CSEC English A · January 2015 · Paper 2

24 questions and parts from this paper. Open one to see it in full, then practise it on Quelpr and get it marked against the mark scheme.

1. 130 marksWrite a summary of the magazine article in continuous prose in NOT MORE THAN 120 words, identifying main ideas and opinions, organizing them appropriately, and using proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
2. 2(a)(i)2 marksAccording to lines 3–5, what does Nebu think about wives or women?
3. 2(a)(ii)2 marksQuote a phrase from lines 4 to 5 which supports your answer to 2(a)(i).
4. 2(b)2 marksIdentify TWO comparisons which are made in the first paragraph.
5. 2(c)(i)1 markAccording to paragraph 2, what is the impact of the storm on the environment?
6. 2(c)(ii)2 marksWrite TWO words or phrases which convey the impact of the storm on the environment.
7. 2(d)2 marksWhat is the difference in mood between paragraphs 1 and 3?
8. 2(e)2 marksQuote TWO pieces of evidence from the passage that suggest different times of day.
9. 2(f)(i)1 markWhat is the purpose of the expression "Beyond the limits of the land..." (line 12)?
10. 2(f)(ii)1 markIdentify ONE other phrase in the passage which has the same purpose.
11. 3(a)1 markAccording to the extract, what is an important effect of information technology on productivity?
12. 3(b)1 markWhat term in the passage refers to the link between home and workplace technology?
13. 3(c)2 marksIdentify TWO major advantages to employees who choose to work from home.
14. 3(d)(i)2 marksAccording to the first two paragraphs, what is the writer's attitude to working from home?
15. 3(d)(ii)1 markSupport your answer in (d)(i) above by quoting a suitable phrase or sentence evidence from the passage.
16. 3(e)2 marksWhat effect is the writer trying to achieve by using the word "yet" in paragraph 3?
17. 3(f)2 marksWhat does the writer suggest by using the expression "richness and importance of meeting others face-to-face" (line 15)?
18. 3(g)2 marksWhat warnings does the writer give about the social impact of employees working from home?
19. 3(h)2 marksBased on the issues discussed in paragraphs 3 and 4, what is the MOST likely result of all employees working from home?
20. 435 marksWrite a story based on the provided picture showing men attempting to catch a stray dog with a wire noose.
21. 535 marksWrite a story which includes these sentences: 'Sekia sat quietly on the bus between the two people who said they were his parents. But something just did not feel right.'
22. 635 marksThe team was prepared for the journey but nothing they were told or did before they set off on foot could have prepared them adequately for what they experienced. Describe what they saw and how they felt.
23. 735 marks'Parents should consider home-schooling their children. It is the best way for them to avoid bad influences at school.' Write an essay EITHER supporting or OPPOSING this view.
24. 835 marks'No matter how old you are, as long as you live with your parents or guardians, you should obey the rules they set in the home.' Write an essay giving your views.