Section K: Comprehension Open-Ended - 2013 P6 English Exam Paper          

Read the passage below and answer questions 71 to 80.   (10x2 marks)

ALL ANSWERS MUST BE IN COMPLETE SENTENCES.

71.       Which two-word phrase in Paragraph 1 tell us that the campaign to raise money was progressing well?

The phrase is "gathered momentum".

"Gathered momentum" means speeded up, accelerated.

72.       State two things about the envelope, besides the sender’s name, that suggest he was a rich man.

The words on the back flap was embossed in gold letters and the sender's address was the grazing ground of the country's affluent.

Gold letters on envelop and address in District 10, around River Valley Road, in those days were signs of wealthy background.

73.       What was the sender’s excuse for not donating a cent?

He had just invested in a two million dollar house and he needed to pay for his mortgage.

74.       Explain clearly how the rich school graduate failed to live up to expectations.

It was expected that he, being rich would donate a huge sum. Instead he did not give a single cent.

75.       In what way did the writer and Kevin try to be sensitive to Joe?

They decided to return the money to Joe discreetly.

76.       What does “it” in line 31 refer to?

It refers to not donating in the fund.

77.       What evidence is there that Joe was not angry?

His eyes twinkled and gave a lighted hearted reply.

“Twinkle in his eyes” in line 35 means a sparkle or gleam in a person's eyes,  suggesting that Joe was light hearted.

78.       What did Kevin almost do which shows he was touched by Joe’s reply?

Kevin almost cried when he heard Joe's reply.

“Eyes glistened” in line 38 indicated that his eyes were in tears.

79.       Was the donation drive successful? Support your answer with evidence from the passage.

Yes, the donation drive was successful. With all the donation the school was built at last.

80.       Why was Joe’s reply a “spring of hope in the fund-raising campaign”?

It gave them hope that others would be as sacrificial as Joe so that they would accomplished their goal and collect enough funds for the campus.