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Section 1 (15 MARKS) Fill in each blank with a suitable word. Write each answer in the space provided in the passage. Co ee is not just a ca einated 1)____________; it is a culture in and of itself. Since the late 20th century, social groups 2)___________ from college aged youth to retired adults have 3)____________ around tables and in lounges to drink co ee while they 4)____________. The ca eine in co ee helps in keeping the conversation 5)____________ as it is a stimulant. While the co ee culture can be found all 6)____________ the world including in rural areas, the most 7)____________ places to nd co ee drinking groups are in metropolitan areas. As a 8)____________, there has been an explosion of espresso stands, cafes, and co ee shops that can now be 9)____________ on every street corner in most urban areas. In the US, the most 10)____________ city that has taken a hold in the co ee culture is Seattle, Washington. One reason for this is that Seattle is where the original Starbucks establishment is 11)___________, as well as the Starbucks headquarters. 12)____________, dozens of competitors have cropped up, which has resulted in an overwhelming 13)_________ of high quality ca einated drinks in this northwestern city. Oddly enough, co ee is not the only thing that keeps co ee drinkers congregating in public places. The addition of free wireless Internet 14)____________ at most co ee shops has increased the amount of people who meet at co ee shops on a regular basis. Often students and business professionals visit their local co ee establishments in order to connect to the Wi-Fi, as well as to 15)____________ a cup of co ee while socializing with one another in person. Section 2 (65 marks) NOTE: When a question asks you to answer in your own words, YOU MUST NOT COPY THE WORDS IN THE PASSAGE IN YOUR ANSWER Passage A [25 marks]
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Sharks attack humans, thinking they are sea lions. Megalodon eat people because of their colossal size. (b) Below you will nd four qualities listed. Which two qualities does Megalodon possess according to the paragraph? [2] Tick two boxes. fearsome confused dangerous hideous From paragraph 4: 8 Why are teeth all that is left of the Megalodon? [2] This is because ___________________________________________________ 9 What are the 3 items that are compared to sharks teeth? [3]
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16 Explain in your own words, in what ways were the Buddhist monks similar? [2] The monks ___________________________________________________ and _________________________________________________________ . 17 What was the preferred mode of transportation for the writer? [1] He preferred to ________________________________________________ . From the whole of Passage B 18 Choose from the meanings given the most suitable one for the words used in the passage. Put a tick in the box alongside the answer you choose. [5] (a) wander (line 2) climbed (b) Thankfully (line 9) fortunately (c) magical (line 15) wonderful (d) eagerly (line 21) forcefully (e) picturesque (line 26) clean 19 From passage B Using material from paragraphs 2 to 5, write a summary of the writers experiences and what he saw in Laos. Write your summary in not more than 130 words (not counting the words given to help you begin). Do not write in note form. [20] Begin your summary with the following line: The writer began in Northern Laos where he explored
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From Paragraph 5: 10 Show your understanding of Paragraph 5 by lling in the blanks in the following sentences. Write ONE word only in each blank. [5] Both the Megalodon and the Great White have very powerful (i)___________ but due to its size and humongous teeth, Megalodon can chomp (ii)______________ than the Great White. It could crush a human to pieces (iii)______________ it could catch one. One could (iv)______________ to survive an attack by a Great White v)_______________ de nitely not a Megalodon attack. Passage B [40 marks]
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Megalodon had its day when it ruled the seas about 28 to 1.6 million years ago. That period of time is known as the Cenozoic Era, and Megalodon is believed to have roamed the waters during the time span between the Late Oligocene and Early Pleistocene periods. Today, we dont really have much shark ruling going on. In much of the world, sharks have to deal with people and people have to deal with sharks. The two species dont always have to be completely isolated from each other. In fact, some people are bold enough to swim in shark-infested waters. These deep sea enthusiasts, pretty much co-exist with sharks when they are on these underwater adventures. Of course, the whole shark biting thing can change the dynamics very quickly, and give some reason to reconsider this risky practice. But, think backImagine what it was like during those prehistoric times when the mighty Megalodon roamed the waters. That must have been an amazing sight. Though, it would probably be a safe bet to say that most people walking the Earth during that time period wouldnt really put themselves in harms way by getting too close to Megalodon; especially without having access to the types of scienti c information that we can reference and enjoy now. So, if they saw that humongous Megalodon, prehistoric men would most likely run for their lives and stay far, far away so that they wouldnt become sh food. But, were they right to think that way? The answer is, probably not. Today, we know more about Megalodons diet, and, contrary to popular belief, many sharks, including Megalodon, survived on a primary diet of whales and sh. We now know that sharks generally only attack people because they confuse them for large prey. So, to a shark, Mr. Diver looks like he would make a delicious snack because the shark thinks that Mr. Diver is probably a sea lion! So, despite Megalodons colossal size, it may not have truly sought to kill humans. Like sharks of today, if they had a human-snack it was likely that the human just got in their way. Lets talk teethBecause Megalodons body, like its other shark relatives, was composed of mostly cartilage instead of bone, teeth are some of the only fossils, or remnants, left from its existence. But, for paleontologists, who are scientists that study dinosaurs and prehistoric times, the Megalodon fossils that have been found can provide a signi cant amount of information about this mysterious creature. Their v-shaped teeth could measure just over 7 inches long (about the size of an iPad), and were serrated, which means that their edges were jagged like a steak knife. Its cousin, the Great White Sharks teeth are considerably smaller at just about 4 centimeters long, which is comparable to a silver dollar. Both the Megalodon and the Great White have extremely forceful biting power. But, of course, no shark will ever be able to chomp like Megalodon could. With those humongous teeth and an enormous body, Megalodon could bite with a force of as much as 182,201 newtons (40,960 lbf ). Nobody would ever want to be caught in its mouth because with that much force, a human would literally be crushed to pieces. A Great White has a pretty rough biting force also with force around 18,000 newtons (4,000 lbf ). With a Great White shark, there is some potential for escape and even for saving a bitten limb. That was never the case with its big cousin!
The Mystery of the Mighty Megalodon from Horizons Magazine Issue 2

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We slip into Laos from Chang Klong in northern Thailand. An easy border crossing and a short boat ride later we wander into rugged Huay Xai. Culturally, Laos is heavily in uenced by Thailand, so the transition is fairly seamless at rst, but subtle di erences reveal themselves over time. Northern Laos is a great place to explore tribal culture and dip into the nations plentiful and yet untouched wilderness. Unfortunately the fervent demand for resources by countries like China continues to hack into Laos natural beauty, while the traditional slash-and-burn agriculture used by many subsistence farmers scars the landscape and depletes the soil. Thankfully many local and international organizations are ghting back. One way to support their cause is responsible ecotourism, so we join The Gibbon Experience for two days of trekking and zip-lining through the protected jungles of Bokeo National Reserve. We share a hearty meal of cooked meats, stewed vegetables and sticky rice (a Lao staple) with our guidesall local young men working to protect the jungle instead of destroy itand spend a magical night in a jungle tree house. From the North we climb aboard the slow boat for two days journey down the Mekong River to Luang Prabang. These rushing waters are the lifeblood for many of the Lao people. Surrounded by beautiful scenery we spy shermen with giant nets, small boats hauling goods and children clamoring along the banks at every stop. They climb eagerly aboard our boat to sell drinks and snacks, hoping to bring some of our valuable tourist dollars home to their families. In Luang Prabang, we really settle into Laos. Lazy mornings at modern co ee shops, a songthaew ride (imagine a modi ed pick-up truck with benches and a roof ) to the picturesque Kuang Si waterfalls and a stroll through the bustling night market where local women hock everything from handmade wood-carved trinkets to snake whiskey and kitschy hammer & sickle t-shirts. Peruse, bargain and enjoy. The quiet, walkable streets of this UNESCO World Heritage site are lined with traditional sprawling temple grounds and crumbling French colonial architecture. The city is teeming with young Buddhist monks, tucked under matching orange umbrellas and smiling gently as we cross paths. We escape even further by bicycle on rural, rutted dirt roads to spy women making paper by hand and weaving silk garments on giant looms.
Temples, Tourism and Triumph A Journey through Laos from Horizons Magazine Issue 2

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1 a) ruled b) bold 2 shark attacks. 3 People think twice about coming in close proximity to Megalodon. 4 ee from the area [1] and inhabit another place a distance away. [1] 5 opposite [1]to what many people think. [1] 6 anyone scuba diving near a shark. 7 a) Megalodon ate whales and sh when they cant nd food. Megalodon confuse people for large prey. Sharks attack humans, thinking they are sea lions. Megalodon eat people because of their colossal size. T F CT

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Passage A Read Passage A and then answer Questions 1 - 10. From Paragraph 1: 1 (a) Which word in the paragraph tells you that Megalodon was the most ferocious sh in the sea millions of years ago? [1] The word is _________________________________ (b) Choose a word from the paragraph which has the same meaning as "brave. [1] The word is _________________________________ 2 What does the phrase whole shark biting thing (line 10) refer to? It refers to __________________________________________________ From Paragraph 2: People those days wouldnt really put themselves in harms way by getting too close to Megalodon. (line 14-16). [1] 3 Which one of the following sentences means the same as the sentence above? Tick the sentence you choose. People like getting close to see Megalodon. People think twice about coming in close proximity to Megalodon. People dont mind getting close to Megalodon if they are not harmed. People dont like giving way to Megalodon. 4 In your own words, describe the reaction of prehistoric men if they saw Megalodon. [2] Seeing Megalodon would cause them to ____________________________. From Paragraph 3: 5 Explain in your own words, what the phrase contrary to popular belief means. It means ______________________________________________________ . 6 Who does Mr. Diver refer to? [1] It refers to _______________________________________________________ 7 (a) For each of the following statements, tick either T (true), F (false) or CT (cannot tell from the passage). [4] T F CT Megalodon ate whales and sh when they cant nd food. Megalodon confuse people for large prey.

Passage B Read Passage B and then answer Questions 11 - 19. From Paragraph 1: 11 How did the writer reach Huay Xai? [2] They had to ______________________________________________________ and ____________________________________________________________ From Paragraph 2: 12 What are the three e ects of the demand for resources and the traditional slash-and-burn agriculture on Laos? [3]
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From Paragraph 3: 13 Surrounded by beautiful scenery we spy shermen with giant nets, small boats hauling goods and children clamouring along the banks at every stop (lines 19-21). [3] Explain what the writer saw. Do not use any of the italicised words in your answer. The writer was __________________________________________________ From Paragraph 4: 14 Peruse, bargain and enjoy (line 28-29). What do these words refer to? [3] 1. 2. 3. Peruse Bargain Enjoy

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7 b) fearsome and dangerous 8 Megalodons body is composed of cartilage [1] instead of bone [1]. 9 iPad steak knife silver dollar 10 i) bites iv) hope/try ii) harder v) but iii) if 11 They had to cross a border [1] and take a short boat ride. [1] 12 i) Hack into Laos natural beauty. ii) Scars the landscape. iii) Depletes the soil. 13 The writer was surrounded by picturesque [1] scenery and saw shermen with huge[1] nets, small boats hauling goods and children shouting [1] along the banks at every stop. 14 Peruse: Handmade wood-carved trinkets/ snake whiskey/kitschy hammer/sickle t-shirts (any one answer) bargain: with the local women. enjoy : modern co ee shops/ Songthaew ride. (either one). 15 jam-packed 16 The monks were carrying similar orange umbrellas [1] and smiled politely [1]. 17 He preferred to ride a bicycle. 18 a) roam b) Fortunately c) wonderful d) excitedly e) scenic 19 Summary Answers: the tribal culture and dip into the nations plentiful wilderness Demand for resources and agricultural techniques scars the landcape and depletes the soil He took part in two days of trekking and zip-lining He shared a meal with his guides Took a boat for two days journey down the Mekong river He saw beautiful scenery fishermen with huge nets small boats hauling goods children shouting along the banks The children climb aboard to sell drinks and snacks In Luang Prabang he spent mornings in coee shops and took a songthaew ride He experienced the night market where local women sell things He saw temples and French colonial architecture The city was full of Buddhist monks He took a bicycle ride and saw women making paper by hand. Content = 15 marks (although there are 19 points, students need only nd 15) Language = 5 marks Lungsuri lelaman www.mendaki.org.sg untuk mendapatkan contoh kertas peperiksaan ini.