CSEC English A · May/June 2016 · 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 in continuous prose using your own words as far as possible.
2. 2(a)2 marksWhat is the reason for the activities described in lines 1 to 4 of the poem?
3. 2(b)2 marksQuote TWO examples from lines 4 to 7 where the poet appeals to the sense of hearing.
4. 2(c)2 marksQuote the expression which shows that the character in the poem was not touched by the beauty of the surroundings.
5. 2(d)2 marksWhat causes the feeling or emotion that is conveyed through the expression, "touch the deep-stirred heart with hands of gold" (line 6)?
6. 2(e)1 markWhat word does the poet use to show the reader a contrast in those things that affected the character?
7. 2(f)1 markWho according to the poet are the castaways of life?
8. 2(g)2 marksQuote TWO words that show the character's attitude towards the castaways.
9. 2(h)1 markWhat "misery" does the character turn away from?
10. 2(i)2 marksDescribe the mood that the poet creates in the last two lines of the poem.
11. 3(a)1 markWhat word could be used to replace the word "dissimilar" in line 2 of the extract?
12. 3(b)2 marksWhat technique does the writer use in the first paragraph to create the characters of the brothers?
13. 3(c)2 marksAccording to paragraph 1, what are TWO characteristics which the people expected a "real businessman" to have?
14. 3(d)2 marksQuote TWO pieces of evidence that show that Romesh did not respect his brother as a businessman.
15. 3(e)2 marksWhat information in paragraph 3 suggests that the men were successful in managing the business?
16. 3(f)2 marksWhat action shows that the patrons (villagers) were uncomfortable around Romesh?
17. 3(g)2 marksIdentify the behaviour in paragraph 4 which shows the contrast in the character of the two brothers.
18. 3(h)2 marksWhat effect does the writer achieve by using the phrase "marched in" (line 22)?
19. 435 marksWrite a story based on the provided picture showing a hundred dollar bill buried in gravel/dirt.
20. 535 marksWrite a story based on the following words: "He looked nervously around him and decided that the time was right. It was now or never."
21. 635 marksThe long walk down to the water was tiring, but the villagers had to see for themselves what they had heard from others. Describe their feelings and what they saw as they journeyed.
22. 735 marks"Too many accidents are caused by careless young drivers." Write an essay giving your views on this statement.
23. 835 marks"No primary school child should be given his/her personal computer. Give him/her educational books instead." Write an essay EITHER supporting or opposing this view.