly as I grabbed the overdue,

brown package from Mr. Smith the delivery man. It

was my favourite novel, Charlie and the Chocolate

Factory", written by Roald Dahl, a famous british

childrens author. Instantly, I bolted off to add it to

my book collection fantasy, science fiction and mystery.

The boys, as well as their parents, was passionate

environmentalists. We decided that a clean-up campaign

would be the more effective way to improve the surrounding

community. A visit to a nearby park was organise to select an

appropriate location for the project and unfortunately, adverse

weather conditions prevented them by starting the activity.

List two items mentioned in the story that the boys needed for their plan. Item 1 <lines /> Item 2 Item 2 <lines />

Identify the figure of speech in the line, "the fur on his back stood up straight like the needles on a porcupine." (lines 23–24) <lines />

Give the meaning of the following words as used in the passage. scowled (line 2) <lines /> evidence (lines 11, 34) evidence (lines 11, 34) <lines />

What kind of person is Chen? Give one detail from the passage to support your answer. <lines /> Detail Detail <lines />

How did Akeem feel about his pet? Give one detail from the passage to support your answer. <lines /> Detail Detail <lines />

Of the two characters, Akeem and Chen, who do you admire more? Give a reason for your answer. <lines />

If you were Mrs. Walker in the story, what would you have done with Charlie? Give one reason for your answer. <lines />

List two activities from stanza one which the speaker does not have to do when "School is out". Activity 1 <lines /> Activity 2 Activity 2 <lines />

Give one word or phrase from stanza two that appeals to the sense of hearing. <lines />

"Saturday's door closes and Sunday makes her appearance..." (line 16) Explain the meaning of this line. <lines />

Give the meaning of the following words, as used in the poem. unwind (line 2) <lines /> myriad (line 9) myriad (line 9) <lines />

What kind of person is the speaker? Give one detail from the poem to support your answer. <lines />

Suggest a suitable title for the poem. Give one reason to support your answer. Title <lines /> Reason Reason <lines />

How is the mood at the beginning of the poem different from the mood at the end? Support your answer with details from the poem. <lines />

Which two images in the advertisement will encourage outdoor activities? <lines />

Give two reasons why the words, "Garage Sale" are written in big, bold, capital letters. <lines />

Give two reasons why a person might want to arrive early at the sale. Reason 1 <lines /> Reason 2 Reason 2 <lines />

Suggest two other images that can be used in the advertisement. <lines />