SECTION A

[10 marks]
[Time suggested: 15 minutes]
Answer all questions in this paper
The text below is about preserving the environment.
Read the text below. The first and last lines are correct. For the remaining
lines, there is one grammatical error in each line.
Underline the error. Then, write one word to correct the error in
the space provided. An example has been provided. The correct word
must not change the meaning of the sentence. There are no spelling
and punctuation errors in the text.
There are many organisations that actively strive to
protect and
preserve the environment. This is because Earth is an
only home
for all living things. It is important to get more youngers
to
participate in activities that does not damage the
environment.
Young people should get involved on environmental
activities such
as separating waste products, planting trees and set up
recycling
centres. These are simple or valuable actions. The best
place to
create awareness from the environment is in schools. It is
the best
place to educate students on ways them can help save
the Earth. For
example, they can be teach how to sort rubbish. Items
such as used

e.g
the__________
(a) ____________
(b) ____________
(c) ____________
(d) ___________
(e) ____________
(f) ____________
(g) ____________
(h) ____________
(i) _____________
(j) _____________

paper, cans, glass and plastic should be separated while

they are put
into rubbish bins. All of us, young and old, should play us
roles to
protect Mother Nature from further damage. Although we
all live
in the cyber age, it is most important to learn to live in
harmony with
Mother Nature.

SPEAK UP AND REACH OUT

Read
As students,
the poster
you
below.
may sometimes
Then, answer
face
questions
problems
(a)inschool,
(j).
be it with
your friends or with your schoolwork. Here are some groups of people
that you can turn to for help.
PARENTS
Parents are the people that are closest to you. So, when you face
problems, you should pour your hearts out to your parents. You should
tell your parents about what is troubling you. Your parents will be eager
to help. They often offer advice, provide support and show their
understanding based on their own experiences.
SCHOOL COUNSELLORS
There are counselors in every school. Counselors are trained to help
students overcome their fears, anxieties and worries. They are qualified
to give professional help to students to deal with personal, social and
even problems related to school work. Sometimes they offer students
career guidance. To do this, the counselors help students identify their
personalities and attributes so that the students can choose the right
career path.
VOLUNTEERS IN HELP CENTRES
There are many volunteers who work in these help centres. They are
trained to talk to troubled students through phone cells. Some students
prefer to talk about their problems to someone they do not see face-toface. One help centre that offers this service is Befrienders.
PEER FACILITATORS
In school, there are peer facilitators who assist the counselors. These
peer facilitators are selected by students themselves, and they are
interested to help other students. They are given training on how to be

Question (a) (d): Based on the leaflet, state whether the following
statements are TRUE or
FALSE
(a)
Parents often offer advice to their children based on their
_____ (1 mark)
own experiences.
(b)
School counselors give professional help to students because
_____ (1 mark)
they have the right personalities and attributes.
(c)
School counselors give students professional help, offer
_____ (1 mark)
students career guidance and suggest the right career for students.
(d)
Peer facilitators are better than adults because they are
_____ (1 mark)
well- trained.
Question (e) (i): Read the leaflet carefully and answer the following
questions.
(e)

How do troubled student get in touch with the volunteers in

help centres?
___________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

(f) Who are peer facilitators?

____________________________________________________________
(1 mark)
Fill in the table with an appropriate phrase from the leaflet.

(g)

Meaning

(h)

i.

to tell someone everything

that you are feeling

ii.

influence from people of the

same age group

Phrase
(1 mark)

(1 mark)

Why do some students prefer to seek help from volunteers in

help centres?
To: _____________________________________________________________
(1 mark)
Subject:
(i) Why do you think some students find it easier to talk about their
problems to peer facilitators?
_____________________________________________________________________

Dear

_____________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)
(j) Your friend, who is studying in a boarding school, is facing problems
with schoolwork and needs help. In about 50 words, send an email
to your friend. In your e-mail:
suggest who he/she can get help from
give a reason why he/she should get help immediately
add other relevant information to make your writing
interesting