‘SINGAPORE CHINESE GIRLS’ SCHOOL SECOND SEMESTRAL ASSESSMENT 2018 ENGLISH LANGUAGE, PRIMARY 5 Name: ( ) Date: 8 October 2018 Class: Primary 5 SY/C/G/SE/P Parent's Signature: Marks Obtained | Highest Possible Marks Part One 15 Part Two 40 Sub-total { 55 ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPER 1 (WRITING) 1 hour 10 minutes 55 marks RUCTIONS [DIDATES 1. Do not tum over this page until you are told to do so. 2. Answer.all questions.Part 1: Situational Writing (18 Marks) 4 The pictures below show Nicole and Jolie talking about the kind acts of their classmate as they were shopping at a bookstore. Study the pictures carefully. 20 September 2018 | Nicole, isn’t that our classmate, Caleb Goh? He's helping the staff pick up the books that someone toppled over. Excel Primary School Caleb seems lke a really kind person. My.cousin, Rachel, is:his neighbour 20 September 2018 and she told me that every day, he checks on an elderly neighbour who lives alone to make sure that she is all right. Yes, that is a very kind thing to do. Jolie, doesn't our favourite magazine have a monthly feature on people who perform acts of kindness? | think Caleb should be considered for it. Definitely! I'l make time to write a letter to the Editor of Be Kind magazine this weekend.Your Task Imagine you are Jolie. Write a letter to the Editor of “Be Kind” magazine and ask him to consider Caleb Goh for the monthly feature on people who perform acts of kindness. ‘You are to refer to the pictures and information on page 1 for your letter. In your letter, include the following key information: - what you saw Caleb Goh doing for the staff - the date and place you saw it happen ~ another act of kindness performed by Caleb Goh and how you knew about it - the name of Caleb Goh's school ‘You may reorder the points. Remember to write in complete sentences.Part 2: Continuous Writing (40 Marks) Write a composition of at least 150 words about being thankful. “The pictures are provided to help you think about this topic. ‘Your composition should be based on one or more of these pictures. Consider the following points when you plan your composition: * Whowasiwere appreciative? © Whywas the person(s) appreciative? ‘You may use the points in any order and include other relevant points as well. END OF PAPERSINGAPORE CHINESE GIRLS’ SCHOOL, ‘SECOND SEMESTRAL ASSESSMENT 2018 ENGLISH LANGUAGE PRIMARY FIVE ‘Name: TT () Cattle: 8 October 2018 Class: Primary 5 SY/C/G/SE/P Highest Possible Marks: 20 LISTENING COMPREHENSION ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES 1 Donot turn over this page until you are told to do so. 2 Answer all questions. 3 Shade your answers on the Optical Answer Sheet (OAS) provided.SHADE YOUR ANSWERS (1, 2 OR 3) ON THE OPTICAL ANSWER SHEET. TEXT 1 1 ‘Which picture shows what Yanni and her father will buy at the mall? 2TEXT 2 3 ‘Which route did the children take that day? wodes = AT, f crait activities 1 \ \ 4& W t \ ‘\ _ == - . oT ee . >t ‘ve & | game = game @)4 ‘Where would the children be able to win prizes? E] Ol belo craft activities fishing game of BS Tent A bowling game shooting gameTEXT 3 5 Which picture shows the activity at the second booth? 6 Where should Madam Lee go to check out doll making?7 What did Madam Lee decide to start doing after attending the exhibition?TEXT 4 8 People squirm when they hear about the dung beetle because of its (1) diet @) smelt (3) strength Some dung beetles can i (1) pull six double-decker buses filled with passengers (2) __ push balls of dung many times heavier than themselves (8) _ lift objects more than one thousand times the weight of a human Jamie's presentation Is mainly about (1) different species of dung beetles (2) insects with exceptional strength (3) why dung beetles are fascinatingTEXT & 1 12 13 ‘Which of the following is true? (1) Albatrosses use mud to build nests. 2) Crayfish dig burrows to trap prey in the mud. (3) Mud is used by people all over the word to build homes. Based on the extract, how do people generally view pigs? (1) lazy (2) filthy 3) playful ‘Why are butterflies rarely associated with mud? (1) They are regarded as attractive creatures, (2) Not much is known about their habits and diet. (3) Some species stopped getting nutrients and fluids from mud.TEXT 6 14 15 16 7 in what way was Colin different from the other participants of the competition? (1) Hedid not feet nervous. 2) _Hedid not perform on stage. (3) He did not stop playing when he made mistakes. What eventually resulted from Colin's love for music? (1) Hewon various piano competitions. (2) He taught other children how to play the piano. (3) Hewas exceptionally good at playing the piano. Which statement was said in an admiring manner? (1) “Teach my children how to play like you!” (2) “Icoukd not have succeeded without youl” (3) "Ive never heard that piece being played so expressively!" How did Colin feel at the end of the sfory? (4) arrogant @) confident (3) comfortedTEXT7 18 The programme captures the interest of the audience at the start by 19 20 (1) going over ideas that had been suggested before (2) making known that its suggestions had been well-received (3) announcing a list of foods that should be included in a balanced diet Lemon and garlic are similar in the way they (1) cause bad breath are tich in Vitamin C (@) act on toxins and bacteria Which is the most suitable title for this radio programme? (1) “Leading a Healthy Life” (2) “Eating Lemons for a Balanced Diet” (@) “Making Exercise a Habit” END OF PAPER‘SINGAPORE CHINESE GIRLS’ SCHOOL ‘SECOND SEMESTRAL ASSESSMENT 2018 ENGLISH LANGUAGE PRIMARY FIVE Name: ( ) Date: 23 October 2018 Class: Primary 5 SY/G/G/SE/P ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPER 2 (BOOKLET A) Total time for Booklets A and B: 1 hour 50 minutes INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES, Do not turn over this page until you are told to do so. Follow all instructions carefully. Answer all questions. Shade your answers in the Optical Answer Sheet (OAS) provided. aesFor each question from 1 to 10, four options are given. One of them is the correct answer. Make your choice (1, 2, 3 or 4) and shade your answer on the Optical Answer Sheet. (10 marks) 1 Each member of the choir told to meet the teacher at the concert hall after recess yesterday. () is @) are 3) was (4) were 2 My grandfather owns a chain of supermarkets. He succeeded his determination and foresight. (1) inspite of (2) onbehalf of (3) bymeans of (4) _ in accordance with 3. The orchestra will not be able to deliver a spectacular performance ___they rehearse often. () as (2) lest @) since (@) unless 4 With of the laundry finished before noon, my mother was able to take a break from her chores. (1) few 2) much @) many (4) several 5 Rain or shine, the rugby boys, together with their coach, at the stadium daily before the finals last year. (1) train @) trains @) trained (4) are training10 My parents and went to the swimming complex yesterday. We had an enjoyable time there. Mot 2) me (3) she (4) they “Has anyone here ever to the President of Singapore before?” Mrs Devi asked the class. (1) speak (2) spoke (3) speaks (4) spoken My father still treasures his favourite novel although the pages in the old and tattered book yellow and covered.with coffee stains. is @) are @) was 4) were The road was dimly lit, Tom could hardly see the oncoming traffic, _ (1) willhe @)— won'the (3) could he (4) couldn't he Mother made my sister her room yesterday before letting her go to the park to meet her friends. (1) tidy Q) tidies @) tidied (4) tidyingFor each question from 11 to 15, four options are given. One of them is the correct answer, Make your choice. (1, 2, 3 or 4) and shade your answer on the Optical Answer Sheet. "1 12 14 15 (5 marks) Fatimah hid behind a huge pillar and glanced at the stranger who had been loitering outside her neighbour's house for the past half an hour. (1) overtly (2) deviously (3) obviously (4) surreptitiously My mother was overjoyed to. ‘our former neighbour whom ‘she had not seen for the past fen yea () nnn (2) runinto @) — runover 4) runthrough The soldier was very lucky as the bullet only his leg. He just needs to put a plaster on his leg and he would be able to recover very quickly from his minor injury. (1) grazed (2) ruptured (3) fractured @) splintered Mr Raja is a of the Excellence Service Award for his outstanding contribution to education. (1) reviewer @) recipient @) reformist (4) representative The Merion is a popular tourist destination, as well as an symbol of Singapore. (1) iconic 2) atypical @) unusual (4) insignificantFor each question from 16 to 20, choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word(s). Shade your answer (1, 2, 3 or 4) on the Optical Answer Sheet. (5 marks) ‘The Netherlands is famous for tulips, clogs and windmills. Amsterdam's centre used to be cluttered with windmills fulfiling various purposes, from preventing the city from flooding to ending the seeds for the Dutch favourite condiment, mustard. Most of the capital's windmills have long been dismantled but eight remain, As it tums out, windmills have been on the move and nett of Amsterdam's’ mills have been relocated to the suburbs where wind conditions are more favourable than in the built- up inner city. oy ‘The second Saturday in May is National Mill Day in Holland. On that day, owners of about 950 windmills and watermills open their doors exuberantly to visitors as these historical buildings become hubs of activity once again. If i venture just a little outside of Amsterdam, you can admire your fair share of windmills in the outdoor museum, Zaanee Schans, It pays homage tothe Dutch hetage Ina land that used to be dotted with 10,000 windmills, those are an essential part of it. Adapted trom hites:dmw.ostingourope.comamsterdamwindmils& hipsswn.holan. com 16 (1) _ tered 2) adomed (3) displayed (4) decorated 17° (1) setup 2) broken off 3) taken down (4) put together 48 (1) suitable 2) extreme 3) flattering (4) appreciative 19. (1) _ intensely (2) reservedly (3) indifferently (4) enthusiastically20 (1) (4) myth folklore tradition innovationBLANK PAGE GO TO THE NEXT PAGE‘Study this article from a newsletter, Midland Bulletin, and then answer questions 21 to 28. ¢ S Participants can enjoy a leisurely walk along the scenic route and be ; treated to healthy wraps and smoothies for breakfast after the walk, + ‘I Care" stickers can be obtained in various ways and every 5 stickers will entitle shoppers to a $10 Midland Mall shopping voucher + ‘free dance workout sessions at the Level 4 outdoor space on weekday evenings and all-day on weekends Gmall Steps to Better Health Midland Mall will be embarking on a “Small Steps to Better Health” campaign to promote a healthy lifestyle among its staff and shoppers. Several events and activities have been lined up to help everyone acquire healthy living habits. Midland Mall is proud to be the first shopping destination in Singapore to support the Health Council's efforts to inspire Singapore residents to build brighter futures by having healthy bodies and minds. To kick off the 3-month long campaign, Midland Mall staff and their families will participate in the inaugural Midland Walkathon, flagging off at 6 a.m. on 1 October 2018. Midland Mall Loyalty Club members Were invited to join in and about 700 of them have signed up for the 5-Kilometre walk that will start at Midland Mall, take participants around the beautiful Midland Park, and end back at Midland Mall. courtesy of the event's generous sponsor, Hearty Wraps. Here's a quick peek at what the campaign has in store for you: * the Midland Food Court will offer food prepared with less oil, salt and sugar, and more wholesome food options will be priced lower to encourage healthier eating «the Healthy Shoppers Fair with something for everyoneHeatthy Shoppers Fair Date: 1 October to 31 December 2018 Time: 10. am. to 10 p.m. daily Venue: = Midland Mall Basement 1 Atrium jealthy food booths Who says healthy food cannot be yummy? ‘ome and give the FREE samples a try! Exercise booths Get your heart pumping with these FREEactivities! ueky Dip jet achance to pickamystery ize when you spend imum of $10 at the fairl jealthy Living Exhibition Learn more about how to acquire healthy ing habits and maintain good health jale Corner Up to 70% of f a wide range of port: 1 and equi ! Health Screening Zone asic health screening available for Exclusively for Midland Mali Loyaity Club ineinberst Flash your membership cards to enjoy additional 5% off purchases of sports apparel! Not a member yet? Paya one-time registration fee of $10 to sign up on I] the spot and take advantage of the discount! Cometothe Health Screening Zone with | your fainily and friends: Show your family and friends that you care by ‘getting them to have their health assessed! You'll receive an “I Care” sticker for each referral!For each question from 21 to 28, four options are given. One of them is the correct answer. Make your choice (1, 2, 3 or 4) and shade your answer on the Optical Answer ‘Sheet. (8 marks) 21 Which of the following statements about Midland Mall is not true? (1) Itwants its staff to have healthy living habits. (2) It wants its shoppers to have healthy bodies and minds. 8) n wants to join other shopping malls in supporting the Health ‘ouncil. ) mt wants to highlight the importance of health to its staff and shoppers. 22 How did Hearly Wraps contribute to the “Small Steps to Better Health” campaign? (1) Ittreated the campaign's sponsors to breakfast. (2) It prepared wraps and smoothies for a picnic at a park. (3) It offered Midland Mall staff free breakfast for 3 months. (4) _Itprovided refreshments at one of the campaign's events. 23 Mr Chan chooses a healthier food option at the Midland Food Court and can expect it to (1) costless (2) taste better (3) be more sumptuous (4) comprise fewer ingredients 24 Which of the following statements is correct about the “Small Steps to Better Health” campaign? (1) Ittargets those 60 and above. (2) _Ittakes place once every 3 months. (3) _Itis organised by the Health Cour (4) __Itincludes free activities on a daily basis. 25 Shoppers can get “I Care” stickers by. (1) paying $5 at the Health Screening Zone going to the Health Screening Zone for a health check (3) showing their family members the Health Screening Zone (4) taking their frierids to the Health Screening Zone for a health check27. 28. What is the similarity between the Midland Walkathon and the Healthy ‘Shoppers Fair? (1) They give Midland Mall Loyalty Club members free Items. (2) They offer special privileges to the Midland Mall Loyalty Club members. (3) They are exclusive to Midland Mall staff and Midland Mall Loyalty Club members. (4) ‘They allow Midland Mall staff to invite their friends and family members to join in. Mrs Lim presented a Midland Mall Loyalty Club membership card at the Healthy Shoppers Fair so she can (1) pay only $10 to enjoy additional discounts (@) _ pick a mystery prize without buying anything (3) __ receive additional 5% off a badminton racket (4) get further discount for a pair of running shorts ‘Whats the main purpose of the article? to tell readers about a biannual event to let readers know more about Midland Mall Loyalty Club to get readers to show concern for their families and friends to give readers a glimpse of some upcoming events and activities END OF BOOKLET A‘SINGAPORE CHINESE GIRLS’ SCHOOL SECOND SEMESTRAL ASSESSMENT 2018 ENGLISH LANGUAGE PRIMARY FIVE Name; 0) Date: 23 October 2018 Class : Primary 5 SY/C/G/SE/P Parent's Signature: a Highest Possible Marks Obtained Marks Booklet A 28 Booklet B 67 ‘Sub-total 95 PAPER 2 (LANGUAGE USE AND COMPREHENSION) BOOKLET B Total time for Booklets A and B : 1 hour 50 minutes INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES 4. Donottum over this page until you are told to do so. 2. Follow all instructions carefully. 3. Answer all questions. 4. . Write your answers in this booklet.There are 10 blanks, numbered 29 to 38, in the passage below. From the list of words given, choose the most suitable word for each blank. Write its letter (A to Q) in the blank. The letters (!) and (O) have been omitted in order to avoid confusion during marking. (10 marks) EACH WORD CAN BE USED ONLY ONCE. (A) about (D) from (G) into {K) of (N) there ) by {€) have (H) is (U) the (P) to (C) for (F) however ) its (M) them (Q) which 7 Marine scientists have undertaken the difficult task of replacing the beloved starfish's ‘common name with sea star because the starfish is not a fish. It is an echinoderm, closely related sea urchins and sand dollars. (28) There are 2,000 species of sea star living in all the world’s oceans from (30) tropical habitats to the. cold seafloor. The five-arm varieties are the most common, hence name, but species with 10, 20 and even 40 arms exist. They have bony, calcified skin, protects them from most predators, and many wear striking colours that camouflage or scare off potential attackers. are no freshwater sea stars. Only a few live in brackish water. 8 Beyond their distinctive shape, sea stars are famous for their ability to regenerate limbs and in some cases, entire bodies. They accomplish this by housing most or all their vital organs in their arms. Some require the central body to be intact to regenerate. - (36) a few species can grow an entirely new sea star just from a portion of a severed limb. Most sea stars also )the remarkable ability to consume outside their ar prey bodies. Using tiny, suction-cupped tube feet. they pry open clams or oysters. Then, their sack- like cardiac stomach emerges their mouth and oozes inside the shell. The stomach 8) outside envelops the prey to digest it. Finally, it withdraws back into the body. Adopted rom hts vw natonegeographie.comvoninelshworibratesproupystrnshy 1 “aEach of the underlined words contains a spelling or grammatical error. Write the correct word in each of the boxes. (12 marks) Dear Grandma, (39) How is my most beloved grandma? You are the most inkredable person, You are (40) always so ready to lend us her support. I will never be able to fully put into words how (41) much you meant to me, but I can go on for the rest of my life trying. I miss you terribly. (42) Lately, I have been applying to the different university locally and abroad. Mother is (43) ‘pesuading me to go to a university in Singapore but I want to be nearer you Thus, T would (44) (45) like to join you at Australia. This way, T will be able to visit you week I will be able to see (48) you often, I hope I will not get into an arguement with my mother over this matter. (47) Making life choices is tough. Iam ina dailemma, Locking forward, I would like to major in (48) Psychology as I would like to be an educational psychologyzt just like my father, I (48) definatly would like to work with young children, What do you think of my idea? (50) Grandma, do not worry. I will not cause my mother any worried. I will write to you again. Love, Jen ‘Fill in each blank with a suitable word. (15 marks) Urban farms are sprouting up across Singapore. They can be found in community gardens located in housing , Schools and even offices. Urban farms are 7 root in Singapote. tear Such farms are not ormamental gardens filled with flowers. Instead, gardeners grow produce ‘as cabbage, basil and lime for self-consumption. ——————- Urban farms have always been popular with gardeners in Singapore, especially with those volunteer at neighbourhood community gardens. Across this —e ©) "ted dot, such gardens are rapidly gaining popularity. New community —__ oe gardens are set up every few months. The National Parks Board's popular “Community In Bloom” programme - a nationwide gardening initiative which - in 2005 - has more than 1,000 community a gardening groups today. About 80 per cent of the groups in Housing Board estates edibles in their community gardens. —n— Urban farming has - more high-tech and urban. Urban farmers have started growing food for restaurants and taker over unused rooftop carpark spaces to up garden plots. Three urban farms stand out for their creativity. They use urban ‘sreas and new technology to grow locally grown such as cabbage, spinach and kalian. The fistis___-_agtoup of engineering stutents wha have combined two aquaponics methods to deta larger harvest with a larger variety comprises vegetables, fruits and herbs. The is by a businessman who used to sell raw materials for pesticides, ea has invented a “growing tower" that does away with chemicals. : The last is by architecture company, Woha, which started an edible garden on the rooftop of its Hongkong Street shophouse office. The gardening enthusiasts in the office have designed a photogenic farm, with lush greenery. They also decorated it , ne with stylish outdoor fumiture. 7 ‘Adapted trom hiips/mmwsratstimes.comiitestyieMnomo-design/trash-ideas-for-city-farms @ 45For each- of the following questions, rewrite the given sentence(s) using the word(s) provided. ‘Your answer must be in one sentence. The meaning of your sentence must be the same as the meaning of the given(s). (10 marks) 66 67 68 69 70 Mrs Lee is the most creative designer in the company. No designer is more. Harry ate two bowis of rice at dinner. by, Muthu was very proud to receive the award from the principal. Itwas with great. “I gave away all my toys today,” Siti told me. Sititodme My sick daughter refuses to eat or drink. | am troubled. about my sick daughter'sRead this passage and answer questions 71 to 80. (20 marks) David Williams spent most summers in the mountains with his son, Charlie. Both were passionate about nature. One fateful day in 2015, around noon, on a mountain at the Bighorn Crags, Mr Williams and Charlie were about 250 metres above ground level. Charlie stood on a narrow ledge which was a few metres to the right of his father. Safely lashed toa tree, he fed rope to his father. On his way up, Mr Williams accidentally moved a massive boulder. Suddenly, it sailed through the air alongside Mr Williams and hit him. He barely had time to scream before everything went black. When Charlie noticed that the massive boulder had hit Mr Williams, he pulled on the rope. An instant later, an automatic braking device arrested the fall. “Dad!” Charlie called. “Are you okay?" Mr Williams hung 12 metres below his son, hidden from Charlie's view. A minute passed before he managed to call out, “Charlie, are you there?” “tm herel Are you hurt?" Charlie asked. Beneath Mr William's dented helmet, his head was throbbing from a concussion. His left arm and foot were shattered. A vertebra in his upper back was fractured too. The pain came from so many places that it nearly knocked him out again. With all his might, Charlie assisted his 86-kilogram father back to the campsite. 13-year-old Charlie Wiliams knew that he was the only one who could get help. He got ready for a long hike. He stowed a water bottle and some snacks in his day pack, along with a sleeping bag, in case he had to set up camp. He left another water bottle for his father, filled the cooking pot to the brim with water from the creek and also set out a week's supply of energy bars. Then, he took a map with the location of the campsite. Mr Williams lay pale on his sleeping bag. “Good luck, kiddo! Just take it slow and steady,” Mr Williams said quietly as Charlie bade him goodbye. Outside the tent, Charlie paused and mumbled a prayer. “'m not coming back without getting help for you,” Charlie called over his shoulder as he set off. Charlie's destination was the trailhead, 19 kilometres away, where a couple of volunteers lived in a cabin equipped with a two-way radio. Charlie hoped they would use the radio to call for help. He had to take a long time to get there. Grizzly bears and ‘mountain lions frequent the surrounding woods. As he walked, Charlie blew his emergency whistle to ward them off and he thought it would bring him the help that he needed. Following Mr Wiliams’ instructions, Charlie took the detour, calling out to anyone who might be camped there. After a few.hundred metres, he stopped to calculate the odds. It was a weekday when there were few visitors. If he continued and encountered no one, he’would have wasted an hour. Charlie's hike grew more strenuous. An image flitted through his mind: Dad writhing in agony. Not wanting to give up, he focussed instead on the rhythm of his footsteps. Around the 5-kilometre mark, he thought he heard voices. He blew the whistle and shouted, “Hello! Can you help me?” Someone yelled back, “Sure!” The next day, at Saint Alphonsus Hospital, Charlie arrived at Mr William's bedside, In tears, Father and Son hugged. Charlie had kept his promise. He managed to get help and rescued his father. “Charlie's as strong as anyone | know,” said his father. 10 15 20 25 30 35 401 72 73 74 Which sentence from paragraph one shows that Mr Williams and Charlie were fond of flora and fauna? (im) In your own words, explain clearly how Mr Williams sustained hi List two ways how Charlie ensured that his father had enough supplies to survive when: he left to get help. (2m) i. ii, Why did Charlie decide to retreat after making a detour? am)75 Give two reasons why Charlie used his whistle. 76 Which two of the words correctly describe how Charlie felt in paragraph 7? Put a tick (V’) in the boxes beside your answers. happy im satisfied tired puzzled proud determined (2m) 77 Look at the table below, What do the words in the left column refer to in the passage? Write your answers in the column on the right. The first one has been done for you. (Bm) Word(s) from the passage What the word (s) refer(s) to his (ine 5) Charlie's lit ine 6) they (ine 27) <7 —— promise (line 41) —_——7 Based on the story, state whether each statement in the table below is true or false, then give one reason why you think so, (3m) True! False Reason Mr Williams was not badly injured. Charlie had no trouble helping his father back to the campsite. Charlie's destination, the trailhead, was far away. a 79 80 Write 1, 2 and 3 in the blanks below to indicate the order in which the events occurred in the story. Charlie said a prayer. Charlie-and Mr Williams embraced each other. Charlie helped his father back to the campsite. (1m) State one positive character trait that Charlie possessed. Support your answer with one example from the passage on how Charlie showed this quality. (2m) END OF BOOKLET B