Checkpoint Papers - April 2020 Paper 1 and Paper 2 (Tuesday; 4/1) (Wednesday; 5/1)

K: Know how to skim a text for answers.

U: Understand the grammatical components of each question.

D: Review the answers.

Let's begin!

To begin, please refer to your English course as it has both Paper 1 and Paper 2.

For Autumnus CH, please submit your essays here.

Paper 1 (Comprehension & Grammar)

A1. It involves a high level of danger.

A2. A semicolon is used to show two main clauses that are related to one another.

A3. Bungee jumping is the extreme sport that is related to the Vanuatu custom.

A4. i) To keep people safe/To prevent serious injuries.

      ii) To withstand extreme conditions.

A5. i) Gear

      ii) Kit

A6. The sentence is 'The events can vary'.

A7. Give reason - Because

       Introduce opposite idea - whereas

       Emphasize an idea - Moreover

A8a. It is to make the content tidier and easier for readers to read specific information. (Something relevant)

A8b. The X Games / Competition (Something relevant)

A9. Third person and Facts and Opinions

B10. The sentence is New MTB trails coming soon!'.

B11. Playground

B12. Rugged trails

B13. The trails tell the rider that there will be a spectacular view.

B14. The riders

B15. Using powerful adjectives - exciting/amazing/spectacular

        Saying it's our only chance - '...running a one-off competition this month.' / 'This is a fantastic chance!'

B16. i) Gives facts 

        ii) Use third person point of view

B17. To inform

Paper 1 (Writing)

When writing your news report, remember the important features:

1. Include a heading and subheading,

2. Write important facts.

3. Write in 3rd POV (he/she/they).

4. Write in past tense.

5. Write paragraphs.

6. Use the 5W1H.

Paper 2 (Comprehension & Grammar)

1. The word that means started is 'broke'.

2. There was a storm.

3. Sick

4. It was forced to go to Luton.

5a. The porter got sprayed with water.

5b. i) The car jumped forward again

    ii) The tyres screaming/Shot up three ramps (Something relevant)

6. i) The way the character is dressed, implying he is rich. 

   ii) The way the character acts, implying he may be hasty.

7. Onomatopoeia - Hissed

    Personification - The engine died

    Alliteration - ....beneath the bent and broken bonnet.

8. The car jumped forward and shot up three ramps.

9. Because the car is unimportant.

10. It tells that they were in a rush/hurry.

11. They felt shocked and scared. (Something relevant).

12. 'She's not here' / 'We are going to be alright.'

13. Stay calm

14. The boy walked forward without waiting for his parents who seemed panicked.

15a. It shows an example of a metaphor.

15b. The storm made the area too dark which caused the airport to be bright.

16. Because the other people might have their flight delayed while the policeman was looking for the characters and found them.

17. the narrator

18. horror and thriller

Paper 2 (Writing)

When writing your suspense story, please cater to the features:

1. Direct speech that uses speech marks.

2. Proper use of past tense.

3. Answering each question with elaborate details.

4. Around 5-7 sentences per paragraph, but you can use the 1 sentence 1 paragraph rule.

5. Use a variety of figurative languages.