CSEC English A · May/June 2013 · Paper 2

23 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 article in not more than 120 words, using your own words as far as possible, in continuous prose.
2. 2(a)1 markState to whom or what the pronoun 'them' in line 1 refers.
3. 2(b)2 marksIdentify TWO words or phrases in the first stanza that the poet uses to create an image of the birds.
4. 2(c)2 marksIdentify TWO words in lines 4 and 5 that the poet uses to give human qualities to the crows.
5. 2(d)2 marksExplain the effect achieved by the poet's description of the scene in lines 6 to 8.
6. 2(e)2 marksExplain what lines 7 and 8 show about the crows' attitude.
7. 2(f)2 marksExplain why the poet uses the word 'But' in line 9.
8. 2(g)2 marksContrast the poet's attitude towards the carrion crows in lines 1–8 with that in lines 9–14.
9. 2(h)1 markQuote ONE example of alliteration from the poem.
10. 2(i)1 markQuote ONE example of metaphor from the poem.
11. 3(a)1 markState how the passage shows that the coastal waters of Socotra are dangerous.
12. 3(b)2 marksQuote TWO words or phrases from paragraph 1 indicating comparison and contrast.
13. 3(c)2 marksIdentify TWO things about Socotra from paragraph 2 that have remained unchanged over time.
14. 3(d)2 marksQuote the sentence from paragraph 3 that BEST highlights Socotra's uniqueness.
15. 3(e)2 marksExplain why the writer provides detailed descriptions of the land and plant life.
16. 3(f)2 marksIdentify the specific activities mentioned that pose threats to the ecosystem of Socotra.
17. 3(g)2 marksQuote words from the final paragraph indicating that developers disregard the degradation of the natural environment.
18. 3(h)2 marksState what environmental action should be recommended to Socotra's government based on paragraph 4.
19. 435 marksWrite a story of approximately 400 to 450 words based on the provided picture showing a distressed woman in the foreground and firefighters in the background.
20. 535 marksWrite a story of approximately 400 to 450 words that incorporates the sentences: 'She ran through the door laughing, but her friend Dari was stunned. It was no laughing matter.'
21. 635 marksWrite a descriptive response of approximately 400 to 450 words describing the scenes and reactions based on the scenario: 'It was all done; all the groups were sure that nothing more could be added. Emotions were mixed…
22. 735 marksWrite an essay of approximately 250 to 300 words EITHER supporting OR opposing the view: 'Governments should offer free health care for everyone residing in a country, nationals and non-nationals alike.'
23. 835 marksWrite an essay of approximately 250 to 300 words giving your views on the statement: 'School principals should consult with the student body on ALL matters affecting the lives of students.'