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TuitionGoWhere Practice Paper - English Secondary 1

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Subject: English Level: Secondary 1 Paper: Comprehension Practice Paper Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Total Marks: 40 Name: ___________________________ Class: ___________________________ Date: ___________________________

Instructions

This paper consists of 3 sections: Section A (10 marks), Section B (20 marks), and Section C (10 marks).
Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
Write your answers in complete sentences unless otherwise stated.
Where the question asks for evidence, quote exact words or phrases from the passage unless told to use your own words.
Marks are indicated in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part-question.
You are advised to spend about:
- 20 minutes on Section A
- 40 minutes on Section B
- 20 minutes on Section C
- 10 minutes checking your work

Section A: Visual Text Comprehension [10 marks]

Study the poster below and answer Questions 1 to 5.

<image_placeholder> id: Q1-fig1 type: source_image linked_question: Q1-Q5 description: A community event poster for "Green Earth Day 2025" organised by the Singapore Environment Council. The poster has a green and white colour scheme with illustrations of trees, recycling bins, and people planting. It includes event details, activities, and contact information. labels: Title: "Green Earth Day 2025", Organiser: "Singapore Environment Council", Date: "Saturday, 21 June 2025", Time: "9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.", Venue: "Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park", Activities: "Tree planting, Recycling workshop, Eco-quiz, Art from waste exhibition", Registration: "Free admission. Register at www.greenearth.sg or call 6555 1234", Sponsors: "National Parks Board, EcoBank Singapore" must_show: All labels listed above must be clearly visible and legible. The poster layout should look like a real community event poster with clear sections for title, date, time, venue, activities, and registration details. </image_placeholder>

Question 1 What is the name of the event? [1 mark]

Question 2 Who is organising this event? [1 mark]

Question 3 State two activities that participants can take part in during the event. [2 marks]

(a) ___________________________________________________________________________

(b) ___________________________________________________________________________

Question 4 How can someone register for the event? Give two ways. [2 marks]

(a) ___________________________________________________________________________

(b) ___________________________________________________________________________

Question 5 The poster says "Free admission." What does this tell you about who can attend the event? Explain your answer in your own words. [2 marks]

Study the email below and answer Questions 6 to 10.

From: Mrs. Lim ([email protected]) To: All Secondary 1 students Date: 15 June 2025 Subject: Reminder – Green Earth Day Participation

Dear Secondary 1 students,

I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to remind you about our school's participation in Green Earth Day 2025, which will be held at Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park on Saturday, 21 June.

As you know, Greenwood Secondary School has been a strong supporter of environmental causes for over a decade. Last year, our students collected more than 500 kilograms of recyclable materials during the event, and we hope to surpass that record this year.

All Secondary 1 students are expected to report to the school foyer by 8:00 a.m. on the day of the event. From there, we will walk to the park as a group. Please remember to bring a water bottle, wear comfortable shoes, and apply sunscreen. Students who have signed up for the tree-planting activity should also bring a small towel.

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to approach your form teacher or email me directly. Let us work together to make this year's Green Earth Day the best one yet!

Best regards, Mrs. Lim Huateng Head of Department, Character and Citizenship Education Greenwood Secondary School

Question 6 What is the purpose of Mrs. Lim's email? [1 mark]

Question 7 From paragraph 2, what achievement did the school accomplish at last year's Green Earth Day? [1 mark]

Question 8 What time should Secondary 1 students report to the school foyer? [1 mark]

Question 9 From paragraph 3, list three items that students are reminded to bring. [2 marks]

(a) ___________________________________________________________________________

(b) ___________________________________________________________________________

Question 10 In paragraph 1, Mrs. Lim writes, "Greenwood Secondary School has been a strong supporter of environmental causes for over a decade." What does the phrase "over a decade" tell you about the school's involvement in environmental activities? [1 mark]

Section B: Passage Comprehension [20 marks]

Read the following passage and answer Questions 11 to 18.

Passage: The Unexpected Discovery

On a humid Tuesday morning in July, twelve-year-old Amir bin Hassan was walking home from the neighbourhood provision shop when he noticed something unusual near the drain behind Block 142. A small, muddy cardboard box was wedged between the metal grating and the concrete edge. As he knelt down to get a closer look, he heard a faint whimpering sound coming from inside.

Amir carefully pulled the box free and opened it. Inside, shivering and soaked from the morning's rain, was a tiny brown puppy with large, frightened eyes. Its fur was matted and dirty, and it looked as though it had not eaten in days. Amir felt a pang of sadness. He looked around, but there was no one nearby — no owner, no note, nothing to explain how the puppy had ended up there.

Without hesitation, Amir took off his school bag and placed the puppy gently inside. He zipped the bag most of the way, leaving a small opening so the puppy could breathe. Then he hurried home, his heart pounding with a mixture of excitement and worry.

When he arrived at his flat on the fourth floor, his mother, Mdm Siti, was in the kitchen preparing lunch. She turned around and stared at her son in surprise. "Amir, what is that smell?" she asked, wrinkling her nose.

Amir unzipped the bag and showed her the puppy. "Mak, I found this puppy near the drain. It was all alone and wet. Can we keep it?" he pleaded, his eyes wide with hope.

Mdm Siti sighed. She had always told Amir that they could not afford to keep a pet. Their flat was small, and both she and Amir's father worked long hours. However, as she looked at the trembling creature in her son's hands, her expression softened. "We cannot keep it permanently," she said firmly. "But we can take care of it until we find its owner or a proper home for it."

Amir beamed. Over the next few days, he took responsibility for the puppy's care. He fed it twice a day, bathed it with warm water, and even made a small bed for it using an old towel and a plastic container. He named the puppy "Lucky" because he believed it was lucky that he had found it before the rain got worse.

After a week, Amir noticed that Lucky was becoming more energetic and playful. It would chase after a ball of tissue paper and wag its tail whenever Amir came home from school. Amir's father, Mr. Hassan, who had initially been against keeping the puppy, began to warm up to it. He would sometimes be seen talking to Lucky in the evenings while watching television.

One Saturday morning, Amir posted a photo of Lucky on the neighbourhood's community Facebook page, asking if anyone had lost a brown puppy. Within hours, a woman named Ms. Tan replied to his post. She explained that her family had been on holiday and that their pet-sitter had accidentally let the puppy escape. She was overjoyed to learn that Lucky had been found.

On Sunday, Ms. Tan came to Amir's flat to collect Lucky. Amir felt a deep sadness as he handed the puppy over, but he also felt proud that he had done the right thing. Ms. Tan thanked him repeatedly and gave him a small box of his favourite kuih as a token of appreciation.

That night, as Amir lay in bed, he thought about Lucky. He realised that doing the right thing did not always feel easy, but it always felt good. His mother, who had come to tuck him in, smiled and said, "I am proud of you, Amir. You showed kindness and responsibility."

Amir smiled back. He knew that even though Lucky was gone, the experience had taught him something valuable — that one small act of kindness could make a big difference to another living being.

Question 11 From paragraph 1, what did Amir notice near the drain behind Block 142? [1 mark]

Question 12 From paragraph 2, give two details that show the puppy was in poor condition. [2 marks]

(a) ___________________________________________________________________________

(b) ___________________________________________________________________________

Question 13 In paragraph 3, Amir "hurried home, his heart pounding with a mixture of excitement and worry." What was Amir excited about, and what was he worried about? [2 marks]

Excited: _____________________________________________________________________

Worried: _____________________________________________________________________

Question 14 From paragraph 4, why had Mdm Siti always told Amir that they could not keep a pet? Give two reasons. [2 marks]

(a) ___________________________________________________________________________

(b) ___________________________________________________________________________

Question 15 In paragraph 5, Mdm Siti says, "We cannot keep it permanently." What does the word "permanently" mean in this context? [1 mark]

Question 16 From paragraph 6, describe two ways Amir took care of Lucky. [2 marks]

(a) ___________________________________________________________________________

(b) ___________________________________________________________________________

Question 17 How did Mr. Hassan's attitude towards Lucky change over time? Support your answer with evidence from the passage. [3 marks]

Question 18 In the final paragraph, Amir learns that "one small act of kindness could make a big difference to another living being." Explain how the events in the passage support this lesson. Answer in your own words. [3 marks]

Section C: Summary and Inference [10 marks]

Continue reading from the passage above and answer Questions 19 to 20.

Question 19 Based on the passage, arrange the following events in the order in which they happened. Write the letters (A to F) in the correct sequence. [3 marks]

Letter	Event
A	Amir posted a photo of Lucky on Facebook.
B	Amir found a puppy in a cardboard box near a drain.
C	Ms. Tan came to collect Lucky.
D	Amir named the puppy "Lucky".
E	Mdm Siti agreed to care for the puppy temporarily.
F	Mr. Hassan began talking to Lucky in the evenings.

Correct sequence: ______ → ______ → ______ → ______ → ______ → ______

Question 20 Which of the following best describes the main theme of the passage? Circle the letter of the best answer. [1 mark]

Option	Theme
A	The importance of keeping pets at home
B	The challenges of living in a small flat
C	How kindness and responsibility can make a difference
D	The dangers of leaving animals near drains

Question 20, continued In your own words, explain why you chose your answer. Refer to two specific events or details from the passage to support your answer. [2 marks]

End of Paper

Answers

TuitionGoWhere Practice Paper - English Secondary 1

Answer Key – Comprehension Practice Paper (Version 5)

Section A: Visual Text Comprehension [10 marks]

Question 1 [1 mark] Answer: The event is called "Green Earth Day 2025." Marking note: Award 1 mark for the correct name. Accept minor variations such as "Green Earth Day" if the full title is not given, as the question asks for "the name of the event."

Question 2 [1 mark] Answer: The event is organised by the Singapore Environment Council. Marking note: Award 1 mark for identifying the correct organiser. Do not accept partial answers such as "Environment Council" without "Singapore."

Question 3 [2 marks] Answer (any two of the following): (a) Tree planting (b) Recycling workshop (c) Eco-quiz (d) Art from waste exhibition Marking note: Award 1 mark for each correct activity, up to a maximum of 2 marks. The answer must come from the poster's listed activities. Do not accept activities not mentioned in the poster.

Question 4 [2 marks] Answer: (a) Register online at www.greenearth.sg (b) Call 6555 1234 Marking note: Award 1 mark for each correct method of registration, up to 2 marks. Students may phrase the answer differently (e.g., "go to the website" instead of the full URL) as long as the meaning is clear.

Question 5 [2 marks] Answer: "Free admission" means that no one has to pay money to attend the event. This tells us that the event is open to everyone, regardless of whether they can afford to pay. It encourages more people to come and participate because cost is not a barrier. Marking note: Award 2 marks for a clear explanation that "free" means no payment is required and that this makes the event accessible to all. Award 1 mark if the student only explains that it means "no payment" without elaborating on who can attend. The answer must be in the student's own words.

Question 6 [1 mark] Answer: The purpose of Mrs. Lim's email is to remind Secondary 1 students about the school's participation in Green Earth Day 2025. Marking note: Award 1 mark for identifying the purpose as a reminder about the event. Accept paraphrases such as "to inform students about Green Earth Day" or "to tell students about the event details."

Question 7 [1 mark] Answer: Last year, the students collected more than 500 kilograms of recyclable materials during the event. Marking note: Award 1 mark for the correct detail. The answer must include both the quantity (500 kilograms) and what was collected (recyclable materials).

Question 8 [1 mark] Answer: Students should report to the school foyer by 8:00 a.m. Marking note: Award 1 mark for the correct time. Accept "8 a.m." or "8:00 a.m."

Question 9 [2 marks] Answer (any two of the following): (a) A water bottle (b) Comfortable shoes (c) Sunscreen Marking note: Award 1 mark for each correct item, up to a maximum of 2 marks. "A small towel" is only for students signed up for tree planting, so do not accept it as a general item unless the student specifies the condition.

Question 10 [1 mark] Answer: The phrase "over a decade" means more than ten years. This tells us that the school has been involved in environmental activities for a long time — more than ten years. Marking note: Award 1 mark for correctly explaining that "over a decade" means more than ten years. The student does not need to mention the specific number of years the school has been involved, just the meaning of the phrase.

Section B: Passage Comprehension [20 marks]

Question 11 [1 mark] Answer: Amir noticed a small, muddy cardboard box wedged between the metal grating and the concrete edge near the drain behind Block 142. Marking note: Award 1 mark for identifying the cardboard box. The answer should include that it was near the drain behind Block 142. Accept paraphrases.

Question 12 [2 marks] Answer (any two of the following): (a) The puppy was shivering. (b) The puppy was soaked from the rain. (c) Its fur was matted and dirty. (d) It looked as though it had not eaten in days. (e) It had large, frightened eyes. Marking note: Award 1 mark for each correct detail, up to 2 marks. The answer must come from paragraph 2. Accept paraphrases as long as the meaning is accurate.

Question 13 [2 marks] Answer:

Excited: Amir was excited about finding the puppy and the possibility of keeping it / having a new companion.
Worried: Amir was worried about the puppy's condition (it was shivering, wet, and looked like it had not eaten) and whether he would be allowed to keep it. Marking note: Award 1 mark for each part (excited and worried). The student must provide a distinct reason for each emotion. Accept reasonable inferences based on the passage.

Question 14 [2 marks] Answer: (a) Their flat was small. (b) Both she and Amir's father worked long hours (so they would not have time to care for a pet). Marking note: Award 1 mark for each correct reason, up to 2 marks. The answer must come from paragraph 4. Accept paraphrases.

Question 15 [1 mark] Answer: In this context, "permanently" means "forever" or "for all time." Mdm Siti is saying they can only look after the puppy for a short time, not keep it as a pet forever. Marking note: Award 1 mark for correctly explaining the meaning as "forever" or "for all time." The student should show understanding that it contrasts with a temporary arrangement.

Question 16 [2 marks] Answer (any two of the following): (a) He fed the puppy twice a day. (b) He bathed it with warm water. (c) He made a small bed for it using an old towel and a plastic container. Marking note: Award 1 mark for each correct way, up to 2 marks. The answer must come from paragraph 6. Accept paraphrases.

Question 17 [3 marks] Answer: Mr. Hassan's attitude changed from being against keeping the puppy to warming up to it. At first, he "had initially been against keeping the puppy." However, over time, he "began to warm up to it" and "would sometimes be seen talking to Lucky in the evenings while watching television." This shows that he grew fond of the puppy and accepted it into the family. Marking note:

1 mark for identifying the initial attitude (against keeping the puppy).
1 mark for identifying the changed attitude (warmed up to it / talked to it).
1 mark for providing textual evidence (quote or paraphrase from the passage).
Award partial marks (1–2) if the student identifies the change but does not provide evidence, or provides evidence without explaining the change.

Question 18 [3 marks] Answer: The passage shows that Amir's small act of kindness — rescuing a stray puppy from a drain — made a big difference. First, he saved the puppy's life by taking it home, feeding it, and caring for it when it was weak and alone. Second, by posting on Facebook, he was able to reunite Lucky with its rightful owner, Ms. Tan, who was overjoyed. Ms. Tan thanked Amir repeatedly and gave him a gift, showing how much his actions meant to her. The passage teaches us that even a simple act of helping someone (or an animal) in need can have a meaningful and lasting impact. Marking note:

1 mark for identifying Amir's act of kindness (rescuing and caring for the puppy).
1 mark for explaining the impact (reuniting Lucky with its owner / saving its life).
1 mark for using own words and connecting the events to the theme.
Award 1–2 marks if the answer is partially developed or lacks reference to specific events.

Section C: Summary and Inference [10 marks]

Question 19 [3 marks] Answer: B → E → D → F → A → C

Order	Letter	Event
1	B	Amir found a puppy in a cardboard box near a drain.
2	E	Mdm Siti agreed to care for the puppy temporarily.
3	D	Amir named the puppy "Lucky".
4	F	Mr. Hassan began talking to Lucky in the evenings.
5	A	Amir posted a photo of Lucky on Facebook.
6	C	Ms. Tan came to collect Lucky.

Marking note: Award 3 marks for all six in the correct order. Award 2 marks if 4–5 are in the correct order. Award 1 mark if 2–3 are in the correct order. Award 0 marks if the sequence is entirely incorrect or if fewer than 2 events are in the right position.

Question 20 – Part 1 (Multiple Choice) [1 mark] Answer: C – How kindness and responsibility can make a difference Marking note: Award 1 mark for the correct option only.

Question 20 – Part 2 (Explanation) [2 marks] Answer: I chose Option C because the passage focuses on Amir's kind and responsible actions and how they affected others. First, Amir showed kindness by rescuing the puppy from the drain and taking care of it even though his family was not planning to keep a pet. He fed it, bathed it, and made a bed for it, showing great responsibility. Second, his decision to post on Facebook to find the owner led to Lucky being reunited with Ms. Tan, who was overjoyed. This shows that Amir's small act of kindness made a big difference — not only to Lucky, who was saved, but also to Ms. Tan, who got her pet back. The final paragraph reinforces this theme when Amir reflects that "one small act of kindness could make a big difference to another living being." Marking note:

1 mark for a clear explanation of why Option C is correct, with reference to the theme.
1 mark for citing two specific events or details from the passage to support the answer.
Award 1 mark if only one supporting detail is given. Award 0 marks if no relevant details are provided or if the explanation does not connect to the chosen theme.

Mark Summary

Section	Marks
Section A (Questions 1–10)	10
Section B (Questions 11–18)	20
Section C (Questions 19–20)	10
Total	40

End of Answer Key